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Jay Jenkins
Traci Waller
Client Testimonials
“Jay was very professional and really good at what he does. He made the buying process easy and enjoyable. We couldn’t have asked for a better Realtor! Highly… Read more “”
“First off, I can’t sing high enough praises of Traci Waller. I called my banks as well as a few other banks and none of them could come anywhere close to the rates Traci secured for me. It was a no-brainer. I’d have been throwing my money to the wind if I accepted the terms my other banks offered. If you want to have a wonderful experience, knowing that you’ve got someone who will do… Read more “”
“Traci and her team did an amazing job answering all questions I had no matter how trivial they might have been which as a first time buyer meant… Read more “”
“”Jay was amazing! Very professional, easy to work with, stayed on top of things the entire time and always kept us informed so we never felt worried about anything. We really enjoyed working with Jay and would highly recommend… Read more “”
“This was our first experience with purchasing a home and if i was to purchase another i would definitely utilize Traci again. She was very knowledgeable in her field and she seemed like she cared about our experience. She held our hand all the way through and she was courteous and patient with us.we loved everything about… Read more “”
“Jay’s service was beyond excellent! He is prompt, attentive, extremely knowledgeable and always quick to respond. We had a few unfortunate events happen during our selling/buying process and he took all our stress away every time! We highly recommend… Read more “”
“We initially contacted Jay before we moved to the area to help us with a rental property. However, upon arrival, we quickly changed our minds and decided to purchase a home instead. Jay was very helpful and patient with us throughout the entire process. We will definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a real estate agent in the Hampton Roads… Read more “”
“The constant communication and making the experience smooth. Extremely professional and made us feel very comfortable with asking questions, knowing what was going on throughout the… Read more “”
“We had a very difficult transaction due to a very difficult listing agent on the other side, the deal actually fell apart, but Jay never stopped working for us, advising us and got us the home we wanted. Thank you again for all your hard work and extreme… Read more “”
“Jay has been a complete professional in everything he has touched since I’ve known… Read more “”
“This is the second time that we have used Jay to help with the home buying/selling process. He went above and beyond for us yet again! This time he helped us purchase a single family rental property that was a FSBO. The seller created some challenges for us when it came to the buying process, but Jay’s knowledge and patience certainly paid off. We were able to purchase the home under the Fair Market Value… Read more “”
“This is the 6th house I’ve bought, and I have never had a closing go this smooth and this fast. Thank you Jay you work harder than any of the other agent I… Read more “”
“Jay exceeded expectations. He was a pleasure to work with and was always cheerful and helpful. His negotiations got us our asking price. I highly recommend Jay… Read more “”
“Jay went out of his way to answer any questions/concerns I had through the purchase process. He was so patient with me at checking out as many house as needed until I found the one and great at negotiating. I’m recommend Jay 100% and I plan to reach out to him again for any future purchases in the… Read more “”
“I lived in Hawaii during his process and even with the 6 hour time difference Traci was always able to answer my questions. We know people moving to the area and we have provided them with Traci’s info so hopefully they will contact her as… Read more “”
“Jay was very professional in all aspects. The pictures he took and displayed in a brochure were stunning. We put our house on the market on a Friday and sold to the people that looked at it the very next day. I was overwhelmed how fast it went! He was also incredibly patient with us in regards to us buying a house. We changed our minds multiple times and he kept in stride and rolled… Read more “”
“Traci, you went above and beyond for my family and I and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I will send many people your… Read more “”
“Traci made the entire experience easy and completely uncomplicated. I will be referring any and all who are needing assistance in house buying needs. She took the stigma of VA loans being difficult to deal with and proved it all wrong. Thanks so much… Read more “”
“More than Highly recommend!! Jay was so professional and easy to work with. He told us what we needed to do to prep our house to put it on the market, and his process is excellent! Soo easy, we couldn’t have asked for a better realtor. Thanks again… Read more “”
“Traci made things very simple. I was a first time homebuyer so I had questions as the process progressed. She always got back to me in a timely manner. She was very flexible to my requests. I would recommend anyone to… Read more “”
“Jay was an extremely knowledgeable agent. He knew the area and was always on top of new listings. Most importantly he was very responsive to us; no matter the time of day we could get in touch with… Read more “”
“Traci Waller is a dream come true! She assisted my husband and I every step of the way through the entire process of buying our first home together. Traci always answered our questions and concerns promptly, day or night. She is intelligent, hard working, and will make you feel at ease through a sometimes stressful time. I recommend Traci to everyone because she will not disappoint. I will truly miss working with her. 5 stars… Read more “”
“Overall wonderful… Read more “”
“We understand that purchasing a home is taking ownership of property. However, what we wanted at the beginning of this process was to find a place that extended beyond a financial investment. A home. A place to dwell, to water a few plants, to watch our son grow up by the penciled height marks on the door frame, to share laughs and beers with loved ones late into the night. We wanted to find a… Read more “”
“Good communication and everybody from advance financial group were very friendly and… Read more “”
“I enjoyed working with Jay. He’s knowledgeable about so many things, and he never gets tired of answering… Read more “”
“The entire process was… Read more “”
“Great experience going through the loan process with Traci. She was able to process the loan application and turn it around for closing within 30 days. Traci is very responsive and answered all of my… Read more “”
“Traci did she was awesome , and was there every time we needed something, you guys are lucky to have… Read more “”
“We have had Jay as a realtor twice now; once to buy a home and once to sell a home. He is extremely knowledgeable, personable and has always had our best interests in mind. He does the market research and will always give you an honest assessment. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell or buy in the Hampton Roads… Read more “”
“Jay earns highest marks for his knowledge of real estate alone. Nevertheless, he also excels in his knowledge of Hampton Roads and goes the extra distance to communicate needs to his clients as future… Read more “”
“Jay Jenkins was extremely profession and personable the entire time we worked with him. We bought and sold a house at the same time and Jay gave us great advice the entire time. He didn’t just tell us what we wanted to hear. He gave us honest answers to questions we had. All while having our best interests in mind. The entire time we felt like we were his only clients. Any time we sent… Read more “”
“Words can’t express how grateful, I am for you guys. You made our dream come true again. Thank you thank you so much. You are what ever family needs when they are looking for a new home. I will send anyone you guys way. Of course once Janett get settled come and enjoy with them. Again thank you… Read more “”
“Jay is the best!!! We were very nervous about buying our first home but when we met Jay we could tell he works with new buyers. He explained the process simply and kept us informed. The experience was exciting rather than nerve racking and we owe that all to Jay! Can’t say enough good things about him, HE IS THE… Read more “”
“Jay is very knowledgeable and goes above and beyond. He markets your house very well to get it sold fast! Mine sold in two weeks! When looking for new houses he truly listens to what you want and sticks within your price range. He does not push you to buy until you’re ready and listens to all of your input. I highly recommend… Read more “”
“Communication! The communication was excellent! Also Traci took her time to inform me of all of my options and how each one would impact me. I learned a great deal from her. I am immensely grateful to her for her counsel and… Read more “”
“Jay made finding and buyer a house a great experience. Very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. He answered all my questions and make the process fun. Thanks again Jay, I will definitely recommend you to anyone looking for a top tier… Read more “”
“Traci was the BEST during our mortgage process. She was very responsive and knowledgeable about all options that were available. She’s made the process so incredibly… Read more “”
“Traci was informative and a delight to work with through this experience, we will be sure to recommend her to anyone in need of these kinds of… Read more “”
“All the information you help me with .how easy every was from the start to the end . Thank your crew for making it a pleasant experience… Read more “”
“Traci was great, she made the whole process easy. She went out of her way to run numbers and comparisons for us as we looked at house that made the whole process of choosing a house easier. I would recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a… Read more “”
“Jay is the best. He has helped us sell and buy 4 homes. So very easy to work with and always available! No need to look for another agent. Jay should be your… Read more “”
“Traci Waller was an exceptional individual to work with buying our new home. She is friendly, knowledgeable and the best loan officer I have ever experienced. Traci was always available to answer questions and give advice on the home buying process. I would highly recommend her to others without… Read more “”
“Traci was one of the best loan officers that I have dealt with in home buying. She was always available for questions and prepared us for every possible turn in the process. I will definitely be recommending Traci to friends looking to purchase a… Read more “”
“On top of the delivery of his introduction and the general aura about him, Jay listened and acted appropriately on the information I gave him. While the other folks went straight to the top of by budget and beyond Jay started at the very bottom and below. He showed me a few distressed properties and gave me the objective opinion I needed to make my decisions. Jay would tell me things like, “This is a… Read more “”
“Traci is awesome, very personable and great at making the complex… Read more “”
“Jay Jenkins is by far the best real estate agent you could ask for! He has helped my family buy 2 homes and now has helped me with 3 investment properties (buy and sell). I am amazed at how good he is at so many aspects of real estate. I can’t recommend him… Read more “”
“From the day we contacted Jay saying we were interested in selling our home to the day we moved into our new home, he never disappointed. He made the entire process fast and painless. He was always on the ball getting everything done and if we ever had any questions he was quick to reply. There are a thousand great things to say about Jay and his great customer service and not one negative thing.… Read more “”
“Traci is personable, professional and very knowledgeable and to the point which made my experience with her very pleasant. She is my first choice for recommendations and future business. Traci is the… Read more “”
“The communication and efficiency during the whole… Read more “”
“Jay was amazing, again! He helped us buy our house years ago. He worked so hard to get us exactly what we wanted. When it came time to sell, we wouldn’t work with anyone else. He was just as amazing during the sale process as he was when we purchased. Wish you worked in Texas and could help us out here also! Thanks for… Read more “”
“Thank you very much for everything that you have done for us through this process. We mainly decided to go with you because of your prices beating the other competition and not to mention you were confident, warm, and helped us make the best choice. Thank you for all you have… Read more “”
“Again, thank you so much for all that you did to make my new house dream come… Read more “”
“Just completed our 3rd experience with Jay since 2015 and looking forward to our next purchase in 2025! Jay’s extensive local experience combined with his team of experts have ensured three on-time property closures. Experienced, personable, and well connected, Jay has consistently delivered through the ups and downs of the… Read more “”
“Communication! The communication was excellent! Also Traci took her time to inform me of all of my options and how each one would impact me. I learned a great deal from her. I am immensely grateful to her for her counsel and… Read more “”
“We couldn’t be happier! Very professional, knowledgeable, friendly, efficient, I could go on and on but the bottom line is he made selling easy and stress free. Thank you for everything… Read more “”
“Traci was a pleasure to work with. She made the entire experience hassle free and she always communicated in a timely manner. I Would definitely recommend her to… Read more “”
“Traci came highly recommended by my agent. She is extremely knowledgeable and is experienced in her position. Traci kept me up to date each step of the way throughout the entire process. She is very trustworthy and I would highly recommend her services to future home buyers or those… Read more “”
“My wife and I went through two realtors, saw dozens of homes we didn’t like and nearly gave up until we met Jay Jenkins. Jay was knowledgeable, courteous and always on time. For me and my wife we couldn’t have asked for anyone better to help us find and buy our first home. Jay took great care of us. He always had the facts we needed for the homes we wanted to see. Plus we… Read more “”
“Traci is the best out here. If you want great customer service and knowledge on home loans she’s the one to go to. She really is the… Read more “”
“Jay Jenkins is by far the best real estate agent you could ask for! He has helped my family buy 2 homes and now has helped me with 3 investment properties (buy and sell). I am amazed at how good he is at so many aspects of real estate. I can’t recommend him… Read more “”
“Home buying is stressful enough on its own. Traci is a true professional and a pleasure to work with. She takes a lot of the stress out of home buying by explaining every step in the process in a way that I can understand and keeping my informed during the entire process. She is an expert in VA loans and is always available for my calls. Even after purchasing my home, she still checks up… Read more “”
“Jay was very professional and patient throughout the whole process. He was kind and was always quick to answer any questions!!! We would definitely recommend him to anyone!!”… Read more “”
“Great Realtor!! Made the entire experience stress free and easily understood. Great marketing techniques when selling our property and sold in one… Read more “”
“She is awesome lender..she helped me with all paper work and explained everything so make me understand with my… Read more “”
“Needless to say, the home loan process can be one of the most stressful situations. Traci went above and beyond to get my first home loan approved. She was extremely knowledge, quick to respond, and explained all the documentation. Traci made me feel like she had my best interest at heart and worked hard for my approval. Traci was patient with me and worked quickly. I can’t imagine working with anyone else through this loan… Read more “”
“Jay is extremely knowledgeable and a very professional real estate agent. The buying process with Jay was incredibly smooth. Before we even started looking at houses he would send me emails with all of the listings that fit the description of what I was looking for. From the email I could either save it or delete and the next outing with him he knew exactly which ones I was interested in. Once I would meet… Read more “”
“Jay helped me sell my house and couldn’t have done a better job! His pricing reports were thorough and he explained everything clearly and I always felt like I knew what was going on. He came out and took photos, created custom glossy brochures that looked like a magazine and made the house look amazing for marketing online! As soon as he got offers he went through them with me and all the pros and… Read more “”
“Traci, you did an awesome job with our loan. Everything ran smoothly and we didn’t have to do anything except provide a few documents. You also explained everything and made it all simple for us. We couldn’t ask for a better specialist. I honestly can’t think of one thing more that you could’ve done or any way to make things better. Everything was perfect. I hope you get a raise. Thank You for all of… Read more “”
“Professional doesn’t even begin to cover Jay! He is friendly, knowledgeable, and really takes pride in what he does and it shows. There are a lot of agents out there giving them all a bad name, trust me, I’ve worked with several. But Jay is bringing professionalism back to real estate! If I move again I will not use any other agent, and I’m letting all my friends know, there is at least one good… Read more “”
“This is the 3rd time I’ve used Jay. The first was to buy our home when we moved here, at which he was fantastic! I called him again when I wanted to buy and investment property and once again he was amazing, I purchased another rental with him and he had even more resources than he did the first rental! Jay is amazing, and he just keeps getting better! Highly recommend for any investor looking… Read more “”
“While looking for a house in the Virginia Beach area, Traci was the main reason that we were able to close on the house, 40 days from the offer date. This was in October – November 2013, right in the beginning of the U.S. Government shut down. I am a Navy veteran, and was applying for a G.I. Bill loan. She was able to get all the required documents even though the government was closed.… Read more “”
“Traci was very responsive and made sure that I was informed throughout the entire process. I could not have asked for a better… Read more “”
“I have used Jay a few times now for a couple of different investment properties, he has been great every time. He is one of the only agents that I know that can look at the process differently based on if you are buyer to live in it, or for an investment. He helped me every time to make sure it would be profitable as an investment, which is very different from buying a home… Read more “”
“Selling your home is normally known as one of the most stressful events families go through however we were fortunate to have Jay Jenkins as our realtor. Jay came strongly recommended by our family friends whose home he had previously sold. After meeting with him, he explained the process and walked us through exactly what to expect. His professional marketing and attention to detail helped our home sell very fast. His transparency through this process… Read more “”
“Traci made the loan process as easy as possible. Thanks for helping me get into my new… Read more “”
“Traci and her time, effort and communication. She’s got a great personality, and I was very comfortable with her from the… Read more “”
“If I had to describe him in one word it would be ‘driven’. I’d ask questions others I’ve worked with told me not to worry about. Jay got the… Read more “”
“Traci made it great by responding quickly, guiding me through what actions were needed and she was there when she was… Read more “”
“Jay is so amazing !! Always available to chat and very professional. He has helped us with three homes! We will not use anyone else! I sometimes get a little nervous about buying and selling homes and Jay is very patient… Read more “”
“I was impressed by the amt of time Advance would reply to emails and get documents to… Read more “”
“I purchased this home sight unseen from the Middle East. Traci and Sherry Cooke were amazing throughout the entire process. They always kept me informed of the status of the loan and were extremely prompt when responding to my questions. The entire process was flawless. I would recommend their services to anyone looking for a home loan hands… Read more “”
“All the information you help me with .how easy every was from the start to the end . Thank your crew for making it a pleasant experience… Read more “”
“Jay was extremely thorough and identified every potential pitfall that we should avoid in this process. This saved us time and money that we were able to apply toward the purchase of items that we initially wouldn’t have been able to afford. Jay took the stress out of this process by giving us detailed explanations of every step forward to enable us to make clear and concise decisions. I recommend Jay to every home buyer… Read more “”
“Traci was very helpful and always available, this came in handy being a first time home… Read more “”
“Jay helped us buy our home 5 years ago and helped us sell it. He was amazing as a buyers agent, and even more impressive at selling our home. The pricing analysis he did was very in depth yet he made it very simple when he explains it. The marketing photos and video were professional and more than we expected. Don’t use anyone else to sell your… Read more “”
“Thank you for assisting us in refinancing our home quick and painless! It was easy….a great… Read more “”
“Traci and I made a personal connection that made talking with her like talking to a friend. Always available when I had a… Read more “”
“WOW! Jay was fantastic! He sold our rental property in Chesapeake, (we are no longer located in the area). He took care of everything, he work with our tenants, they were very happy with his courteousness and professionalism, even with COVID he made sure they were safe and respected their concerns and got our rental sold without us even having to travel back to Chesapeake. Thank you for everything Jay, you came highly recommended, and… Read more “”
“I’ve never worked with someone so dedicated and… Read more “”
“Traci Waller went above and beyond for us in our very short window of closing on our first home. She was so knowledgeable and knew how to make it happen and with us understanding everything all at the same time. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, you made our first home buying experience… Read more “”
“Any question we had about the process she was able to explain to us. When we reached out to her later in the evening she was still available to answer our questions. Thank you so… Read more “”
“Jay was a great help through the whole process. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Jay knocked it out of the… Read more “”
“Traci Waller is THE BEST!!!!! Not only did she do what she say she was going to do but she went above and beyond my expectations. From my first conversation over the phone with her I knew she was about her business. She knows the ins and outs of the tedious and confusing process of buying a home. She will keep you up to date on what’s going on with the process step by step… Read more “”
“Working with Traci was a wonderful experience! She answered all of our questions and put our minds at ease through this whole process. I felt as though we stayed well informed and were made aware of every change and event as it was happening. I would highly recommend Traci to anyone looking to get purchase a home. It felt like I had known her for… Read more “”
“I used Jay to buy my house in 2016 and it was a great and smooth experience. I just used him again to sell the house and it was the same amazing customer service. I will without a doubt use him again to buy another house in the future. He is absolutely amazing and makes the entire process seem effortless. There were a few times where I had to make a decision on a few… Read more “”
“Jay was phenomenal from start to finish. He helped us get everything prepared for listing our house, so that we would get top dollar for it. He was super responsive whenever we had any questions, and always kept us informed on all that was going on through the entire process. Jay did an outstanding and professional job when it came to taking photos and video of our house for the listing and information pamphlets. His… Read more “”
“Jay expertly navigated us through the entire sales process. He helped us get top dollar for our investment property. Would highly recommend his… Read more “”
“Jay is patient and professional. I was selling my property that was a rental and he did some amazing pricing analysis and reports and explained everything to me the entire time. His marketing photos are done really well, my house looked better than any other photos I saw online. He also worked with my tenant and she was very happy with him also. All around great job, thank… Read more “”
“Traci did an amazing job walking us through the entire loan process and was consistently available to answer any and all questions. I have worked with her in the past and every experience has been… Read more “”
“Jay was the best real estate professional we’ve ever worked with. He combines his many years of knowledge and experience in the area with excellent technical / software expertise to bring a comprehensive plan to the table. Jay was always immediately available through a variety of means, he’s flexible in how you prefer to communicate, he was patient and level-headed even when we weren’t. We will be using Jay to buy a home in the… Read more “”
“Traci was very helpful in the home buying process. I shopped around but found that others were not as responsive as Traci & I plan to return if I pursue another home purchase. She was referred to me by a co-worker and I will refer her to… Read more “”
“Jay is a natural teacher. He explains in a way that makes the most complicated things simple and… Read more “”
“Where to start? First, let me save you some time and tell you Jay Jenkins should be the first call you make. Period. I say that up front because I had the best experience with Jay and his team imaginable and I know many of you won’t read the novel I am about to write about it. You don’t know me at all but trust me. Call Jay Jenkins. The guy is phenomenal and his… Read more “”
“Jay helped me buy an investment property. I wanted to buy a property to turn into rental. I didn’t know where to start. He was amazing! He has several investment properties and was able to work with me looking a home strictly from an investment standpoint. He gave me rental CMAs so I knew what I could rent it for before I even purchased. He helped me market the rental and I had it rented… Read more “”
“Traci and her team responded to all of our questions in a timely manner. We never felt like we were on this journey alone. Traci cheered us along the whole way and made us feel… Read more “”
“Very helpful and… Read more “”
“Incredibly professional and works fast! In this crazy market, it’s sooo hard as a buyer. But Jay works fast, keeps in communication, gave the best advice on submitting a strong offer to compete and I was able to buy my first home. Thank you… Read more “”
“Thanks again for all your hard work. You were amazing the whole time and you were always quick to get me answers and information I needed. I told all my friends to use you and will definitely be calling you when I move… Read more “”
“You would be lucky to have Jay working for you. Everything he has even taken on; whether hobby or work, has been met with great enthusiasm and determination, resulting in nothing less than exceptional… Read more “”
“Jay called us the morning of our final walkthrough letting us know the seller had cut the water off but he was working it. We waited with a u-haul truck full of furniture and no more days off work. I don’t know how he did it, but Jay called a couple hours later and said we could head out to the house for final walk-through and that we’d close right after! Jay is a miracle… Read more “”
“I have had dealings with many real estate agents and Jay is absolutely the best. He was there for us every step of the way, responded immediately to phone calls/texts/emails, was able to work around our schedule and line up the homes we wanted to see in a timely manner. He was a great negotiator and gave us amazing advice during our real estate purchase. While there were a few bumps on the road to… Read more “”
“Traci is very knowledgeable and straight forward. I trust her implicitly with my clients therefore a no brainer to take care of… Read more “”
“Jay is very knowledgeable and had some very successful ideas on the best way to market our home. We feel that the result of his efforts on marketing our home, we had two offers within one week and the deal was closed. Jay has done an excellent job keeping is informed throughout the entire process. The best I have ever worked… Read more “”
“Its a great experienced conducting business with your company. Thank you for your professionalism and for expediting the… Read more “”
“This is our third time using Jay as our realtor and that’s because he goes above and beyond for his clients. Our most recent buy had a lot of moving parts, but Jay was amazing throughout the entire process. He communicated every detail to us and work very hard to get us into the perfect neighborhood and to sell our house! DEFINITELY recommend using Jay as your… Read more “”
“I highly recommend Jay Jenkins for any real estate needs. We were interested in moving locations within the city and he carefully listened to what we were looking for in a home. The result being the perfect house for our family’s needs. He also sold our current home quickly and made the whole process easy. As questions came up, all were answered quickly. We appreciate his attentiveness in the entire process of changing… Read more “”
“Traci went above and beyond to help our family through this… Read more “”
“Traci Waller is the most responsive, knowledgeable mortgage loan officer I’ve ever worked with. My Realtor recommended her and am I glad she did. Traci was simply terrific! She was always attuned to my needs and worked on my behalf to find the very best loan terms when I needed them. When my daughter decided to buy her first home, I directed her to Traci. That should speak volumes about my trust and confidence in… Read more “”
“Jay was simply amazing! We were buying new construction and they kept changing the price, and what was included, and what the contract said and every time Jay was there to read through everything, explain it to us, and protect us. He not only saved us money, but got us upgrades for free! Can’t recommend enough, he really knows his… Read more “”
“Working with Jay was truly an enjoyable experience. He was informative and easy going, very easy to talk to, and I never felt like my questions were dumb questions or were blown… Read more “”
“Jay worked with us in purchasing our first home in Virginia Beach. We are a military family with four young children, so the hours we could see homes were a little constrained. Jay made it happen. He really took into consideration our needs, was always professional, easy to talk to, and made the entire process easy and fun from start to finish. We thought this would be a stressful venture, but Jay made it one… Read more “”
“Traci came referred by Carrie Long. It was a smooth transaction and we were very satisfied. Thanks for all your… Read more “”
“Jay is never satisfied with ‘good enough’, he’ll work harder than anyone else to get the job… Read more “”
“Traci thank you so much for all the work you did for us in helping us get the perfect home! We couldn’t have done it without your… Read more “”
“Traci is amazing! She helped us re-finance our rental property lowering the rate, and we just closed on our dream home with another amazing rate! Both times Traci made the process easy and smooth. She answered every question and kept us informed of the loan progress each time. After using Traci I realize how lazy my previous loan officer was. Thanks for everything… Read more “”
“Jay was beyond amazing to work with. Honest and thoughtful. He sold my home in a week with multiple offers. I will never be able to thank him enough for ensuring I was taken care of. I highly recommend Jay to anyone, you won’t be… Read more “”
“We loved Traci and she was nothing but helpful and on top of… Read more “”
“Jay went above and beyond what I expected and was a knockout performer. While I was deployed I contacted Jay in hopes of purchasing my first home. I was new to the area and had no real background knowledge of neighborhoods much less the purchasing process. Jay was an absolute expert throughout the entire process. He made me feel completely comfortable every step of the way. Jay took videos of all walk throughs and posted… Read more “”
“Don’t use anyone else! We used Jay sell our old house. When we purchased a new construction we used the site agent because we didn’t know we had an option. When it came time to sell, we lost a lot of money because the site agent upsold us on a lot of features that don’t add value. Jay still got us top dollar for our house, but we regret not having him to advise us… Read more “”
“Traci’s ability to explain issues that are not always easily understood. I was also impressed by her consistent good… Read more “”
“Traci is knowledgeable and proactive. She is also personable- excellent… Read more “”
“Jay worked very hard for us, as we needed to vacate our house and leave the area before several renovation jobs were completed. He graciously became the contact person between us & the workers making himself available for entire house carpet removal-replacement, to electrician, roofer, lawn service worker, and even Salvation Army when they came to remove many pieces of furniture & non furniture items. He kept abreast of sale trends in the West Neck… Read more “”
“I was overly impressed with the amount of attentiveness and professionalism given to our family by Mr. Jenkins. This was my first home purchase ; and I couldn’t have asked for an easier time finding everything I was asking for in a home. I’m a very quiet person who doesn’t enjoy being on the phone/ nor do I have the extra time. Jay was able to adjust and communicate with me so I was able… Read more “”
“Jay helped us sell our home and buy our new home! He was amazing at both! He staged our house perfectly and his marketing was amazing. During the buying process he helped us find our new home and worked the transaction so that we only had to move once, right from our old home into our new home. Jay is simply amazing! Highly… Read more “”
“Traci is very kind and cooperative person, well managed processing and good… Read more “”
“Did an amazing job helping me to find a home. He knew the answer to all my questions and made the buying process stress free and downright fun. He is not only a great professional, but also just a pleasant person to be around. Couldn’t ask for a better agent! Thanks again… Read more “”
“Jay Jenkins advised us on how to get our house staged and ready to show. He took excellent pictures that maximized the homes best features. He was able to get us the highest final sales price per square foot of any house in our neighborhood in the last nine months. Jay WILL listen to you and also will offer sincere advice on how to best market/position your home for a successful… Read more “”
“Jay was very on the ball and listed my home as soon as I contacted him and completed the virtual tour and pictures. He did a great job from day one. I feel he provided excellent guidance along the way. Did a great job with virtual tour and… Read more “”
“I hate dealing with real estate agents, I really do. I was cringing when it was time to sell our house but Jay Jenkins changed my mind. Jay made the whole process of selling/buying a house a breath of fresh air. There were no pushy sales tactics and he listened to everything we had to say. Not once did we run into the slimy tactic of being shown houses that were out of our price… Read more “”
“I am absolutely happy with the service I received from you. Communication and all paperwork was quick, precise, and hassle free. I would recommend your services to anyone! Have an awesome night! Thank you for… Read more “”
“Jay Jenkins is a premier real estate agent! My family and I were about to make a move nearly 3000 miles across the country and we needed someone we could trust to guide us through the process of finding and buying a home. Through some of our friends living in the area, Jay’s name immediately came up as someone we should reach out to. We spoke with Jay over the phone and were immediately impressed… Read more “”
“Jay was more than helpful with all aspects of buying our new home and selling our current home. He made the process simple and went above and beyond to make sure we were… Read more “”
“This is the second time we used Traci and would definitely use her again in the future! She is so friendly and easy to communicate with. She makes the home buying process so much less… Read more “”
“We appreciate the time Traci took to go over our north options with us and giving us a clear break down of what things would look like for us, financially. She was super easy to communicate with and her staff was courteous and helpful as… Read more “”
“Jay made our first home selling experience a great one! His professional pictures, market analysis, and his overall professionalism made the selling process a breeze. Jay worked hard to ensure that he not only answered all of our questions, but he made sure that we understood how everything would work. We couldn’t have asked for or found a better agent. He truly had our best interest at heart and it showed throughout the entire process.… Read more “”
“I met with Jay and within 10 minutes I knew he was going to be my Realtor. I don’t know if he meant to or not but Jay set a very high bar for himself in that meeting. His introduction was specific, clear, concise and timely. Additionally he went over my “wants/needs” list with me. The other agents I dealt with just handed me the sheet and asked me to return it when I could.… Read more “”
“Jay was with us every step of the way in our buying process. Once we had decided on a property, he made sure we were getting the best deal. The closing process was a hassle but Jay made it easier; helping us navigate through all the paperwork and legal speak. I would use him again and again, whether buying or selling our next property. And you should… Read more “”
“Exceptional! That sums Jay up. I served with Jay and he was phenomenal, when he got out and went into real estate I was glad I would have the best agent when I needed one. He did not disappoint! I’ve worked with other agents, and Jay blows them all away. He knows more about real estate, home construction, contracts, negotiations and a list of other things than any of my previous agents who had done… Read more “”
“Traci was very helpful throughout this process and made me feel like… Read more “”
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