What was your most interesting job before going into real estate?
Manager of shopping centers and commercial office buildings
Where did you grow up?
Bogota, Colombia
Growing up, what did you want to be?
International business professional
What do you do to relax when you’re stressed?
Sing, exercise and drink coffee
If you could meet any well-known figure (living or not), who would it be and why?
Warren Buffett. Although he does not focus exclusively on real estate, his investment strategies and focus on long-term value can be very relevant and educational.
What do you love most about the industry?
Without a doubt, what I love most about being a real estate agent is the opportunity to be part of one of the most significant moments in people’s lives: finding their ideal home. It is incredibly rewarding to see the joy and excitement on my clients’ faces when they find that perfect place where they can make memories, grow and thrive.
How do you distinguish yourself from the crowd of agents?
I am specialized in the Florida market, offering a highly personalized service, paying attention to the specific needs of each client and creating a memorable experience.
What is the most difficult aspect of your job?
Balancing customer expectations with market reality can be complicated. Customers often have an ideal vision of what they want or how much they hope to get from a sale, and adjusting these expectations to market reality can be challenging.
What’s your best advice for generating new leads?
Be active on social networks generating valuable content for the community.
What are you binge-watching/reading/listening to lately?
Publications from the real estate industry, content about real estate and professional development, market news and feedback from my clients on investments already made.
What’s your favorite meal in Miami?
Bandeja Paisa
Architecturally speaking, what is your favorite building in Atlanta?
Bank of America Plaza
What’s the weirdest thing that’s ever happened to you on the job?
So far I don’t have an experience that I can call strange.
What’s one thing people are surprised to learn about you?
The time I have been working as an agent and the knowledge I have
What is your favorite vacation spot and why?
Amusement park in Tampa because I can do it with my daughters in quality time
What is your favorite city after Miami?
Tampa
In 10 words or less, what is your advice for someone new to the industry?
Constantly learn from five people better than you in the industry.
What’s your favorite real estate iPhone/Android app?
Kv Core
Who are your favorite people to follow on social media?
The Montiel brothers, Margarita Pasos
What are your social media handles?
YouTube: margaritagarzonvjs
Instagram: margaritagarzonp
Facebook: margarita.garzon.p
Tik Tok:@margaritagarzonvjs