About Jena

A native Miamian, Jena Congdon’s knowledge of the Miami Real estate market is unparalleled! What began as a Real Estate course while finishing her Master’s Degree in Music Education became Jena’s passion and life’s work. Jena’s warm and informative approach toward her Real Estate clientele led to a highly successful career that quickly took on a life of its own! With a consistently high sales volume from year to year that put Jena in the top 1/2 of 1% of Real Estate Agents nationwide, Jena soon needed a partner. In 1999, Richard Congdon brought his tech expertise and superb managerial skills to Jena’s existing business, cementing its success. Together, they provide concierge level service to their clients, servicing listings and transactions as if handling their own properties. Richard is the “motor” that keeps the team running. In 2005 due to popular demand, the team added a buyer specialist, Paula Barrera Scheer. Paula built her clientele and business philosophy under Jena & Richard’s mentorship & guidance. Like Jena and Richard, Paula implements a “do unto others” philosophy and puts her clients’ needs first. Paula has helped buyers and sellers from Miami Dade to Broward, from Pinecrest to Homestead and everything in between. The most important aspect of the transaction is not location or price, but the satisfaction of her clients. In 2017, as the team continued to flourish, the team welcomed Claudia Benitez. Claudia brings to the table a vast multicultural experience including VA purchases and international real estate. Having lived in multiple states and abroad during her husband’s military career has given her exposure to many places, cultures and people which has instilled in her an understanding of others and a welcoming attitude. Her warm personality and background in property management and the field of law as a certified paralegal make her a perfect fit for the team. Throughout the years, the team has received numerous awards from EWM and has worked hard to maintain their status within EWM’s Chairman’s Club. Their success comes from their unwavering commitment to provide excellent service to their clients by going above and beyond the call of duty. They cherish the loyalty and friendship of their clients who are always happy to refer them.

Jena's reviews

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Jena has 22 reviewsacross 14 different locations, showing 6.
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15 days ago
Expert guidance, knowledge and professionalism

We have known Jena and Richard for many years. In 1993, their knowledge and expertise helped us move into our recent home after the challenges post-Hurricane Andrew. So, of course, we wanted that same attention to detail when we recently made the move from that home to our new home outside of Miami! Jena and Richard work smoothly together as a team. They explained each step before we began the process, and kept us up-to-date often. Whenever we reached out, their response was prompt and knowledgeable. No question went unanswered and sometimes were answered more than once. We had a difficult first contract with many challenges. They kept our interests at the forefront of the negotiations. They consistently dealt with the other agent/buyers in a timely, ethical and professional manner. and we were appraised of each step almost daily. When that contract didn't work out, they already had other showings and an Open House scheduled. The second contract went beautifully. The timing, negotiations, inspection and closing were as smooth as glass as they led us through the process. We would highly recommend Jena and Richard to anyone buying or selling a home. Their service and expertise are exceptional!

about 1 month ago
Highly experienced, hard-working agent who successfully guided us through the sale of our property.

Jena Congdon, and her team, was a pleasure to work with from the first time we met to the moment we closed on the sale. From the beginning she provided advice on how to prepare the home for sale, as well as well-researched market data upon which to base a reasonable asking price. Her team also prepared a spreadsheet with estimated seller costs so we could understand what the cash out amount would be given different price points. Jena hosted multiple open houses the first weekend the home was listed. We were fortunate to entertain eight offers within a week of listing. She walked us through the pros and cons of each offer and conducted extensive research on each of the buyers and their financing strategy. This allowed us to select the offer with the best chance of a timely and successful closing. We were under contract soon after. Jena then coordinated all of the post-contract activities. She personally attended the house inspection, and follow-up visits by the buyer. Jena continued to provide sage advice throughout the final negotiation process and represented our interests with the buyer. Closing was easy and successful thanks to her hard work. I highly recommend Jena Congdon and her team for any and all real estate transactions!

about 1 month ago
The Best Decision We Made Was Choosing Jena

Working with Jena was truly an amazing experience from start to finish. I feared that selling the home I grew up in would be stressful, but Jena made the entire process feel smooth, organized, and manageable every step of the way. Jena was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring throughout the entire experience. She was always available to answer questions, explain details, and make sure we felt confident in every decision we made. She went above and beyond to ensure everything stayed on track and truly had our best interests at heart. Thanks to her dedication and support, what could have been an overwhelming experience turned into a smooth and stress-free process. I would highly recommend Jena to anyone looking for a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and dedicated real estate agent. We are incredibly grateful for her hard work, guidance, and support.

about 1 year ago
Exceptional Realtor who goes above and beyond

Jena and her team are exceptional. They worked tiredlessly for months to sell my apartment, which was filled with liens and had many challenges. Despite the difficulties, they stayed on top of every detail, often working on weekends to move things forward. Their honesty, professionalism, and dedication made all the difference. I am incredibly grateful to have met them and highly recommend their services. They are truly the best team I’ve ever worked with in real estate.

over 1 year ago
Fast, above asking sale

We used Jena in 2020 to find our home and had such a great experience that we reached out to her last month to sell our home. She did an excellent job and we received multiple offers above asking. We highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell in Coral Gables.

over 1 year ago
Jena Congdon Realtor

I can not speak highly enough about our realtor, Jena Congdon. She was absolutely amazing and informative. She walked us through the process and reviewed all the documentation. She made our experience perfect. I would definitely use her again in the future!

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Jena's properties

Jena has 8 properties for sale and sold 15 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

Pending
$649,000
5101 Southwest 127th Place
Kendale Lakes FL 33175
3
1
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Unknown Agency
SoldJun 4, 2026
$426,000
29869 Southwest 159th Drive
Leisure City FL 33033
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Condo Experts USA, Inc. and Canvas Real Estate Fort Lauderdale
Under Contract
$549,999
14475 Southwest 127th Court
Three Lakes FL 33186
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Unknown Agency
SoldMay 29, 2026
$875,000
11611 Southwest 106th Terrace
Kendall FL 33176
3
2
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Condo Experts USA, Inc. and COMPASS FLORIDA, LLC
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