About Fernandina Beach Real Estate Broker & Owner Colleen Gerke

Colleen Gerke is the Broker/Owner of Close with Colleen Real Estate, a boutique real estate brokerage serving Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Yulee, and Nassau County, Florida. Known for her strategic approach, innovative marketing, and concierge-level service, Colleen specializes in luxury homes, waterfront properties, gated communities, and coastal living throughout Northeast Florida.

A consistent top producer, Colleen has been recognized annually as a Top Producer by the Amelia Island–Nassau County Association of Realtors since 2021. She has also been ranked among Northeast Florida’s leading Realtors by the Jacksonville Business Journal’s Book of Lists and has earned recognition as a multi-year Jacksonville Real Producer. Her expertise in digital marketing and property promotion earned her the 2023 Golden Egg Award for Excellence in Video Marketing.

Colleen’s reputation is built on trust, responsiveness, and results. She has earned 5-star reviews across Google, Zillow, Realtor.com, and Yelp, with much of her business coming from referrals and repeat customers.

Prior to real estate, Colleen built a diverse career spanning corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and marketing. She served as an eBusiness Manager at John Deere Global and as a Senior Account Executive with FleishmanHillard, one of the world’s leading public relations and communications firms. She later founded and successfully sold multiple businesses, including Jowler Creek Vineyard & Winery, Missouri’s first eco-friendly winery.

Colleen holds a Bachelor of Science degree from California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo) and an MBA from Rockhurst University. Her business background provides clients with a unique advantage through sophisticated negotiation skills, financial insight, and strategic marketing expertise.

As a resident of Oyster Bay Harbour, Colleen is deeply invested in the communities she serves. Her brokerage office is conveniently located in the Bay House within Oyster Bay Harbour, providing a local presence and personalized service for buyers and sellers throughout the region.

Whether helping a family find their forever home, assisting a seller in maximizing their investment, or guiding clients through the purchase of a luxury waterfront property, Colleen is committed to elevating her clients’ lifestyle and maximizing the value of their real estate investments.

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