About us
JJ formed The Kovach Realty Group several years after becoming a household name in local real estate. JJ chose the team based on our knowledge, skills, and client satisfaction. Together we use our individual talents to add our personal touch to our client relationships and transactions.
We are all natives to the greater King County area. We love this area and selling properties here for our clients. Our realtors have sold properties as far north as Port Angeles and as far east as Moses Lake. Looking to continue to expand our client base we now have provided services for great clients in Clallam, Grant, King, Lewis, Pierce, Snohomish counties.
At the Kovach Realty Group, we understand that buying and selling a house is more than a transaction. Today’s real estate clients need a trusted resource that can guide them through the complex world of real estate sales and purchases. With our commitment to providing the best client services, we have proven to be an asset in our local market. An achievement we earn through the satisfaction of our clients.
Utilizing new real estate technology platforms has aided us in successfully fulfilling our client’s goals. While digital real estate options are streamlining the transaction process, we still pride ourselves on our personalized, exceptional service to our clients. We look forward to sharing in your next real estate journey as the team that moves you.
JJ Kovach
JJ was born and raised in South King County, giving him an in-depth knowledge of the area, communities, and school systems. As a natural entrepreneur, JJ started his own business at a young age and focused his education on business management. While attending college, his drive and business skills led him to invest in real estate by purchasing three of his own homes, including two investment properties. He found his true passion was touring homes and learning about the home buying process.
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JJ’s ability to understand his client’s individual needs makes for an efficient and enjoyable experience. With his extensive knowledge of residential construction and investment real estate, he is able to see things buyers often turn a blind eye to. In the past 12 years JJ has practiced residential real estate and has developed an exceptional negotiating approach that consistently proves to be effective in making his client’s dreams a reality. Representing buyers and sellers throughout Western Washington has become his specialty.
In his free time, JJ enjoys collecting cars and cruising with fellow car enthusiasts. He loves spending time at the lake and riding four-wheelers at the dunes. His biggest joy comes from spending time with his friends and family.
Krista Bates
Krista has been in the real-estate industry since 2014. Starting as Operations Manager for RE/MAX Choice Executives, she become well versed in real estate contracts and transactions. Building her career, she earned her license to represent her own clients. Utilizing her resources and knowledge of community development and permitting she assists her clients in a smooth transaction.
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Krista grew up in Maple Valley and graduated from Tahoma High School with honors. Krista attended Green River College receiving her Associates in Business Management and Accounting. In her free time, she enjoys entertaining at her home and spending time with friends and family.
Roxanne Wiersema
Joining our team in 2019, Roxanne assists the team with coordinating professional services, hosting open houses, and property showings. She excels with client relations, property research, marketing, social media platforms, and digital/virtual real estate projects. Recently licensed, Roxanne has learned many valuable skills while being mentored by JJ and is now building her own client base. With strong communication and professional skills, she is a great asset to the real estate team.
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Roxanne is a Washington native, from Black Diamond. When she is not assisting clients, she enjoys scenic drives and nature walks. She enjoys digital design and nature photography.