Meet Marquis Tolbert
Designated Managing Broker

Founder, Jean Pierre Realty International Co‑Owner, KGMT Property Solutions Licenses
Illinois Designated Managing Broker #471.019667
Illinois Brokerage License #481.012851 (Jean Pierre Realty International)
Georgia Broker License #437996
A Decade‑Plus of Chicago Real Estate Since 2015 I’ve navigated every cycle of the Chicago market—boom, correction, and recovery—advising buyers, sellers, and investors across the West Loop, Hyde Park, Bronzeville, Joliet, Evanston, and the western suburbs. My practice is built on three pillars:
Homeownership Access – FHA/VA, conventional, and down‑payment‑assistance programs that get first‑time buyers to the closing table.
Investment Precision – Cash‑flow modeling, DSCR underwriting, 1031 exchanges, and BRRRR execution for local and out‑of‑state investors.
Asset Management – Lease‑up, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and compliance for owners who treat real estate like a business.
As Designated Managing Broker, I sponsor and mentor a boutique team that mirrors this specialty focus. I also serve as a financial‑literacy mentor with COWEIN, guiding Chicago youth toward credit health and homeownership.
Outside the Office
Lifelong lifter (160 g protein / 2,500 kcal daily), car builder, and content creator breaking down real‑estate finance on Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn (@marquisthebroker).
Let’s Build Your Portfolio
📞 773‑715‑9563 📧 marquis@jeanpierrerealty.com
🏢 318 W. Adams St., Chicago, IL 60606