Phone: (312) 772-5966
Email: jwon.martin@cbrealty.com
Welcome — Meet Jwon Your Essential Realtor
I’m Jwon Martin — Your Essential Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty, helping buyers, sellers, and investors navigate real estate across Chicago, Chicago South Suburbs, and Northwest Indiana.
Real estate decisions impact where you live, how you build wealth, and how you plan for the future. This website is designed to give you clear information, practical tools, and professional guidance so you can move forward with confidence.
As Your Essential Realtor, my goal is simple:
Provide the knowledge, strategy, and resources needed to help you buy smarter, sell for more, and build long-term value through real estate.
Take a look around the site, explore the available tools, and feel free to reach out if you would like guidance with your next move.
Since 2005, I have helped buyers, sellers, and investors navigate real estate with clarity, confidence, and purpose. I help clients find the right property while maximizing financial opportunity and long-term environmental value.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University and advanced certifications including E-Pro®, GREEN, and ABR®, combining technical insight, sustainability expertise, and strategic negotiation skills in every transaction.
Jwon's Real Estate Services, Programs & Specialties
| Specialties | -Smart home and Solar property consulting • Sustainable and Energy-efficient homes • First-time homebuyers • Veterans • Investment and Multi-unit properties (2–4 units) • Luxury Homes • New Construction guidance • Relocation • Home selling strategies to maximize market value |
| Home Buyer Services | -Buyer representation • Property search assistance • Off-market opportunities • Coldwell Banker Exclusive Look® early access listings • Investment and multi-unit property guidance |
| Lenders & Financing | -Referrals to trusted mortgage lenders • Loan program comparisons • Financing strategy based on buyer goals • Mortgage pre-approval guidance |
| Down Payment Assistance & Grants | -Guidance on state and local down payment assistance programs • First-time buyer grants • Employer and community homeownership programs • Affordability planning and buyer readiness support |
| Seller Listing Services | -Market analysis and pricing strategy • Listing preparation and marketing • Negotiation and contract management • Buyer qualification verification |
| Pre-Listing Preparation | -Pre-listing home inspections • Vendor coordination for repairs and improvements • Cleaning, decluttering, and staging preparation |
| RealVitalize® Renovation Program | -Value-boosting improvements with no upfront costs • Coldwell Banker coordinates repairs, updates, and staging • Payment deferred until closing from sale proceeds |
| Coldwell Banker Exclusive Look® | -Pre-market exposure to Coldwell Banker’s buyer network • Connects motivated buyers before public listing • Potential early or off-market offers |
| Home Insurance Services | -Referrals to insurance providers • Coverage comparisons • Guidance during purchase or refinance transactions |
| Home Warranty Options | -Home warranty plans available for buyers and sellers • Helps protect against unexpected repair costs during the first year of ownership |
| AARP® Real Estate Benefits Program | -Eligible AARP members may receive $300 – $7,200 in cash benefits when buying or selling a home through the AARP® Real Estate Benefits by Anywhere Program |
My Approach
I provide in-depth market analysis, strategic negotiation, and innovative marketing to deliver measurable results. Whether buying, selling, building new construction, or investing, I offer hands-on guidance every step of the way.
My Why
Real estate is more than transactions. I am driven to help purpose-seekers recognize their God-given gifts and build lives of fulfillment, financial growth, and lasting impact. My mission is to help people move from uncertainty to clarity and from vision to reality.
Service Areas – Chicago, Chicago’s South Suburbs and Northwest Indiana
| Area / County | Communities Served |
| Chicago Community Areas | Auburn Gresham • Austin • Avalon Park (including Marynook) • Beverly • Bridgeport • Burnside • Calumet Heights • Chatham • Chicago Lawn • Clearing • Douglas • Dunning • East Garfield Park • East Side • Englewood • Grand Boulevard • Greater Grand Crossing • Hegewisch • Hyde Park • Kenwood • Lake View • Lincoln Park • Lincoln Square • Logan Square • Loop • Lower West Side • Morgan Park • Mount Greenwood • Near North Side • Near South Side • Near West Side • New City • North Lawndale • O'Hare • Oakland • Pullman • Riverdale • Roseland • South Chicago • South Deering • South Lawndale • South Shore • Washington Heights • Washington Park • West Englewood • West Garfield Park • West Lawn • West Pullman • Woodlawn
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| Cook County, IL (South Suburbs) | Alsip • Bedford Park • Blue Island • Bridgeview • Burbank • Burnham • Calumet City • Calumet Park • Chicago Heights • Chicago Ridge • Country Club Hills • Crestwood • Dixmoor • Dolton • East Hazel Crest • Evergreen Park • Flossmoor • Ford Heights • Forest View • Glenwood • Harvey • Hazel Crest • Hickory Hills • Hometown • Homewood • Justice • Lansing • Lemont • Lynwood • Markham • Matteson • Merrionette Park • Midlothian • Oak Forest • Oak Lawn • Olympia Fields • Orland Hills • Orland Park • Palos Heights • Palos Hills • Palos Park • Park Forest • Phoenix • Posen • Richton Park • Riverdale • Robbins • Sauk Village • South Chicago Heights • South Holland • Summit • Thornton • Tinley Park • Worth |
| Will County, IL | Beecher • Crete • Frankfort • Homer Glen • Mokena • Monee • New Lenox • Peotone • University Park • Steger |
| Lake County, IN | Cedar Lake • Crown Point • Dyer • East Chicago • Gary • Griffith • Hammond • Highland • Hobart • Lowell • Merrillville • Munster • New Chicago • Schererville • St. John • Whiting |
| Porter County, IN | Chesterton • Hebron • Kouts • Ogden Dunes • Portage • Porter • Valparaiso |
If you are buying, selling, investing, or seeking a trusted referral partner in Chicago, Chicago South Suburbs or Northwest Indiana, I welcome the opportunity to connect. Let’s discuss your goals and build a strategy that moves you forward.
REPAIRS WITH NOTHING UPFRONT
The RealVitalize® program can help you make small changes that make a big impact to your home’s selling price. Whether it’s a fresh coat of paint or renovating your kitchen, we can help you boost your sale price. There’s no hidden fees or interest—and you don’t have to pay until your property sells.
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