Gwen Martin

Gwen Martin, boasting 37 years of experience in real estate, has an impressive career marked by achievements and specialties in various areas, including buyer's agent, listing agent, foreclosure, and short-sale. She embarked on her journey as a real estate agent over three decades ago in Ohio before relocating to Florida. Her customer service expertise stems from her diverse experience in managing and operating several businesses. Throughout her career, Gwen has been honored with numerous accolades such as Rookie of the Year, inclusion in The Heritage Registry of Who's Who, and multiple 'Sales Agent of the Month' awards. Her educational background includes graduating from the 2009 Leadership Academy of the Realtor Association of Greater Fort Myers & the Beach. She also served on the Board of Directors in 2010 and completed the 2003 Leadership program from the Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce. In her prolific career, Gwen has successfully closed over 700 property deals in the past two decades. With an 18-year tenure as a broker, she has established and grown various businesses, earning recognition in the community, including a nomination for the Small Business of the Year award in 2005. Gwen's leadership at the Century 21 Sunbelt Realty office in Cape Coral, located at Surfside, led to significant achievements. In 2010, her office ranked 36th in closed unit sales among 4300 offices nationwide in the Century 21 system. Her office received the prestigious Centurion award in 2009 and 2010 and the Breeze award for Best Real Estate Office in 2009. The Martin Realty Group was also honored with the Century 21 Centurion award in 2009 and the Double Centurion award in 2010. Additionally, in 2010, she was ranked 10th nationally for Century 21 closed unit sales and 3rd in the Southwest region in both closed unit sales and AGC sales. She also received the 5-star Gulfshore Life Magazine award for Realtors in Southwest Florida in 2011. Gwen's credentials are extensive, including certifications as a Residential Specialist (CRS), Residential Broker (CRB), Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource (SFR), Seniors Real Estate specialist (SRES), Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), and a Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designation. She also holds PSA Pricing Strategies, At Home with Diversity designation, and is a Global Luxury Specialist. In 2006, she was 12th in the nation for dollar sales and number of units sold for ERA and is a member of the National Association of Professional Women. Gwen has consistently received accolades such as Gulfshore Life SW Real Estate Agent for multiple years, appeared on Real Trend Top 1000 agents in the US for numerous years, and has been among Coldwell Banker's top 100 in Florida. Since 2014, she has consistently been in the top unit sales at Coldwell Banker, including the International Presidents Premier & Elite over the years. Apart from her professional accomplishments, Gwen has personally owned over 100 rental properties, specialized in spec homes, and developed land parcels over the last 37 years. On a personal note, Gwen is happily married with three daughters and five stepchildren. She enjoys leisure activities like golf, tennis, and oil painting.