Since 2008, Jackie Strange has put her professional experiences and abilities as a licensed lawyer, business owner and as executive officer of a Fortune 500 company into building her successful real estate practice, representing buyers and sellers with skill and understanding. Real estate has always been a passion of hers, and it shows. Exhibiting patience and savvy, handling difficult situations wisely, respecting confidences, building trust and valuing clients and those involved in the process describe how Jackie navigates. Knowing the market is how she produces results.

Jackie is a Top Producer, ranked among the top 10 agents with Kentucky Select Properties. Her goal always is to ensure the transition and the transaction is a satisfying one for her clients. She listens and works tirelessly every step of the way.

Jackie holds her undergraduate and Juris Doctor degree from UofL. A Louisville native, Jackie began her professional career as a law clerk to a Federal 6^th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge, then became in house counsel/HR Director for a manufacturing firm. She was founder owner of a human resource/executive recruiting/employment consulting firm for 10-years and sold that company to join Brown-Forman Corp. where she was Director of Corporate Human Resources, Staffing and Executive recruiting, EEO Compliance and Diversity for 14 years. As the recruiting elements of her background suggest, Jackie loves making a good match, be it job or home, so you might say she is grounded with an intuitive spirit, matched with an all business make it happen approach.

Jackie grew up in St. Matthews and lives in the Highlands, where she raised her sons, Sam and Ben. Her professional artist and tai chi instructing husband, Lloyd Kelly, is also a licensed agent with Kentucky Select Properties. Together, they make sure all who select Jackie to represent them have the support they and the process deserve, day and night, to ensure the best results.  

A few favorite client comments:

“Over the course of 3 years you guided us through many doors, both literally and figuratively.  Thank you Jackie for your expertise and calm through the journey of buying and selling our homes.”  (Note: also assisted this clients' son and his wife in the purchase of their first home)

“You made my first time home buying experience a snap - loved how you negotiated to get me the best value.”

“Jackie found me the perfect home in my preferred neighborhood at the right price. She was extremely knowledgeable and professional, and very warm and caring.”   (Note:  also sold this client’s home before this condo purchase)

“You sold our $1.1M  home quickly and at a surprising price all due to your strong passion for the beauty of our unique home, your insights into the people who would be interested, and your marketing to be sure they saw it."