After spending seventeen years as a high school and college English teacher, she began her real estate career in 2000. Her accolades include: April 2006 Realtor of the Month for Broker/Agent Magazine, 2008 WCR’s Business Woman of the Year, and 2009 RE/MAX’s Hall of Fame. Her educational accomplishments include: Certified Distressed Property Expert, e-Pro Certified, Resort & Recreational Specialist, Graduate Realtor Institute, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, and Certified Residential Specialist. Jay grew up in Northern California in Los Gatos and attended Cal State University at Chico. In 1998 Jay came to Destin as Cornerstone Development’s CIO, and four years later partnered in starting up Apex Technology Group. In 2007 Jay sold Apex to Panama City based Pro-Comm. Since then Jay has concentrated on growing his real estate business. His transition into real estate was natural. He grew up the son of a real estate broker and real estate attorney. Some aspect of real estate was constantly a topic at home. Now, Jay enjoys putting together real estate opportunities for our clients. A go-getter with expert sales experience, Jay makes the deal happen. As leaders of the Sold in Paradise Team, Jay and Debbie are devoted to making their clients’ real estate objectives their #1 goal. They specialize in the resort sector in the Destin and surrounding areas. Approximately 75% of their sales is from the resort and second-home niche. They know that market well. With a team of caring and savvy professionals, Sold in Paradise Team boasts a strong referral and repeat business. Their association with RE/MAX provides exceptional national and international exposure and a powerful partnership. Locally we have over 2000 real estate agents who sell property—Sold in Paradise Team sells service.
