I'm buying
Find a home that actually feels like St. Pete. We start with coffee and a map, not a contract. From first tour to keys, one calm, organized process.
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the real, real of St. Pete
St. Pete's real Realtor® — charming homes, honest answers, nothing virtually staged.
I'm Jessica Yatooma — the real, real St. Pete Realtor®. I don't virtually stage, I won't show you a home that looks nothing like its photos, and you'll always reach a real person (me), never a bot. I love the charming ones — Roser Park bungalows, Old Northeast porches, cottages and Spanish-style historic homes — and I'll tell you the honest truth about every single one.
Real replies, from me. Text, DM, or call — you'll always hear back from Jessica, not a bot.
Live MLS search opens on my brokerage site. Rather have homes come to you? Set up your search and I'll keep watch.
The real, real of St. Pete
No virtual staging. No fake photos. No bots.
Half of what you scroll past isn't real — AI-staged rooms, edited-out problems, and auto-replies pretending to be a person. That's not how I work. What you see is what it actually is, and the person texting you back is actually me.
What you see is what it is
I don't virtually stage or AI-alter a listing. You'll see the home exactly as it stands — the real light, the real space, the real everything.
A real person, not a bot
You text, I text back — usually within minutes. Never an auto-responder pretending to be me. People pick me because they can tell I'm actually human.
I'll show up in person
I'll drive you there, stand on the porch with you, and tell you the honest truth — the good and the not-so-good. I won't hype a house or push a price.
Charming & historic, honestly
Bungalows, cottages, Spanish-style, historic blocks — the homes with real soul. It's my niche, and I price them honestly, not hopefully.
Getting started
What it's like to work with me
Three easy ways to begin
I'm selling
Sell without the circus. Honest pricing, thoughtful preparation, and steady communication from listing day to closing table.
Start the selling processJust watching
Not ready yet? Perfect. Tell me what you'd love and I'll quietly send homes that fit, with my honest take on each one. No spam, no pressure, cancel with one text.
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On the market
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What it's like
Calm guidance. Clear next steps.
No scripts, no countdown timers, no "act now." Just a process that respects your time and your money.
01
Listen
Your goals, your timeline, your non-negotiables. Zero assumptions. We start with a real conversation and my signature map walkthrough of St. Pete's neighborhoods.
your story first
02
Simplify
A clear plan instead of a hundred open tabs. I handle the logistics, contracts, and deadlines with an operations background that keeps everything on track.
one plan, no chaos
03
Follow through
You always know what happens next and when. Steady updates from offer to closing day, and I'm still here long after the keys change hands.
start to finish, and after
Why me, honestly
The longer answer
What you get that you won't get everywhere
You get me, not a bot
DMs, calls, showings, negotiations — it's me every time. My clients' most common words: real, authentic, honest.
The map walkthrough
Every consult starts with the lay of the land: neighborhoods, streets, trade-offs, and what your budget really buys where. Clients tell me nobody else does this.
Ops-grade organized
Before real estate I ran service operations. Contracts, deadlines, inspections, lender follow-ups — tracked, handled, and never dropped.
Calm is a strategy
I'm a certified yoga instructor. When negotiations get tense, you'll be glad your agent is the grounded one in the room.
Michigan to Florida, fluently
I made the Detroit-to-St. Pete move myself. Cost-of-living realities, neighborhood fit, moving logistics — I've lived the answers.
I'll talk you out of the wrong house
If a house has problems, you'll hear them from me first. Honest beats easy — that's how referrals are earned.
Where I work
St. Pete, street by street
Tap a neighborhood to see what's on the market right now.
Historic Old Northeast
Brick streets, hex-block sidewalks, front porches.
Historic Kenwood
1920s craftsman bungalows under oak canopy.
Crescent Lake
The park is basically the backyard.
Downtown St. Pete
Condo life steps from the waterfront.
The Pink Streets
Yes, the streets really are pink.
Bahama Shores
Deep lots and old Florida feel.
Allendale
Storybook homes and generous yards.
Crescent Heights
Quiet streets, minutes from everything.
tell me the house you want
Stop scrolling. Start getting matches.
Set up your search once. I keep watch on the St. Pete market and you get homes that actually fit your wish list, with my honest take on the good ones.
1 Share your wish list
2 Your search goes live
3 Matches hit your inbox
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Detroit, MI
I made this move too ↓
St. Petersburg, FL
Moving from the Midwest?
The Detroit-to-St. Pete handbook
I navigated the 1,200-mile move myself, so you don't have to guess. Get the free handbook I wish I'd had:
- Real cost-of-living comparisons, Midwest vs. St. Pete
- Neighborhood breakdowns by lifestyle and budget
- A moving timeline that actually works long-distance
Off the clock
Say hi where you already scroll
Home tours, neighborhood gems, and honest market talk — daily on Instagram and TikTok.
DM “STPETE” for the lifestyle guide
DM “BUYER” for the buyer guide
DM “VALUE” for a home valuation
real, honest, in person
Ready for a Realtor who tells it like it really is?
Book a free consultation. We'll talk about your goals, look at the map together, and build a plan — whether your move is next month or next year.
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