J&L

Executive Team

Marketing Director

Katrina Johnson

A little bit about me...

Hi, I'm Katrina, Marketing Director for J&L Real Estate Group. I oversee the team's marketing strategy, creating everything from social media content and video production to print campaigns and branding. I also help agents build their personal brands while teaching Canva and social media marketing. My goal is to make marketing approachable and give every agent the confidence to create their own content, no matter their experience or comfort level with technology.

I’ve been in the marketing world on and off since 2019, but my passion for visual arts started all the way back in childhood when I would play around with my mom’s film cameras & the family’s Hi8 video camera. I taught myself iMovie and continued learning video editing software throughout high school. Today, creating videos for J&L feels like a full circle moment, blending the creativity I loved as a kid with the work I get to do every day.

Outside of work, you'll usually find me hiking with my dog, sewing, painting, or capturing engagements and elopements through my photography business, Katrina Creative Photo: https://katrinacreativephoto.com

A little bit about me...

We are conscientious agents with a strong work ethic whose underlying philosophy of "service first" means our clients' needs are paramount. We provide the utmost service with trust, transparency, and integrity. We work closely with our clients to educate and inform them at each step of a transaction.

Our high regard for honest communication and our unique skill set has made us trusted advisors for the people with whom we work. As personable and approachable agents with over 18 years of combined real estate experience, we give clients highly personalized attention and create results.

"This review is long overdue as I dealt with Jon and Leslie Foster when I was looking for a place to rent. They were property managers for a home which my family of 5 planned to rent during the pandemic. The move in process was smooth as I provided all the nec… Read MoreRead Less

"Major thanks to our realtor Jon Foster at J&L Real Estate Group in Castro Valley, and Jon and Leslie's entire team. HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend this wonderful group with their incredible knowledge of the real estate market and the heartfelt touch they put into ev… Read MoreRead Less

"Leslie is the best! Not only was she extremely knowledgeable about the industry & area, but she was also thorough, professional & great to work with. It helps that her team is armed with insightful data analysis and research – every step that was taken was dri… Read MoreRead Less

"I knew from the first conversation that I had with Leslie that I was in good hands due to her clear and concise way of telling me how I could navigate the sale of a loved ones home from across the country. She has an extensive network in the community and was … Read MoreRead Less

"A wonderful and professional experience working with Jon & Leslie (including their team) Very responsive and open/direct with their communication (no matter the time of day). The entire process was seamless from beginning to end. What really set them apart wa… Read MoreRead Less

"We reached out to Leslie in January 2022 and was able to schedule an initial appointment the very same day. Right from the beginning we felt that she had the local knowledge and resources to get us maximum value for our house we wanted to sell. Leslie and her … Read MoreRead Less

"New the market and peoples buying habits. Listens to his clients and accepts ideas from them. Has an extremely nice staff to include contractors that he may have to use."

"Jon and Leslie Foster of J and L Real Estate Group recently sold a condominium for us. They have assisted our daughter with buying two homes and selling one of them. All transactions where completed on time and without surprises along the way. You simply wo… Read MoreRead Less

"We chose Jon and Leslie as our realtors from among dozens of local agents in our town because of their polished marketing presence. They did not disappoint. We had high expectations, and they exceeded them all. With J&L, you not only get two expert realtors w… Read MoreRead Less

"Jon and Leslie were an absolute pleasure to work with. Their expertise and experience in the East Bay is truly unmatched. We truly appreciated their level of detail every step of the way. They have a wonderful team that are there with you whenever you need. W… Read MoreRead Less