Jay Bear offers a deep understanding of the local market and a personal approach to real estate. A graduate of St Bedes College, he furthered his education with a Certificate IV in Interior Design at Holmesglen TAFE, sharpening his eye for detail and design—an asset that continues to benefit his clients.

Jay Bear offers a deep understanding of the local market and a personal approach to real estate. A graduate of St Bedes College, he furthered his education with a Certificate IV in Interior Design at Holmesglen TAFE, sharpening his eye for detail and design—an asset that continues to benefit his clients.

With six years of experience in real estate sales, Jay has established himself as a trusted advisor, recognized for his strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to achieving the best results. Before transitioning into real estate, he managed a furniture store, where he honed his expertise in visual merchandising and presentation—skills he seamlessly applies to property marketing and styling.

Jay is dedicated to guiding clients through property transactions with clarity and confidence, ensuring they feel supported every step of the way. His ability to foster strong relationships with both vendors and buyers has led to a steady stream of referrals from satisfied clients. Professional, calm under pressure, and always empathetic, Jay is driven by a genuine passion for helping people achieve their property goals.

Outside of work, Jay enjoys quality time with family, watching footy, and catching up with friends. Known for his warm and approachable nature, he brings energy and enthusiasm to everything he does, always ready to lend a helping hand.

Reviews

4.95

Jay has a 4.95 star rating, according to realestate.com.au.

Last updated: July 2026

To be honest we were not sure what to expect selling our apartment. Other apartments in the building were not selling so we were not confident we would achieve what we were hoping for. However, with Jay's knowledge of the market, sound advice and professionalism we were able to achieve a fantastic result. Jay's communication throughout the campaign was next level. His openness, humility and sense of humor made the process an enjoyable one. We would not hesitate to use Jay again.

ALEX T

Windsor

Jay was a pleasure to deal with, professional yet friendly, communication on all levels was excellent and he made the process very easy, would very much recommend Jay

Sandro C

Windsor

I engaged Jay to sell my villa unit. From the very start of the engagement Jay was very professional, worked very hard to get the best sales outcome and was very communicative with respect to how the campaign was running including regular updates on open for inspections and prospective buyers. Jay is very accommodating and very trust worthy and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending him to others.

James S

Rosanna

Presented well at inspection. He was very encouraging when I put my offer in & checked in when settlement was getting organised. Very professional & very happy with the service he provided. I felt looked after.

Tracey H

Northcote

Jay was easy to communicate with about the sale of my property from the very beginning. He has an excellent knowledge of the current market and was able to offer good advice and contacts needed for the preparation of the property before the sale. I would highly recommend Jay.

Grace M

Fairfield

He is professional in what he is doing , he took my call after hour and he does show a lots of enthusiasm in what he is doing . He also provide extra mile of services like suggested the best conveyancer ect..

Stephanie V

Kew East

Jay was professional, friendly and helpful. I had no issues with the buying process. Can recommend.

Dean C

Rosanna

He took over the property halfway through the process and did a fantastic work in getting the required results with lots of love and compassion

Arun C

Toorak

Jay was wonderful to work with. He and his team were dedicated, honest and made the process as smooth as possible. I would definitely work with Jay again.

Sara R

Toorak

We engaged Jay Bear for the selling of our property. He has worked tireless to promote the property. He has excellent housing market knowledge and regularly provides the sales progress. He has extraordinary communication skill with his clients. Armed with extensive market knowledge, he has assisted selling our property within a few months. We are very happy to recommend him and wish him to have a very successful

Dolly P

Kew East

The sale of our Unit with Jay as our Agent was fantastic. Jay is a resolute and professional Agent who made the sale an extremely smooth hassle-free experience. His professionalism was 110%. Pros: 1. Attention to detail. 2. Follow up of potential buyers. 3. Gave us the facts and not the hearsay. 4. Presentation to us and buyers first class. Cons: 1. Didn’t have any. Would we use Jay again – you bet we would and we are currently doing exactly that.

Doug M

Hampton

It was a pleasure dealing with Jay. He was professional and responded promptly to any queries. Jay made the process of buying the property easy. Highly recommend Jay and Buxton.

Tamara S

Hampton

Jay responded quickly to my questions and requests which is greatly appreciated. Very polite and professional.

Milica M

Prahran

Jay was a great to deal with when purchasing my 1st home. He was transparent and knowledgeable and pleasingly all parties walked away happy with the outcome. I would gladly recommend Jay to friends and family.

Jake S

South Yarra

Jay was very knowledgeable and kept us informed of the progess throughout the sale from start to finish

Colin O

Northcote

We found Jay to be very straight forward in his approach to marketing our property. He kept us updated all the way through the excellent marketing process. Explained the highs and lows of the market which made it easy for us to decide on a fair and equitable price for us and the purchasers. I can recommend him to both sellers and buyers as he tried so hard to please both parties.

David R

St Kilda

Jay communicated well with me over the course of the campaign. I was very happy with the result and would not hesitate to recommend him or use him again.

Lyne H

South Yarra

I recently purchased a property in Toorak where Jay was the selling agent, and we couldn’t be more impressed with the experience. Jay communicated clearly and consistently throughout the process, always keeping us informed and approachable with any questions we had. He negotiated professionally and with integrity, helping us secure the property at a great price. At every stage, Jay maintained a high level of professionalism, making the entire transaction smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend

Nima K

Toorak

Jay's professionalism and experience, was a key reason why we chose to list with him. He knew his market and kept us updated on the progress of the open houses and buyer interest. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Jay and Buxton.

Emy C

Prahran

Jay communicated well throughout the sale and kept us informed on the progress of the campaign, he worked hard to achieve a result for us in a challenging market’. Thank you Jay,

wally h

Prahran

Highly recommend! After 12 months on the market with another agent, Jay’s advice led to a successful sale. He kept us informed at every stage, communicated openly without pressure, & always respected our position. Jay even arranged expert architectural advice, giving us clarity & confidence in our decisions. His integrity sets him apart - our best interests were always his priority. He is one of the genuine agents operating today & we are grateful for his professionalism, dedication & honesty.

Rochelle L

Very honest, reliable and responsive throughout all stages of the process

Mark S

Rosanna

Jay was very helpful and professional, assisting me through the process of selling my property. He arranged the staging on my behalf, did a beautiful marketing campaign and kept me up to date at all times, finding a buyer prior to auction which exceeded my expectations. I cannot recommend him highly enough!

Dianne J

South Yarra

Jay was very responsive to any questions we had and made the process of our first home buying run smoothly. Would recommend Jay!

Evelyn A

South Yarra

Being first home buyers, we honestly had no idea what to expect and so many questions along the way. Jay was amazing from start to finish - always available, patient and so easy to talk to. He made the whole process feel seamless and never once made us feel like a bother (even though we called a lot!). Thanks to him, buying our first apartment felt exciting instead of stressful. We’re so grateful for all his help and support and couldn’t recommend him more highly.

Georgia G

St Kilda

We had recently sold a Unit with Jay as our Sales Executive. Jay was aware that we had another Unit that was going on the market when the current transaction had been concluded. Jay's initiative with the second Unit for sale was brilliant as he followed up with an unsuccessful bidder on the first Unit and was instrumental in securing the buyer for the second Unit. This professional approach saved us spending thousands of dollars in marketing costs. Trust Jay Bear - absolutely can

Doug M

It was a great overall experience, fair, open and honest. I would definitely trust in the process if dealing with Jay on a property on the future.

David S

Jay was a pleasure to deal with and would not hesitate in letting him handle another property in the future

ZORAN T

St Kilda

Jay was prompt, transparent and easy to deal with. Jay knows his market.

Craig B

Jay was very easy to work with. He was punctual to all inspections as i recall, and had good, sound knowledge of the processes in selling, what my needs might be, as well as an understanding of the building and then the market in general. We talked about my price range and limits, and through our discussions, i was reassured that those limits would be respected.

Rohan Y

St Kilda

Jay was great to work with. Provided clear and timely communication and was helpful providing all the information I needed. Was also great at providing assistance beyond settlement to make sure all loose ends were tied up.

Kevin M

Fairfield

Jay was thorough in looking after us and was always timely in getting back to us on any question.

Patrick M

South Yarra

Jay is a punctual and professional agent who made the buying process painless. He is a responsive and clear communicator with respect and passion for what he does.

Stephanie C

St Kilda East

Jay was extremely knowledgeable and professional Sold our property within a week If I could give him 6 stars I would

Alan C

It was a great experience purchasing a property through Jay, he was prompt with responses and professional in all communications. We initially missed out on the property; however, Jay kept note of our interest and notified us when the first offer fell through. Jay was focused on making the process as smooth as possible, even attending the property himself with a drill to fix the intercom that was loose. I am confident in recommending Jay to any other prospective buyers or sellers.

Rick D

South Yarra

Jay was excellent to work with. He was confident in the outcome, providing certainty throughout a process filled with uncertainty. Beyond this, his manner is professional and warm, and he is almost always available, for any question we may have had. He is professional and extremely capable and knowledgeable. I would recommend Jay to any one seeking to sell property.

Giuseppe S

Toorak

Explained me well

Dhirendra R

West Melbourne

Selling with Jay was a fantastic experience! He was able to achieve a price that was above my expectations and was very pleasant to deal with. A great agent.

Erwin E

South Yarra

Jay was very communicative throughout the sale and left no stone unturned in producing the best possible outcome.

Leanne C

St Kilda East

Jay has been really easy to deal with, he accommodated showing me the property when it was convenient for me, and has made the whole process really smooth.

Jaclyn H

Windsor

Jay was very helpful in selling our unit. Was happy to listen to what our needs were and was flexible in his approach. He new the market intimately and was a source of great advice. Happy to recommend him as a professional in this space.

Trevor Z

Jay was excellent in guiding us through the sale of our property. His communication was always professional and thorough. And, he maintained composure during some trying moments in the campaign. I highly recommend Jay and Buxton if you're thinking of selling or buying.

Jane C

Balaclava

In purchasing our property through Jay, we found Jay to be helpful, relaxed and open. This enabled us to make a better informed purchase. After contract signing, Jay helped us resolve a special condition with the vendor to the satisfaction of both parties. Jay was proactive in helping us with body corporate enquiries. Jay's professionalism meant our purchase was achieved with a minimum of fuss.

Paul C

South Yarra

Jay was prompt with responses to our questions about the property and in general throughout the entire process. He was very open and transparent during our successful negations and was a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend.

Brendon F

Richmond

Huge thank you to Jay for making the purchase of my apartment such a seamless and positive experience. He was honest, reliable, and always just a call or message away whenever I needed clarity or guidance. Buying my first property is a big milestone, and Jay made the entire journey feel easy and stress-free. Truly appreciate the support, professionalism, and effort he put into helping me secure the right place. Couldn’t recommend him enough.

Jesse L

Cremorne

Jay was very responsive, knowledgeable, and easy to work with on the sale of my property.

Clare S

Richmond

Very good Jay kept me informed on what was happening with my property and was very efficient with the sale

Keith H

Windsor

Jay was willing to go above and beyond which helped us receive the sale price we were wanting.

Marisa R

St Kilda

Jay was a pleasure to work with - he was very communicative and responsive to all my queries especially with all my questions about owners corporation matters. Thanks for your assistance Jay!

Sue Y

St Kilda

Jay was very easy to work with, he had a gentle approach to the sale, in terms of how he dealt with potential buyers, he had a very good sense of the markets conditions and of the potential buyer profile for that style of property. He worked hard, was at every open, made good suggestions and always followed up sales enquiries. His communication with me was excellent.

Lindon L

South Yarra

Jay was very helpful, professional and communicated efficiently to help me achieve the best possible sale. Jay always kept me up to date with any changes and I appreciated this.

Yii Min L

South Yarra

Timely, direct, with great communication.

Varun R

Armadale

Jay was a lovely agent to deal with. He was very responsive and helpful during the entire process. I would highly recommend!

Ella S

South Yarra

I have been looking to buy an apartment for over 18 months. I have had some good and bad experiences with the different agents. I can highly recommend Jay. He was professional, didn’t mess me about, provided me with a private inspection and kept me up to date with the progress of my offer. I had almost given up hope of buying or of a positive experience dealing with agents. Thanks Jay, you have a bright future ahead.

Lulu R

South Yarra

I couldn’t be happier with the service I received. Jay was honest and realistic from the beginning, handled the styling, kept me up to date at every step, and achieved a result above my expectations. The property sold within two weeks and the whole process was smooth and stress-free.

MICHELLE D

South Yarra

Jay was a very patient and down to earth agent. You didn’t feel pushed or “sold to”. His understanding and way he handled everything every step of the way felt smooth and supportive. I appreciate Jay setting realistic expectations and being very responsive.

T L

South Yarra

Jay was great, really knew the market and with advice around selling price and local comparisons to help this he organized the styling etc making the whole process really easy it sold in its first showing with Jay really helping me get the best price possible

Francesca A

Carnegie

Jay was professional and made the process straightforward.

Menso J

South Yarra

Jay made purchasing my property straightforward, he was easy to communicate with keeping me in the loop and always available to answer any questions that I had. I appreciated his openness and honesty undertaking all stages of the transaction with integrity and a laugh or two along the way. I would highly recommend Jay his professionalism took all concerns away that I had!

Marissa B

Toorak

Jay was helpful, friendly and quick to communicate. I would happily recommend.

Simon R

Richmond

Jay was fantastic to deal with, having strong communication skills and always being very responsive.

Monica R

Jay had an excellent sense of the current market and trends - priced the property to sell and sale was completed in 2 weeks just prior to Christmas. Appreciated his open, straightforward and affable style.

Hal B

South Yarra

The team at Buxton and Jay were all very responsive. They gave me realistic advice. Jay was an absolute pleasure. He was super responsive to any questions or concerns I had. He also kept me in the loop as things were progressing with the sale. He really put in the time and effort. I had to do most of our dealings remotely and him and his team made that very accessible.

bhavjeet s

Richmond

I have had 5 star experience dealing with Jay Bear. He is knowledgeable for the suburb, where my Property for sale was. His open, honest and timely & just the right amount of communication made the sale process a breeze. Open house attendance reports sent regularly and any feedback/offers from interested parties were communicated promptly. His performance exceeded all my expectations in terms of the price secured, length of time on market, dealing with the tenants and rental agent.

Sarah S

Toorak

He is very helpful and amazing. I felt so nice to buy a property with him, the whole process was very soothing and easy communicating. He has a lovely personality and he is also professional.

Amy G

Carnegie

We had an excellent experience working with Jay during our recent apartment purchase. He was professional, responsive, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process, making what has previously been a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable. When our settlement was unexpectedly delayed, Jay went above and beyond to assist, arranging a licence agreement so we were able to move into the property while everything was being finalised. This made a huge difference.

David T

South Yarra

The process of buying an apartment with Jay was very smooth and Jay was extremely helpful and accommodating.

Michelle T

South Yarra

We had an incredible experience buying our first home through Jay. He went above and beyond and was proactive, patient and honest, making the buying process seamless and stress free. We highly recommend him!

Krystal J

Balaclava

He worked really hard to get my property sold quick! He delivered on what he said he could do!

Shannon W

South Yarra

Great guy. So helpful during the purchasing process.

Tom S

South Yarra

Jay was helpful and provide additional information on the property that help me make my decision process easy.

Kin w

South Yarra

Jay went over and above his role as the selling agent. He helped me manage the renovation works to my property to get it ready for sale.

Phik F

Armadale

Jay was great to work with throughout the entire process. He was professional, knowledgeable, and always quick to respond to any questions we had. His communication made everything feel smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend Jay to anyone buying or selling.

Sarah H

Toorak

Jay made the entire buying process seamless! Friendly, professional and efficient, thank you so much!

Ali R

South Yarra

From initial enquiry through to auction day, the entire buying experience in South Yarra was seamless. Strong local market knowledge, straightforward advice, and consistently responsive communication made what can be a stressful process feel effortless. Handled everything with professionalism and transparency; I always felt well-informed and confident in the process. Would happily recommend to anyone looking to buy or sell in South Yarra and surrounds.

Ross P

South Yarra

Jay was professional, knowledgeable, honest, and highly responsive. He kept me informed throughout the entire campaign, provided clear advice, and worked hard to achieve the best possible outcome.

Con T

South Yarra

My selling experience with Jay and Buxton Stonnington was excellent. I was very happy with the sale price and can highly recommend Jay and Buxton Stonnington. Thanks Jay

Ben G

Mitcham

Jay was great. Reaponsive during the process. Easy to communicate with. Achieved an optimal result. Very happy with him and would highly recommend anyone in South Yarra using him

Michael A

South Yarra

Purchased an investment property through Jay and was impressed with his efficiency and straight‑forward communication. He provided all the key information quickly and made the transaction seamless. Would happily work with him again!

Benjamin M

Toorak

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