Over 20 Years of Trusted Service for Owners and Tenants
Experience You Can Rely On
With over 20 years of experience in real estate, the JPRE Property Management team provides tailored management solutions for a wide variety of properties—from Section 8 and affordable housing to luxury single-family homes and vacation rentals.
Leveraging deep expertise in the Bay Area, especially the East Bay, we help clients navigate the fast-paced world of property management with confidence. Our team stays up to date on local, state, and federal housing regulations to ensure full compliance and protection for both property owners and tenants.
Renowned for exceptional customer service, accurate financial reporting, and a professional approach, we also offer bilingual support in English and Spanish, making it easy to serve a diverse community with care and attention.

Jason Pugao
President | Residential & Commercial
Jason started his career in property management in 2004. In 2011, he added real estate sales to his portfolio, quickly achieving status in the top 1% of East Bay Realtors. Jason is experienced in working with diverse clients – from first-time home buyers to seasoned real estate investors. For the seller, his innovative marketing and personal network outreach are key to his success. As leader of the JPRE Group, Jason founded his real estate practice upon two core elements – integrity and a passion for helping others achieve their dreams. Simply, these are the hallmarks. Our territory is the East Bay and South Bay. We are intelligent, fast, curious, and committed to excellence. We look forward to working with you.
DRE# 01908325

Maria Rojas
Property Manager | Realtor®
Licensed Real Estate Professional & Property Management Expert. With 19 years of hands-on experience spanning property management, residential operations, and regional portfolio oversight, Maria Rojas brings a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to Bay Area real estate.
Core Expertise:
Full-Scale Property Operations & Leadership: Experienced in managing residential portfolios, including direct oversight of property operations, leasing strategies, staff supervision, vendor management, and capital expenditure (CapEx) projects.
Financial Management & Budgeting: Proven track record in preparing and executing annual operating budgets, conducting financial analysis, and driving revenue optimization.
Affordable Housing & Compliance: In-depth familiarity with local, state, and federal regulatory compliance, including LIHTC (Tax Credit), Section 8, HUD, HCD, and city-specific housing agency programs (such as MOHCD in San Francisco).
Professional Background:
Throughout her career, Maria has held leadership roles across leading real estate and property management firms. Her track record includes overseeing portfolios of up to 800+ residential units, managing multi-disciplinary operational teams, executing complex leasing plans, and serving as a trusted advisor to property owners, investors, and home buyers across the Bay Area.
Beyond Real Estate:
When she isn't managing properties or assisting clients, Maria loves spending quality personal time with her two boys and husband, along with her beloved cats and dogs. She is an avid traveler who loves exploring new destinations, and she always enjoys unwinding over a great cup of coffee with good friends.
DRE# 01992282

Bharat Sahgal
Director of Property Operations | Realtor®
Bharat brings over 15 years of experience in property management and real estate operations, overseeing portfolios throughout the East Bay, South Bay, and San Francisco. As Director of Property Operations, he leads maintenance operations, capital improvements, vendor management, regulatory compliance, and project execution while focusing on operational efficiency and exceptional service for owners and residents.
In addition to his operational leadership, Bharat is an active real estate investor with a passion for residential renovation projects and process improvement. He enjoys building systems that help teams work more efficiently and deliver consistent results.
Outside of work, Bharat enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, listening to business and real estate podcasts, and working on home improvement and investment projects.
DRE# 01961402

Lorena Brito
Admin
Lorena brings over eight years of administrative experience to the JPRE team, with a strong background in organization, communication, and managing the many moving pieces that keep day-to-day operations running smoothly.
As part of the JPRE team, Lorena provides administrative and transaction support across real estate sales, property management, and ongoing projects. Detail-oriented and highly organized, she works closely with clients, agents, vendors, and other professionals to help ensure deadlines are met, communication stays clear, and each transaction progresses as smoothly as possible.
Lorena takes pride in being dependable, responsive, and solutions-focused. Her goal is to provide the behind-the-scenes support that allows the JPRE team to deliver an organized, professional, and positive experience for every client.

Cove Corey
Brooker of Record
Cove Corey brings over 40 years of experience as a licensed California Real Estate Broker, along with extensive experience in real estate, mortgage financing, and leadership. He previously served as Vice President of Sales for American Home Shield, a home warranty company based in Pleasanton, California, and as President of a real estate company with nine offices and 150 agents in Sacramento.
He also served as Managing Partner of Homestead Real Estate Financing in San Ramon, California, for 13 years. Cove was previously licensed as a California Mortgage Broker from 1987 to 2024 and currently serves as Broker of Record for JPRE Property Management Inc. (JPREPM).
DRE# 00834327





