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