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Gary Jones has lived in La Porte his entire life. With a background in finance, he began his real estate career three decades ago.
“This year marks my 30th year in real estate,” Jones said.
He started working part-time in real estate in 1996. Eventually, he transitioned to a full-time real estate career in 2005.
“I’ve seen a lot of changes in real estate over my career,” he said. “Technology has really impacted the industry. When I started, there was no social media and no cell phones. Now, real estate agents must have a presence on social media.”
Jones currently sits on the board for the La Porte County Association of REALTORS as local director. He’s previously served on the board as treasurer and state director. Jones specializes in residential, commercial, and REO sales.
“I enjoy creating relationships with buyers and sellers and helping them achieve their real estate goals,” Jones said. “As a realtor, I am continuously engaging, networking, and building my brand. I am also a firm believer that any job worth doing is worth doing well.”
Over the course of his career, Jones has sold around 600 homes or units. For three years in a row, Jones has earned the Top Producer award. He also earned the Re/Max Executive Club Level Membership award and is a multi-million dollar producer.
Jones attributes much of his success to his wife.
“My wife is fantastic,” said Jones. “She is such a support system.”
Jones and his wife have two children: a 21-year-old son who recently finished college early at Ball State University and a 16-year-old daughter who attends La Porte High School. Jones transitioned full-time to real estate to allow for more flexibility in his life, especially the flexibility to spend time with his family.
“I didn’t necessarily do it for the money,” Jones said. “I got into real estate because it gave me more control over my schedule, which allowed me to be a more active parent.”
Jones’ mother was in real estate, and it helped guide him down a similar path.
"Real estate sort of runs in the family, "Jones said.
Shortly after launching into his full-time real estate career, Jones found himself navigating the recession along with the entire real estate industry.
“It was challenging, but I had a lot of loyal clients and connections that I still remain in touch with today,” he said. “We made it through.”
Jones loves history and enjoys the fact that he is able to work with a lot of historical properties in La Porte. He recently sold a Victorian-style home that was built in 1869 and was one of the first homes in La Porte.
“Every year, I serve as a home coordinator with the local Preserve Historic La Porte for their annual Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes event, where you can tour historical homes in the area,” said Jones.
In his free time, Jones loves to travel. He and his family take a trip every year to escape the cold.
“I love La Porte, but it helps to break up the cold Midwest winters a bit to travel somewhere warm,” Jones laughed. “I’m not really a cold person.”
Jones is proud of his ties to La Porte, and he appreciates the local area.
“It really has so much to offer,” he said.
For more on Jones and his background, visit remax.com.
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