Gary Gardiner Jr. is an award-winning Managing Broker with Coldwell Banker Elite, recognized for his leadership excellence and commitment to agent success. A two-time Manager of the Year, he most recently earned the 2024 and 2025 Manager of the Year award with Coldwell Banker Elite & 2025 Manager of the Year award from the Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors (FAAR), reflecting his dedication to professional development, productivity, and fostering a high-performance, service-driven culture.

Gary proudly serves on the Executive Committee of the FAAR Board of Directors, elected member of the Board since 2022 and is honored to hold the role of President-Elect for 2026, advancing to President in 2027. His leadership within the association underscores a deep commitment to professionalism, ethical standards, and advocacy for both agents and consumers throughout the region.

Gary entered Real Estate in 2007, 2016 created The Gardiner Group Real Estate @ Coldwell Banker Elite, and earned a Broker license in 2017.. As Team Leader of The Gardiner Group Real Estate, Gary has built a reputation for delivering elevated client experiences with a strong focus on luxury homes, representing both Sellers and Buyers, new construction, and strategic marketing. The team specializes in high-end residential properties, relocation services, and tailored marketing plans that leverage cutting-edge technology, global exposure, and deep local market expertise. Under Gary’s leadership, the Gardiner Group is known for its hands-on approach, strong negotiation skills, and consistent results for both buyers and sellers across all price points.

Gary is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist through the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing and holds the prestigious Coldwell Banker Global Luxury certification, positioning him as a trusted expert in the luxury market. His extensive list of professional designations further highlights his commitment to excellence, including ABR (Accredited Buyer’s Representative), SRS (Seller Representative Specialist), AHWD (At Home With Diversity), CRB (Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager), ePRO, and RENE (Real Estate Negotiation Expert) through the National Association of Realtors and the Real Estate Business Institute.

Gary attended the University of South Carolina Columbia, SC (USC) and a member of the Gamecocks football team then went on to graduate from George Mason University (GMU) Fairfax, VA with a bachelor of science degree in administration of justice. 

Before transitioning into real estate, Gary served more than 26 years in public service, including as a police officer, Child Abuse & Violent Crimes Detective as a sworn member with the Prince William County Police Department and as a Senior Case Manager with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). Throughout his law enforcement career, he was known for his integrity, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to protecting others—qualities he now brings to every real estate transaction. His background gives clients a unique sense of trust, advocacy, and confidence throughout the buying and selling process.

Gary and his wife have been married since 1992 and have proudly raised their two sons in Spotsylvania County. Both of their sons went on to graduate from West Virginia University (WVU), a source of great pride for the family. Gary and his wife are proud grandparents to a beautiful grand daughter. Grounded in strong family values, Gary brings the same passion, dedication, and service-first mindset from his years in law enforcement into his real estate career, making him a respected leader, mentor, and trusted advisor in the Fredericksburg-area real estate community.

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Hi there! I know that you have a ton of REALTORS® in this area to choose from, so I truly appreciate you taking time to find out more about me! 

Originally from St. Louis, MO (Go Cardinals!), I found my way to Fredericksburg through the Army. Growing up, I never did think I would move out of St. Louis and away from my family. I also never thought I would fall in love with a soldier. But as fate would have it, I did, and I wouldn’t change a thing! Over the past 8 years, through moves across the state, across the country, and across the world, I have been given the opportunity to learn new cultures, explore new towns, and appreciate what makes a place a “home”.  

My journey in real estate started unexpectedly. I loved hitting open houses, touring new construction in my area and other areas I visited, and binge watching HGTV on the weekends (I mean who doesn’t?). With a degree in marketing and international business, I never considered becoming a REALTOR®. But then I was offered a job at a commercial real estate firm. I knew real estate was something I could take with me wherever the Army sent us, and I loved to learn new things, so I was in! 3 years later, after learning the ins and outs of the commercial real estate world and managing million-dollar portfolios of office/ warehouse space, the Army moved us to Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Heading to what people called “Fort Lost in the Woods”, I knew if I wanted to continue in real estate, I would have to switch gears and concentrate on residential. Excited to be in a new town and anxious to be starting my own business, I focused on my passion for people. I made it my mission to ensure every relationship with my clients was always built on trust, hard work, and genuine care for each individual person and their needs. Since that day, I have been able to educate, support, and help people in different communities navigate through one of the biggest investments of their lives. Whether it was expectant parents trying find the perfect home to raise their baby, a retiree find a tranquil spot to relax after years of working, empty nesters readjust to a smaller space, a woman achieve her dream of homeownership when others told her she never would, and everyone in between, I have been lucky enough to be a part of their story. Talk about life changing! I know I am exactly where I should be, doing exactly what I should be doing. 

In addition to being a REALTOR®, I am a mom to a handsome little boy and an adorable fur baby (a mini- schnauzer named MAX)! I love to travel, to learn, and to meet new people. I love all things sweet, ranch over ketchup any day, and absolutely hate when pickle juice gets on my French fries! I have a LOVE for baseball, but more importantly, the St. Louis Cardinals. Yes, I am one of those fans who collects the bobbleheads and keeps score at every game! 

Enough about me. I look forward to meeting you someday soon and hearing your story! 

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Hi there! I’m Cat Dobson.

I’m mama to three littles (including a set of twins!) and married to a great guy who is a FXBG native!

I grew up in Alexandria, but made the move to Fredericksburg nearly 15 years ago when I showed up in town as a wide-eyed freshman at Mary Washington. After exploring the area during college, I fully fell in love with Fredericksburg and decided to stay forever! I have thoroughly enjoyed getting involved in the community through the years, and love spending time volunteering at my church or helping my daughter read to the sweet kitties at the SPCA.

I have a background in interior design and would love to help you stage your home to sell! If you are thinking about selling, call me a few months before you would like to list your home and we can work together to make your home well staged and more marketable.

Whether it be buying or selling, I understand just how important these decisions are. It’s not just a house, its a home – where growth, happiness, love and life all happen through the years. It represents so much more!

I look forward to working with you, and assisting you in any way that I can!

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