ABOUT COASTAL CURATORS
At Coastal Curators (CōCū), our mission is to provide an elevated, personalized experience for clients seeking to embrace the coastal lifestyle. By curating exclusive, handpicked properties, we ensure that every home aligns with our clients' dreams and aspirations. Specializing in seamless relocations and new construction, we are dedicated to guiding you through each step of your journey, delivering refined, bespoke solutions that capture the essence of coastal luxury. With a modern, elegant touch, CōCū serves as more than just a real estate service; it’s a gateway to discovering your dream coastal retreat. Our commitment to excellence and attention to detail ensures that every client finds not just a home, but their dream lifestyle.
CōCū (Co-Cue): The name CōCū is derived by blending the sounds of "Coastal" and "Curators."
ABOUT US
Rachel Hamrick and Courtney Caudill are the dynamic co-founders of Coastal Curators, bringing together a unique blend of expertise to deliver an elevated real estate experience. Rachel’s strong marketing background, eye for design, and entrepreneurial expertise combine with Courtney’s in-depth real estate knowledge, finance background and commitment to personal service. This unique combination ensures that Coastal Curators offers a curated, tailored real estate experience that goes beyond expectations, helping clients find not only homes but their dream coastal lifestyle.
Rachel Hamrick
Rachel Hamrick, co-founder of Coastal Curators, combines entrepreneurial, marketing, and digital design expertise to create a distinctive approach to real estate. Formerly a professional ballerina who danced with renowned ballet companies around the world, Rachel’s journey eventually led her to New York City, where she built her first business—a globally recognized dance fitness brand—from the ground up. By capitalizing on the rise of smartphones and social media, she transformed the brand into an international success and, after a decade, sold the company. Rachel went on to found a digital subscription platform for Pilates and ballet training, as well as a digital marketing agency, where she crafts strong brand identities and social media strategies for small businesses.
With this extensive background, Rachel offers her real estate clients a uniquely curated, professional experience. Since relocating to the Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch area with her family, she has become passionate about helping new families discover their dream homes along Florida’s beautiful west coast. Specializing in new construction and relocations, Rachel brings an eye for design, attention to detail, and dedication to client care that ensures her clients experience a seamless, elevated journey to finding their ideal coastal lifestyle.
Courtney Caudill
Courtney Caudill, co-founder of Coastal Curators, brings a wealth of experience and a passion for helping families find their dream homes. Originally from Chicago’s Northwest suburbs, Courtney attended DePaul University’s Driehaus College of Business and worked in medical sales before beginning her real estate career. She spent 10 years living in Chicago’s Gold Coast and Lincoln Park neighborhoods and established herself as a trusted Realtor in the Chicagoland area, known for her honest, straightforward approach and commitment to personal service.
Since relocating to Lakewood Ranch, Florida, four years ago, Courtney has embraced the coastal lifestyle and now specializes in family-friendly relocations. Leveraging her personal experience and passion for real estate, she is dedicated to making transitions smooth and rewarding for her clients. Outside of work, Courtney enjoys the year-round sunshine with her husband, Ben, and their three kids, spending time at the beach, boating, and traveling. Her commitment to helping families realize their real estate dreams continues to drive her work with Coastal Curators.