Who is Charmaine A. Hickey?
Key Takeaways
- Charmaine A. Hickey has been a licensed Florida real estate sales associate since 2006 (license SL3176570) and has completed more than 390 transactions.
- Before real estate, Charmaine spent 12 years in accounting and fraud analysis, the verification-first discipline this guide's pricing method is built on.
- Charmaine serves as the 2026 National Treasurer of the Women's Council of REALTORS® and was recognized as one of the 2026 "100 Women to KNOW in America."
- Her S.M.I.L.E. Philosophy, Support, Mentor, Inspire, Listen, Educate, is the named framework behind every page on this site and her buyer-side Riverland Guide.
Why does a former fraud analyst run a seller's guide?
Because selling a home inside a community with an active builder is, at its core, a verification problem. For 12 years before real estate, Charmaine's job was to find the difference between what numbers claimed and what they proved. She brings the same discipline to Riverland resales: every comparable checked, every adjustment justified, every builder incentive converted into actual dollars before it is allowed to influence a price. Since earning her Florida license in 2006, that approach has carried her through more than 390 completed transactions, and it is the reason this guide's theme is defending seller equity rather than chasing a fast listing.
What leadership roles and recognition does Charmaine hold?
Charmaine serves at the national level of her profession as the 2026 National Treasurer of the Women's Council of REALTORS®, one of the industry's largest professional networks, and she was named one of the 2026 "100 Women to KNOW in America." She practices with Lang Realty and serves buyers and sellers across Port St. Lucie, with a focus on Riverland's five Valencia communities. Her professional profile is on LinkedIn.
What is the S.M.I.L.E. Philosophy?
S.M.I.L.E. is Charmaine's named framework: Support, Mentor, Inspire, Listen, Educate. It grew out of a simple observation from her years serving 55+ clients: the moves that go well are the ones where the client understood every decision before making it. On this seller-focused site, the E carries the most weight, educate the seller on the real competition, including the builder's current offering, before a price is ever chosen. The full methodology lives on the S.M.I.L.E. Philosophy page of her buyer-side Riverland Guide.
Charmaine A. Hickey, REALTOR®, Lang Realty
What this guide does not do
Three commitments protect the sellers who use this site. First, Charmaine does not promise a listing price to win a listing; a price is a conclusion from verified evidence, not a recruiting tool, and a flattering number that fails in the market costs the seller months and money. Second, this site does not publish stale statistics; every figure carries a source and date, and where a number changes too fast to publish, such as current HOA fees or builder incentives, the site says verify at the source instead of pretending. Third, this guide is educational and independent: Charmaine is a licensed Florida real estate sales associate with Lang Realty and is not affiliated with or endorsed by GL Homes or Riverland.
How to reach Charmaine
Call or text 954-404-0996, email charmhicks1@gmail.com, or use the form below. Start with the Riverland resale vs. new construction guide, the Valencia Cay seller's page, or either seller FAQ, and bring your questions.
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