About Beth Jekanowski

Professional Specialty

Beth Jekanowski is a Nantucket real estate professional known for her discretion, strategic execution, and deep-rooted island connections. With multigenerational ties to Nantucket and professional experience shaped by both New York City and the island market, she brings a rare blend of sophistication and local fluency to every transaction. In one peak year alone, Beth successfully closed 34 transactions totaling over $75 million in sales volume- demonstrating high-capacity management and trusted client relationships within a competitive luxury market. She served as the Facilitating Agent for Nantucket Homes for People, Inc., overseeing the development and pre-construction sales of the 28-home Abrem Quary 40B nonprofit neighborhood; a complex, high-demand project involving 238 applicants. The initiative enabled local island residents to secure homeownership, strengthening the long-term sustainability of Nantucket's year-round community. Beth's early career in the high-end Nantucket and Manhattan jewelry industry, combined with her academic background in business, psychology, and education, shaped her detail-oriented and analytical approach to negotiation, valuation, and client advocacy. Today, she represents buyers and sellers across Nantucket's residential, commercial, and development properties with integrity, discretion, and a long-term relationship focus. Island Roots & Professional Background Beth's connection to Nantucket began in childhood through family summers on the island. With deep multigenerational ties and decades of lived experience, she offers both personal insight and professional perspective to her clients. Before returning to Nantucket year-round in 2005, Beth built a career in New York City working in high-end jewelry on Fifth and Madison Avenue, where discretion, precision, and relationship-driven service were paramount. She later transitioned into education while completing her graduate degree, strengthening her communication skills and ability to guide clients through complex decisions. Since returning to Nantucket, Beth has combined her financial, development, and educational background to serve clients across residential, commercial, and development properties. Her thoughtful approach and integrity have built a strong referral-based network.

Experience

Residential and Commercial Land Residential and Commercial existing properties Pre-construction and construction development Secondary homes Listings Buyer Representation Investment properties

Achievements

In one year Beth brought 34 transactions 75 Million in total volume to closing. Nantucket Homes for People, Inc. Abrem Quary 40B Nonprofit development 28 Homes pre-construction for Island Residents

Personal

Outside of her client work, Beth continues to cultivate professional relationships with national and international real estate and entrepreneurial peers. She is currently focused on thoughtfully renovating her own Nantucket property, with plans that reflect her long-term investment mindset. Beth also enjoys exploring parts of the island that hold longstanding family significance, maintaining a personal connection to Nantucket's evolving landscape.

Areas Covered

Nantucket Island, Cape Cod and Boston through my network with William Raveis.

Community Involvement

Nantucket Homes for People, Inc. Facilitating Agent for the Abrem Quary Development a non-profit 40B that created 28 homes for the community in 2007.

Bilingual Talents

French and Spanish (although not fluently)

Niche Marketing

- Development and pre-construction representation - High-volume transaction management in competitive markets - Strategic buyer and seller advocacy for luxury and secondary homes - Regulatory navigation and community-based housing initiatives - Relationship-driven, discreet representation

Education

University of New Hampshire Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Minor in Business- 1996 Hunter College of the City of New York Master's Degree in Education Magna Cum Laude- 2002 Gemological Institute of America, New York, NY Certificate for Diamond Grading various other certificates in colored gemstones