Jay Averill
Broker/Agent
Phone: (831) 430-0726
Cell: (831) 295-8850
Email: jay@mainstrealtors.com

Born In Oregons Willamette Valley, I came to Santa Cruz county in 1966 and have made it my home ever since. In those years, I have lived in most areas of the county, from Watsonville to Boulder Creek and have gained a familiarity and love for the variety of life and natural beauty of Santa Cruz County. My wife and I raised two daughters in Santa Cruzs West Side (in a home we still own) both of whom still live close by, as do most of my extended family. Currently my wife and I are living in Scotts Valley on an acre and a half with our German Shepherd Coba. My time these days is divided up between family, real estate, home improvement and travel, which we have been enjoying more of these days.

Over the years I have availed myself of one of our wonderful community resources, Cabrillo College, which I attended in the late 60s and continue to make use of whenever a new interest strikes me. From Cabrillo, I went into the building trades in the early 70s, becoming a cabinetmaker, then journeyman carpenter, and then general building contractor. I owned my own company (Pacific Builders) based in Campbell, for several years, building high-end homes and remodels throughout the peninsula before selling to my partner to go into real estate. After attending classes at Cabrillo I gained my real estate license in 1995 and my brokers license in 2002.

I began my real estate career at Sherman & Boone Associates in 1995, winning "Rookie of the Year" that first year and several other production awards in the following years before joining Main Street Realtors in 2003. I have had experience across the board from home sales and exchanges to condominium and subdivision sales, including working to set up a sales team, organizing sales agents, lenders, title insurance and escrow officers to handle the sales of 50 units in a condominium project in north Salinas. I have also worked as a commissioner on the County Board of Supervisors, Housing Advisory Committee (HAC) for the past two years, where we work to address issues in the local housing arena.

Whatever your real estate needs, Im sure youll appreciate my knowledge and "nonviolent" approach to real estate. Let me know if you would like me to put you in contact with any of my clients.