Winter Garden Magazine June 2015 | Page 36

Real Estate Outlook by Jeremy Gomez Ready, Set, Buy! Or…Ready, Set, Sell! Regardless of which side of the coin you are on (buyer or seller), there is no question that the real estate market is back in full action! Exciting times are among us, and sooner or later you will find yourself in the hype that we call Central Florida real estate. There is so much info to share, and time is ticking to get on this train! But first, I would like to welcome you to my world— My name is Jeremy Gomez, and I am a REALTOR®, Licensed Real Estate Broker, & co-owner of G World Properties—a modern boutique real estate firm in the Orlando, Florida area. Established in 2007, our company has successfully completed 1,000+ residential & commercial real estate transactions over the years, and currently has $9 million+ in sales for 2015 at the time of this publication. Personally, I have been an active professional in the real estate industry for 10 years, and a Central Florida resident for 26. Needless to say, I have also experienced the roller coaster ride of our market. Truth be told, that I survived the tough times of real estate, adjusted through the different turns of the market, and found what the needs of the community were — at the right times. I am proud to call Central Florida my home, and I look forward to seeing the bright future ahead; all while helping thousands of families achieve their real estate goals & dreams. So, how has the market been for the last few years? Let’s just say it has been unpredictable and suspenseful, to say the least. From the real estate boom of the early 2000’s, to the more recent mortgage crisis of ‘08, to the flood of foreclosures & short sales of ‘09—one thing is certain: those events shaped where we are today. Whether you were part of the good years, bad years, or simply stood by the sidelines and watched, everyone learned great lessons of life. Most people now think twice before making a big decision (real estate or not), budget their money a little better, and have learned to value the little things in life. Some gained, some lost, some did a little of both — but now we are wiser; and so is the industry. Most of us are ready to take another shot at it, while at the same time, teach the new generation to learn from our mistakes. Although those hurdles changed our lives forever, we remain standing — stronger than ever. As long as you have the knowledge of our current real estate situation, there is definitely much to gain! Now let’s focus on the present — 2015! Hype and excitement builds as once or twice a week you hear that a friend, relative or co-worker is being part of a sale or purchase of real property. Actually, you might currently be one of those fortunate individuals who are growing their wealth by transferring real estate in our local area. It’s getting contagious to a certain extent! In Central Florida, we are experiencing a surplus of buyers and a 36  |  WINTER GARDEN MAGAZINE  |  JUNE 2015