Jebaily Properties: The Jebaily Duo

THE JEBAILY DUO

Father & daughter duo have mastered the ability to share responsibilities & more in a work environment

Jebaily Properties, Inc was founded in 1976 by John Jebaily. For 45 years, the company has served the Florence market as a full-service real estate company. Today, the company is running as a father and daughter duo with John’s daughter, Julie Jebaily, adding 16 years of customer service to the operation. Julie and John have worked together for four years and in John’s words, “we have not had even one disagreement.” While working with family can always present obstacles, it seems as if these two have mastered the ability to share responsibilities and play up their strengths in a work environment. When asked what it was like working with one another, they both agree it’s a blessing. Julie explains, “I’m so thankful for the time that I’m able to spend with my dad each day. We have such a unique relationship and we think alike so that helps with servicing our clients!” John included, “Julie brings a lot of talent to the table. She has handled the books of our business (and for me personally) for many years.” John goes on to describe Julie as a true “Daddy’s Girl” and that may have been influenced since day one since she was born on Father’s Day. Equally interesting, John's wife Prissy describes their son, Dr. Patrick Jebaily, as a "Momma's Boy" because he was born on Mother's Day. In addition to sharing their father/daughter work relationship, we asked Julie and John to tell us their perspective on the current booming real estate market. “This is such a crazy market right now, but we stay on top of it, pay attention to market trends, and continue to keep the best interest of our clients at the top of our priority list,” says Julie. John added, “It’s definitely tough to navigate but with an experienced agent guiding you through the process and beyond, it helps get you to the closing table quickly. That’s what we strive to provide for our clients.” Along with the title of Real Estate Broker, John has and still does wear many hats in the Florence community. He served as President of the Board of Realtors, served a term on the City of Florence Planning Commission, and served on the Florence County Economic Development Authority Board. He also served as Chairman of the City of Florence Parks Commission, he is a Founder and Director of First Reliance Bank, and he continues to serve as a Board Member at HopeHealth. One accomplishment that the team is especially proud of is being named Best Real Estate Broker by the Morning News in 2018, 2019, and 2020. “With my dad’s real estate experience and my 12 years of banking experience, we can understand the logical and emotional side of real estate,” says Julie. “Managing those two at the same time can be challenging but it’s especially important to keep logic at the top of mind in this market. Emotional decisions can likely mean impulsive decisions and we absolutely try to avoid that.” Together, Julie and John are providing superior service to clients in the Florence community. They are learning new things every day and doing their best to keep up with the evolving market. To learn more about this dynamic duo, visit www.jebaily.com.