Maple Valley · Hobart · Covington · Kent · Auburn · Issaquah
Get a clear plan for both moves, pricing based on real sales data, and answers in English or Spanish. Clients are served anywhere from Olympia to Seattle.
Services
Every plan starts with your questions. Then you see the data. Then you decide, with honest advice and no pressure.
Buying a home
What does a buyer's agent do for you?
A good buyer's agent explains what each decision means for you later, not just what to sign now.
Selling a home
How is a list price set?
From recent comparable sales, reviewed together line by line. The price is what the data supports.
Buying & selling together
Can you buy a new home before selling your current one?
Often, yes. The right order depends on your finances and how much risk feels comfortable.
Your first home
Where should a first-time buyer start?
With a lender conversation, before falling for a house. It sets your real budget and monthly payment.
For sellers
What happens before your home goes on the market, step by step.
Jody walks your home with you and makes a punch list of what's worth doing and what to skip.
Help getting the home ready, inside and out, with trusted trades lined up when something needs attention.
The whole house in its best shape before photos, not just the front.
Pricing, presentation, and promotion, built for your home. Your price comes from recent comparable sales you review together, and the plan is built to maximize exposure in your specific market.
For sellers
Jody has owned Kairos Landscapes, a design-build hardscaping company, since 2013. Years of planning outdoor projects shape how she prepares a home for market.
Real estate services are provided through John L. Scott Real Estate. If Kairos Landscapes is ever hired for work on a home Jody represents, that relationship is disclosed in writing.
Text Jody at 425-569-9730 or send a message. English or Spanish.
Questions from buyers and sellers
Most people understand the steps. The hard part is knowing what each step means for you. Here are straight answers to the questions buyers and sellers ask most.
There are three common ways to do it. Sell first, buy first, or line up both closings close together. Each option trades some risk for some convenience.
The deciding factors are usually where you will live if the dates don't line up, and how much the purchase depends on money from the sale. Map both timelines side by side before your home is listed, not after.
A home sale contingency makes your offer depend on your current home selling. It protects you if your home doesn't sell.
It also makes your offer less attractive to many sellers, often more than buyers expect. How much it matters depends on how fast homes like yours are selling right now, which recent sales data can show.
Start with a conversation with a lender before you fall in love with a house. It sets your real budget and shows what your monthly payment would be.
Aim for the payment you are comfortable with, not just the amount you qualify for. Lending advice should come from the lender.
For buyers: An inspection happens after your offer is accepted, during your inspection contingency period. A pre-inspection is one you have done before you submit an offer. Pre-inspections are used more in competitive markets.
For sellers: A pre-inspection is one you order before your home goes on the market.
Either way, this is a complicated process. Having the right agent to guide you through it and negotiate on your behalf really pays off.
Usually, yes. The buyer, their agent, and the inspector typically need the home to themselves for a few hours. Plan for kids and pets to be out as well.
Once the sale closes, anything that turns up is the new owner's responsibility. That is why the final walkthrough matters. Take your time, test things, and look closely before you sign off.
Yes. Jody Guerra is a bilingual REALTOR® with John L. Scott Real Estate who lives in Maple Valley and works throughout the area. She worked as a Spanish interpreter before real estate, so every step and every document can be explained in Spanish and no one in the household has to guess.
Sí. Jody habla español y trabajó como intérprete antes de dedicarse a bienes raíces. Le puede explicar cada paso y cada documento en español, para que toda su familia entienda y nadie tenga que adivinar.
Escríbale en español a jodyg@johnlscott.com o mándele un texto al 425-569-9730.
Maple Valley, Hobart, Covington, Kent, Auburn, and Issaquah, with clients anywhere from Olympia to Seattle.
In her cupholder: a tape measure and a lockbox key. Always.
About Jody
Jody Guerra is a REALTOR® with John L. Scott Real Estate who lives in Maple Valley. She works with buyers and sellers in Maple Valley, Hobart, Covington, Kent, Auburn, and Issaquah, and goes farther when clients need her, anywhere from Olympia to Seattle.
Before real estate, she was a legal assistant and a Spanish interpreter. Since 2013 she has also owned Kairos Landscapes, a design-build hardscaping company. That work trained her eye for what a house could be, and for keeping a lot of moving parts on track.
Many of her clients are selling one home and buying another at the same time. With young kids of her own, she knows how much a move asks of a family. Her focus is taking as much off your plate as possible.
Jody habla español y fue intérprete. Si en su familia alguien se siente más cómodo en español, todos pueden recibir la información directamente, sin intermediarios.
Mailbox Peak
Iced coffee
Wild huckleberries
Off the clock
Trails, waterfalls, parades, and plenty of iced chai. A few unpolished snapshots from life in the communities Jody serves.
Areas served
Which areas does Jody serve? These six communities, plus clients anywhere from Olympia to Seattle.
Lakes, trails, and neighborhoods tucked into the trees.
See homes 98025Acreage and quiet roads on the rural edge of Maple Valley.
See homes 98042Established neighborhoods with easy access to everything.
See homes 98030 · 98031 · 98032From the valley floor up to the East Hill, with lots of range in between.
See homes 98001 · 98002 · 98092Newer communities on Lea Hill and Lakeland Hills, plus older homes near downtown.
See homes 98027 · 98029Lake Sammamish, the Issaquah Alps trails, and an easy drive west.
See homesOutside these areas? Ask anyway. Clients are served anywhere from Olympia to Seattle.
Ask about your areaThinking about selling?
A home's value comes from recent comparable sales, not opinion. Request a comparative market analysis and review the comps together, with no pressure to list.
Recent compsNearby sales, side by side.
A prep listWhat's worth doing before photos, and what isn't.
A timelineEspecially helpful if you're buying next too.
Jody is someone you want in your corner during a big life moment like this.Bryan C. · Issaquah & Hobart · Bought & sold
We’ve bought a few homes over the years, and I can honestly say Jody was incredible to work with. Not to take anything away from the other realtors we’ve had, they were all great, but Jody operated on a different level when it came to truly caring about our family.
From day one, she really took the time to understand where we were at as a family and what we needed. It never felt like a transaction to her. She was fully invested in helping us get into the right home, not just a home.
What stood out the most was how hands-on she was. Jody didn’t just list our house and take a step back, she jumped in wherever she could. Whether it was helping clean, move things, coordinate last-minute needs, or just problem-solve in real time, she was all in. She even had her family pitching in at times. I feel like that kind of effort is so rare, and it made a huge difference for us.
She was also incredibly communicative throughout the entire process. We always knew what was going on, what to expect next, and felt supported every step of the way. And when unexpected things came up (because they always do), she had a team of people and resources ready to go, sometimes even the same-day.
What I appreciated most is that it was clear she genuinely wanted what was best for us, even if it wasn’t the easiest or most profitable path for her.
Jody is someone you want in your corner during a big life moment like this. We’re beyond grateful for her and can’t recommend her highly enough.
Reviews
What is it like to work with Jody Guerra? Here is what buyers and sellers wrote on Google, in their own words.
We have known Jody for several years, so when it came time to buy a new home and sell the home we had lived in for 30 years, we knew we were in good hands. Jody went above and beyond every step of the way—even helping us search for a home well outside her usual area and spending many days on the road with us.
Selling our longtime home was emotional and overwhelming, but Jody’s patience, guidance, and genuine care made the entire process so much easier. She was always available, answered every question (sometimes more than once!), and never made us feel like we were asking too much.
Jody and her husband, Kevin, even spent hours helping us prepare and stage our home for listing. Their generosity and personal touch meant so much to us.
We are incredibly grateful for everything Jody did and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor who truly cares about her clients!
We had an outstanding experience working with Jody to sell our home in Olympia, WA, in what was a tough market. If you are looking for a realtor who goes above and beyond, choose Jody!
Jody's service was truly exceptional, especially because we had already moved out of state before the sale.
• Personal Staging: She personally and professionally staged our vacant house, which made it look incredible and maximized buyer interest immediately.
• Property Management: Jody took on countless tasks to manage the property while we were gone—coordinating maintenance, checking in on the house regularly, and ensuring everything was perfect. This level of support was invaluable and made a stressful long-distance sale feel easy.
• Market Expertise: She expertly navigated the difficult local market, providing excellent communication and guidance every step of the way.
Jody is the best choice you can make. She is professional, highly skilled, and genuinely invested in her clients' success. Thank you, Jody!
Jody helped our family purchase our first home. She was patient, understanding and supportive during the process. It was a life changing experience for us we are now happy to say she became an amazing friend.
My wife and I bought our first house in 2023. Jody was our tutor, she guided us on the process, with excellent professionalism and knowledge in the area of Real State! We recommend it because she’s reliable, honest, and it always solves! Don't hesitate to call her.
Jody is literally one of the most genuine people I have ever met and had the opportunity to work with. She held open houses at our property and went above and beyond. Thanks to her our property got the visibility and positioning it deserved. Thankful for her help and expertise. Absolute rockstar!
Jody was so informative and quick to solve my real estate questions. She was able to dig into the history of my home and provide me with the data I needed! I highly recommend her for any of your real estate needs!
Jody is so helpful and knowledgeable! Best agent to work with!
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Contact
Jody Guerra, REALTOR®, is a real estate broker with John L. Scott Real Estate, 17115 SE 270th Place, Suite 102, Covington, WA 98042. Both are licensed in Washington.