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Rush Krug's journey to becoming a real estate agent is a testament to his adaptability and passion for the industry. Originally from Mississippi and raised in Midland, Texas, Rush's career began far from the shores of the Emerald Coast, working in the oilfield for more than a decade. The demanding travel schedule of his oilfield job, combined with his long-standing vacation ties to Florida, led Rush and his family to purchase a home in Watersound Origins in 2008. However, the downturn in the oil industry around 2018 forced a rethink of his career and geographic priorities, leading to a temporary move back to Arkansas. As the oil market continued to decline, Rush made a pivotal decision to transition into real estate, encouraged by a friend and former agent who helped him with the necessary certifications. Having been licensed since 2020, Rush is now fully immersed in the Florida real estate market, bringing his rich life experiences and robust work ethic to his new profession. Rush is deeply rooted in his community, where he embraces the lifestyle and opportunities of the coastal region. His approach to real estate is grounded in his experiences as an insurance adjuster and his extensive travels across the country, which have imbued him with a unique perspective on property value and client relations. Rush's commitment to his clients is reflected in his meticulous attention to their needs and preferences. He is known for his straightforward approach, ensuring that his actions always align with his words providing timely and efficient service. He values personal relationships highly, often turning client interactions into lasting friendships. This personal approach, combined with his deep understanding of the market dynamics on the east end of Scenic Highway 30A, where he primarily operates, ensures that he is not just selling homes but also fulfilling dreams. Rush leads a fulfilling family life outside real estate with his wife, Elecia; their three children, Lainey, Luke, and Lucy; and French bulldog, George. He enjoys staying active, working out in his garage gym, picking up his clubs for a return to golf, or simply enjoying the local beaches.
Rush Krug's journey to becoming a real estate agent is a testament to his adaptability and passion for the industry. Originally from Mississippi and raised in Midland, Texas, Rush's career began far from the shores of the Emerald Coast, working in the oilfield for more than a decade. The demanding travel schedule of his oilfield job, combined with his long-standing vacation ties to Florida, led Rush and his family to purchase a home in Watersound Origins in 2008. However, the downturn in the oil industry around 2018 forced a rethink of his career and geographic priorities, leading to a temporary move back to Arkansas. As the oil market continued to decline, Rush made a pivotal decision to transition into real estate, encouraged by a friend and former agent who helped him with the necessary certifications. Having been licensed since 2020, Rush is now fully immersed in the Florida real estate market, bringing his rich life experiences and robust work ethic to his new profession. Rush is deeply rooted in his community, where he embraces the lifestyle and opportunities of the coastal region. His approach to real estate is grounded in his experiences as an insurance adjuster and his extensive travels across the country, which have imbued him with a unique perspective on property value and client relations. Rush's commitment to his clients is reflected in his meticulous attention to their needs and preferences. He is known for his straightforward approach, ensuring that his actions always align with his words providing timely and efficient service. He values personal relationships highly, often turning client interactions into lasting friendships. This personal approach, combined with his deep understanding of the market dynamics on the east end of Scenic Highway 30A, where he primarily operates, ensures that he is not just selling homes but also fulfilling dreams. Rush leads a fulfilling family life outside real estate with his wife, Elecia; their three children, Lainey, Luke, and Lucy; and French bulldog, George. He enjoys staying active, working out in his garage gym, picking up his clubs for a return to golf, or simply enjoying the local beaches.
Rush is a great realtor! He was very informative and helpful during our journey to purchase our beach home in Destin. He was always available or would call or text immediately. He is an excellent communicator and willing to do extra work. He always made us feel like we were his most important client.
My family and I were visiting 30A last fall from Kentucky with the intent of looking at rental properties to purchase while the kids enjoyed their fall break. On a Saturday evening, we were viewing real estate listings and received a call from an unknown local number. I usually don't answer those calls but I did this time and it was Rush Krug. He had gotten a notification I was looking at a property that he had listed and wanted to make his introduction and ask if we had any questions. I was impressed that he had made the effort to reach out after hours on a Saturday night so I stayed on and listened. He took note of the type of property we were looking for, our preferences, and our objectives for a rental property investment and immediately started sending us information on homes in the area that met our criteria. After multiple property visits that week, we returned to Kentucky with a plan and Rush continued to scour the local market for us, sending us options to review on a daily basis. While we continued to review available properties, Rush connected us with local lending options who were familiar with the Inlet Beach market and he set us up with contacts who helped us build our investment model for the vacation home rental. It took us about 7 weeks to build our business case and zero in on a home that Rush found in the Magnolia Cottages area that checked all our boxes. The negotiations and eventual purchase were seamless, the final price was comfortably within our expectations, and Rush handled all the paperwork while we were remote in Kentucky. During the closing process he lined up all the inspections that were required and he personally accompanied the inspectors to ensure that the closing schedule stayed on track. Throughout our buying process, Rush was incredibly communicative and he took care of everything to the point that we did not even have to travel back to Florida to complete the closing. We were able to complete the closing in 30 days despite the initial offer being made the day before Thanksgiving and closing completing 3 days before Christmas. Rush was even completing documents Thanksgiving morning before hosting a family event. As first-time buyers in the Florida market, we greatly valued Rush's understanding of the market dynamics and his shepherding the closing process for us. We cannot recommend Rush enough if you are looking for a great agent who will make the home-buying process seamless for you.
We had an incredible experience working with Rush Krug to find our home in Santa Rosa Beach. Rush knows the unique details of each beach community and is connected to the pulse of 30A, helping us to make informed decisions on our purchase. We looked at well over a dozen homes with Rush in a two-day period, and he was always patient, helpful, and honest about each property. Rush's communication was top-notch! His relationships in the community certainly were the number one factor in helping us to find our home. Had it not been for Rush, his follow-up, and his determination to help us, we surely would not have found our home in WaterColor! If you're looking to purchase a home in a 30A community, work with Rush. You will be happy you did!
When we suddenly sold our Fort Myers condo in a week, we knew we needed to find our new Florida home in a hurry... but where? We wanted to find an area where we had options of things to do as we have four grown children and one grandchild. So, my husband started poking around the internet at the Florida panhandle. We did not know much about the area, but we heard many great things. Once he started looking at real estate online, many Realtors reached out to him asking if he needed help. One of those Realtors was Rush Krug. My husband liked his non-pushy approach (and his cool name) and decided to work with him exclusively.
Over the next two weeks, Rush received many home listings that my husband and I had reviewed and that we asked to be added to the list of "ones to see." He was incredibly patient, informative, and took the time to educate my husband and I on the "Emerald Coast" and all that it has to offer. Finally, it was time to go and see the area for ourselves. Rush took the time to set us up to see 21 homes in a day and a half (we live in Illinois!).
He volunteered to pick us up at our hotel on a Saturday morning and we saw 21 homes over all of Saturday and Sunday morning, until we boarded a plane late Sunday to return home. Rush knew our wish list and was smart to show us everything we asked to see and more. It turned out "more" was a pocket listing that he knew of and it turned out to be the home for us. We saw it Saturday and then again Sunday morning and made the offer then and there. We flew home to Chicago with a contract and a new home. Rush has a concierge-approach to doing business and he was happy to do whatever it took to make sure we got to see and experience as much as we could while we were in Florida for that short amount of time. And it paid off. Not only is he a great Realtor, he has become a wonderful friend.
I highly recommend Rush and Elecia Krug for all of your real estate needs. My husband and I have purchased three beach homes from them over the past six months. We feel blessed to have found such reliable, knowledgeable and professional people to help us through the entire process of buying our investment properties. they provided us with extremely helpful advice and guidance every step of the way and made sure that we understood all aspects involved in purchasing our properties. They went above and beyond what was expected to help us find exactly what we needed and gave us valuable insights into the local market. Additionally, they were very accommodating regarding scheduling viewings and making themselves available on short notice when necessary. Rush and Elecia are committed to excellence. They exhibit integrity and honesty all while taking care of even the smallest details. We could not be happier to have a business relationship with Rush and Elecia, but even better is that we now count them as trusted friends! We will not hesitate to use them over and over again!