About Southern Oaks Realty

Leah Hinton

Owner/Real Estate Broker

Leah is the owner and broker of Southern Oaks Realty. She became licensed in 2005 and opened Southern Oaks Realty in 2015. Licensed in both Mississippi and Alabama, Leah believes her biggest accomplishment is the brokerage that has been built and helped so many people reach their real estate goals. She is proud to be a brokerage built on communication, dedication, and transparency. Leah enjoys working with all clients, from investors to first-time buyers. 

When Leah isn’t helping clients or leading agents, she enjoys spending time with friends, being outdoors, and vacationing to new places.

Leah currently lives in Hurley with her kids, Ashton (attending Ole Miss) and Rowan (attending East Central High School).

Jordan Seals

Real Estate Agent

Meet Jordan Seals, a dedicated and passionate realtor at Southern Oaks Realty who is driven by a strong desire to help people achieve their real estate goals. Jordan is local to Lucedale and Leakesville and is deeply invested in the community. 

With her great communication and social skills, Jordan is an excellent listener and communicator, able to connect with her clients on a personal level to truly understand their needs and goals. She is a diligent and hardworking professional, dedicated to providing her clients with exceptional service and guidance every step of the way.

Jordan’s biggest inspiration is her daughter, who keeps her on her toes and motivates her to be the best version of herself. Jordan is passionate about her work and takes great pride in being able to help her clients achieve their real estate dreams.

Delaney Davidson

Real Estate Agent

Delaney Davidson has been a licensed salesperson since 2021. She studied for her real estate exam while a student at Mississippi State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. Delaney is also a licensed Realtor in Alabama. She spends most of her days hopping back and forth across the state line!

Delaney has been a life-long Hurley resident. She has a Frenchie named Saint Louis that she would bring with her everywhere if she could. She enjoys spending her days away from the office on the river, working on her online boutique, or vacationing ANYWHERE! Just tell her when to pack her bags!

From first-time home buyers to retirees, Delaney enjoys every different client this profession brings her and the lasting relationships she gains. She is ready to help you make a house your home today!

Magon Litton

Real Estate Agent

Magon is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism and a B.F.A. in Dance Performance and Choreography. Magon received her real estate license in July 2021. She loves spending time on the river with her family, working out, and watching her kids’ after-school activities. Magon is a founding member of Believe Big, a local non-profit which raises money to help underprivileged children in the East Central School District.

She lives in Wade with her husband Michael and their four kids, Kash, Kamp, Kamilla, and Kalvary, and their two dogs, Gator and Gunner.

Taylor Pettway

Real Estate Agent

Taylor is licensed in both Mississippi and in Alabama. She’s a graduate of Mississippi State University and is involved in her local Rotary club, animal rescues, and her college alumni association.

When she’s not helping first-time buyers or investors with real estate decisions, she’s spending time with her family and traveling. Her favorite place she’s visited is China.

Taylor lives in Mobile, Alabama, with her husband Tyler and their son Carter.

Beth Moore

Real Estate Agent

Beth joined Southern Oaks Realty in early 2022. She has lived on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the past 22 years with her husband and their two children. Beth looks forward to working with your family‘s real estate needs.

Antoinette Williams

Real Estate Agent

Antoinette is a licensed Realtor in both Mississippi and Alabama. Before becoming a
Realtor, Antoinette worked as a zookeeper, a marine biologist, a science teacher, and an insurance broker. She attended college at California State University, receiving a Liberal Arts Associate’s degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, before moving home and receiving her Master’s degree in Education from William Carey University.

When she’s not working, she enjoys kayaking, yoga, and spending time with her family. Her favorite part of being a Realtor is watching the children pick out their new rooms!

Kim Ivy-Talley

Real Estate Agent

Kim has been a licensed real estate agent since 2013. In addition to being a Realtor, Kim co-owns Talley Painting, LLC and Pier 15 (located on the Biloxi River) with her husband, Keith.

With her life-long business experience and almost 10 years of being licensed, Kim has established a local reputation as a well-respected and innovative agent, knowing just what her clients need at all times.

Kim has a large family and loves being involved. She is passionate about their successes, and it shows daily. She lives in Woolmarket with her husband.

Whitney Brister

Real Estate Agent

Whitney joined the Southern Oaks Realty family in April 2020. She was born and raised in Hurley and currently lives in Wade with her high school sweetheart, Kenny, their two kids, Leah and Jacob, and their sweet pups, Oliver and Dallas.

Whitney says her biggest accomplishment (and we agree), is running 19.3 miles over four days in Walt Disney World for Springtime Surprise weekend in April 2022.

When Whitney is not helping buyers and sellers, she’s camping, RVing, singing with the praise band at Hurley Baptist Church, or exploring for new adventures.

Alyson Richard

Real Estate Agent

Alyson has been a licensed real estate agent since September 2020. Alyson is a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, growing up in the Woolmarket community. She is a graduate of D’Iberville High school, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and the University of South Alabama. Alyson has plenty of knowledge about our community in order to help you find your forever home.

Alyson and her husband, Ethan, reside in Saucier with their three children.

Erica Welford

Real Estate Agent & Property Manager

Erica joined Southern Oaks Realty in early 2020. She loves helping first-time buyers because she remembers feeling the excitement of buying her first home. (Fun fact – she used a Southern Oaks agent before she was licensed!)

Erica is a huge advocate for children and an active participant in Believe Big, a local foundation started by SOR agent Magon Litton to provide Christmas to children in the East Central School District. Erica believes “one person can make a difference,” and she is doing just that!

When Erica isn’t excelling as a Realtor, she’s hanging out on the beach, spending time with her friends and family, or attending church at Wade Baptist. She lives in Hurley with her husband Eric, their four kids, and their pups, Tank and Piper.

Nick McMahan

Real Estate Agent

Nick McMahan is the newest sales agent to Southern Oaks Realty. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Alabama in Business Administration focusing on Management and Marketing.

Raised in Vancleave, Nick and his labradoodle, Nova, reside in Ocean Springs. He enjoys all outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and boating. Besides real estate, Nick operates his own roofing company that specializes in roof rejuvenation.

Although new to the profession, he is ready to hit the ground running and full fill your realty needs.

Elizabeth Loper

Real Estate Broker

Meet Elizabeth Loper, a dynamic and driven real estate broker with a passion for helping others find their dream homes. With four years of experience in the industry, Elizabeth has made a name for herself as a dependable and responsive agent who always puts her clients’ needs. She takes great pride in building relationships with her clients and helping them navigate the often-complex process of buying or selling a home. She is a trusted adviser in the real estate industry.

When she’s not helping clients, Elizabeth is busy being a devoted mother to her daughter. Family is incredibly important to her, and she always makes sure to make time for them, even when her schedule is packed with showings and appointments.

If you’re in the market for a new home, look no further. With her expertise, dedication, and friendly, down-to-earth approach, she’s the perfect choice to guide you through the process and help find the right place to call home.