Born and raised in Port St. Joe, Florida, Justin Cothran is the founder and broker of Compass & Key, a real estate group built on insight, relationships, and a long-term vision for growth. With over a decade of experience in real estate—including eight years in residential/commercial transactions and leading land acquisitions for DR Horton—Justin brings unmatched expertise in land strategy, development consulting, building, and investment guidance.

Through Compass & Key, he connects builders, developers, and investors with premium land opportunities—raw, entitled, or finished—across the Florida Panhandle, while also assisting homeowners with residential transactions.

As a trusted advisor to a private investment group, he helps steer capital into smart real estate deals, managing due diligence and guiding projects from concept to closing.

Above all, Justin is family focused-husband, father to two boys with a third on the way—and a firm believer in building with purpose, local roots, and generational impact. His work is grounded in his faith, which shapes both his vision and values in business and life.