Aaron Jay
Aaron Jay

Aaron Jay

CA DRE#: 01927255

I have the greatest job in the world!

As a full time, full service Realtor® you have my promise of professionalism, diligence and integrity. Finding homes, researching the market, negotiating contracts, and helping you find a home that meets your expectations is what I do and I am passionate about it! Even more, I appreciate the fact that your purchase or sale of a property is a major financial decisions.

It is my goal to make your real estate transaction smooth, easy, and even fun. Your ultimate satisfaction is of utmost importance to me. Whether you are buying or selling, or just want some information before you even start that process, you have come to the right place! Let’s have a coffee and chat about houses in this great town of Chico. I look forward to the opportunity to serve you.

– Aaron Jay
Keepin’ it “Real”…Estate!

Some other stuff about Aaron

Aaron Jay graduated from California State University Chico with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in American Studies and Geography. Aaron has been a local business owner since 1998 and has a thorough understanding of our community, and is in tune with our local market. He currently is a member of the National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, California Regional Multiple Listing Service, and Sierra North Valley Association of Realtors.  Aaron holds the designation Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI), certification of Military Relocation Professional (MPR), and is a licensed real estate broker.  He actively serves the greater Butte County area including: ChicoDurham, Forest Ranch, and Paradise.  Aaron is an Eagle Scout with Palms and was a charter member of the Active 20-30 Club of Chico. As a member he co-founded the Margarita Mix-Off, helping to raise money for children’s charities throughout Butte County. He also serves as Vendor Coordinator for the Chico Air Show. During the summer 2013, Aaron assisted with the launch of City of Trees Realty in Chico. >When not working, he enjoys camping, boating and water sports, aviation, traveling, technology, laughing, and most of all spending time with his wife Tamara and their two adorable children Audrey and Porter.

       

My Available Properties

What My Clients Say

Carrie Smith

Buyer/Seller
‟Aaron was the best! He helped me buy a place as well as sell a place. He is smart, friendly, caring and informed. Very supportive through a stressful time! He is the best. 5 stars! I highly recommend him. I wish more realtors were like him. No pressure, kind, helpful, informed. Thank you, Aaron!”

Chris & Stacey

Buyer
‟Helped get us our first house!! Aaron was a blast to work with, informative and really made our first home purchase enjoyable. Thanks again Aaron!”

Satisfied Buyer

Buyer
‟When buying a home, having the right real estate agent makes all the difference. When I decided to buy a home in Chico, I looked for an agent who is knowledgable about the many nuances of buying and selling real estate and who is up-to-date on Chico real estate market trends. I also wanted to work with someone personable, flexible, and patient as I found the right home. Aaron Jay was all of these things. I was thoroughly impressed with how easy Aaron made it to see homes on my schedule, how quickly he responded to my questions, and how simple Aaron made the process of completing all the necessary documentation. Aaron took all the work out of it so I could focus on making decisions. Without hesitation, I would recommend Aaron to anyone looking to buy or sell in Chico” Read More ▾

Jessica & David

Buyer
‟My family and I had the pleasure of working with Aaron Jay who served as our buyer's agent in our recent purchase of land on which to build our dream home! Having personally worked in the Real Estate Industry in the past, I knew exactly what I was looking for in an Agent, and Aaron surpassed all of my expectations and more. My family and I felt imm ediately comfortable with Aaron because of his genuine, honest and professional demeanor. Because of Aaron's unwavering professionalism, expertise, and outstanding negotiation skills, he was able to navigate some very difficult circumstances along the way, enabling us to purchase the land we are now proud owners of! Thank you so much, Aaron” Read More ▾

Mike & Monique

Buyer
‟Aaron was so helpful and guided us through the entire process of buying our first home! We viewed many homes in the Chico area, and he was so patient and eager to answer any of our questions. We love our new home, and we highly recommend him!”

Peg Anderson & Jack Anderson

Buyer
‟Aaron and the entire City of Trees Realty team were able to take our dream of owning a home in Chico and help turn it into a reality! The documentation for these transactions can be daunting but we were confident that Aaron had us covered and that nothing would slip through the cracks. Aaron is very knowledgeable and was readily available when we h ad questions. And he really worked hard on our behalf! We highly recommend Aaron” Read More ▾

Andy & Courtney Crane

Buyer
‟We are very grateful for Aaron Jay. He is an amazing Realtor and made our dream become a reality.  He truly was the perfect fit for our family. The amount of professionalism, efficiency and knowledge he put into to helping us find our perfect farm was unmatched. We are so very, very grateful for him!”

Brooke Smith and Eric Isenberg

Buyer
‟As first time home buyers we knew we wanted to be extremely involved in the process, we knew we would have a ton of questions, and that we would need help sorting through purchasing a home. That is exactly what Aaron did for us as our realtor. He walked us through the entire process and checked in with us constantly to make sure we felt comfortable . We could call him, email, and text him at all hours and he would work to answer our questions. We knew exactly what was going on and where we were at in the process. We truly appreciated Aaron's insight and with all his help we were able to get into our first dream home. Thanks Aaron!! You're the best” Read More ▾

J. Thorkelson

Buyer
‟I would like to thank Realtor Aaron Jay for his excellent service and for "shepherding" me through the process of buying a condo in Chico. As an out-of-town buyer, it was essential to have a Realtor who provided me with updated listings, answered phone calls and e-mails promptly, and worked with the listing agent and title company to complete the t ransaction in a timely manner. Aaron excelled in all of these and I would definitely recommend him to others and to retain his services for future real estate transactions. Thank you Aaron” Read More ▾

Lorraine Bass

Buyer
‟The best real estate guy out there!! Thank you for being there for me at one of the most stressful times in my life and making the experience less hectic.”

Rose and Dave McCallen

Buyer
‟We live in the Bay Area and were searching for a Chico home from a distance. Aaron was exceptionally helpful in identifying the right homes to look at, organizing home tours very efficiently to make maximum use of our time on our Chico visits, and did a great job in coordinating all the necessary activities associated with the home purchase. We are very busy with work etc. in the Bay Area, and we could not have successfully found the right home and executed the sale without Aaron’s excellent work” Read More ▾

Jim and Leona Ream

Buyer
‟Aaron was easy to work with, listened to what we were looking for, and found it. Made it all pretty easy. Found our last resting place. Love it a lot.”

Ryan Patrick

Buyer
‟Aaron was my first choice as a realtor when I decided it was time to buy a house, and the best decision I ever made. He was very accommodating to all of my wants and needs when finding a home. The best part about working with Aaron was how aggressive he is when searching and obtaining the house I wanted before someone else got it. I can't thank him enough for helping me find my first home and making the process so fun and easy” Read More ▾

Dain Sandoval

Seller
‟Did a wonderful job with selling my townhouse. It's not easy selling a townhouse; most Realtors would have jumped ship with all the roadblocks and hiccups my case caused. Aaron stuck it out and was with me for the long haul. He was attentive to every detail to get the job done. Honest and true to his word.”

Tal and Shannon Slemrod

Buyer
‟Working with Aaron, and the whole City of Trees Realty team, was a fantastic experience. Aaron was so accessible and walked us through the whole process. The whole group worked as a team, which made us feel comfortable and secure in all of their hands. As first time home buyers, we were new to the purchasing process, but Aaron made us feel at ease and confident. We would definitely recommending Aaron, and all of City of Trees Realty, to our friends” Read More ▾

Mike Haidet

Buyer
‟Aaron Jay served me well in my search for a home in the mountains east of Chico. In spite of the long time period and special circumstances related to a belated divorce and VA loan requirements, he showed great patience and fortitude through a great number of showings. When my price available changed downward, he worked even harder to try to meet m y needs. His knowledge of the Paradise area and his good nature were invaluable toward my finally getting settled” Read More ▾

Dan and Kate H.

Buyer
‟Dan and I so enjoyed your generous gifts. We hiked down to the creek and enjoyed our champagne which is now a weekly tradition. Our home buying experience was so smooth. Thank you and your staff for all your efforts.”

Mark P. and Shirley H.

Buyer
‟Shirley and I didn't know Aaron at all when we found a home in Chico we wanted to buy, but we're so glad we ended up working with him. We had a very tight deadline and lots of special requests, all of which Aaron cheerfully fulfilled. Best of all, he was fun to work with and very supportive when things got stressful. ”

Sean and Ashley H.

Renter
‟Aaron, I really appreciate all your hard work in helping us with our first rental property. You made the process easy to understand and we always knew what to expect and when. A lot of little things that you did were very helpful, like the escrow calendar that explains the due dates. I know of many other agents that do not do that. I will refer you to anyone looking to buy or sell property. Thanks again” Read More ▾

Philip and Audrey K.

Buyer
‟ Purchasing a home is one of the biggest life changes in a person life. So many emotions, demands and needs to be met by so many people. Trying to please, accommodate and make each person happy. I want to thank you Aaron on behalf of myself and my husband, you were amazing to work with. You kept us relaxed, calm, and had patience with us. We app reciated that so much. You were timely in all you did for us and your contain follow up was much appreciated as well. So thank you so much, you have our referrals for life. Not to mention when my lender received his documents, he said Aaron did very good for you guys. So, yes please pat yourself on the back because you have just made a family very happy. We are very excited to move into our new home” Read More ▾

Pam C.

Buyer
‟As a first time buyer, I was nervous about the whole process and Aaron Jay put my mind at ease! Friendly and honest, Aaron always works with the best in mind for his client! I trust him and all that he does!”

Huy Nguyen

Buyer
‟I just want to take a moment to express my appreciation for our business together. I can't thank you enough for making what I thought would be a difficult process into a transaction that went very smoothly. Appreciate your integrity and can't say enough good things about you. You are a great representative and I would hold no reservation in recomme nding your services to anyone. Wish you be best” Read More ▾

Gene and Kathy

Buyer
‟Aaron's professionalism and knowledge of the Chico real estate market made us very comfortable. He made things very clear & understandable. We appreciate him going beyond to help us find the perfect home. He knows so much about the local Chico area. We will recommend Aaron to our friends and co-workers. His service is excellent.”

Bob and Susan Cook

Buyer
‟We met Aaron through a trusted friend to help with a recent Chico home transaction. We are so pleased to write a testimonial as our experience with him was absolutely the best. First, the guy is about as personable as they come, and really goes above and beyond for his clients. Being out of the area, it was a concern whether we’d find someone to he lp on a timely basis. But with Aaron, nothing was too small a request. We were in a time crunch and needed someone who would be there, be patient, and be thorough. That’s Aaron. He truly gives a great name to realtor” Read More ▾

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