High Season Is Here — Is Your Jamaica Property on the Market?


Hi Reader,

Jamaica’s high travel season is officially getting underway. 🇯🇲✈️🌴

Over the next several weeks, more visitors will be arriving on the island for the holidays, winter vacations and extended stays. We’ll also see Jamaicans living overseas returning home to spend time with family and friends.

For homeowners, this creates an opportunity worth paying attention to.

Some of these visitors aren’t simply coming for a vacation.

🏡 Some are considering buying a home in Jamaica.

🔑 Some need a rental while on the island.

🌴 Some are exploring Jamaica as a future retirement or investment destination.

✈️ And some overseas Jamaicans are finally getting the opportunity to view properties they’ve been researching from abroad.

🏡 If You've Been Thinking About Selling...

This is the time to make sure potential buyers can actually find your property while they're looking.

A well-positioned listing isn't simply about putting a property online. We need to think about:

📸 How the property is presented

💰 How it is priced within the current market

🎯 Who the most likely buyer is

🌎 How we reach buyers outside of Jamaica

📱 How the property appears when someone discovers it online

🏠 How easily interested buyers can arrange a viewing

The goal is to make sure your home is positioned to receive maximum exposure during this increased travel period—both from people already in Jamaica and those planning their upcoming trips.

🔑 Have a Vacant Property?

If your home is sitting empty, this may also be a good time to explore the rental market.

We can look at your property's location, size, amenities, condition and potential renter and determine the best way to position it.

That might mean making a few changes before listing, reconsidering how the home is furnished, adjusting pricing or simply improving the way the property is marketed.

Every property is different—which is why the strategy should be different too.

✈️ The Holiday Rush Is Just Beginning

We're still early enough in the November–January travel season to take advantage of the weeks ahead.

If you've been saying:

"Maybe I'll sell next year."

"I need to find a tenant, but I haven't gotten around to listing the property."

"I'm overseas and don't know where to start."

Or even...

"I'm not sure whether I should rent or sell."

Let's have that conversation now.

There's no obligation to list your property simply because you reach out. We can talk about your situation, your goals and what makes the most sense for your property.

If you decide you're ready to move forward, we'll develop a strategy to get your property prepared, positioned and marketed for the high season. 🏡

📲 Let's Talk About Your Property

Thinking about selling or renting your home in Jamaica?

Send me a message with your property location and whether you're considering selling, renting or you're simply not sure yet.

📱 WhatsApp/Call: +1 (631) 449-6481

📧 Email: jessicabaileymartin@gmail.com

Jess Martin

Jamaica Real Estate Agent

Global Marketing Agent

Helping Jamaican homeowners and overseas clients navigate buying, selling, renting and investing in Jamaica.


Jess Martin

Hi, My name is Jess. I help people buy real estate in Jamaica and setup on Airbnb to create passive income. I have bought multiple properties in Jamaica while living in the U.S. and bring a unique perspective to investing in Jamaica. I specialize in helping buyers and sellers from abroad buy, manage and sell homes without the stress. Be sure to check out the below links and products.

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