Associate Broker | EXIT Strategy Realty
Jillian Haynes
Thoughtful real estate guidance. A lasting commitment to community.
Quick Paths
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Find a Home
Tell me what matters most and I'll shape a focused search around your next chapter.
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A clear plan from consultation to closing, with preparation and marketing that fits your goals.
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Understand what your home may be worth today with a personalized value review.
Get startedMeet Jillian
Two decades of real estate, finance, and community.
Jillian Haynes brings more than 20 years of experience spanning real estate brokerage, mortgage lending and servicing, property management, and distressed-property redevelopment. As co-founder and CEO of H & H Holdings Group LLC, she guides investments in Chicago and Birmingham.
Her background includes over a decade of leadership at HSBC Bank North America and graduate study in real estate and undergraduate study in finance at Roosevelt University. Beyond her professional work, Jillian enjoys mentoring young people and emerging professionals, volunteering at church, spending time with family, biking, boating, and skiing.
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Featured Properties
Current EXIT Strategy Realty listings
Brokerage listings displayed on Jillian's EXIT profile. Each requires current MLS or broker verification before publication.
Neighborhoods
Explore Chicago's south side
Local guides to communities Jillian knows well. Proposed content areas — not a verified exclusive service territory.
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Sellers & Valuation
Understand Your Home's Value. Plan Your Next Move.
A clearer picture of value can help you plan a sale, assess renovation priorities, and think ahead to your next move.
Request My Home ValueHome Finder
A home search built around you.
Tell me what matters most — from your budget and preferred neighborhoods to the features you don't want to compromise on. I'll use your preferences to help shape a focused search.
Start My Home SearchCommunity & Connections
Jillian in the community
Real estate is one part of my connection to the community. Here, I share the people, projects, and experiences that matter to me beyond the transaction.
Community stories will appear here once Jillian shares her approved activities. Her biography reflects a commitment to mentorship and church volunteering.
FAQ
Common questions, answered
Where should I begin?
Set your priorities and speak with a lender about an affordable budget. A consultation with Jillian can help turn those priorities into a search plan. Preapproval is tentative, not final financing approval.
What credit score will I need?
Requirements vary by lender and loan program. Ask a lender to review your situation and explain available options; a single score does not determine every financing decision.
How do prequalification and preapproval differ?
Lenders use these terms differently. Ask what information they reviewed and what conditions remain. Neither letter guarantees that the final mortgage will be approved.
How is my buyer's agent paid?
Compensation and agreement terms are negotiable. Applicable MLS rules require a written buyer agreement before touring with an agent working for you. It should explain services, compensation, and obligations. Seller contributions may be negotiated, but should never be assumed.
Do I need a 20% down payment?
Not necessarily. Ask lenders to compare eligible programs, mortgage insurance, closing costs, and cash reserves so you understand the full cost of each option.
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