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Jay co-founded Real Property Associates (RPA) in 1991 with Gordon Stephenson, driven by a commitment to delivering exceptional brokerage and property management services. The company began in Edmonds before expanding and relocating its headquarters to Seattle in 1996.

Today, Jay oversees RPA’s thriving property management division, leading a team of more than 95 professionals who manage properties for over 1,250 ownership groups. In addition to his leadership in property management, Jay remains actively involved in brokerage, representing buyers and sellers across a wide range of real estate transactions.

Jay’s passion for real estate began while he was still in college, where he arranged to earn academic credit for hands-on real estate work. Over the years, he has personally purchased, developed, and managed investment properties throughout the Puget Sound region, from Seattle to Everett, gaining practical experience that continues to shape his leadership and strategic insight today.

A lifelong resident of Edmonds, Jay is a graduate of King’s High School and earned his B.A. in Real Estate and Business from Seattle Pacific University in 1988. He currently serves on the nonprofit board of the local chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, reflecting his ongoing commitment to faith and community.

Testimonials:

Good Job!
We have worked several times with RPA, Jay Young and Michelle Jore and their staff, selling and buying homes, and also property management. Our experiences have always been pleasant and the outcomes proved beneficial to all parties involved. When, in the future, we need the assistance of a real estate company or property management company, we will be certain to call RPA. We would recommend their services to anyone needing efficient, professional help with any real estate transactions and/or management.
Ron and Bonnie Uhrich, Bothell, WA

Jonathan joined RPA in 2018. His career began within the Facilities Management Industry working as the Portfolio Manager for the Remote Campuses of Microsoft. He also worked as the Maintenance Manager for one the largest parking companies in the US. This experience piqued his interest in Property Management since he gained the insights and understood the business from the perspective of a vendor. Thus he entered the Property Management Industry in 2014 and has been there ever since.

Jonathan grew up in the Shoreline/Seattle area and is a graduate of Shorewood High School. He graduated from the University of Washington in 2006.

Michelle joined RPA when the company was started in 1991 and is responsible for all of RPA's accounting, including processing agents' commissions, and managing the office staff. Her experience with RPA since the "early days" give her tremendous insight and understanding of the operations of the company.

Michelle graduated from Edmonds High School in 1988 and earned her AA degree in Arts and Sciences from Edmonds Community College.