Ark Realty Team
I am a bilinigual English & Spanish speaker and Tampa Bay resident since 2002. In my past experience I have worked in Corporate Banking and have now transitioned to a professional real estate agent. My expertise has allowed me to confidently assist my clients and their families with all there real estate needs. I strive to provide a smooth and stress-free experience from the moment we first meet to the moment we reach your real estate goals.
I am a bilinigual English & Spanish speaker and Tampa Bay resident since 2002. In my past experience I have worked in Corporate Banking and have now transitioned to a professional real estate agent. My expertise has allowed me to confidently assist my clients and their families with all there real estate needs. I strive to provide a smooth and stress-free experience from the moment we first meet to the moment we reach your real estate goals.
Born and raised in the vibrant Tampa Bay area, Jacob Galdos brings a deep-rooted knowledge of the local market and a lifelong connection to the community he proudly serves.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran with five years of honorable service, Jacob carries the values of discipline, integrity, and dedication into every real estate transaction.
Real estate runs in Jacob’s blood—he comes from a family of real estate professionals and has built his career on trust, transparency, and an unwavering commitment to his clients’ success. Whether helping first-time buyers, seasoned investors, or families looking for their next dream home, Jacob is known for his client-first approach and exceptional local insight.
Outside of real estate, Jacob is a devoted husband to his wife Hanna and a proud dog dad to Bowie, their spirited dachshund. He’s passionate about giving back to his community and is always ready to lend a helping hand.
With Jacob Galdos, you’re not just getting a Realtor—you’re gaining a trusted advisor and a lifelong advocate.
Born and raised in the vibrant Tampa Bay area, Jacob Galdos brings a deep-rooted knowledge of the local market and a lifelong connection to the community he proudly serves.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran with five years of honorable service, Jacob carries the values of discipline, integrity, and dedication into every real estate transaction.
Real estate runs in Jacob’s blood—he comes from a family of real estate professionals and has built his career on trust, transparency, and an unwavering commitment to his clients’ success. Whether helping first-time buyers, seasoned investors, or families looking for their next dream home, Jacob is known for his client-first approach and exceptional local insight.
Outside of real estate, Jacob is a devoted husband to his wife Hanna and a proud dog dad to Bowie, their spirited dachshund. He’s passionate about giving back to his community and is always ready to lend a helping hand.
With Jacob Galdos, you’re not just getting a Realtor—you’re gaining a trusted advisor and a lifelong advocate.
With over 20 years of living experience in the Tampa Bay Area, Jake is a dedicated real estate professional renowned for his in-depth local expertise and commitment to client satisfaction. Before transitioning to real estate, Jake spent over a year as a mortgage loan originator, where he honed his skills in financing and guided clients through the complexities of securing loans. This unique background enables him to offer invaluable insights into both the buying and financing processes, ensuring a smooth experience for his clients. Passionate about helping others achieve their real estate goals, Jake believes that the home buying journey should be enjoyable, and he strives to create a positive experience for every client. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking for your next investment property, Jake is ready to assist you in making informed decisions while keeping the process engaging and exciting.
With over 20 years of living experience in the Tampa Bay Area, Jake is a dedicated real estate professional renowned for his in-depth local expertise and commitment to client satisfaction. Before transitioning to real estate, Jake spent over a year as a mortgage loan originator, where he honed his skills in financing and guided clients through the complexities of securing loans. This unique background enables him to offer invaluable insights into both the buying and financing processes, ensuring a smooth experience for his clients. Passionate about helping others achieve their real estate goals, Jake believes that the home buying journey should be enjoyable, and he strives to create a positive experience for every client. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking for your next investment property, Jake is ready to assist you in making informed decisions while keeping the process engaging and exciting.
Born and raised in Tampa, FL, Joel Paredes brings a deep connection to the community he serves. With over 12 years of customer service experience, Joel has built a reputation for professionalism, problem-solving, and delivering top-tier client experiences. His background in management and customer relations has equipped him with the skills to guide buyers and sellers seamlessly through the real estate process.
As a bilingual professional, Joel is dedicated to ensuring that every client feels heard and supported. His strong work ethic, team-oriented mindset, and passion for helping others make him a valuable asset to Ark Realty. A homeowner himself, Joel understands the importance of finding the perfect property and takes pride in helping others achieve their real estate goals.
Outside of work, Joel enjoys traveling—having visited South America and over 30 states across the U.S.—as well as playing and watching football. Family-oriented and community-focused, he is committed to serving Tampa Bay with honesty, dedication, and a client-first approach.
Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, Joel Paredes is ready to guide you home.
Born and raised in Tampa, FL, Joel Paredes brings a deep connection to the community he serves. With over 12 years of customer service experience, Joel has built a reputation for professionalism, problem-solving, and delivering top-tier client experiences. His background in management and customer relations has equipped him with the skills to guide buyers and sellers seamlessly through the real estate process.
As a bilingual professional, Joel is dedicated to ensuring that every client feels heard and supported. His strong work ethic, team-oriented mindset, and passion for helping others make him a valuable asset to Ark Realty. A homeowner himself, Joel understands the importance of finding the perfect property and takes pride in helping others achieve their real estate goals.
Outside of work, Joel enjoys traveling—having visited South America and over 30 states across the U.S.—as well as playing and watching football. Family-oriented and community-focused, he is committed to serving Tampa Bay with honesty, dedication, and a client-first approach.
Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, Joel Paredes is ready to guide you home.
Mercy Stitt serves as the Company Administrator at Ark Realty, bringing strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for helping both clients and agents. Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, Mercy has a deep connection to the local community and a strong understanding of the Tampa Bay market.
In her role, Mercy supports daily operations and helps ensure transactions run smoothly by providing reliable, behind-the-scenes support and exceptional service. She is known for her professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication to creating a positive experience for everyone she works with. Outside of work, Mercy is a proud dog mom to two French Bulldogs, Nacho and Pico, and enjoys spending time with them when she’s not supporting the Ark Realty team.
Mercy Stitt serves as the Company Administrator at Ark Realty, bringing strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for helping both clients and agents. Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, Mercy has a deep connection to the local community and a strong understanding of the Tampa Bay market.
In her role, Mercy supports daily operations and helps ensure transactions run smoothly by providing reliable, behind-the-scenes support and exceptional service. She is known for her professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication to creating a positive experience for everyone she works with. Outside of work, Mercy is a proud dog mom to two French Bulldogs, Nacho and Pico, and enjoys spending time with them when she’s not supporting the Ark Realty team.
Ark Realty
At Ark Realty, we take pride in our dedicated team of real estate professionals who are committed to providing unparalleled service and expertise. Our handpicked team is comprised of seasoned real estate professionals, each bringing a unique set of skills and a passion for helping our clients achieve their real estate goals.
- $214,139,275Value of Real Estate Sold
- 571Number of Properties Sold
- 236Five Star Reviews
REVIEWS
- zuser20160721155909280Gable Galdos helped us a lot with to sell and buying process of the house. He was with us every step, His knowledge of real estate is outstanding. We strongly recommend those who want to buy and sell a house that they can utilize his services. He is friendly, honest, timely manner, and a respectful gentleman. His communication and negotiation skill is strong to help us with to sell and buying process.
- FirstClassStaffI couldn't be any more pleased with the service I received from Gabe Galdos! I'm an extremely particular shopper who's been looking for a home for well over a year and Gabe has been by my side throughout the entire process. His knowledge of the industry is unmatched and his ability to evaluate property and negotiate fair pricing is second to none! In an unprecedented rising price market, he was able to negotiate a tremendous price well below the asking price on a property in one of Tampa's most desirable areas! His communication and responsiveness were as timely as you'd expect and most important, he was extremely honest with me about everything I needed to know about all the properties we viewed. Gabe's relationships with local lending firms proved to be extremely valuable in avoiding the unfortunate pitfalls you usually hear of in the underwriting & closing process, and I would highly recommend him for all of your home purchasing or selling needs! Outstanding realtor services!
- user067880Gabe is the best realtor I have ever worked with. Thought out the years, we have moved a dozen times with the military. We have bought four houses and rented many more. No realtor has ever put in the time and effort Gabe did when finding our forever home. He responded to every call and answered every question. His in-depth knowledge if the area was impressive and useful when making our final decision on a home. We could not be happier… when our son got stationed in St. Pete, Gabe was able to find an home for him and his wife, while they were out-of-state. if you were looking for a realtor in the Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Lutz and Land ‘O Lakes areas, look no more. Gabe will absolutely be your best choice.
- brighteyes02708Gabe was amazing from the very beginning. After an awful experience with our first realtor Gabe immediately jumped in to figure out exactly what we wanted. No matter the day or time, and even some last minute appointments due to hectic work schedules, Gabe made sure we saw every house we could that met our criteria. When it was time to make an offer he did everything he could to make our offer as competitive as possible which led to us landing our perfect home!!! With the market as hectic as it is he was able to beat our 64 other offers to make our dream come true!!! I would recommend Gabe and Ark Realty to anyone looking to buy their perfect dream home!!
- asgelley484I cannot thank Gabe enough for all of his help and support during the purchase of my home. He was always available, day and night (even on a holiday). I had a countless number of questions and concerns during the buying process. Gabe guided me through everything and was very knowledgeable. I highly recommend Gabe to anyone buying or selling a home! Thanks Gabe for everything!
- genette0669Gabe was very attentive from start to finish, he tells you exactly what you should do to prepare your home for sale and is very transparent about the entire process. Gabe helped me sell my current home and we were in contract in under 9 days, he also represented me in the puchase of my new home and everything went well with zero hiccups. I would highly recommend him!!!
- damariesgergelHe is very professional and helped me list and sell my home within two weeks. He made the process super easy to follow and I would recommend him to anyone looking for a great realtor.
- mcontes777The best description I will say about Gabe it that he was truly a blessing and heaven-sent to find our new home. He was able to guide our every step and continuously keep us on the right track to succeed. Gabe is very knowledgeable from the beginning to the end process of purchasing a home and continuously was patient with us in understanding each process.
- janafl234Gabe is an excellent realtor, he is patient, hard working and goes above and beyond for his clients. He ensured that not only did we get an amazing deal on our home we purchased, he got us top dollar on the home we sold.
- CeemkayyGabe is one of the most hard working guys I know and helps you throughout every process there is to buying a home. I could not have had a better agent than Gabe! His knowledge, his kind heart and his willingness to go above and beyond made this process as easy as possible! Thank you for being there every step of the way, Gabe!
