Jessica Mendez and Joel Gonzalez: Real 4 Jax Team Top Jacksonville Agents
What drives a couple to leave corporate careers to transform real estate for their community?
In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes interviews Jessica Mendez and Joel Gonzalez, the dynamic duo behind the Real 4 Jax team with Rise Realty Advisors. Originally from Venezuela, Jessica and Joel share their inspiring journey from adapting to life in the U.S. to becoming one of the most trusted real estate teams serving Jacksonville’s Hispanic community. Their mission? To help families build generational wealth through homeownership, using a personalized and bilingual approach that fills in crucial cultural and language gaps for their clients.
Jessica’s natural people skills and Joel’s corporate background merged perfectly when they realized the immense opportunity and need for real estate professionals who truly understand and serve the Spanish-speaking market. Together, they’re educating clients, navigating financial systems, and building lasting relationships that stretch far beyond the closing table. From community involvement to leveraging social media and education, their impact is both practical and deeply personal.
If you’re ready to serve your community with passion or looking to own your future with confidence, this episode will inspire you to take that leap!
Highlights:
00:00 - 10:15 Community Roots and Cultural Impact
10:16 - 22:00 Navigating Cultural Barriers in Homeownership
22:01 - 35:00 From Corporate to Client-First Real Estate
35:01 - 47:30 Service With Heart Going the Extra Mile
47:31 - 01:01:00 Education, Marketing and Staying Top-of-Mind
01:01:01 - 01:23:43 Mindset, Grit and the Power of Purpose
Quotes:
"We came here to grind. To do the best we can to achieve that American dream." – Joel Gonzalez
"I always tell them: this is not the end. This is just the beginning." – Jessica Mendez
"Real estate is not about transactions. It’s about relationships." – Joel Gonzalez
"If you don't know me, you don’t know anybody!" – Jessica Mendez
To contact Joel and Jessica Mendez, learn more about his business, and make them a part of your network, make sure to follow him on Instagram and Website.
Connect with Jessica Mendez and Joel Mendez!
Website: https://real4jax.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicamendezrealtor?igsh=bGZmaTIxemZoc2V3
Connect with me!
Website: toprealtorjacksonville.com
Website: toprealtorstaugustine.com
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