In 2021, Jessica Johnson became a key figure at Divaris Real Estate, assuming the positions of Principal and Managing Broker for their Roanoke office. Demonstrating her remarkable capabilities, she swiftly expanded her influence to the Raleigh Markets. Beyond her principal responsibilities, she remains dedicated to excelling in diverse areas of sales and leasing, adeptly serving tenants, landlords, buyers, and sellers across the Mid-Atlantic region.
With over fifteen years of experience in the real estate industry, Jessica possesses extensive retail expertise in Leasing, Development, Landlord Representation, Land Sales, Investment Sales, Tenant Representation, Site Selection, and Expansion Strategies. Jessica’s accolades as a top producer in her previous CRE roles and her active involvement in volunteer efforts and Board positions in her community reflect her commitment to excellence. Armed with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and CCIM Designation, she offers the utmost level of knowledge, expertise, discretion, and integrity in the specialized art of client representation and real estate negotiations.
Tenant Representation
Lidl
The Joint
Fazoli’s
Wingstop
Pep Boys
Tropical Smoothie
Take 5
Dunkin Donuts
Eyemart Express
Lash Studio
Jimmy Johns
Huddle House
CBIZ
Humana
O’Reilly Auto Parts
Atomic Wings
Landlord Representation
The Rebkee Company
Greystone Company
Harbour Retail Partners
Streak Investments
Collett Development
ShopCore Properties
Core Capital Properties
Virginia Tech Foundation
Midtown Partnership
Brixmor
Ridgewood Development
Professional Affiliations
Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
Downtown Roanoke INC (DRI)
Blacksburg Retail Partnership
Realty Resources Affiliate
Committees
2023 CCIM Mid-Atlantic Chapter President
CCIM Mid-Atlantic Chapter Activities Sub-Committee (2023-present)
CCIM Mid-Atlantic Chapter Marketing Committee (2020-2022)
Raleigh Regional Chamber of Commerce Member (2023- present)
Raleigh Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Advisors (2023- present)
Member of International Council of Shopping Center (ICSC) CCIM Mid-Atlantic Board of Directors (2020-Present)
Downtown Roanoke INC (DRI) Board of Directors and Economic Development Committee Member (2021-2023)
Advisor and President for the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce (2016-2018)
Executive Board for Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce (2014- 2018)
RVAR Governmental Affairs Committee member (2012-2017 )
Chair of the RVAR Governmental Affairs Committee (2014-2015)
Committee member for the Virginia Retail Merchant Association Governmental Affairs (2015-2023)
Chair for the Ambassador Council of Smith Mountain Lake (2013-2014)