meet j.p. montalvan

J.P. is Managing Partner with the Capital Estate Group and Vice President with Compass Real Estate. Born at Georgetown University Hospital, J.P. is a true native of the area, having lived in many areas of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Northern Virginia. He makes a very happy life in DC with partner Olivia, their two children, Ray and Manny, and their two dogs, Ella and Frankie.

J.P. attended the University of Michigan after graduating from the Maret School of Washington. After graduating from Michigan, J.P., who is fluent in both English and Spanish, studied business at the University of Salamanca, Spain. He completed his formal study of business at Johns Hopkins University, receiving his Masters of Business Administration. He became a senior executive for DC-based International Solutions, an international economic consulting firm specializing in North-South trade, with clients including IBM and the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Over his 18 years in real estate and real estate development, he has been a Top Producer agent, including with Prudential Real Estate and Sotheby’s International Realty, and was Executive Director of Luxury Homes for Keller Williams Capital Properties and a member of the Agent Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty. He has served on important committees and strategic planning groups for MRIS, the area’s multiple list service, the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS® and the Maryland

Association of REALTORS®. He has attained a Certificate in International Real Estate for Local Markets offered by the prestigious Certified International Property Specialist network. He is experienced at understanding national and international relocation needs, having worked with corporate, governmental and non-governmental clients in relocating employees and executives alike.

J.P. is also an experienced renovator and developer, having restored and renovated many properties and assisted numerous clients in the renovation and restoration of newer, older and historic properties alike. He is a principal in several development, construction management, coaching and wellness businesses. Beyond business, he’s very passionate about spinning, Muay Thai (Thai kickboxing), working with local charities like Dog Tag Bakery and the Central Union Mission, and traveling with family and friends.