We are excited to announce Jason Abela as our May 2025 Featured Team Member! We sat down with Shaun to hear all about his experiences at Jack Lingo, REALTOR®. Keep reading to learn more!
Q: How long have you been with Jack Lingo, REALTOR®?
I joined the company in 2018 as soon as I got my real estate license.
Q. How did you know that Jack Lingo, REALTOR® was the right fit for you?
Living in a community that was developed by the Lingo family gave me an appreciation for the company's values.
Q. How do you think Jack Lingo, REALTOR® differs from other real estate companies?
In addition to being an independent family business. The company is deeply rooted within the community. The company is dedicated to providing education and training to its agents, so we can offer the best service to our clients.
Q. When did you know you wanted to work in the real estate industry?
When I was a kid, I could occasionally convince my dad to take me to a model home so I could tour it. Whenever my friends or family moved to a new house, I was always eager to check out the features and details of the house. It wasn't until I moved to Rehoboth Beach full-time that working in real estate became a reality.
Q. What has been your proudest moment at Jack Lingo, REALTOR® so far?
One of my proudest moments was having a client thank me for helping to find their perfect beach house and telling me that it improved their quality of life.
Q. Where did you go to college?
I graduated from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Q. Reveal one of your hidden talents.
I bake the most delicious chocolate chip cookies!
Q. Name something you could not live without.
I love to run on the boardwalk, so it would be pretty hard for me live far from the ocean.
Q. What is your favorite hobby?
I try to stay active daily with hot yoga, running, and biking. I also love to entertain and cook, especially Ina Garten recipes for my family and friends.
Q. If you could take a trip anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why would you go there?
I am a creature of habit. I like to return to the same places again and again, but I would like to explore more of the Middle East and Asia.
Q. Who is your personal hero?
My grandparents on both sides of my family, who overcame great adversity during the depression in rural Pennsylvania and WWII in Malta before immigrating to the United States.
Q. What is your favorite quote?
Probably a reflection of my Detroit roots that my favorite quote is attributed to Henry Ford, "Whether you think you can or you think you can't–you're right."
CLICK HERE to learn more about Jason, and contact him today at 717-979-1781 (cell) or jason@jacklingo.com!