Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Adirondack Real Estate Agents Since 1963
Established in 1963, B.A. Straight Real Estate is an independent, family-owned agency deeply rooted in the Adirondack community. Our team combines over 50 years of local real estate expertise with a personalized approach to buying and selling properties. We specialize in curating a diverse selection of residential homes, commercial properties, land parcels, and multi-family units across the Adirondack region. Our deep familiarity with the High Peaks area and Au Sable River valley enables us to connect clients with properties that match their lifestyle needs. We prioritize hands-on service, accompanying buyers during viewings and guiding sellers through every step of the transaction process.Located in Jay, New York, we serve Essex County, Clinton County, and surrounding areas with a commitment to preserving the region's unique character. Our agents bring decades of combined experience in Adirondack real estate markets, ensuring clients receive informed, dedicated representation. We specialize in helping buyers find affordable entry points to the Adirondacks while providing sellers with strategic marketing solutions. Our agency maintains strong relationships with local stakeholders, enhancing our ability to facilitate successful transactions. This long-standing reputation for integrity and service excellence continues to define our approach to real estate in northern New York.
Services
Residential Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate
Land Sales
Multi-Family Properties
Vacation Homes
Property Viewings
Real Estate Brokerage
Market Analysis
Transaction Guidance
Local Expertise
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of Adirondack real estate expertise with local market knowledge
- Our team provides personalized property viewings and transaction guidance
- We specialize in curating unique Adirondack properties from cabins to commercial sites
- We maintain deep community connections in the High Peaks region
- Our agents combine family-owned values with professional real estate standards
Services
Residential Real Estate
We specialize in Adirondack residential properties ranging from cozy cabins to year-round residences. Our inventory includes single-family homes, vacation cottages, and lakefront properties across northern New York. Our agents provide market analysis, property showings, and negotiation support for buyers and sellers.
Commercial Real Estate
Our commercial real estate services cover business sites including restaurants, marinas, and development parcels. We represent properties with acreage ranging from 1.07 to 36,486 acres across the Adirondack region. Our team facilitates transactions for investors and business owners.
Land Sales
We offer undeveloped land parcels from 4.2 to 42 acres in the Adirondacks. Our inventory includes recreational land, building sites, and investment properties. Our agents provide boundary information, zoning details, and development potential assessments for land buyers and sellers.
Multi-Family Properties
Our multi-family property services include duplexes, apartment complexes, and income-generating buildings. We represent properties ranging from 0.28 to 12-acre sites across northern New York. Our team assists investors with market analysis and portfolio acquisitions.
Vacation Homes
We specialize in Adirondack vacation properties including cabins, cottages, and lakefront retreats. Our inventory features secluded getaways and hamlet residences with square footage ranging from 500 to 4,240 sqft. We assist buyers in finding ideal recreational properties.
People
Michael Straight
Real Estate Broker
Michael Straight leads our brokerage with decades of Adirondack real estate experience. He specializes in connecting clients with unique properties that match their lifestyle needs. His market knowledge spans residential, commercial, and land transactions.
Amy Shalton
Real Estate Salesperson
Amy Shalton assists clients with buying and selling properties across the Adirondack region. She provides personalized service for residential and vacation home transactions. Her local expertise helps clients navigate northern New York's real estate markets.
Michelle Mabee-Loughren
Associate Broker
Michelle Mabee-Loughren specializes in Adirondack property transactions with a focus on client satisfaction. She represents buyers and sellers across residential, land, and multi-family markets. Her market insights benefit clients seeking Adirondack real estate opportunities.
Shannon Bombard
Associate Broker
Shannon Bombard provides real estate services for Adirondack properties including homes, land, and commercial sites. He assists clients with market analysis and transaction guidance. His local knowledge benefits buyers seeking northern New York properties.
Adam Coolidge
Real Estate Salesperson
Adam Coolidge represents clients in Adirondack real estate transactions with a focus on residential and investment properties. He provides market updates and property showings across the High Peaks region. His service emphasizes client education and support.
Questions
How do I start buying property in the Adirondacks?
Contact our agents for personalized property searches matching your criteria. We'll help schedule viewings and guide you through the purchase process.
What services do you offer for sellers?
We provide property marketing, pricing analysis, buyer screening, and transaction coordination. Our agents accompany buyers during property showings.
What property types do you represent?
We handle residential homes, commercial sites, land parcels, multi-family units, and vacation properties across northern New York's Adirondack region.
Which areas do you serve?
Our primary service areas include Jay, Au Sable Forks, Keene, Lake Placid, and Wilmington in Essex and Clinton Counties, New York.
Do you offer financing assistance?
We connect buyers with local lenders while providing property value insights to support financing applications for Adirondack properties.
What's your commission structure?
Commission rates vary by property type and transaction complexity. Contact our office for specific details tailored to your real estate needs.
Reviews (4)
Larry Vassar
Aug 03, 2020
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Adam is such a great person to work with his knowledge is unsurpassed. He went above and beyond what we expected.
Isabell Vega Mansilla
Feb 05, 2020
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We worked together with B.A. Straight and our Agent was Michelle. What can I say: She was always available for us and replied fast. Even on weekends and after Office Hours she got back to us and worked so hard on helping us to find our dream house. She was amazing and we couldn’t have found or chosen a better Real Estate Agent or Company. We are beyond great-full and we feel a bit sad, that our journey with her ends with the closing. We can highly recommended B.A. Straight. Thank you for everything...
Mike Bolla
Oct 01, 2019
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Amy Shelton (real estate agent) is a very hard working agent who is willing to go out in a limb to help the buyers & sellers achieve their goals/dreams. Amy is very friendly and, outgoing; we are greatful for her support. Thank you!
Stephen G. Barr
Aug 14, 2016
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I grew up in Ausable Acres and am looking to return home to retire and just started working with Elenor Mandigo who is wonderful and knows the market very well and is a pleasure to deal with. I remember Ben Sr. and am sorry to hear of his passing.
