Spring Real Estate Agents

As a General Manager for a major hotel chain for many years, in several different cities, I felt my true calling was in real estate. Thus, I left the hotel industry and began my real estate career in 2004 in Chicago as a Sales Person with a local company who specialized in new developments, Buyers, Sellers and Investors. Soon after, I became a Broker and founded my own Real Estate Company, Legna Realty and Management, LLC in Country Club Hills, IL. With my sister, Shanetta Broughton-Bines, soon joining me as a Co-Owner we became a very successful Team! Legna Realty and Management was chosen to represent municipalities in the South Suburbs for their real estate related needs. Our services were also requested by major financial institution to assist with market valuations. We were named Business as the Month by Country Club Hills City Council, two times. We also ran a successful rehab company. Our rehab company worked on residential flips and also completed renovation projects for Cook County and others. The real estate market changed in Illinois in 2008 and around the country. After several successful years of leading the market in residential flips, buyer, seller and investor representation we decided to close Legna Realty and Management, LLC and move to a more stable real estate market. I like to say, we blew in to Houston, Texas with Hurricane Ike! Now as an agent with Keller Williams Professionals in Spring, TX, I continue to provide exceptional service, enthusiastic commitment, and desired outcomes! My goal is to be your life-long REALTOR!

I am a dual career agent, Insurance and Real Estate. Prior to becoming an agent, I spent 30 years in the Beverage industry. I enjoy bowling with the family during my spare time and also play the piano and string bass in our church choir. I was an avid softball player in my younger years, as well. I pride myself in helping families get into their dream home, as well as protecting them with life insurance. I work with a great team associate here at Keller Williams, with over 20 years experience in the real estate industry, that helped mentor me when I first became licensed. Together, we will make it our top priority to provide you with the excellent service that you deserve in achieving your goal of buying, or selling a home.

Jill is a full-time real estate agent with over 2 decades of experience representing sellers and buyers. As a Master Certified Negotiation Expert, Jill has invested in additional training so she can successfully negotiate complex real estate transactions. If you are selling your home, her extensive background in accounting and marketing (direct mail, internet, and social media) means your home will be priced at the highest value the market can support and your home will be seen by the widest range of potential buyers.

12 times Jill has been honored as a recipient of the exclusive Five Star Real Estate Agent which is awarded to less than 1% of real estate agents in the Houston area. The prestigious Five Star designation is awarded to agents that buyers and sellers say provide exceptional client satisfaction and service. Key criteria used for selection are integrity, negotiation, communication, marketing the home, finding the right home, market knowledge, closing preparation and customer service.

Technologically current and adept, Jill actively uses social media platforms to notifybuyers of open house events and to generate additional marketing opportunities. Jill's marketing strategies include promotingsellers listings on DiscoverSpringTexas.com, Facebook, Google+, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, TikTok and Pinterest.Using these social outlets, Jill reaches a much broader audience of potential buyers, multiplying exposure and sales opportunities for your property.

Jill, who strongly believes in continuing education, has also earned the following designations:

Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) - Out of more than 1 million Realtors®, the CRS Designation has been earned by only 3%

Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) certification - skilled in pricing properties, working with appraisers, and establishing market driven home values

Certified Home Marketing Specialist (CHMS)

Cartus Certified Relocation Specialist

C2EX - Realtors Commitment to Excellence - Endorsement from the National Association of Realtors® for dedication to practicing real estate at the highest professional standards

Awards and recognition highlight my hard work, but I'm most interested in making sure I meet and exceed the individual needs of each of my clients. My goal is to earn your trust and your referrals.

Jill grew up in Effingham, a small town in central Illinois andgraduated from Eastern Illinois University with a B.S. degree in Accounting. Jill started her career in residential real estate in 2003 and resides in Spring Texas with her husband, Rick Ratchford.

Jill is a results driven professional real estate agent with a proven track record with 500+ HOMES SOLD and 130M+ SOLD REAL ESTATE and 475+ 5-star reviews on HAR, Zillow, Google, Facebook, and Realtor.com

I have received my fair share of awards including:

12 time recipient of Houston Five Star Real Estate Agent award. Criteria for selection is based upon overall client satisfaction (less than 3% of real estate agents)

BH&G Platinum Award in 2023, 2021 and 2013

BH&G Gold Award in 2022, 2018, 2017 and 2014 - Top 5% of all Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Agents

BH&G Silver Award in 2020, 2019, 2016 and 2015 - Top 15% of all Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Agents

Agents Top Production Units - 2014 BHG Gary Greene Champions Office