About Us

PROACTIVE, CONFIDENT, AND STRAIGHTFORWARD

We provide a proactive and confident approach in working with our clients. We tell it like it is and our clients respect our no nonsense approach. This mutual respect is the foundation we build lifelong relationships on.

With more than 20 years of experience serving our clients throughout Virginia, D.C. and Maryland, The Zelaya Team has developed a reputation for intelligent design, creative problem solving and an uncompromising commitment to getting the job done that has made us one of the DC Metro area's most respected and in-demand construction firms.

Our Leadership

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Jay zelaya

With 20+ years of experience in construction and real estate, Jay guides the mission, vision, and daily operations of The Zelaya Companies. Whether it’s remodeling a client’s home, building a real estate portfolio, or developing and selling an office complex, he puts his heart and soul into it.

Jay believes that, through knowledge, anyone can succeed. His ultimate goal is to be able to take his passion for knowledge and his experience and resources in construction and real estate to build fully stocked libraries all over the world for communities with little or no literary resources. In 2016, He and The Zelaya Team were fortunate enough to build the first "Zelaya Library" in Kampala, Uganda in partnership with Assisting Children in Need.

In his free time, He enjoys spending time with his wife, Rachel and their 4 children, reading a book, or weight training at the gym. 

Rachel zelaya

Our in house REALTOR® and Designer, Rachel brings a unique set of skills to The Zelaya Team. Rachel works with Our clients to help them determine the best upgrades to make to their home either when buying or selling, where they will see they highest ROI on their dollar and on their peace of mind. Being born in Texas in the 80's, but raised in the DC Metro area, Rachel has an affinity for the local historic architecture while adding some fun and fresh southwestern modern flair to her designs. She is up to date on the current design and real estate trends of today's homeowners.

When she is not looking for houses or designing living spaces, Rachel enjoys spending her free time with her husband, Jay and their 4 children in their community of Alexandria, VA

We Believe in Giving Back

 

 

Named Consultant to Construction and Facilities Planning, Zelaya was the lead contributor in building the first ever library in Kampala, Uganda, providing educational resources to thousands of children and youth, who previously had no access. We look forward to building more libraries together across the globe.

 

As a Sustaining Business Partner with Habitat For Humanity’s Northern Virginia ReStore, we donate our excess materials to them on a regular basis.

THE TEAM YOU NEED
WHEN BUYING, BUILDING,
OR SELLING REAL ESTATE