2011 Numbers are in—and WE WIN!

I am pleased to share with you, that for the second year in a row, the MLS area of the Realtor Association of Franklin & Gulf Counties continues to improve with a flurry of sales activity:

2011 total area sales = $401 million
2010 total area sales = $310 million

We believe that 29% sales growth, combined with a 14.6% increase in tourism for the 2011 Fiscal Year, as reported by Gulf County Tourist Development Council, is simply proof positive of the growing interest in our area. But there's even more good news.

I am equally excited to report that Gulf Coast Real Estate Group led all local competitors with offices located in Mexico Beach and Gulf County once again for sales volume and transactions for the year. We appreciate your continued confidence in us when you buy or sell along the Forgotten Coast area. Read More...

My name is Jay Rish and I am a third-generation realtor leading a family business formed in 1965. I hold a business degree from Auburn University and as our firm enters our 20th year under my ownership, I would like to share with you some past and present successes as well as our vision for the future.

• For 2010, Gulf Coast Real Estate Group led all local competitors with $17,840,000* in closed sales and 91 transactions; 17% higher than closest competitor.
• For 2011, Gulf Coast Real Estate Group led all local competitors with $20,623,579 in closed sales and 135 transactions*; 42% higher than closest competitor.
• I have brokered 1,925 local real estate transactions totaling nearly $600 million in my 20-year history.
• I have personally invested millions of dollars in local markets-in boom, bust and normal times-and you benefit from the successes and failures of that experience.
• I have been a community leader and given back to the communities we serve investing over $350,000 to local charities and youth programs.
• Through my experience I offer a network of local professional connections - built over decades - to get you all of the answers you need.

*MLS, REALTOR Association of Franklin & Gulf Counties

These statistics don't happen by accident, rather they are a byproduct of agents that are second to none, superior marketing, local knowledge and years of experience. So, before you consider listing your property I ask that you compare our results and experience, and consider our firm for your real estate needs.

See you at the Beach!