I've lived in Ann Arbor for over 20 years. I relocated from Philadelphia for grad school, and loved the area so much I stayed.  I enjoy the unique pace of life, the cultural offerings and recreational activities. I've been involved in many community activites as well which makes living here richer. My undergrad degree is from the University of Pennsylvania.  I did graduate work in Theater at U-M, worked for the Michigan Theater and the Ann Arbor Civic Theater before landing in real estate. I joke that I left theater management because I needed bigger sets and more drama. Real estate can be that for certain. I enjoy working with people to educate and help them make their next housing move. There are a lot of special neighborhoods in the Ann Arbor area, and I work to find the perfect fit for my clients.

I live in Burns Park and am the area expert.  I keep abreast of new listings and recent sales to give you a competitive edge in buying or selling a house in Burns Park and surrounding areas.  I work with all major relocation companies to assist relocating employees with buying or selling their homes in the Ann Arbor area.  Be sure to tell your relocation coordinator that you want to work with Jay Pekala at Edward Surovell Realtors.  I also service the Old West Side, Barton Hills, The Arboretum area, Ann Arbor, Saline, Dexter, Ypsilanti and Chelsea.

 FROM A RECENT BURNS PARK CLIENT:

 "Jay did a wonderful job of helping us buy a beautiful old house in Ann Arbor.  His thorough knowledge of the market, especially in regards to the price and condition of recently sold houses, was instrumental in helping us decide on our initial offer and throughout the negotiating process.  Jay's advice, patience, and professionalism during the lengthy negotiation period was both critical to the process and much appreciated by us. finally, when faced with a very short time period to close from when we signed the purchase agreement, Jay did a great job of making sure that everything flowed smoothly and got done when it had to. We recommend Jay without reservation. He did a fabulous job and was a pleasure to work with. We feel like we not only found a realtor, but also a friend. Thanks again Jay for all your help!"  -- Quest and Jennifer Bacalis