How did Jenifer Miranda meet Gerry Costa, a 20-year veteran in the business, and become partners? “He was working out at the gym where I was doing personal training,” she explains. And Jenifer thought if she ever decided to sell her house, she would hire Gerry because she liked how he marketed himself and his real estate business through social media and other marketing platforms. Gerry did eventually have the pleasure of listing and selling Jenifer’s house. She truly felt fortunate to meet Gerry Costa.

Gerry remembers, “When I ran into Jen, she was going 100 miles an hour and I was slowing down due to COVID. I thought she would be a good REALTOR® because she was a great communicator.” Impressed by her social media marketing skills as well, they decided to join forces in 2021 creating the “We Are Home Team”.

“Gerry gets me out of my comfort zone and I get him out of his. We couldn’t be more different,” Jenifer laughs. “Gerry is a jokester.”  However, they are united in giving people a “positive experience and going above and beyond what typical real estate transactions look like.” 

“People like the male-female dynamic,” says Jenifer. They are better and stronger together, each coming from their own background and able to relate to people from all walks of life. 

Hailing from the Andes in South America, Gerry's path to real estate was marked by resilience, hard work, and determination. He comments, “I always feel very grateful and blessed to be able to help every buyer and seller that I have met, or will meet in the future. I love learning something new whether it’s a passed-down family recipe or a new dance step to the tune of real estate.”

 

After moving to the United States in 1985, Gerry embraced American culture. He attended New Mexico State University and proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Eventually settling in Taos, New Mexico, Gerry discovered his passion for helping others as a teacher and later as a group home parent to six young boys, which he credits for teaching him the life lesson of empathy. Due to the life-changing experiences with Tucson Metropolitan Ministries, now known at TMM Family Services, Gerry is a proud board chair member. TMM gives back to our community by assisting seniors, vets (so they can obtain affordable and quality housing), at-risk children, and working families. 

 

In 2006 it was Gerry's wife who supported & encouraged him to go ahead and take the Real Estate tests even though he wasn’t sure he was ready. Gerry passed with flying colors! His successful real estate journey began from that day on, and the rest is history.

Ivory foundation. A Different Grape lipstick. Moisture Surge. Charcoal Quickliner. Happy perfume. Although cosmetics seem a world apart from real estate, that wasn’t the case for Jenifer Miranda. From cosmetics to the closing table, Jenifer learned what she needed to excel in real estate at the Clinique cosmetics counter in Montana. Helping others with their skincare needs was more than skin deep; it was helping them improve their self-image and bolster their self-confidence.

“I started working at Clinique at 18 and it helped me with real estate 100 percent,” says Jenifer. Although choosing the right shade of lipstick or color of foundation might seem superfluous, Jenifer saw the importance of people.

“We’re dealing with relationships,” she says. “Clinique’s philosophy was that business was personal.” Selling cosmetics catered to people’s needs, found products for their specific concerns, and showed them that they mattered. Never underestimate the right makeup to brighten your day, put a bounce in your step, or improve how you see yourself in the mirror.

“It gives people a positive experience of making them feel special with one-on-one attention. That’s how I have run my business,” she shares.

Moving to Sahuarita is where she discovered the next chapter in her life.

Jenifer's journey into real estate began in an unexpected place – the fitness industry. Transitioning to personal training in Sahuarita, she spent nearly two decades serving her community to look and feel their best before stepping into the world of real estate during the pandemic.

 

"It was a bit of a leap," she admits. But with her characteristic determination, she embraced the challenge. "Social media helped create connections without even meeting people in person," she explains. “I built my business through Facebook.” She discovered a passion for helping individuals find their dream homes through her genuine interactions.

 

For Jenifer, real estate is more than just business – it's about inspiring others to believe in themselves and create lives they love. "I want people to have fun and feel good throughout the process," she says. 

 

 

Known for their professionalism and dedication, Jenifer and Gerry have become synonymous with top-tier service in the Southern Arizona market: Sahuarita, Tucson, and Green Valley. Whether achieving record-breaking sales or fostering lasting friendships with clients, they approach every aspect of their business with integrity and passion. They complement each other perfectly. As Jenifer says, “Everything is figure-out-able.” They apply a positive approach to their business, eager to tackle challenges with problem-solving and optimism. In the process, they meet and exceed their client’s expectations. Transactions are infused with fun, and light-heartedness as deals glide smoothly to the closing table.

Jen and Gerry also enjoy doing community service together with “Keeping Arizona Beautiful”.  “Keep Arizona Beautiful “works with citizens across rural Arizona to organize and implement local initiatives that keep our state clean and beautiful from litter.

 

Gerry has been married to his wife Gabriela since 2007. “She has a Ph.D. in Social and Community Services,” he says proudly. Together, they have three children, Cielo, (20) who just started her career in the Hotel industry, Mia-Gabriela (16) who attends Salpointe Catholic High School and earned the State Championship in girls’ basketball, and Alejandro (13), who currently attends 7th grade at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School and is excelling in academics and sports. To relax, Gerry enjoys mountain biking, running, hiking, and attending church with his family.  “We also have a German Shepherd named Sedona who completes our family.”

 When Jenifer isn’t working, she savors time with her husband Alvaro, who works for the government. They are blessed with two children, Ashley (22) and Kirra (13). Ashley is soaring to new heights by serving in the Air Force. As for Kirra, she is staying grounded in the seventh grade. This tight-knit family enjoys their four-legged friends. “We have a desert tortoise and a big lovely Pitbull,” says Jenifer.

 

When she isn’t working, Jenifer enjoys reading. “I’m a huge reader,” she smiles. You can also find her working out, doing yoga, hiking, or listening to music.

 

 A Personal Touch

In the end, for Gerry and Jenifer, business is always personal – and that's what sets them apart in the world of real estate. They are eager to meet their clients’ expectations with a personal touch. As they continue to excel in sales and service, they remain steadfast in their commitment to making dreams come true, one home at a time.