Lydia Padilla

Lydia Padilla is a fully bilingual (English and Spanish) REALTOR® (NINJA) with 20+ years of Real Estate experience and is passionate about local and global Real Estate. She was born and raised in Miami, so while she now enjoys the Southwest Florida Lifestyle, she is ingrained with a fast-paced and tenacious work ethic. She has worked in every aspect of the real estate process, on both the residential and commercial sides. Lydia brings her strategic perspective (and sunny disposition) to every deal that she closes.

Lydia loves to learn and stay up to date with Real Estate trends. Whether it is reading books about it, listening to podcasts, or taking courses. Her customers reap the benefit of this, as she is skilled at sharing her knowledge as well as advising her customers on the best decision for their needs. This becomes a strength for her customers in their real estate process.

Lydia believes in legendary service and impeccable ethics. Giving her customers respect and immense effort to every transaction, from first time home buyers to million-dollar homes. She takes great pride in providing the absolute best service and value to her customers while ensuring the process is clear, simple, and fun.

Her varied Real Estate career experiences include the following milestones:

• Residential Real Estate – Lydia works together with her husband Alfonso Padilla as the Property Experts of SW Florida at John R. Wood Properties. She originally obtained her real estate license working under the Keyes Company, a family run brokerage out of Coconut Grove, FL in 2005.
• Financing - Launching her career as a mortgage broker in Miami, Fla., Lydia worked with a diverse range of buyers and learned the inner workings of the financing process.
  • Property Management - Lydia was a key part of a distinguished regional property management team working out of Fisher Island as an assistant property manager. This opportunity provided her a keen understanding of condominium and homeowners’ associations, and their role in the real estate process.
  • Commercial Real Estate - Joining Simon Property Group, Lydia ran two regional malls in the area. She then moved over to Brookfield Properties to run a regional center in Naples and a luxury center in Coral Gables in the Business Development department.
  
  

The Property Experts of SW Florida along with John R Wood Properties offer a combined real estate experience of more than 50 years and are determined to raise the bar in real estate for all their customers. They hold themselves accountable to a high standard, as they strive to help clients achieve their goals by educating them through the sale process and seeking out the best practices in the field. They have received the Emerald Circle of Excellence Award for the 2^nd year in a row. This is an honor afforded to agents in JRW who have sold between $10 million and $20 million in a single year.

Lydia loves living in Southwest Florida for all it has to offer. Whether it is enjoying the beaches, going on nature walks, dining at local restaurants or just spending time with family and friends, this area affords those that call it home a peaceful and happy life.

Real estate power duo, Lydia, and Alfonso Padilla are living the dream in Southwest Florida. They have built a family and a business where they seek and showcase some of Southwest Florida’s finest homes. Contact them if you are looking for your own slice of paradise!