Top Agent Magazine - feat. Jessica Gissa

With nearly eight years in the business, Top Agent Jessica Gissa typically sells around $12 million a year - a testament to how often her transactions reach that happy conclusion at the closing table.

While closing day is usually the happiest day in the transaction cycle for most agents, for Jessica Gissa it’s always a little bittersweet. “I really love spending time with my clients,” she says. “Closing should be such a happy day, but for me it feels almost like a breakup. I get attached to my clients and it’s an amazing experience to help them and be a part of their journey, but I enjoy the process so much with them that I sometimes don’t want it to end.”

But in the end it does, and Jessica’s sales record is a testament to how often her transactions reach that happy conclusion at the closing table. With nearly eight years in the business, she typically sells around $12 million a year. She takes pride in assisting first-time homebuyers and recognizes the additional effort required to help them achieve their homeownership dreams.

Jessica’s interest in real estate was ignited when she began assisting her REALTOR® mom, handing out her newsletter once a month to more than 600 homes. Despite initially rejecting the field, her perspective changed when she witnessed the financial success her mother achieved. This realization, couple with her innate drive for customer service and helping people, led her to embark on a career in real estate when she turned 30. “I felt ready at the age of 30 to be taken seriously enough to sell real estate,” Jessica explains. “I also realized my passion for helping people, which I did through personal training, can be done in real estate as well.” One of the keys to Jessica’s success is her relentless dedication to her clients. “My clients know that I am all in for them,” she says. “I take this so seriously, and I take customer service to the next level because I care so much about every client, not just the commission. I am driven by how many families I can help. I often play the firefighter behind the scenes, solving problems that my clients don’t even know about.”

Jessica built her career in the early years on Zillow leads, but now she relies mostly on referral business that she receives by being so visible in her neighborhoods. When it comes to marketing her listings, Jessica employs a very hands-on approach. She regularly prints out eye-catching flyers and personally distributes them. “I door knock, too,” she adds. “I’ll talk to anybody and everybody. It just happens organically and that’s how I get business.”

Outside of work, Jessica’s adventurous spirit shines through. “I’m an adrenaline junkie",” she admits. She loves snowboarding, wakeboarding and off-roading with her side-by-side vehicle. Her involvement in CrossFit adds to her active lifestyle, and she occasionally competes in fitness competitions.

Looking ahead, Jessica envisions owning her own boutique brokerage and becoming a mentor and guide for new REALTORS®. She aspires to teach and help others succeed in the industry, fostering a supportive and empowering environment for agents. Her long-term vision includes building a powerhouse team of agents, focused on exceptional service and genuine care for clients. “I would really love to teach new REALTORS®,” she says, “to help in any way.”