Jay Ponton has been an active real estate licensee for 27 years. Since 1996, Jay’s annual production has placed him in the top 2% of all licensed agents in the United States, according to the National Association of REALTORS. His real estate career began with Dot Wright Realty, in Hampton, VA, in 1988, which then merged with Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., the largest independently owned real estate firm in the United States, in 1990. Jay was awarded Long & Foster’s Rookie of the Year status for the Southern Virginia region that same year. From 1991 -1997, Jay has represented various builders and led the sales and marketing efforts for: Hideaway Bay, The Carriage Homes of Woodcreek, Tradewinds at Kiln Creek, Salt Ponds on the Bay, and Hunter’s Glen. From 1997 until 2014, Jay successfully represented Anheuser-Busch In Bev, now Xanterra, in the sales and marketing of Kingsmill on the James, through Kingsmill Realty, Inc. and Busch Properties, Inc. Jay is now an Associate Broker and Senior Vice President of Luxury Homes with Williamsburg Realty.

Throughout his career, Jay has annually maintained award-winning levels of production in both New Homes and Re-Sale Homes fields. He has also served on numerous committees for the Virginia Peninsula Association of REALTORS and the Williamsburg Area Association of REALTORS. Jay attained his Broker’s License in 2002 and has trained and served as a Certified Ethics Instructor for the Virginia Association of REALTORS. Jay’s family has had long-standing real estate ties to the Virginia Peninsula since the mid 1800’s! He graduated from McLean High School,  McLean, VA in 1980 and attended Christopher Newport College, Newport News, VA, George Washington University, Washington, D.C., and Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, VA.

Testimonials:

Exceptional

"An interstate move can be very complex and stressful particularly so when downsizing from a large home to a small one. Having said that, my home selling experience was made relatively easy through the excellent client service offered to me by my realtor, Jay Ponton. His sharp listening skills, talent for market analysis and pricing, and keen eye for making my Kinsgmill home ready, ended in a quick 36 hour sale! Jay's professionalism is exceptional. He always puts the client first. He provided me with rapid and thoughtful responses to all of my inquiries, assuaged my concerns, and, guided me through the entire process of selling my Williamsburg home which, incidentally, he helped me purchase 24 years ago." 

--100 West Landing

Fantastic experience on selling our home

 "Jay was so wonderful. My mother hired him to sell her home and he was so much more. Not only did he sell her house quickly he worked with my brother and me to get things done. He was so knowledgeable about the market and her home. Having someone take the time and thoughtfulness made such a difference to all of us. He was accommodating and efficient all at the same time. He is one of the very best!!!!"

--Lori Golian OBrien

Jay was a kind, patient, Professional who remained calm throughout the entire selling process

"Jay's market knowledge, communication skills, and overall approach were top notch. He worked through ALL the obstacles with me one at a time, helped me to find good service and repair people to put the finishing touhces on the house at a reasonable price, and made excellent recommendations! His knowledge of the area and the supply chain was outstanding! I would personally recommend Jay to Anyone who was buying or selling a home in the Greater Williamsburg Area! "

--Jeff McClure

Outstanding!

"Jay did an outstanding job helping us to make the decision to put our house on the market, determine the right price, and to get ready for the process of showing. He was extremely confident and delivered exactly what he promised. He held our hands thru the whole process and sold it very quickly. His calm and steady presence helped us go thru what can be an extremely stressful process."

--Chip and Cathy Hortenstine

Selling Experience 

"Jay is very thorough, professional, and nice to work with. He nailed the listing price; we had a contract in 24 hours. I highly recommend Jay!"

--Karen

Jay is the BEST!

"Jay is just a joy to work with. He constantly kept me updated with feedback from showings and gave me great advice. Jay really went to bat for me negotiating the sale of my home. I was completely informed throughout the whole process. Jay is an agent I would 1000% recommend to anyone I know."

--Stephanie Gustafson

Thank you Jay

"Jay is a professional and friendly agent who is very knowledgeable. He was always timely in answering my many questions and the staging of my condo provided for a quick sale. Jay's knowledge of the realty market proved beneficial to me in both selling my condo and buying a condo that fit my needs. 

If you are looking for an agent who's caring, smart and gives good advice then Jay is the agent for you."

--Sally K

Good Advice and High Standards

"Thanks so much for everything you did to help get my house sold! You had good advice, high standards, and made sure that it always looked great and ready to show. I always felt it was in good hands, and I knew that you presented it well. You played a big part in our family's 16 year Williamsburg chapter, from beginning to end! Many thanks for always being there for us and for making River's Edge a beautiful part of our lives. I wish you all the best!"

-- Leslie Zedd

 Intelligent, Honest, and Fun!

"Working with Jay was a pleasure. He is intelligent, honest, and fun!"

-- Joan Gluckman

Absolutely awesome agent! 

"Jay Ponton has now helped us close on two homes. He was so kind and professional on our first sale that when we decided to sell 8 years later, Jay was the only one we wanted to work with. Always respectful of us and our home and provided excellent resources for any repairs or maintenance. He is the best!"

--Ron and Pat Scheil

The best there is! 

"Jay proved to be so knowledgeable about the real estate market. He sold my house for much more than we thought we could get for it! He's kind and considerate and goes beyond the call of duty! We highly recommend Jay Ponton! "

-- Jeff Saunders 

Positive Experience

"We had a positive experience working with Jay in selling our parent's house. He was very familiar with the neighborhood and had patience with us at difficult times."

--Seller