A graduate of DePaul University School of Commerce with a major in marketing, and a concentration in sales leadership. Jay currently resides in Arlington Heights, with his wife Elena, who is a middle school teacher in the Glenview School District. With over 12 years of professional experience, and an extensive sales, negotiating, and marketing background, Jay returned to real estate full-time in 2013. He proudly represent buyers, sellers, and investors in the Chicagoland area, specializing in the North Shore, Northwest Suburbs, and City of Chicago. Jay has tremendous experience working with first time buyers, people relocating in/out of the Chicagoland area, luxury homes, and downsizing families.
Jay is a member of Mainstreet Organization of Realtors (MORE,) Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR,) and National Association of Realtors (NAR.) His license is currently being held with HomeSmart Connect LLC, with offices in Arlington Heights, Chicago, and Elgin. Prior to joining HomeSmart, Jay worked for United Real Estate and Baird & Warner. The primary reason Jay joined HomeSmart was it’s office structure allowed him to focus and grow his Not Your Typical Agent marketing program, while utilizing the latest and greatest technologies and offer his clients serious value added solutions. Jay’s business portfolio includes Made To Close Digital, North Shore Luxury Real Estate (NSLRE), Reach Millennials, Prime Homes Plus, and Expealty Inc.