Business Details
Your Trusted Real Estate Partner in Live Oak, FL
Live Oak Realty has been serving North Central Florida and Central Florida communities since our founding, dedicated to providing exceptional real estate services rooted in hometown values of honesty, integrity, and friendliness. Our team of experienced professionals possesses deep local market knowledge across Live Oak, Lake City, St. Cloud, Harmony, and Lake Nona, offering personalized guidance for buyers and sellers. With over two decades of combined experience, we specialize in residential, commercial, and land transactions while maintaining strong industry connections to ensure clients receive comprehensive market insights.Our commitment to community extends beyond real estate, as we actively support local events and prioritize client satisfaction through transparent communication and tailored solutions. We pride ourselves on understanding the unique needs of diverse homebuyers, from first-time purchasers to investors seeking luxury properties or acreage, and leverage our expertise to make every transaction seamless and rewarding.
Services
Property Listings
Real Estate Consultations
Residential Sales
Commercial Sales
Investment Property Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined real estate experience in North Central Florida markets
- Our team provides personalized guidance through every stage of the buying/selling process
- We maintain transparent communication with no hidden fees or surprises
- We specialize in diverse property types from first-time homebuyers to luxury estates
- Our local market expertise spans Live Oak, Lake City, St. Cloud, Harmony, and Lake Nona
Services
Property Listings
Our comprehensive property listings cover North Central and Central Florida markets, featuring diverse options from starter homes to luxury estates. We maintain up-to-date inventory across residential, commercial, and land categories while providing detailed market analytics. Our digital platform allows easy property searches with advanced filtering options for specific buyer needs.
Residential Sales
We specialize in residential real estate transactions, guiding homeowners through every stage from pricing strategy to closing. Our agents understand local neighborhood dynamics and school districts while offering professional staging advice and targeted marketing campaigns to maximize property exposure and achieve optimal sale prices.
Commercial Sales
Our commercial real estate services cater to investors and business owners seeking retail spaces, office buildings, or industrial properties. We provide market trend analysis, lease negotiation support, and zoning information to ensure commercial transactions meet both financial and operational requirements across our service regions.
Land Sales
We facilitate land purchases and sales for agricultural, residential, and investment purposes. Our team provides soil analysis reports, boundary surveys, and development potential assessments while connecting buyers with financing options for raw land acquisitions across North Florida.
Investment Property Services
Our investment property services help clients identify profitable opportunities in multi-family units, vacation rentals, and commercial spaces. We offer cash flow projections, market appreciation data, and property management connections to support long-term investment strategies in growing Florida markets.
People
Jay Wetzel
President/Broker
With over 20 years of local real estate experience, Jay leads Live Oak Realty's team. He earned 'Top Producer of the Year' with $16.2 million in sales and specializes in residential, commercial, and land transactions across Central Florida.
Celia Wetzel
Real Estate Associate
Celia brings 11 years of real estate expertise to the team. She assists with residential and commercial transactions, leveraging her experience in all facets of real estate deals to support buyers and sellers in Live Oak and surrounding areas.
Susan Sanchez
Sales Associate
Licensed for residential, commercial, and land sales, Susan serves Central Florida markets. With 27 years in St. Cloud, she helps families find forever homes and businesses locate ideal commercial spaces with personalized service.
Traci Deas
Sales Associate
A 30-year Suwannee County resident, Traci recently joined Live Oak Realty after careers in cosmetology and medical administration. She brings fresh perspective to real estate transactions while serving the Live Oak community.
Questions
What areas does Live Oak Realty serve?
We serve North Central Florida and Central Florida communities including Live Oak, Lake City, St. Cloud, Harmony, and Lake Nona.
What types of real estate services do you offer?
We provide residential sales, commercial property transactions, land sales, and investment property services with personalized market guidance.
How does Live Oak Realty assist first-time homebuyers?
Our team offers tailored guidance for first-time buyers, explaining financing options and helping navigate the purchase process step-by-step.
Do you work with investors?
Yes, we specialize in investment properties including commercial spaces, multi-family units, and land development opportunities across our service areas.
Reviews (3)
Tom Banks
Oct 29, 2019
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Jay patiently guided us through the journey of buying our first home. He's knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely working on behalf of his clients. We couldn't be happier about the service we received and the peace of mind we had during the entire purchasing process.
Melissa Cooper
Oct 04, 2017
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Jay was wonderful from start to finish! After finding the right house, he continued to be with us in recommending other vendors for mortgage, painting, anything we needed and was spot on every time. Couldn’t have asked for more, even with the process of buying a house during a hurricane!
Andrea Benitez
Jul 28, 2017
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I highly recommend Live Oak Realty, Jay Wetzel and his team are true professionals that work hard and honestly, Jay is a very down to earth person and will help you find the best property!
