The Riverland Guide is produced by Charmaine A. Hickey, REALTOR® with Lang Realty in Port St. Lucie, Florida. This page explains who she is, what she has actually done, and why a former fraud analyst runs a facts-first guide to 55+ communities.
Key Takeaways
- Charmaine A. Hickey has been a licensed Florida real estate professional since 2006 (Florida License SL3176570) and has completed more than 390 transactions (Source: Charmaine A. Hickey, July 2026).
- She has lived in Port St. Lucie since 2006, the same year she was licensed, so her market knowledge and her license share a 2006 anchor (Source: Charmaine A. Hickey, July 2026).
- She serves as the 2026 National Treasurer of the Women's Council of REALTORS® and is a Florida Realtor Director (Source: Charmaine A. Hickey, July 2026).
- Before real estate, she spent 12 years in accounting and fraud analysis and owned a company with more than 40 employees (Source: Charmaine A. Hickey, July 2026).
Who is Charmaine A. Hickey?
Charmaine A. Hickey is a REALTOR® with Lang Realty in Port St. Lucie, Florida, licensed since 2006 with more than 390 completed transactions. She specializes in guiding 55+ relocation buyers and sellers, serves as the 2026 National Treasurer of the Women's Council of REALTORS®, and produces the Riverland Guide. (Source: Charmaine A. Hickey, July 2026)
Charmaine moved to Port St. Lucie in 2006, the same year she earned her Florida real estate license, which means every year of her licensed career has been spent living in the market she serves. Her focus is relocation buyers, especially 55+ clients moving to Port St. Lucie, guiding them step by step so they can avoid costly mistakes, reduce stress, and feel confident in their decisions.
The Numbers Behind the Name
Since 2006, Charmaine has completed more than 390 transactions (Source: Charmaine A. Hickey transaction records, July 2026). Her professional roles and recognition include:
- 2026 National Treasurer, Women's Council of REALTORS®, serving at the national level of one of real estate's largest professional networks
- Florida Realtor Director
- Named one of the 2026 "100 Women to KNOW in America"
- Executive Director of Mardner's Foundation, a nonprofit supporting students and schools in the Caribbean
Before Real Estate: 12 Years Finding What Others Miss
Charmaine spent 12 years in accounting and fraud analysis before entering real estate, work that trained her to protect clients, identify risks early, and navigate complex transactions with precision. She also brings ownership-level business experience as a former company owner with more than 40 employees. In practice, that background shows up in how this guide is built: every statistic carries a visible source and date, rules that vary by phase get flagged instead of averaged, and claims that cannot be verified do not get published.
The S.M.I.L.E. Philosophy
Charmaine's approach is built around the S.M.I.L.E. Philosophy: Support, Mentor, Inspire, Listen, and Educate. It ensures every client feels informed, supported, and empowered throughout their real estate journey, and it is the method behind every page of this guide, including the Valencia Vista 55+ buyer's guide.
"Whether you're relocating, downsizing, or planning your next chapter, my goal is simple: to make your move smooth, informed, and stress-free."
Charmaine A. Hickey, REALTOR®, Lang Realty
An Independent Guide
Charmaine A. Hickey is a REALTOR® with Lang Realty and is not employed by, affiliated with, or compensated by GL Homes or Riverland for this guide. Community facts on this site come from published sources, cited inline, including the developer's own materials at GL Homes' Valencia Vista page and independent profiles like 55places.com. Verify every community detail directly with GL Homes before a purchase.
Connect With Charmaine
Charmaine A. Hickey, REALTOR®, Lang Realty, Port St. Lucie, FL. Phone 954-404-0996, email charmhicks1@gmail.com, or connect on LinkedIn. Community research starts on the official Riverland amenities page and continues in this guide.
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