Tampa Bay Re/Max Realtor Mary G. Diaz’s unique background has benefited her clients more than they could ever realize.   Before getting her license in 1994, she had worked in the banking industry as a lender, branch manager and finally as Vice-President.  Encouraged by her grandmother to get into banking after college, Mary spent twenty years mastering the lending side of real estate.  One day, after enduring acquisitions, mergers, and takeovers, she left the banking business behind to pursue a new path.

Deciding to enroll in real estate school was easy for Mary.  Being a Realtor is a natural fit because of her experience as a lender dealing with regulatory compliance and her excellent memory for people and places.  Her penchant for doing the right thing complements her analytical side for details in dealing with real estate.

“Although the job was can be stressful in today’s market, I always enjoy the interaction with people.”  Her vision of superior service is to keep her clients educated and informed so they can make informed decisions.  Mary shuns pushiness, preferring to guide her clients through the process of buying or selling their home by showing them how the real estate process works.  Her knowledge of mortgages and bank lending provides them with insight that few Realtors can offer.

It is important to Mary to gain her clients’ trust while developing a business relationship.   She strives to do her best for them by matching their wants to what is available in the marketplace.  The greatest reward is to watch their eyes light up when she shows them homes that they what to buy.  Her persistent and persuasive nature coupled with her hard work ethic has earned her recognition as a member of the Re/Max 100% Club and the Re/Max Hall of Fame.

Teamed up with her husband, David, an ex-banker as well, they provide professional real estate services in the Tampa Bay area.  While Mr. Diaz takes care of the Internet and other marketing aspects of the business, Mary enjoys finding and showing properties to potential buyers.  Her long list of designations exemplifies her dedication to being the best.  Designations include Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Graduate Realtor’s Institute, Certified Distressed Property Expert, e-Pro and Short Sale/Foreclosure Resource certification.  Mary is also bi-lingual and has handled many transactions for international buyers.

Mary likes traveling across the state with her husband to visit her native Miami.  They are big football fans and auto racing enthusiasts as well as fishing fanatics in their spare time.