About John Jesso
John Jesso brings with him an impressive background of valuable insight and real estate market knowledge spanning over two decades. His accomplished career began in Charlotte having forged his financial & business development expertise working with First Union, Wachovia, and Wells Fargo. John is an active member of the Realtors Association. He is exceptionally proud to be associated with Market Leader Realty, where he has access to an extensive wealth of resources, in addition to a growing database of buyers, sellers, and investors to further assist his clients whether residential or commercial.
John has been an effective real estate problem solver for many customers over his career as a real estate broker. He has proven himself to be an effective fiduciary representative for clients, whether it be through site/building selection, consulting on market value or negotiating a fair sale or lease price for the party he represents. His attention to detail with the delivery of property information, contract negotiations and follow-through are his strengths, earning the loyalty and confidence of his clients. Added value for his clients results from direction to appropriate local and state economic incentive programs or connection to representatives that might assist them with the process.
In John’s previous corporate life with Wachovia, John oversaw implementation of the bank’s expansion efforts when it moved into a new territory and was responsible for its growth strategy. The program was successful in positioning Wachovia as a market leader, a community partner and overall, the place to work. Soon after moving to Rocky Mount John served the City in the capacity of Downtown Development Director, focusing on Economic Development and Business Retention for the Central City, during his tenure John led a surge in growth from 2014-2018 of $80 million in investment resulting in the creation of commercial and residential spaces.
Today, he combines skills garnered from his corporate life and a respected economic developer to provide exceptionally well-rounded real estate and business expertise to his clientele. Known as a diligent hard worker, John prides himself on his ability to assimilate information and present it to his clients in a way that’s actionable and digestible. “I love finance, I understand the process, and I’m able to walk clients through it in a way they can understand and trust,” says John.
An avid fan of Eastern North Carolina’s scenic beauty and architectural diversity, John is devoted to helping individuals buy and sell in a manner that alleviates stress and worry by providing thorough research and steadfast guidance. John and his wife Stacy are avid art enthusiasts with a deep passion for travel, food, and wine. He and his wife live on the water in historic Washington with their dog – Zeb.
When looking for real estate in the greater Washington Region give John a call.
