After relocating from Manhattan Jay Bernstein was introduced to John C. Conover III (Jack), the owner and Broker of the Conover Real Estate Agency. The rest is history. Jack was immediately taken with Jay’s honesty and integrity, and within a short period of time offered Jay a partnership. With immediate success in representing buyers and sellers, combined with his business acumen, he expanded the Conover landscape adding a division for “New Development”. During the next 3 years, Jay handled most of the new condominium and conversions in Asbury Park, representing over 50% of the total yearly sales volume in Asbury Park. To date Jay has accomplished sales in excess of one hundred million dollars. Jay is one of the leading marketing and sales agents in Asbury Park. He maintains an office at the Conover Agency, in Allenhurst, NJ. Since 2002, The John C. Conover Agency has been the leading real estate brokerage firm in Asbury Park.
Born in Philadelphia and raised in Wilmington, he became a proud resident of Asbury Park in 1999 and is ecstatic with the achievements and endless opportunities that this “City by the Sea” offers its residents and visitors with respect to diversity and determination. Jay’s expert opinion is frequently sought by top consumer and trade media outlets, including The New York Times, Bloomberg, TimeOut, Two Rivers Times, Asbury Park Press, The Coaster, Blade and the much beloved Tri City News.
Jay studied at University of Delaware and is a member of The New Jersey Board of Realtors, receiving its highest honor, The Platinum Circle of Excellence Award in 2004 and 2005. He is a Board member of The African Film Festival, working in conjunction with Lincoln Center and other participating non-profit organizations, volunteering his time to “Camping is Happiness” as a summer counselor, Human Rights Campaign and amfAR, fulfilling his belief “that we can make a difference”.
Jay is an avid sailor, cook, and traveler and looks forward to working with his clients to provide them with a unique experience, as a full service real estate agent.
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Testimonials
CRG
As a developer you seek to associate your projects with those people who can not only provide service but also add value. Jay Bernstein has been a great asset to the success of many of our projects. He understands the big picture as well as the details. On our first project in Asbury Park, Jay pioneered a market for our condominiums and sold 40 units within a very short time frame. Each sale resulted in a new benchmark value. On our next project we tapped his: local knowledge, connections and skills to conduct a condominium conversion that resulted in the fast sellout and significant profits for a 23 unit apartment building. We expanded the use of Jay’s abilities and have used his marketing skills at a 100 unit project in Atlantic Highlands and his consulting advice for a 154 unit hi-rise in Paterson NJ. I have known Jay Bernstein for ten years and he’s not only a great guy – he continues to “over deliver” on every project.
– Ron Cohen
Cohen Realty Group
Garland Nicholas & Damien Miano
Jay Bernstein has helped my partner and I buy and sell a home in Asbury and then found us our dream home on the lake in Wanamassa. Being from NYC where there is a sea of real estate piranhas looking to unload anything, we never expected the level of service, knowledge and professionalism that we received from Jay. Without any pressure, he succeeded in making our negotiations seem effortless and seamless offering us a plethora of invaluable information and guidance. We never dealt with anyone before who truly places the clients comfort and needs above everything else. He is the consummate professional that you want on your side!
– Garland Nicholas & Damien Miano
Peter Siegel
Jay Bernstein has ultimate knowledge of all real estate related matters in Asbury Park. He knows every property, Knows every seller, and knows the entire real estate community. He’s fast, powerful, and makes deals happen. When you want to stop screwing around, call Jay.
– Peter Siegel
Stuart Gary
Jay demonstrates those qualities such as:knowledge understanding, foresight but most importantly the capacity to guide you through the process. He knows his market well and develops the rapport with clients which helps make your decisions regarding the market easy and swift. As for the Conover Agency, “TOP NOTCH”! The company works well as a team and are very supportive of you even if you are not specifically working with them.
– Stuart Gary
Donald Birge
Jay was so helpful. He is a gem and continues to be of great assistance.
– Donald Birge
