Specializing in luxury, waterfront, and coastal properties. Colleen Gerke is a Real Estate Advisor and Engel & Völkers Amelia Island and is recognized by the Amelia Island Nassau County Association of Realtors as a Top Producer. Colleen has more than 20 years experience in sales and marketing, an honest Midwestern work ethic, unmatched devotion to her clients, and is highly responsive to all your
real estate needs. Colleen has a 5-Star rating on Zillow, Yelp, Realtor.com and Facebook. Her success is based almost exclusively on positive referrals. Prior to entering the Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island Real Estate Market, Colleen was an experienced entrepreneur who successfully started, built and sold a number of small businesses. She was also an eBusiness Manager and Advertising Copywriter at John Deere global, as well as a Senior Account Executive at FleishmanHillard International Public Relations and Digital Marketing agency. She received her bachelor’s degree from California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly, SLO) in 2000 and her Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Rockhurst University in 2004. Through her past entrepreneurial and education experiences, Colleen developed strong business, negotiation and communication skills that enable her to keep you “in the loop” and watch out for your best interest whether you’re buying or selling. If you’re looking to sell your home, Colleen understands how to innovatively market your property and to get it in front of many potential buyers for the best offer in this competitive market. She’s been nicknamed a “marketing wizard” in the Fernandina Beach, Florida real estate market. Top Producer Realtor Colleen develops an exclusive promotional plan for each property she lists for sale, with industry-leading marketing tactics such as drone fly-through and 360-virtual tours, professional photographs, and targeted direct mail programs. If you’re wanting to buy a home, Colleen takes time to listen to and understand your wants, needs, and goals for a property in the Florida real estate market. She develops a unique plan for each buyer on how to reach your goals and successfully close on the property you’re looking for. Outside of real estate, Colleen enjoys experiencing all the Fernandina Beach, Florida area has to offer including running, paddle boarding, playing tennis, enjoying meals in the quaint restaurants on Amelia Island, as well as exploring nature with her 15-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son.
