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I didn't dream of becoming a realtor! From a young age, I was very competitive. I played about every sport imaginable. I dreamed of playing basketball, not selling houses.

During my senior year in college, I bombed a sales job interview. The job was for the school newspaper. A short time after college, I landed my first job. It was in sales, working for the Chicago Tribune. My small college newspaper didn't hire me, but one of the most read papers in the country did.

My journey into real estate started in the newspaper business. My clients were real estate agents. I got to know their different personalities. I learned this vital truth: who you work with matters.

The industry had my attention. I wanted the satisfaction of helping home buyers and home sellers reach their goals.

It wasn't a smooth transition for me by any means. Newspapers became a medium of the past! I knew at that point I wanted to become a realtor, so I took a class to get my license.

If you've ever been to the Midwest, you know winters can be brutal. Why would I want to sell real estate in such cold weather? The answer was... I didn't!

I moved to sunny California and started my journey fresh!

I worked a sales job while I got my license and started to learn the lay of the land. I fell in love with the landscape and architecture of Southern California.

I'd left everything back in Chicago, so at this point, everything was new and exciting. I landed in Hollywood and began sitting in open houses to meet potential buyers.

I didn't have a vast network at the time, but I've always enjoyed meeting new people.

A few years into my real estate career, I met my wife. We moved to the Valley to live with her two kids. My step-kids.

While Southern California has a laid-back vibe, it doesn't mean people aren't busy! I noticed my clients were all working professionals. All required a home that fits their lifestyle.

Buying and selling isn't a snap-of-the-fingers process. It takes time. What I began to see is that my clients didn't always have the time. I drew from my past experiences in sports and the newspaper business. So I created the My Next Home Method to help you create a game plan.

Like I mentioned earlier, I love meeting new people! If you think we would work well together, let's connect! It could be over a round of golf or a casual coffee. I'll work to make your experience remain positive. Your needs are my priority. The truth that I learned in my newspaper days is that who you work with matters, lives on.

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jaytremaine The buyer who spent $450 and saved $14,000. Picture this..... It's 2021. People are waiving home inspections left and right, hoping, fingers crossed, to have their ticket called from the pile of offers. Luckily, we've moved past that period of chaos, and I'm seeing buyers re-embrace inspections. To me, it's a no-brainer form of insurance on your largest investment. Imagine you're a buyer who invests $450 in an inspection that reveals damage to the home's main sewer line that will cost $14,000 to repair. With that knowledge, we have some negotiating to do... Here are some options– We head back to the seller to negotiate repair costs or walk from the deal. In most cases, the sellers will work with us to make it right. I've seen seller credits range between $250 and $40,000 depending on the type of repair. Your long-term peace of mind is worth the fee. Agree or disagree? Let me know in the comments! . . . . . #thevalley #buyingandselling #moving #sfv #upsizer #zillowreview #newvalleyhome #porterranchrealestate #granadahillsrealestate #northillsrealestate
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jaytremaine What do you do if the house you fell in love with on Zillow is gone? You’re scrolling Zillow, favoriting every third mid-century modern daydreaming about how you'd lay out the living room furniture... and then...... The listing is marked pending before you can even click "contact listing agent." What happened? I've got some really bad news. This might sound harsh, but the universe (and the market) waits for no one. Closing the gap between 'just looking' and 'actively buying' means partnering with an agent and getting that pre-approval letter in hand. So, next time you see a house that catches your eye, you can jump on it without hesitation. If you're thinking about exploring homeownership more seriously: Schedule a no-strings-attached buyer consultation. The link is in my bio. I'm here to be a resource. . . . . . . #thevalley #buyingandselling #moving #sfv #upsizer #zillowreview #newvalleyhome #porterranchrealestate #granadahillsrealestate #northillsrealestate
jaytremaine You’re probably looking at apps like Redfin and Zillow. Would one of these descriptions describe you? 👉I’m not in the market to buy or sell, but I like looking at homes online! 🙋‍♀️ 👉 I’m looking to buy a home and am looking at the apps every hour! 🙋‍♂️ Either one is ok. Send me a message with what you’re looking for. I have a service that can send you the most recent listings without the endless scrolling. . . . . . . #thevalley  #buyingandselling  #moving  #sfv  #upsizer  #zillowreview  #newvalleyhome #porterranchrealestate  #granadahillsrealestate  #northillsrealestate
jaytremaine Watch this video to find a huge time-saving hack when you're buying a home. . You’re probably wondering how you’re going to find a home while keeping up with work, your family, and your social life. . Do this before every house you want to see. and you will not only save time, but a lot of frustration in your home search.

You're Probably Thinking You're Too Busy To Move.

So, How Do You Solve This Problem?

Step #1 -The Game Plan
Step #2 -The Dream Team
Step #3 -The Revel
Step #4 -The Go-Ahead
Step # 5 -The Celebration

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"I can’t say enough good things about Jay. He was so patient with us as we shifted what we were looking for and also where we were looking. Jay was super supportive and always had our best interests in mind. In the end, we got our dream home and are s
"Jay has been amazing to work with. He made our first time home-buying process smooth and easy. Jay made sure we understood every single step and legal document in order to make inform decisions. He also offered his advice based on trends in the marke
"Jay was wonderful throughout the entire home buying experience. This includes shopping while across the country DURING A PANDEMIC.Jay was knowledgable, insightful, tactical... and most of all. He listened to our needs and gave us the help we needed."
"Jay was a true delight to work with. He was a voice of steadiness and reason through our hectic search for a new home. We were moving across the country, and he did everything possible to accomodate. Between off-hour phone calls and patiently teac

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