About Jay Macklin

Jay Macklin is the Designated Broker and Partner with APEX Residential, recognized for his deep expertise in marketing, sales strategy, and negotiation within the luxury real estate sector. With more than 30 years of experience driving business growth and client success, he excels in designing innovative marketing campaigns, optimizing lead generation systems, and delivering exceptional results through strategic negotiation.

Throughout his career, Jay has built a reputation as both a top-performing sales executive and a trusted advisor to clients and agents alike. As a certified coach and mentor, he is dedicated to elevating agent performance through advanced training in sales psychology, business planning, and acquisition strategy.

Before joining APEX Residential, Jay co-founded and served as Designated Broker of Platinum Living Realty for 15 years—an award-winning luxury brokerage that was successfully acquired by a global real estate company. This accomplishment gave him a unique perspective on both entrepreneurial business growth and global brand collaboration, which he now leverages to support his clients and colleagues at the highest level.

Outside of real estate, Jay is an accomplished competitive shooter who has competed nationally at the highest levels, including national championship events. He is the reigning Arizona State Champion in the Pistol Limited Optics division, Senior Category, where his precision, discipline, and performance mindset reflect the same focus and commitment he brings to his career.

Passionate about real estate, business strategy, and agent development, Jay continues to set the standard for leadership, innovation, and results-driven excellence in Scottsdale’s luxury real estate market.