The Best Move You'll Ever Make
JAKE FROM PHILLY
Your Local Guide to Philadelphia Real Estate
Karrie Gavin Group / Elfant Wissahickon Realtors
Thank you for visiting my page.Â
I assume you are here for one of two reasons: buying or selling real estate.
I definitely want to help you accomplish your goals.Â
Whether you're interested in selling, buying or
learning more about me, you've come to the right place.
ABOUT JAKE
Local Philly Real Estate Expert
Axe Throwing Champion, Tennis Player, Dog Owner
Wants to be your REALTOR for LIFE
My name is Jake Markovitz, a Philly native and I am a REALTOR, specializing in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. For as long as I can remember (I was helping my mom with her showings back in 1992 when I was six), I’ve been helping my clients buy, sell, and rent properties - managing every aspect of the real estate process. No matter whether you’re looking to sell your current home, or find a home to rest your head, I can help you secure the best opportunities in the real estate market.
PROFESSIONAL
TOP 1% of all Realtors Nation Wide
TOP Producing Team 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 at Philadelphia's Leading Independent Brokerage
TOP 10 Teams in Philadelphia
Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors 2022 President
Former President-Elect and
Former Vice President, Secretary, Presidential Advisor
Past Director for Center City Residents' Association (2015, 2016)
Over 50 Million sold since 2015
Over 150 transactions since 2015
Former Executive Assistant to Louise D'Alessandro (founder of EWR)
Certified Negotiating Expert (CNE) and Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (SFR)
PERSONAL
Dog: Gatsby and Lego
Wife: Caylynn (married 6/6/2020)
Son: Elijah
Siblings: Michael and Vicki
Parents: Michael and Sam (and I still work with my mom)
Avid Tennis Player: USTA, Penn Tennis, Germantown Cricket Club
Axe Throwing Champion: compete locally, regionally and nationally,
multi-time league champion at Urban Axes
Active with the Young Friends of the National Museum of American Jewish History
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EDUCATION
Temple Real Estate Institute - Real Estate Brokerage and Licensing
University of Miami, 2005-2009
Bachelors of Arts: Creative Writing and History
William Penn Charter School - 2005
"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place"
George Bernard Shaw
We have known Jacob for more than 4 years; he is very kind. He helped us to find the right house and later sold it for us quickly and professionally. He has gone above and beyond to help us, going as far as to take care of the house in our absence. He knew the area well and had all the connections with other related businesses to make the house's transaction much easier.
Thanhha - sold in East Falls
BUYERS
TRUST. TRANSPARENCY.Â
FRICTIONLESS ACCESS.Â
We are going to work together to find you the perfect house
Fill out this questionnaire and let's find you a house!
We’ve all seen the HGTV shows, scanned the pictures online and driven by houses we wished were our own. Now it’s time you put yourself in the action. The home buying process can be fun and enjoyable when you have the right partner for the job!
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And when you start getting serious about buying, whether it’s your first home or your fourth, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed pretty quickly. Some parts of the process (like searching for a home) have recently become more accessible through technology, but when every buyer has access to the same technology and resources, it’s tough to stand out in a crowd.
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Now more than ever, having the right partner helping you find your next home is very important.
And there’s a lot more to the journey than just finding the home: You need to figure out financing, negotiate on price and possibly request repairs or make concessions, get the home appraised, and make sure all the i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed by the time you sit down at the closing table to sign your name on a stack of paperwork.
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Change is scary enough; buying a house shouldn't be.
Let's sit down today for a pre-purchase counseling session and get started on your next journey.
THE HOME SELLING PROCESS
Sell It Quick. Sell It Smart.
The time has come to strongly consider putting your property up for sale. What are the steps you need to take to ensure a smooth transaction process? I’ll help guide you through the selling process. Allow me to help you get the house ready to maximize your return, find reliable buyers, and negotiate a price that meets your financial interests while ensuring a fast and efficient transaction.
Step 1:Â Hire a Realtor - ideally me :)
Step 2: Â Time to Declutter and Stage - also known as "pre-moving"
Step 3:Â Â Conduct a Pre-Market Inspection (this is optional but not a bad idea)
Step 4: Â Repair Time - do all those little things you've been putting off for years
Step 5:Â Deep Clean
Step 6: Â Professional Photography - the house should look like no one lives there
Step 7:Â I will be Pre-Market Your Home
Step 8: Â My Property is Live in the MLS. Now What?
Step 9: Â Putting Your Listings on Zillow, Trulia, and every website imaginable
Step 10: Â Time for Showings. Now what?
Step 11: Â The First Week Your Home Is On the Market
Step 12:  We’ve Received an Offer. What Does It Mean?
Step 13:  We Couldn’t Come to An Agreement (this step may not apply to your transaction)
Step 14: Â We Have an Accepted Offer. Now what?
Step 15: Â The Home Inspection
Step 16: Â The Appraisal
Step 17: Â Schedule the Closing Date On Your Calendar - time and location TBD
Step 18: Â Hire Movers and Start Packing
Step 19: Â Schedule Your Utilities To End
Step 20: Cancel or Transfer Your Home Owner’s Insurance
Step 21:Â Hire a Cleaning Person (optional but nice - property must be broom swept clean)
Step 22: Â Mortgage Approval and Clear to Close (final hurdle)
Step 23:Â Â The Final Walk Through - all repairs should be done one week prior to this
Step 24: Â Closing Day - deposit the check!
SEND ME AN E-MAILÂ
AND LET'S GET STARTED!
I'm excited to hear from you!
