Jennifer Thayer Group adds two pros to expand St. Petersburg luxury reach

Jennifer Thayer Group has added Dawn Bournand and Stacy Vick to deepen its coverage of St. Petersburg’s luxury waterfront, historic-home and condominium markets. The hires come as relocation demand and high-end condo sales grow across Tampa Bay.

Why it matters: - Jennifer Thayer Group is adding specialized talent as St. Petersburg luxury real estate draws more relocation buyers and more demand for waterfront and condominium properties. - The expansion strengthens the team’s ability to serve neighborhoods and submarkets where local knowledge matters, including Snell Isle, Venetian Isles, Historic Old Northeast and Downtown St. Petersburg. - The move positions the team to compete for clients seeking both market insight and hands-on guidance in a fast-changing luxury segment.

What happened: - Jennifer Thayer Group announced the addition of Dawn Bournand and Stacy Vick to its St. Petersburg team. - The company said the two hires expand expertise across luxury waterfront homes, historic properties, luxury condominiums and relocation services. - Jennifer Thayer Group framed the hires as part of a broader push to serve luxury buyers and sellers across Tampa Bay.

The details: - Dawn Bournand brings more than 20 years of international business and marketing experience, plus lifelong ties to St. Petersburg. - Bournand is a fourth-generation St. Petersburg native and speaks English and French. - She spent more than two decades living and working in Paris before returning to Tampa Bay for her real estate career. - Since becoming a licensed Realtor®, Bournand has produced more than $36 million in career sales volume. - Bournand’s background is aimed at buyers relocating from other states and from international markets. - Stacy Vick brings more than 20 years of real estate experience, including more than a decade with Kolter Urban. - Kolter Urban developed Saltaire, ONE St. Petersburg and Art House in Downtown St. Petersburg. - Vick worked directly with buyers through the development process, including contract details, design selections, construction milestones, amenity planning and closing. - Jennifer Thayer Group said Vick’s background gives clients insight into luxury new construction and downtown condo ownership. - Jennifer Thayer has closed more than $750 million in real estate sales since 2018 and ranks among the top 1% of agents in the region. - The team serves buyers and sellers in Snell Isle, Venetian Isles, Historic Old Northeast and Downtown St. Petersburg’s luxury high-rise communities. - Buyers and sellers can visit JenniferThayerGroup.com to schedule a confidential consultation.

Between the lines: - The hires show how luxury brokerages are sharpening their specialization as buyers increasingly expect neighborhood-level expertise, especially in high-price waterfront and condo markets. - Bournand adds a relocation and international lens. - Vick adds developer-side knowledge that can matter in new construction and condo sales. - Together, the hires widen the team’s service mix without changing its core luxury positioning.

What's next: - Jennifer Thayer Group is likely to use the expanded team to capture more relocation, waterfront and downtown condominium business across St. Petersburg and greater Tampa Bay. - The firm is also signaling continued investment in highly tailored client service for luxury buyers and sellers. - Interest in consultations is being routed through the team’s website.