Aaron Jay

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 through 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 Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI), certification of Military Relocation Professional (MPR), and is a licensed real estate broker. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for the North Valley Association of Realtors. Aaron typical serves the greater Butte County area including: Chico, Durham, Forest Ranch, and Paradise, as well as parts of Tehama and Glenn Counties. 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 served 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 children.

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Aaron Jay, CRS

50 reviews

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Another house sale with Aaron

This is our second time selling a home with Aaron and he continued to be helpful, responsive, easy to work with, and flexible. He did a great job guiding us through the process and was receptive to our input and ideas. Also, his photographer took great photos of the home - they came out multiple time to take pictures throughout the day. The sale went quickly and smoothly and we continue to appreciate Aaron's support through what can be a stressful process.

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Reviewed by Mary Clare & Vance (Vendor) 19 Jun 2025

Aaron Jay, CRS

50 reviews

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Chico's BEST agent - we've bought 3 homes with Aaron as our agent!

Aaron truly is the best, and we recommend him constantly to all our friends and family. Aaron genuinely cares for his clients, he's very knowledgeable about the market and process of home buying, and he's hilarious! We have bought three properties with Aaron over the last couple years and he made the process seamless, while answering all of our questions promptly.

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Reviewed by Charlie & Alexis (Buyer) 2 Jun 2025

Aaron Jay, CRS

50 reviews

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Aaron Jay - Outstanding Realtor

I feel so fortunate to have worked with Aaron Jay of City of Trees Realty in the sale of my brother's home in Chico. He was patiently and actively involved in coordinating every step of the process to prepare the house for sale with his expertise and his network of local contacts. Without him, the process would have been daunting to say the least. He shared his knowledge of the market to determine an appropriate price. His communication skills are top notch. In spite of rainy weather, the home was only on the market for two weeks before it was in escrow. If I were to buy or sell another home in Chico, my first call would be to Aaron Jay.

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Reviewed by Cheryl Lebeda (Vendor) 23 May 2025

Aaron Jay, CRS

50 reviews

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Fantastic to work with.

Aaron was just fantastic to work with. City of Trees helped my father with his home buying in Chico after the fire in Paradise in 2018. My dad had nothing but great things to say so I reached out to Aaron. He was always smiling and ready to answer any question I had and streamlined all the documents in a way that made them so easy to understand. I highly recommend Aaron and City of Trees!

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Reviewed by Julie Heric (Buyer) 21 Apr 2025

Aaron Jay, CRS

50 reviews

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Wonderful experience

As a Canadian who just moved to America I was looking for my first home. Things are handled and done very different than this back in canada. Aaron was amazing and helpful he was patient and kind and explaining everything in fact even after we close the home he came by to check in to make sure everything was okay. I would surely recommend him to anyone looking for a great realtor I will definitely be using him again on the next purchase .

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Reviewed by Patricia Parreira (Buyer) 11 Mar 2025

Aaron Jay, CRS

50 reviews

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Arron did an outstanding job as our agent and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Arron was on top of all aspects of helping us get our house sold. He gave us excellent guidance on setting the selling price. He facilitated getting the property in good order so it would show well. This included recommending painters, plumbers, and gardeners as well as a someone to stage the property. We got multiple offers within a few days of the property being offered. Arron then worked with escrow and the buyer to get this transaction closed on time.

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Reviewed by (Vendor) 16 Dec 2024

Aaron Jay, CRS

50 reviews

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Smooth Transition

Our experience was seamless and we are happy with the process! Thanks Aaron!

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Reviewed by Valerie & Jesse (Vendor) 15 Dec 2024

Aaron Jay, CRS

50 reviews

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Happy in our new home!

We've known Aaron for 16 years which helped facilitate a natural working environment. We are so pleased with our new home and the process felt pretty seamless!

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Reviewed by Valerie & Jesse (Buyer) 30 Oct 2024

Aaron Jay, CRS

50 reviews

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Great purchase experience!

After a positive experience selling our home with Aaron, we reached out to him again when we began looking to buy. This was our first time purchasing a home with Aaron and he was equally helpful, attentive, knowledgeable and easy to work with throughout this process. Aaron goes above and beyond to make sure things go smoothly and had some great local connections to help us get all the inspections complete. We especially appreciated Aaron's flexibility in being willing to meet with us and take our calls in the evenings - he is a reliable, thoughtful, and thorough realtor!

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Reviewed by Mary Clare & Vance (Buyer) 12 Sep 2024

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