When Margaret Zahner first set her eyes on the foreign soil of Mexico’s Yucatan jungle, it was like nothing she’d ever witnessed. What she didn’t know is that the days she’d spend immersed in its primitive lifestyle would change her life forever. It was the first time Margaret had ever traded in her business suit and high heels for sneakers and a ball cap and truly let her hair down. She relinquished all worries of office meetings and conference calls and simply enjoyed the exhilaration of each moment. Margaret fished every day, and took in the star-filled skies every evening. And when she returned home, she brought with her a new perspective that would change her life forever.

The Perfect Balance
No one who knows Margaret today would ever imagine that she was once a single-minded workaholic. She’s so full of life and adventure it’s hard not to catch some of her excitement when you’re around her. Margaret and her husband, Bill, frequently take fishing trips, a hobby she’s most passionate about. She gets joy out of spending time with her four dogs, particularly her Maltese "Watson" and has a renewed sense of spending time with family and friends. The balance in Margaret’s life is fueled by her unique perspective. “All the money in the world isn’t going to make you happy,” she says. “Sometimes you have to slow down and enjoy life.”

A Sense of Responsibility
While Margaret has learned to take time out for enjoyment, the work ethic she developed early in life is still very much a part of her makeup. She grew up on a 14-acre farm, and developed a sense of responsibility through caretaking the animals and the land. With an entrepreneur father and a real estate broker mother, Margaret watched and learned business savvy up close. It’s no surprise that after college she went to work in a real estate office, building knowledge and sharpening skills that would power her future successes.

A Local’s Wisdom
As a leading real estate professional, Margaret is just as dedicated to Putnam County. Margaret loves this area and all it has to offer, from the shrimping, fishing and water sports on the St. Johns River to the rural charm of Welaka, renowned as the “Bass Capital of the World” to the hiking trails in the Ocala National Forest. With more than 40 years in this magnificent area, Margaret offers a wealth of local wisdom and experience about all it has to offer. She specializes in riverfront properties, and she understands exactly what buyers look for in such a property, whether it’s deep water access or a dock to enjoy fishing,shrimping or crabbing. Combine Margaret’s knowledge with her more than 25 years in real estate and it’s no surprise that she’s built an unsurpassed reputation as the professional who provides you with all the information you need to make sound decisions for your valuable investment.

Enjoy The Experience
For your next move in Putnam County, work with the agent who understands the value of a balanced lifestyle, and is dedicated to leading you to your ideal way of living. Margaret Zahner has the drive and unparalleled experience in real estate that ensures she always leads you the right way. Call Margaret today to work with the professional who knows it’s always important to Enjoy The Experience.