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About Loreen Banks Kendricks, ABR, SRS, PSA,

Loreen Banks-Kendricks is a dedicated real estate broker serving Northwest Ohio with a passion for helping families build wealth through homeownership. As Broker of Jewel Group at Key Realty, Loreen is known for her professionalism, market knowledge, strong negotiation skills, and commitment to delivering exceptional client experiences.

Originally relocating from Detroit to Toledo, Loreen brings both personal experience and professional insight to clients navigating relocation, transitions, and new beginnings. Her firsthand understanding of moving to a new city allows her to connect with buyers and families looking to establish roots and build generational wealth in Northwest Ohio.

Loreen also made history as one of the first Black female real estate brokers in Northwest Ohio in more than 40 years, reflecting her commitment to leadership, representation, and creating opportunities within the real estate industry and the communities she serves.

With experience assisting first-time homebuyers, sellers, investors, and renters transitioning into homeownership, Loreen prides herself on educating clients every step of the way. She specializes in down payment assistance programs, FHA financing, first-time buyer education, relocation services, and helping clients identify affordable pathways to homeownership.

Her approach combines personalized service, strategic marketing, and genuine care to help buyers and sellers confidently navigate the real estate process. Loreen is especially passionate about helping underserved families, credit-challenged buyers, and clients who may not realize they qualify to purchase a home.

Loreen is also an active leader within the real estate community and proudly serves with the Greater Toledo Realtist Association, where she was honored as the 2025 Greater Toledo Realtist of the Year. She is passionate about community development, fair housing advocacy, and creating opportunities for future homeowners.

Whether you are purchasing your first home, upgrading, downsizing, investing, relocating, or preparing to sell, Loreen’s goal is simple: to make your real estate journey smooth, successful, and rewarding.

“Opening doors and building wealth with excellence.”