Jay Richardson

Lake of Bays, Muskoka Cottage and Luxury Sales

What do Clients Say?

We have had the pleasure of working with Jay as both buyers and sellers. In both situations, Jay helped us close deals that may not have happened with a lesser agent.As buyers, we found Jay was consistently well organized and very knowledgeable about the properties we wanted to see. She helped us see the additional details that increased or reduced the value of each property. We were very impressed with Jay's ability to follow through and complete commitments she made to us. Our purchase was a conditional one that spanned several months. Jay stayed in touch with us and helped to find common ground when the purchase looked like it might fall apart. We were delighted with the house that she helped us buy.As Sellers, we were even more impressed! Jay made the listing process easy for us and made our house look terrific. We had many showings and a good offer within weeks. During the offer negotiation process is where Jay has abilities that are well above any other agent we have worked with. She helped us see our options, let us make the decisions and kept the paperwork to a minimum. She worked hard through several weekends to help close our sale quickly.Even more impressive is that Jay was representing both buyers and sellers in both our transactions. Jay helped us get the best deal without compromising any of our information. We both trust Jay entirely and would highly recommend her.

Tony and Jane

Our family recently purchased a cottage on Lake of Bays. We had a very positive experience with Jay Richardson and would highly recommend her as an agent. We spent over a year searching for “the perfect cottage” on Lake of Bays. Her patience and easy going disposition is well matched with her knowledge of the lakes. After a few conversations and cottage viewings, Jay quickly assessed our needs and helped us further define our criteria. This was particularly helpful as she saved us a number of trips up from the city for properties that looked good on MLS but would not have been right for us. One particular way that Jay impressed us was that she always went the extra mile in everything she did. A perfect example was our closing. We ran into a number of issues and she was always extremely thorough, organized and diligent in terms of all of the details and resolving outstanding points. She handled all of the details which was a huge help to us as we were not able to be up at the lake that week. Our family would highly recommend Jay to anybody seeking their own perfect place in the area.

Michelle

Jay, thank you for absolutely everything that you have done for us. You've gone above and beyond and we are so grateful! We would not be in this position without you and your determination. Thank you for making us feel calm and relaxed during this craziness and for answering all our calls and texts and endless questions. You are truly amazing!

Brittany

"We have bought and sold many times over the years and have experienced both professional and unprofessional Realtors®. Jay is the consummate professional. She went about the sale of our property as if it were her own. She is honest, hardworking, conscientious and we enjoyed working with her. If you chose Jay, you will be very pleased with her professionalism and dedication to helping you buy or sell. We highly commend and recommend Jay Richardson. Thank you Jay! You made the selling of our property a very positive experience."

Dale & Joseph

Jay did an outstanding job of marketing and negotiating the sale of our luxury cottage in Muskoka. Jay stayed in touch with us, keeping us posted on her marketing efforts and always letting us know comments after showings. We found her highly polished and professional. Jay has become a friend. We have recommended her to other friends and they all have had excellent results.

Rebecca

About Jay

Jay Richardson is a premier luxury-property broker and team leader at Royal LePage Lakes of Muskoka, operating from her boutique office in Dwight, Lake of Bays. Respected for her integrity, strategic insight, and unwavering client focus, she guides discerning buyers and sellers through Muskoka’s waterfront and high-end residential market with confidence and clarity.

Originally from Toronto, Jay spent her summers cottaging in Muskoka and fell so deeply in love with its granite shores and towering pines that she made the region her full-time home three decades ago. That blend of outsider perspective and 30 years of local immersion allows her to see both the lifestyle allure and the nuanced market forces that drive value here. Whether marketing an architect-designed showpiece or securing a secluded cottage retreat, she pairs data-driven pricing with skilful negotiation to achieve superior results—consistently ranking among Muskoka’s top performers.

Jay’s professionalism is matched by a genuine commitment to community. She serves on the board of the Muskoka Women’s Advocacy Group and is a long-time supporter of Hospice Huntsville and the Muskoka SPCA, embodying the warmth and responsibility she brings to every client relationship.

For those seeking a trusted adviser who blends deep market expertise with concierge-level service, Jay Richardson remains the clear choice in Muskoka’s luxury real-estate landscape—a professional who lives, works, and thrives in the natural paradise she proudly calls home.