Muskegon lighthouse at golden hour on Lake Michigan

Real Estate Broker · Ward 1 Commissioner · Community First

Your Home. Your Community. Your Agent.

Jay Kilgo helps West Michigan families buy and sell homes, and loves every corner of Muskegon.

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Meet Jay Kilgo

The Community Agent

Meet Jay Kilgo, the Community Agent, and proud West Michigan native dedicated to empowering individuals and fostering enduring connections within the community. Whether you're navigating the real estate market as a buyer or seller, Jay's commitment to excellence shines through. As a certified Freddie Mac CREDITSMART trainer and an associate broker with Legacy Real Estate Partners, Jay brings expertise and professionalism to every transaction.

Beyond his role in real estate, Jay serves as the Ward 1 City Commissioner for the city of Muskegon, leveraging his leadership skills to drive positive change, a role that gives him rare insight into local development, neighborhood growth, and community needs.

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Aerial summer view of downtown Muskegon with the roundabout sculpture and Muskegon Lake
BUILD
3D architectural rendering of a modern Michigan lakeside home

Vision & Growth

Building Muskegon's Future, One Home at a Time

As both a broker and a city commissioner, Jay sees homes the way a builder sees a blueprint, as the foundation of a stronger neighborhood. From historic lakeside cottages to new construction along the West Michigan shoreline, Jay helps families find not just a house, but a place in a growing community.

Where to Next

Three Ways to Begin

Client Reviews

Rated 5.0 on Google

Based on 7 Google reviews

Buyers and sellers across West Michigan have shared their experiences working with Jay. Read every review on Google, and if we have worked together, your words would mean a lot.

Jay is a great realtor and person. He pays attention to what his client wants and sticks with you even when you're picky lol. Jay got my family our dream home almost 1 year ago and we love it here. Thanks Jay for being such a trustworthy and honest person, we appreciate you!

Google Review

Very helpful and knowledgeable. Willing to go the extra mile from start to end. Made sure I had all the up to date information for new home owners and purchasing options, which made the process of becoming a homeowner smooth and less stressful. Very happy with my choice of using him as my realtor!

Google Review

Jay is an extremely hard working and dedicated guy. I would and will highly recommend him for anyone looking for a realtor. I ended up with a spectacular home for an excellent price in an even better location than I had anticipated. He worked hard and was always attentive to my needs.

Google Review

Sunset from the shores of Lake Michigan at Pere Marquette Beach in Muskegon

Pere Marquette Beach · Muskegon, MI

This is the view Jay calls home.

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Jay Kilgo, The Community Agent

Jay Kilgo

Licensed Real Estate BrokerWard 1 City Commissioner

Serving Muskegon County, Kent County & the West MI Lakeshore

Legacy Real Estate Partners

Brokered By

Legacy Real Estate Partners

Jay Kilgo is a licensed real estate broker in the State of Michigan, and an associate broker with Legacy Real Estate Partners.

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