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Top Producer 2024, National Sales Excellence Award Winner, Multi-Million Dollar Producer
Maximizing Value, Minimizing Stress, Delivering Results.
As a mom of four, I know what it means to juggle priorities, stay organized, and make things happen—skills that directly translate into how I serve my clients. Whether you're buying or selling, I bring patience, responsiveness, and a tireless work ethic to every transaction. Your goals become my goals, and I’m committed to making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Originally from the Midwest, I was raised with values of integrity, hard work, and honesty, and I bring those same principles to my real estate career. Now living in Upper St. Clair, my husband and I are renovating our 140-year-old farmhouse, a labor of love that has deepened my appreciation for the uniqueness and character of every home.
Getting a house ready to sell takes careful planning and preparation to ensure it attracts the right buyers. I combine professional staging, high-impact photography, targeted digital campaigns, and social media exposure to attract serious buyers and position your house to sell quickly for the best possible price. I stay on top of market trends as they can significantly impact how and when you sell your home. From listing to closing, I handle every detail and communicate regularly to ensure a smooth, stress-free process.
Finding the right home is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make, and it is more than just a transaction- it's a journey. I listen intently, provide honest guidance, and never rush the process. I am highly responsive and am proactive in finding the best opportunities- including off-market properties that others may miss. Whether you are a first-time buyer, moving up, downsizing, or relocating, I will guide you every step of the way- negotiating fiercely on your behalf and ensuring you feel confident and supported throughout.
Beyond real estate, I am an active member in my community and a dedicated mom, constantly on the go between my kids' sports, clubs and activities. I am an avid hiker, runner and lover of anything outdoors! You can usually find me on a trail, walking my dogs or on the sidelines of youth sporting events. I also love exploring everything that this beautiful city has to offer!
Thinking about buying or selling? Let's talk!
Jen is the best agent ever!!!!!!! She was incredible to work with. She always accommodated my schedule and stacked showings at odd hours so that I could see as many houses as possible during my 24-hour trips to Pittsburgh. She also did many video showings on short notice when I couldn't be there in person. She even worked to find me off-market opportunities when the market was dry. She completely understood my taste and was always right about what I would or would not like. Once we found the perfect house, she met with MANY engineers, repair vendors, and renovation companies onsite both with and without me. Even well after we closed, she continued to send me contractors and other contacts when we had trouble booking the right people. There is no part of this that she didn't help with. We would recommend Jen to absolutely ANYONE looking for a house in Pittsburgh (or looking to sell). I can't wait to show her the final product once our house has been fully renovated and decorated!!
Jen is an absolutely amazing realtor! From the start of the process to the finish she was incredibly supportive, helpful and knowledgeable. She helped us get our house viewing ready with loads of helpful tips. She was always available to answer our questions and explain things to us. There are always ups and downs in the house buying and selling market, but Jen was there for us through all of it. She is friendly, always on time and an all-around, amazing woman! Most importantly, she got us multiple offers over asking price and explained each one to us, helped us work out the pros and cons of each one and guided us to make a decision that was best for us. I would not hesitate in using Jen Schalk again in the future, and would 100% recommend her to everybody!
As a first time homebuyer, I was very nervous and overwhelmed with this process initially. Thankfully I had Jen as my agent! She was incredibly patient while touring homes and when I find my home she gave me awesome advice and guidance when putting in an offer! After my offer was accepted, Jen was available 24/7 to answer all of my questions and make sure we got to closing successful. Jen made something stressful as easy as possible! I would recommend Jen to all of my friends and family moving forward. She’s truly the best!
Jen is an excellent agent! She is very knowledgable, not only with the home buying process but, also about the neighborhood, contractors, and all the other extra pieces invloved in moving to a new home. Jen was certainly instrumental in bringing a successful close to what became a complex process in negotiating offers after the home inspection. I really appreciated her support!
Jen Schalk is amazing to work with. Her positive attitude is infectious and it was a joy to work with her. It was our first time buying a house and she made the process enjoyable. She is knowledgeable and available to answer questions. She had our best interests at heart and made sure we were working with other kind and knowledgeable people. It truly was a wonderful experience working with Jen. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a house!
Jen is an amazing realtor! She was so patient with us and incredibly knowledgeable. She knows the area so well and was able to point us to neighborhoods and houses that fit our needs and wants. We came from Phoenix, Arizona so buying a house in Pittsburgh was a completely new experience. She helped us with what to look for, what to expect and was with us every step of the way.
Jen did a wonderful job helping us with finding and purchasing our beautiful home. She was always available for questions and went above and beyond making sure everything went smoothly so we could have a quick and easy closing. My husband and I moved across country and started communicating with Jen before being in the area. Even with that challenge she made it so much easier for us and taught us a lot about the home buying process in Pennsylvania. Jen is the best!
Jen was instrumental in helping my wife and I in finding our new forever home. She provided us with constant market updates and used her vast real estate knowledge to provide guidance to meet our new home goals. Jen was much more than an agent she was a friend who was always there to listen to our concerns, provide reassurance and just help us navigate a purchase of a new house. Jen is an excellent agent but more than that she is a great person who I would highly recommend to anyone buying or selling a home.
Jen was instrumental though the entire listing process and resolving difficulties to bring the sale to completion. We are thankful for her guidance and efforts, and recommend her without reservation
Jen is very hardworking, proactive, quick in response and assisted well in our journey to find our perfect home. Our journey took 2 years to find moment, she was calm, patient, same energy for each showing & offers (many). Thank you for everything you did it for us. Best of Luck .
Jen exceeded all of our expectations. She was always available and provided many solutions to post sale issues that are quite important to sellers. I will recommend Jen to others. Thanks.
Jen was fantastic and kept us up to date throughout the entire process. Would highly recommend.
Jen did a great job for us. Highly recommend her and the service she provides.
Jen was excellent!
“We are so grateful for everything you have done for us over the last few months. You are wonderful, we cannot believe how quickly you found us a home! We know that this all would be impossible without you, especially with all the last minute curve balls!”
Peters Township (Venetia and McMurray), Upper St. Clair, Mt. Lebanon, South Fayette, Canonsburg, Bethel Park, Dormont and surrounding areas.
McCandless, Gibsonia, Franklin Park and surrounding areas.
Shadyside, Oakland, Squirrel Hill, Lawrenceville, and surrounding areas.