Jill JacobsYour Pickleball Realtor
Jill Jacobs · Realtor®

Naples Pickleball Realtor & Relocation Specialist

Find Your Place in Paradise, Court-Side

Naples & Southwest Florida real estate. Licensed since 1995, a Michigan native, and the local expert in pickleball communities. From your first Florida home to your forever court-side retreat, let's make it happen.

Proudly Affiliated With Realty ONE Group MVP
30+Years in Real Estate
5.0★20 Realtor.com Reviews
22Pickleball Communities
MI→FLRelocation Specialist
Jill Jacobs, Naples Pickleball Realtor with Realty ONE Group MVP
30+Years in real estate
Licensed since 1995
Jill JacobsRealtor® · Realty ONE Group MVP
Meet Jill

Michigan work ethic. Southwest Florida expertise.

"For today's pickleball enthusiast, finding the right home is about much more than the house itself."

Originally from Michigan, Jill understands what it means to make the move from the Midwest to the Gulf coast. She knows the Naples communities, amenities and neighborhoods where pickleball players find the courts, social opportunities and active lifestyle they're looking for.

Licensed since 1995 and a former million-dollar producer in Metro Detroit, Jill has worked in residential sales, mortgage origination and property management. She sees both sides of every transaction and keeps yours organized, honest and as stress-free as possible.

Relocation specialistMichigan & Midwest buyers
Pickleball communitiesCourt counts & amenities
Full-service seller repPricing, prep & negotiation
Mortgage backgroundSpots financing issues early
Court-side living

Top pickleball communities in Naples, FL

Ranked by dedicated court count from club and community information. Four courts in a big community can mean waiting lists; eight or more usually means plenty of open play.

Michigan → Naples

Trading snow days for sunset days?

Jill made this exact move. She knows the questions you'll have before you know to ask them: property taxes and homestead, flood zones and insurance, HOA fees, seasonal vs. full-time living, and how to close from up north.

  • Video walk-throughs and FaceTime showings on your schedule
  • Electronic signing with trusted local title and lending partners
  • Honest community fit: amenities, fees and lifestyle
  • Help coordinating the sale of your Michigan home
Couple walking along the beach after relocating to Florida
How it works

Simple, organized, stress-free

Tell Jill your goals

A quick call or text about lifestyle, budget, timing and how much you want to play. Jill starts with a needs-based conversation, not a sales pitch.

Get a personal plan

Communities that actually fit, a pricing or offer strategy, and clear next steps. Out of state? Everything can start by video.

Move with confidence

Showings, negotiation, inspections, paperwork and closing coordination, handled. You focus on the sunshine.

Client Stories

5.0 stars from 20 reviews

Real words from Jill's clients on Realtor.com, plus a 4.9-star rating on Zillow.

★★★★★

Jill did her homework on our property and listed it at a good price. It quickly attracted a lot of interest and we had an amazing offer within a day. Her expertise helped us negotiate very favorable occupancy terms and an appraisal gap guarantee - things other realtors may not have insisted upon.

Jesse and DeborahLivonia, MI · Realtor.com review
★★★★★

We have worked with Jill Jacobs on multiple occasions as both a buyer and seller, and wouldn't use anyone else for our real estate needs. Jill is knowledgeable, professional, and very responsive… She is simply the BEST!

Lisa & Rick G.South Lyon, MI · Realtor.com review
★★★★★

Finding a new home in a new location can be extremely emotional and without Jill's expertise, knowledge and wonderful sense of humor, we would have never found the home of our dreams!

Jennifer DeMello-JohnsonBloomfield Hills, MI · Realtor.com review
Quick Answers

Questions buyers ask first

Who is the Pickleball Realtor in Naples, Florida?

Jill Jacobs of Realty ONE Group MVP is known locally as the Pickleball Realtor. She helps buyers find homes in Naples and Southwest Florida communities with strong pickleball amenities, and specializes in relocation from Michigan. Call or text (734) 673-5940.

Which Naples communities have the most pickleball courts?

Based on club and community information, Pelican Bay and Fiddler's Creek have about 10 courts each, Valencia Sky has 9 planned, and Grey Oaks, The Vineyards, Treviso Bay, Valencia Trails, Caymas and Esplanade by the Islands have about 8. See the full Naples pickleball communities list.

Can Jill help me move from Michigan to Naples?

Yes. Jill is a Michigan native who made the move herself. She helps with community selection, video tours, homestead and insurance questions, and coordinating the sale of a Michigan home. Read the Michigan to Naples relocation guide.

How do I find out what my Naples home is worth?

Start with the free instant home value estimate, then ask Jill for a personal market analysis based on recent comparable sales in your community.

Ready when you are

Let's find your place in paradise

Call, text or send a note. Jill personally answers every message.