Smith has been an influential pioneer in the real estate industry for over 35 years. Her goal is to provide real estate services and financing needs to the Hispanic consumer seeking home ownership. She graduated from California Baptist University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Political Science. She began her real estate career with Sears’ Mortgage and then became a licensed Real Estate Salesperson working as a Loan Officer for Corporate America Lending and then Pacific Home Loans, Inc. Gema was the first Spanish-speaking Loan Officer to advertise on Television offering loan programs that actually fit the profile of the Hispanic consumer in 2001. Because she was the first to do so, she realized that her demand and expertise far surpassed that of her competition. Gema’s next step was to gain her Real estate Broker’s license, which she accomplished in 2003 and with that started her own mortgage company, GT Home Loans, Inc. In the time that she owned and operated GT Home Loans and GENTE Real Estate, Gema closed over 1,000 escrows. She has been a long-tme member of the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors (SCCAOR) and California Association of Realtors (CAR). She is a Certified REO & SHORT SALE Specialist with The Five Star Institute and the 1st President & Founding Member of NHORA (National Hispanic Organization of Real Estate Associates) – Santa Clara County Chapter. Gema is currently a Broker Associate with Intero Real Estate Services out of the Silver Creek office in San Jose, California. She continues to be a top producer and has been recognized as the Top Listing and Sales agent for the company’s 15 corporate offices.
