Julia Gerold, Real Estate Advisor

09/06/2026

🎥🏡 Meet my littlest Realtor on tour!

My mini Realtor is helping Mommy behind the scenes today, taking videos for her YouTube channel while we explore Wild Blue & Shellstone at Waterside. 💙

Growing up around real estate means she’s already learning that it’s all about location, lifestyle, and finding the perfect place to call home! 🏡✨

Today we’re checking out two of the most exciting communities at Waterside — Wild Blue and Shellstone — and sharing what makes each one unique for buyers looking for an upscale Lakewood Ranch lifestyle.

And honestly… having my little assistant along makes these tours even more special. 🥰

📍 Wild Blue & Shellstone at Waterside | Lakewood Ranch, FL
🏡 New Construction • Luxury Living • Waterside Lifestyle

Julia Gerold
Real Estate Advisor
Realty ONE Group MVP

09/05/2026

✨ Luxury isn’t just about how a home looks. It’s about making the right choices before it’s ever built.

A glimpse of the stunning outdoor living at The Varen by Toll Brothers in the Egret Collection at Monterey at Lakewood Ranch — where thoughtful design meets the effortless Florida lifestyle. 🌴✨

And here’s what makes my perspective different:

**I don’t just help buyers to buy in Monterey. I built a home in here and I live here. And I help neighbors to sell their homes. **

I know this community from the inside out — the homesites, the views, the orientation, the floor plans, the possibilities and the details that can make a significant difference in how you ultimately experience your home.

When you’re investing in a luxury new construction home, lot selection matters. Floor plan matters. Structural options matter. Design selections matter. And having the right advocate matters.

My role is to help you make those decisions strategically — not simply choose what looks beautiful in a model home, but create a home that is beautifully suited to your lifestyle, your priorities and your investment.

And if you’re relocating to Southwest Florida, I’m here for that entire journey as well — helping you compare communities, builders and homesites and navigate the process from the very first conversation through closing and beyond.

Your home should be more than beautiful. It should be the right home, in the right location, with the right choices made from the beginning.

If you’re considering Monterey at Lakewood Ranch, let’s talk before you choose your homesite. 🏡

I live here. I built here. And I’d love to help you build here, too.

Julia Gerold
Real Estate Advisor | Realty One Group MVP

📍 Monterey at Lakewood Ranch
🏡 Toll Brothers | Egret Collection
🌴 Lakewood Ranch • Sarasota • Southwest Florida

08/24/2026

“We’ll Just Add a Pool Later!” 😂

Did someone say buying a home without a pool and adding one later is an easy project? 😅

Famous last words! 🏊‍♀️💸

I’ve been through the process many times and know there’s much more to consider than just picking a pretty pool—setbacks, permits, layout, screen enclosure, equipment, landscaping, contractors, and, of course, the budget!

But here’s the good part: when you do it right, it can be SO rewarding. ❤️

You’re not just adding a pool—you’re creating the perfect pool for your home, your lifestyle, and your family. From the design and finishes to the entire outdoor living space, it can become exactly what you envisioned.

And I can help accompany you through the entire project, coordinating contractors and subcontractors and helping keep all the pieces moving from start to finish.

So if you’re considering a home without a pool, let’s talk BEFORE you buy.

Because the question isn’t just “Can we add a pool?”

It’s “Can we create the pool we really want?” 😉🌴☀️

Julia Gerold | Real Estate Advisor
Realty ONE Group MVP

08/23/2026

Ready for a COASTAL BLISS vacation? Let me know!

08/23/2026

Down Payment Assistance for First Time Home Buyers! 🏡 💰

Learn how to qualify for down payment assistance from available government and financial Programs! 😃 🙏🏻

🎯 Go to https://JuliaGerold.StopRentingStartOwning.com to get the FREE Information.

Office: (239) 297-6617

Learn how to qualify for down payment assistance from available government and financial programs!

08/21/2026

If you're buying new construction, don't walk into the builder's sales office without your own agent by your side.

I live in Monterey at Lakewood Ranch — I built my own home right here — and new construction is one of my specialties. With a professional financial background, I focus on the numbers, the quality of the build, and making the whole process as smooth as possible for my clients.

I also specialize in relocation guidance and investment properties. My family and I relocated from Germany to Florida five years ago, so I know firsthand what that move really involves.

Here's the thing most buyers don't realize: the builder's sales rep works for the builder — not for you. When I represent you, I represent YOU. You deserve someone in your corner who understands the process and is looking out for your best interest, from your first walk-through to closing day and beyond.

Buying or selling, I provide personalized service and results you can count on.

📩 Send me a message if you're considering new construction, relocating to the area, or exploring investment properties — happy to walk you through it.

Julia Gerold | Real Estate Advisory | Realty One Group MVP

08/14/2026

I don’t get enough of this view. Wanna book your next Florida vacation? Let me know!

You only book vacation homes with tons of reviews… 👀

Well… you might be missing some seriously amazing gems. 😉🏡✨

Some of our newest vacation homes haven’t had time to collect a long list of reviews yet—but that doesn’t mean they aren’t absolutely fabulous.

In fact, this beautiful new addition to the Aloha Florida Vacation Rentals family already has something we love even more than reviews: a happy guest! ❤️

👇 Keep reading to see what our current guest had to say…
Everything is great at VILLA MARIA. We love how well thought out everything is with the little extras like weights and bikes etc. We have rented multiple homes in Cape Coral and this is by far our favorite! Thanks for providing such a lovely home.

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Sometimes, you just have to be the first to discover the gem. 🌴☀️

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Your next Florida getaway might be waiting for you. 🌺

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