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Meet Jake

Jake

Jake Garay

Team Lead, Associate Real Estate Broker

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Jake Garay is a highly respected and top-performing real estate broker specializing in development, luxury properties, second homes, and investment opportunities across the Hudson Valley, Westchester County, Litchfield County, and Fairfield County. Known for his client-first approach, Jake sets himself apart as a trusted real estate advisor, not a salesperson. He prioritizes educating his clients, ensuring they are well-informed and empowered to make confident, strategic decisions.

With a passion for service and insider knowledge of New York and Connecticut’s ever-evolving real estate markets, Jake has earned a reputation as a dynamic force in the industry. Jake, along with his partner Blake Michaud, leads The Garay-Michaud Team at Serhant, a full-service, industry-disrupting team that consistently ranks among the top-performing teams in the country. As the team’s leader, Jake is dedicated to the growth of each team member, holding regular sessions to ensure they are up to date on market trends and equipped to excel.

Looking ahead, Jake's goal is to disrupt and transform the real estate brokerage industry by prioritizing clients first, agents second, and brokerages third. His vision is to reshape the way business is done, with a relentless focus on delivering unparalleled service and value to clients at every stage of their real estate journey.

What My Clients Say

Jake is an amazing real estate agent. From the moment my wife and I met him, we knew he was the agent for us. Jake walked us through the buying and selling process of our home with professionalism, honesty, and enthusiasm. He worked with us for months while we found our dream home, and he sold our current home quickly and for a great price. He was always responsive and helpful even at times when I knew I...

— Kyle Kuciemba

What My Clients Say

I would recommend Jake to anyone buying a property. Jake is someone you can trust, always putting your best interest first. He is extremely proactive in ensuring the success of your purchase. Jake simply delivers results for home buyers making the home buying experience stress free.

— Vincent Martin

What My Clients Say

We used Jake Garay to sell two of our newest houses in Poughquag. As someone who has worked with many different real estate agents over the years, picking the right one was essential to us. We have had many different experiences with agents, and our experience with Jake was by far our most successful yet. Jake assisted us throughout the process, communicated every step of the way, and went above and beyo...

— Daniel E. Garay Jr.

What My Clients Say

Jake was the definition of a well versed professional. From the way he presents himself to his knowledge of the industry, Jake Is a a great representation of Berkshire Hathaway. He is way to work with, friendly, efficient and keeps the process very hands off. The only time he reached out to me is when he needed my input on my house sale. Otherwise, he would let me relax, without unnecessary involvement i...

— Himayet Chowdhury

What My Clients Say

Jake is one of the most dedicated professionals in the area. He will take the time to meet, review and explain every detail of the home buying process. He is also one of the best when it comes to nailing down a price point for an offer that is aggressive and realistic. I would recommend Jake to anybody who is in the market to buy or sell a home.

— Eric Traditi

What My Clients Say

Jake Garay is an industry leader in professionalism and knowledge when it comes to real estate. Speaking with Jake and you quickly learn that this is a passion of Jake’s and not just a job. You can have confidence referring him to friends and family knowing they are in the hands of one of the top realtors in the Hudson Valley. Working with Jake was an absolute pleasure. Jake’s digital reach is quite impr...

— Michael Meccia

What My Clients Say

Jake is a professional in every sense of the word. From searching for properties to fit my needs to insight on current market trends & conditions, Jake excels in all areas of Real Estate. He is easy to get in touch with and always more than happy to go the extra mile. Looking forward to working with him again.

— Donato Traditi

What My Clients Say

Choose Jake as your selling agent or buying agent if you want to work with a dedicated professional who will give you the competitive advantage in any phase of the real estate market. Going above and beyond to get any real estate transaction to closing has a life changing impact on many families. My fiancé and I saw this first hand when I bought my home with Jake representing us. While home buying is typ...

— Kei Kullberg

What My Clients Say

Jake was extremely helpful and knowledgeable during the whole process. I was a first-time home buyer and Jake made me feel very relaxed and made the entire process very easy for me. His communication and professionalism are beyond the norm. He’s very aware and in touch with the market conditions and knows the right time to make certain moves. He has a great network of people working with him including le...

— Saad Khan

What My Clients Say

Jake is hard working and has great integrity! He will be upfront and honest as that is what he prides himself on being. He is very knowledgeable and if he does not have the answers he will get them as quickly as he can. Jake has been great for helping me in the deals he has helped me close! If you choose Jake to help or represent you I can assure you he won't let you down!

— Kristine G.

What My Clients Say

The sale of our condo by Jake Garay proved to be a good decision to list because it was swift and trouble-free. We have already recommended him to all the people we know that are interested in selling or buying.

— Annette

What My Clients Say

Jake was great. He addressed questions on time and made the entire home buying process easy. As a first-time home buyer, Jake made the entire experience clear and easy to understand.

— Kyla M.

What My Clients Say

Jake did a great job of helping us fill an unexpected vacancy. He was responsive and effective, gave very good guidance in terms of what the market would bear, and proposed the right solutions as the situation evolved. All in all, a great experience, and the tenant is in before the end of the month no time wasted or revenue lost. Update Recently three tenants gave notice at about the same time, and Jake ...

— Barak Z.

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Notable Sales

Browse through a few of my sold properties.

241 N Salem Road

Sold

$1,650,000

241 N Salem Road

  • 5 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 6,622 Sq.Ft.
151 Mountain Creek Road

Sold

$1,500,000

151 Mountain Creek Road

135 Sandy Pines Boulevard, Hopewell Junction

Sold

$1,200,000

135 Sandy Pines Boulevard, Hopewell Junction

  • 4 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 4,427 Sq.Ft.
123 Smith Road

Sold

$1,195,000

123 Smith Road

  • 3 Beds
  • 5.5 Baths
  • 5,563 Sq.Ft.
63 Mountain Road

Sold

$1,180,000

63 Mountain Road

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,247 Sq.Ft.
151 Todd Hill Road

Sold

$1,175,000

151 Todd Hill Road

  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,113 Sq.Ft.
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To us, every relationship means so much more than a transaction. That's why our team strives to build strong, lasting relationships with each and every client that go beyond business. We understand what is at stake when finding your dream home, which is why we work closely with you every step of the way--making the otherwise overwhelming process completely stress-free.

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Jake Garay

(914) 772-2603

[email protected]



1 Collegeview Ave

Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Hudson Valley Real Estate