Jay was born and raised in Charleston. He graduated from Fort Johnson High School in 1983 and Winthrop College in 1987
with a Bachelor of Science Degree. His coursework emphasized marketing, advertising, and broadcasting.
A licensed real estate professional since 1989, Jay brings his clients in-depth knowledge of the local Charleston market. Backed by the prestige of Carolina One Real Estate Company, he is able to provide his clients with an aggressive marketing program using the most advanced technology. He has received many accolades for his achievements throughout the years for which he is very grateful.
2011 Jay was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award for having sold over $100,000,000.00 in his career.
2012 Jay received the Dave O'Shaughnessy Community Leadership, Integrity and Excellence
2013 Jay was 2nd runner up for listing units of 750+ agents, Diamond (highest level) Circle of Excellence
2013 Jay was top 2% in closed homes and top 1.5% in closed volume (out of 4,893 agents)
2014 Jay was 4th runner up in Gross Commission Income of 800+ agents, 2nd runner up in closed homes among 900+ agents, Diamond Circle of Excellence
2014 Jay was top 1% in closed homes and top 1% in closed volume (out of 5,111 agents)
2015 Jay was 2nd runner up in Gross Commission Income of 800+ agents, 2nd runner up in closed homes among 900+ agents, Diamond Circle of Excellence
2015 Jay was top 1% in closed homes and top 1% in closed volume (out of 5,565 agents)
2016 Jay was 1st for the entire company for Listing Units, 4th for GCI and 4th for Closed Units. 2016 Diamond Circle.
2017 Jay was 3rd overall Closed Units, 4th for GCI and 4th in Listing Units. Diamond Circle.
2018 Top 5 Closed Units, Diamond Circle
2019 Top Listing Agent for West Islands, Diamond Circle.
2020 Realtor of Distinction Gold Circle, Carolina One Diamond Circle of Excellence.
2021 Carolina One Diamond Circle of Excellence
2022 Realtor of Distinction Gold Circle, Carolina One Diamond Circle of Excellence
Jay actively participates in the community through James Island Optimist Club (Vice President 2000 and President 2001), Exchange Club of Charleston and The Coastal Carolina Fair. He is a Member of John Wesley United Methodist Church, has coached James Island youth soccer and baseball teams and has Co-Coached the Mason Prep School Jr. Boys Basketball Team.
Jay has been married to Mandy since 1989 and has two sons and a daughter.
To be recognized as the local leader in all real estate related services by providing my customers, clients and associates with the best possible service while generating a satisfactory return.
I am committed to delighting my clients and customers and will do so with honesty, integrity, and mutual respect.
I want to be known by my family as a caring and loving husband and father; by my business associates as a fair and honest person; and my friends as someone they can count on.
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