In 2023, J.D. joined Si Vales Valeo Real Estate as a Director of multifamily brokerage services after a long tenure with a national brokerage firm. During his time there, he amassed an impressive record of completing multifamily transactions while forging a reputation for being a persistent representative of his clients’ interests. SVVRE benefits greatly from Mr. Schmerge’s impeccable reputation amongst industry participants and peers in addition to his ability to match a property with the perfect buyer.

Prior to starting his multifamily real estate brokerage career, J.D. acted as a liaison between IT employees and companies of all industries and sizes.  It was during this time that he honed his ability to bring together parties with symbiotic needs and skills.

J.D. is a Northern Kentucky native, where he currently resides with his wife and two daughters. He is a proud graduate of Covington Catholic and the University of Dayton where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance. This educational foundation becomes evident to his clients and peers through his detailed financial analyses and understanding of key performance metrics.

Client’s Bill of Rights

based on ORC 4735.62

As your partner, you can expect from us the following fiduciary duties:

  • Accounting: We will account for all funds entrusted to us by you, the client, and not commingle your funds with personal and/or business funds.
  • Care: We will use all of our skills to the best of our ability on behalf of you, the client.
  • Confidentiality: We will keep confidential any information provided by you, the client, especially information that may be damaging to you in a negotiation.
  • Disclosure: We will disclose to you, the client, any information received that may benefit your position in a negotiation.
  • Loyalty: We owe undivided loyalty to you, the client, and put your interests above our own.
    Obedience: We will obey all lawful orders given by you, the client.