Meet the Watson Realty Corp. Amelia Island Real Estate Team

Hazel was born and raised in the beautiful islands of Trinidad and Tobago. I moved to the United States in the late 80's where I met my husband in the great city of New York. We have been married 24 years now and are enjoying life together.

I started my career in Recruitment Advertising for Newspapers around the United States and abroad. I worked for the same company (Editor & Publisher, part of VNU Business Media and AC Nielsen) for 13 years.

After my husband's retirement from the New York City Police Department (NYPD) we moved to Florida in 2005. I wanted a career change and decided to pursue Real Estate. It has been a great learning curve and I have enjoyed it thus far. I am looking forward to continued success and helping home buyers and sellers, wherever they are, to achieve their dreams.

Jeremy Paetsch is a native of Amelia Island which in return provides for a wealth of knowledge of Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach and surrounding areas. Specializing in residential homes in Nassau county, whether it be an ocean front home/condo or a quiet cozy home located in western Nassau county Jeremy will provide a combination of hard work, diligence, and local knowledge of current market conditions in order to make your next real estate transaction a successful one.

Meet the Team

Testimonials

"Hazel Preuss was every thing I looked for in a real estate agent. She will continue to be my agent in Fernandina Beach."

"We couldn't have asked for a better real estate agent to sell our Florida home earlier this year. Hazel was very prompt with her communication and always looked for ways to increase our chances to sell our home. Hazel was also very detailed and professional with how she conducted business and we never doubted that she would eventually sell our home. I'd highly recommend her for any future clients that considering hiring her."

"Hazel did an excellent job after our initial contact. She was the listing agent on the house we purchased, and we got in touch with her after the first real estate agent we contacted (at a different company) did not get back in touch with us. Hazel walked us through the process of placing a second contract on our dream house, showed us other comparable properties in the area, and really took the time to understand our needs. When the first contract on our dream house fell apart, Hazel and her team immediately had the process started and we closed just a few weeks later. We are extremely happy with her entire team (we worked with Jeremy as well), and will most certainly use her again for any real estate needs."

"We were working with Hazel for nearly 3 years in looking for a home on Amelia Island. She always got back to us in very short order and never made us feel pressure to buy when we weren't ready to. When we finally found the house we loved she was a great advocate. She was a stronger negotiator with our own money than we would have been and she saved us thousands on the final price plus incentives she negotiated into our contract. I always felt we had the strongest agent when we met with the sellers agents. Most importantly, AFTER the sale we had some issues with the house and she continued to help us out, return our calls and take care of us. Whether or not you are new to Amelia Island and are looking for a solid agent I can give Hazel Pruess my highest recommendation."

"Best real estate agent we have EVER dealt with. From beginning to end, Jeremy was perfect. He was very knowledgeable in every area we needed and was at the property for every inspection in its entirety. He worked with us for several months while searching for the exact home we wanted. Honest. Smart. A joy to work with. Highly reccomend!"

"Jeremy worked with us over the past year to assist in purchasing a home on Amelia Island and represented us as a buyer's agent. We would not hesitate to recommend Jeremy to anyone considering purchasing a home on Amelia Island. Mark & Pat"

"Outstanding agent (and person). I cannot say enough about Jeremy. He truly works for you and is the ultimate professional. I bought and sold homes with Jeremy and he is good, period."