Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Jersey Shore Real Estate Partner Since 1964
Founded in 1964 by Evelyn M. Jackson, our company has been a cornerstone of the Jersey Shore real estate community for over 50 years. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest ethical standards and delivering exceptional service to clients buying, selling, or seeking real estate expertise. Our team combines generational knowledge with modern tools, offering personalized solutions rooted in deep local market understanding.As a family-owned business spanning three generations, we uphold a legacy of integrity while continuously adapting to meet evolving client needs. Our commitment to transparency, education, and community has solidified our reputation as the oldest real estate company in Jersey Shore.
Services
Home Buying
Property Selling
Real Estate Appraisals
Market Analysis
Transaction Guidance
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- Three generations of family-owned real estate expertise since 1964
- Founder was first woman licensed in Lycoming County with multiple industry firsts
- Comprehensive services including ABR, CRS, and SRES designations
- Deep local market knowledge spanning 50+ years of community development
- Commitment to ethical standards and client education through all transactions
Services
Home Buying
Our home buying service guides clients through every step from pre-qualification to closing. We help identify properties matching specific criteria, negotiate offers, and navigate inspections while protecting buyer interests throughout Pennsylvania's unique real estate regulations. Our agents maintain specialized certifications including ABR and CRS to ensure expert representation.
Property Selling
We develop customized marketing strategies to maximize property exposure and value. Our services include pricing analysis, listing preparation, buyer screening, and contract negotiation. With specialized SRES certification, we address unique seller needs while maintaining compliance with Pennsylvania real estate laws and disclosure requirements.
Real Estate Appraisals
Our licensed broker-appraisers provide accurate property valuations using comparative market analysis and standardized appraisal methods. This service helps clients determine competitive pricing strategies or understand property worth for various purposes including refinancing and estate planning.
Market Analysis
We offer detailed market analysis reports showing current trends, comparable sales data, and neighborhood-specific information. This service helps clients make informed decisions about buying or selling based on real-time market conditions in Lycoming County and surrounding areas.
Transaction Guidance
Our transaction specialists provide step-by-step guidance through the entire closing process. We coordinate with lenders, attorneys, and inspectors to ensure smooth completions while explaining all documentation and legal requirements in plain language for client understanding.
People
Melanie Jackson McLane
Licensed Broker & Appraiser
Graduate of Kenyon College with English Literature degree. Holds multiple real estate designations including ABR, CRS, and SRES. Combines brokerage work with real estate education and textbook authorship across the United States.
Josie Mason McLane
Real Estate Agent
Business Administration graduate from Bloomsburg University with management focus. Third-generation real estate professional and Venture Inn business manager. Specializes in helping clients with first-time and forever home purchases/sales.
Questions
What makes Jackson Real Estate different from other agencies?
As the oldest family-owned agency in Jersey Shore since 1964, we combine generational expertise with modern tools and maintain the industry's highest ethical standards.
What real estate services do you specialize in?
We specialize in residential transactions, property appraisals, and market analysis with certified specialists in buyer representation and senior real estate services.
How does your buying process work?
Our process includes agent selection, property search, lender pre-qualification, contract negotiation, inspections, and closing guidance with full transparency at every stage.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, and the West Branch Valley region with deep local market knowledge and connections.
Can you help with property valuations?
Yes, our licensed broker-appraisers provide accurate pricing strategies and valuation services using decades of local market experience.
How are you involved in the local community?
As a family business operating since 1964, we actively participate in community development and maintain strong local business connections through generations.
