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).

Taryn Pratt Flynt

Real Estate Broker/Managing Broker 

Taryn Pratt Flynt has been a licensed REALTOR since 2015 and managing broker of the Biloxi branch office since 2020. She is a lifelong Mississippi Gulf Coast resident and a graduate of D’Iberville High School, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and The University of Southern Mississippi. In addition to her career in real estate, Taryn is an instructor at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, teaching Hospitality and Tourism Management to future industry leaders in South Mississippi.

Taryn is passionate about her home here on the coast and its image – and it’s obvious that she loves helping people buy and sell in our area.

Recently, Taryn earned the REALTORS® Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) Endorsement and Military Relocation Professional certification from the National Association of REALTORS.

Taryn lives in Woolmarket with her husband Joe, their children, and their dog Dixie.

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!

Jayden Gillespie

Real Estate Agent

Jayden is a proud lifetime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast with years of real estate experience. In addition to being an agent, Jayden owns a local tax and accounting firm and dabbles in real estate investing himself. His experiences in tax accounting and real estate investing gives Jayden extensive knowledge and a competitive edge in knowing the right way to lead you in your sales and purchases. Jayden believes in going the extra mile for his clients and proves it every day.

Laura M. Bryan

Real Estate Agent

Laura is a mom, wife, and real estate agent. In her first year as an agent, she’s already joined the Million Dollar Club, with over $2.5 million in home sales in just seven months. When she’s not helping buyers and sellers in South Mississippi, she’s spending time with her family, working around the real estate office, crafting, or enjoying nature trails. She’s a pro at being creative, and her social media accounts prove it.

Laura lives in D’Iberville with her husband Jason and their three children, Natalie, Christopher, and Davin, and they attend Coast Life Church in Gulfport.

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.

Trevor Corso

Real Estate Agent

Trevor has been an agent since 2022. He was born and raised in Biloxi and currently resides in D’Iberville with his wife Emily and their dog Copper. He is a graduate of Biloxi High School, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Mississippi State University, and Western Governors University.

Trevor has extensive knowledge of the Mississippi Gulf Coast area and is excited to build new relationships and serve his community with their real estate needs, both residential and commercial.

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.

Freddie Jordan James

Real Estate Agent

Freddie Jordan James is a proud military brat who joined Southern Oaks Realty in 2022. She traveled the world with her parents as they served in the United States Army. Freddie attended the University of South Alabama and Franklin University, where she received two Bachelor’s Degrees. She also holds a number of professional certifications, including the CAM (Certified Apartment Manager Certification).

Freddie enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and two fur babies. She is also a locally known DJ on the MS Gulf Coast for over the last 10 years.

With all of Freddie’s past experiences and being a military child, she truly understands the needs of all home buyers and sellers, having been one herself. Combined with her many years of training in the hospitality industry, Freddie is the perfect choice as your agent to fulfill your housing needs, whether selling or buying.

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!

Vicky J. Hupe

Real Estate Agent

Vicky joined the Biloxi branch of Southern Oaks Realty in 2022.

Vicky loves the Mississippi Gulf Coast! For the last 10 years, she’s lived in the beautiful city of Ocean Springs with her family but has lived all over the Gulf Coast.

She received her BSBA from the University of Southern Mississippi and has the MRP (Military Relocation Professional) certificate. When she’s not helping buyers and sellers in South Mississippi, she’s spending time with her family, planning travel (either for herself or her friends), or working at Ocean Springs City Hall as Deputy City Clerk. She will happily show you pictures of her teenage son Christopher, firefighter husband Chris, Black Lab Lucy, Shorkie Chuy, or their cats Noodles & Skittles.

Vicky loves representing Mississippi Gulf Coast homeowners and future homeowners, and she is ready to help you! 

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.

Misty Waller

Real Estate Agent

Misty Waller was born and raised in Hurley and is a graduate of East Central High School.

Misty has been a licensed agent since 2019 and has many more years of real estate and design experience. She has a passion for designing homes and helping her clients see the potential of homes to suit their families’ needs. Misty’s favorite part of her career is seeing her clients’ faces light up when she finds them their perfect home.

She has been married to her high school sweetheart Robbie for 15 years, and they have three children, Tinlee, Tate, and Tucker.

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.