Jarrett Recognized by PAR

Jim Jarrett of Pittsburgh was recently presented the Realtor® Active in Politics award by the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® in Harrisburg. The award recognizes a Realtors®’ significant political involvement to advance PAR’s legislative and homeownership agenda.

Jarrett is a real estate professional with the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty South Suburban office. A Realtor® for more than 40 years, he is currently a PAR district vice president. He is a member of the Realtors® Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh, where he served as president in 2022 and was presented the Richard Stampahar Most Active in Politics Award.


Jarrett is active in political affairs and has served on the local and state legislative committees of his Realtor® associations. A community leader, he is active at the grassroots level, providing valuable industry insight to elected officials.

“Jim is a true advocate for real estate and homeowners at the local, state and national levels. He does a phenomenal job representing the industry, especially when working with elected officials,” said PAR President Al Perry.

He is a graduate of Grove City College and is a member of the Northwood Charitable Foundation board of directors and currently serves as the president of the Realtors® Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Foundation.