Columbia, SC · Chucktown Homes x LPT Realty

Real estate thatfeels like home

I'm Jay — an Army veteran, short-term rental host turned REALTOR®, and a fierce advocate for the people I represent. Whether you're buying your first place or selling the one you outgrew, you'll never wonder where you stand.

Jay Patrice, REALTOR® with Jay Patrice & Co. Real Estate
Jay Patrice working with clients from her Columbia, SC office

The Difference

Discipline, hospitality, experience


Military service taught me structure and mission-first thinking. Two years of hosting short-term rentals taught me what a property actually costs to own and operate. And a hospitality mindset means your experience is handled with the same care as your contract.

You get an agent who prepares, communicates, and tells you the truth — even when it isn't what you hoped to hear.

Meet Jay

Why Work With Jay

What you can count on


Integrity


Straight answers, disclosed trade-offs, and no pressure to make a move that isn't right for you.

Follow-Through


Calls returned, deadlines tracked, paperwork handled. Nothing falls through the cracks on my watch.

Grounded Advice


Real ownership and hosting experience behind every recommendation — not textbook theory.

Fierce Advocacy


From offer to closing table, I negotiate for your best interest like the outcome is my own.

Client Words

Testimonials


Jay treated my first home purchase like it was her own. She explained every document, answered late-night questions, and never once made me feel rushed.
Danielle R. · Buyer
We had two offers within a week. Her prep list was specific and the photos she arranged made our house look like a magazine spread.
Marcus & Tia W. · Seller
She told me the truth about a property I was emotionally attached to and saved me from a bad deal. That kind of honesty is rare.
Keisha B. · Buyer
Jay understands rental numbers because she's actually operated short-term rentals. Our conversations were about returns, not just square footage.
Andre P. · Investor
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Jay Patrice

Licensed REALTOR® in South Carolina & Georgia

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