Colleen Gerke
Real Estate Agent (Salesperson)
Fernandina Beach - FL

Colleen Gerke is a distinguished real estate professional, honored as a Top Producer by the Amelia Island Nassau County Association of Realtors. With over 25 years of expertise in sales and marketing, she embodies a strong Midwestern work ethic and a commitment to her clients, ensuring prompt and attentive service for all real estate inquiries.

Colleen boasts a 5-Star rating across platforms such as Zillow, Yelp, Realtor.com, and Facebook, with her success largely stemming from positive client referrals.

Before establishing herself in the Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island real estate market, Colleen was a successful entrepreneur, having founded, developed, and sold several small businesses. Her background includes roles as an eBusiness Manager and Advertising Copywriter at John Deere Global, as well as serving as a Senior Account Executive at FleishmanHillard, a prominent international public relations and digital marketing agency. She earned her bachelor’s degree from California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly SLO) in 2000 and completed her Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) at Rockhurst University in 2004.

Colleen’s entrepreneurial experience and educational background have equipped her with exceptional negotiation and communication skills, allowing her to keep clients informed and advocate for their best interests throughout the buying or selling process.

For sellers, Colleen employs innovative marketing strategies to showcase properties effectively, aiming to attract numerous potential buyers and secure the best offers in a competitive market. Known as a “marketing wizard” in the Fernandina Beach area, she creates tailored promotional plans for each listing, utilizing advanced marketing techniques such as drone fly-throughs, 360-degree virtual tours, professional photography, and targeted direct mail campaigns.

For buyers, Colleen dedicates time to understanding individual needs, preferences, and objectives, crafting a personalized strategy to help clients achieve their real estate goals and successfully close on their desired properties.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Colleen enjoys exploring the diverse offerings of Fernandina Beach, including running, paddleboarding, playing tennis, and dining at the charming restaurants on Amelia Island. She cherishes outdoor adventures with her 15-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son, making the most of family time in this vibrant community.