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All2024 (1 Home)
Think Real Estate's James You was my real estate agent. I am glad he was. I spent a lot of time looking for the right person. He had my best interest at heart. Excellent in service and communication. I found him to be trustworthy in all respects on top of knowing his game. I would highly recommend!
2023 (3 Homes)
I’m struggling to find the words to fully convey how grateful my wife and I are for all of James’ help. As first-time home buyers, we had a lot of apprehension about the process, especially in this housing climate, but James truly made it a joy. Before we began, he spent some time sitting down with us to just talk and find out about our family, what we were looking for, what we were concerned about, etc. During that initial conversation, I already knew we made the right choice in picking James to help us find our house. Throughout the whole process, he acted not only as our guide, but also just as a friend. He encouraged us when we needed encouraging and he pulled back and gave us space to make decisions when we needed it. I don’t often review or rate things/people, but I feel utterly... Show More
House buyer closed Jun '23
9441 Arbor Ln, Cypress, CA
9441 Arbor Ln, Cypress, CA
$1.11M • 5 Bed, 3 Bath, 2163 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Working with James was like working with a friend of the family. There was not an ounce of high-pressure real estate agent vibe. Every one of my silly first-timer question, late-night inquiries, and worries were met with expertise, professionalism, and understanding from James, just what you would expect from the person managing the largest purchase of your life. James was responsive, knowledgable, kind, and never made us feel rushed or pressured into making a decision. We met James on April 25th and on May 25th he handed us the keys to our very first home. I couldn't have dreamed of an easier or more enjoyable home buying experience. I recommend James above all other agents.
House buyer closed May '23
18837 Cedar Valley Way, Santa Clarita, CA
18837 Cedar Valley Way, Santa Clarita, CA
$750K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1192 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
The best of the best. If you are a first time home owner, there is no one you'd rather have than James.
House buyer closed Mar '23
2636 Sleepy Hollow Pl, Glendale, CA
2636 Sleepy Hollow Pl, Glendale, CA
$2M • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2613 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
2022 (7 Homes)
As first timers, we were completely unfamiliar with the complicated process of buying a home, but James was available to assist us every step of the way. He helped keep us on schedule, facilitated paperwork, and set us up with the inspectors and contractors that we wanted. James was always quick to respond and follow up with any questions and concerns that we had. Thank you, James!
House buyer closed Nov '22
Glendale, CA
Glendale, CA
$1.23M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1662 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
James and the whole Think Real Estate Group team went above and beyond for me. During this rapidly evolving market, I was on the fence about whether I could buy or would need to rent. I was pleasantly surprised by the properties James was able to show me in my budget. What went above and beyond was all the additional help in getting the mortgage, great contractors lined up, and excellent inspectors, and helped me think through such an important decision and feel confident I was making a good one. I can't recommend James and his team highly enough.
James was an excellent agent who strived to meet our needs. He was client centered and gave real advice. This is very important in today’s market.
House buyer closed Jul '22
3541 Encinal Ave, Glendale, CA
3541 Encinal Ave, Glendale, CA
$1.02M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1294 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
James was key in helping us navigate this crazy market and patiently helping us find the right home for us. He is professional, responsive, knowledgeable of the the market and familiar with lots of different neighborhoods. Most importantly, he is kind, patient, and has great instincts.
House buyer closed Jun '22
1027 Cudahy St, Los Angeles, CA
1027 Cudahy St, Los Angeles, CA
$1.05M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1505 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
If we could give James a 10 star rating we absolutely would! There were many complicated factors involved in our home buying process as we had just had our second child and were looking to relocate from SF to LA in 2021. James was patient throughout our entire journey finding the perfect home for our family. We knew exactly what we wanted and although it took a year to find, James was with us every step of the way. He was punctual, responsive, proactive and trustworthy. James was transparent and honest with us when he felt a home wasn't the right one for us never pushing us into a deal that wasn't right. He advised us to take our time to find "the one" and when we did, James was just as excited about our home as we were. Now let's get into the actual deal. James is a pro. In December... Show More
House buyer closed Jan '22
547 Acacia St, Sierra Madre, CA
547 Acacia St, Sierra Madre, CA
$2.1M • 5 Bed, 2.25 Bath, 2535 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Nothing but good thoughts come to mind when writing a review for James. We’re grateful for his good heart and his steady temperament through turbulent waters. We couldn’t have landed where we did without James and it taught us a lesson in surrounding ourselves with the real ones who truly care over the fake ones who just do their jobs.
House buyer closed Apr '22
917 Calle La Primavera, Glendale, CA
917 Calle La Primavera, Glendale, CA
$1.39M • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2268 Sq. Ft.
James is the best, very knowledgeable, down to earth, easy to work with.
2021 (11 Homes)
This review is long overdue, partly because I am an expert procrastinator but also because I couldn’t find the right words to really reflect what a great experience I had with James. I reached out to James over 2 years ago as I was starting my search for a home after renting for almost 10 years in Los Angeles. From the very beginning, James was so patient and informative with me (a complete beginner to the world of real estate, and a slow learner when it comes to real estate and financing lingo), and I was so relieved to discover that this attribute of James lasted through the entire two long years it took for me to finally find a house I loved and go through the entire contract process. Somehow James knew exactly what I was looking for and was so honest and realistic in guiding me... Show More
House buyer closed Oct '21
1826 N Ditman Ave, Los Angeles, CA
1826 N Ditman Ave, Los Angeles, CA
$941K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1174 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Best experience I could hope for with an agent. He went above and beyond and made the whole process of selling a home as seamless as possible. Whole hearted endorsement all the way!
Townhome seller closed Dec '21
1830 Kelton Ave #3, Los Angeles, CA
1830 Kelton Ave #3, Los Angeles, CA
$1.04M • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1540 Sq. Ft.
We couldn't have had a more seamless experience buying our home with James. He patiently answered all of our questions and was amazingly responsive from start to finish. We appreciated his genuine desire to help us find our dream home and would highly recommend him to others!
Condo buyer closed Aug '21
6020 Seabluff Dr #416, Los Angeles, CA
6020 Seabluff Dr #416, Los Angeles, CA
$1.03M • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1640 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
I had a rental property in DTLA that needed work after the tenant vacated. James stepped up for the job and went above and beyond to help get the place ready. He reached out and vetted various repairmen, stagers, and cleaners. The place looked amazing once all the work was completed. Once it hit the market, we had lots of showing and received multiples offers. Thanks to James it took 10 days to get the home in escrow when the average days on market is around 60 to 90 days in DTLA. Our unit was the only unit that sold in the past 4 months in the building while 4 other units are still trying to sell and doing price reductions. James understood how to position the listing to sell and his unique marketing strategy and negotiation skills are what really got the job done. Hire James and he... Show More
James was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and responsive! Even though I am not based in the area and was not able to view properties with him, he walked me through the property by posting videos with his commentary, which helped me find the right property to purchase.
Multi-family home buyer closed Jun '21
1866 N Avenue 56, Los Angeles, CA
1866 N Avenue 56, Los Angeles, CA
$1.56M • 5 Bed, 4 Bath, 2565 Sq. Ft.
I have to start off immediately by saying how amazing James was. My fiancé and I were first time home buyers, and we really didn’t know what to expect when we started looking for a house. We didn’t even intend for James to be our realtor as we were just exploring our options without intending to get very serious about home shopping, but he was so welcoming, knowledgeable, and great to work with that we couldn’t imagine working with anyone else! As first-time buyers, James made the entire process feel easy. He was able to guide us through every step of the process while offering his advice all along the way. His explanations on what steps we had to take and why were so clear. He was never forceful like that horrible car salesman trope. James listened to us, and it was very clear that he... Show More
House buyer closed Mar '21
19313 Los Alimos St, Porter Ranch, CA
19313 Los Alimos St, Porter Ranch, CA
$1.01M • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2501 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
James is fantastic. He's logical, intelligent, and knowledgeable with great attention to detail. James is incredibly patient and competent. He helped us with good humor through dozens of showings and more than a handful of offers. We really liked James after meeting him for the first time. He was genuine and humble. He was also very honest - not sugar coating anything, but staying positive and realistically optimistic. James is hard working. We talked to him on the phone in the evenings and weekends dozens of times throughout the process, and he was always willing to help, chat, clarify, and strategize - in a moment's notice. He always proactively reached out to listing agents to get a sense of the situation, and always came back with very useful ideas and pieces of knowledge which made... Show More
Multi-family home buyer closed May '21
3738 Lemon Ave, Long Beach, CA
3738 Lemon Ave, Long Beach, CA
$1M • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2284 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
In our first Zoom meeting James asked us, “What’s your timeline for buying a house?” Halfway joking, I said, “our lease expires soon, so about five weeks.” James paused and said, “That seems very unrealistic.” Fast-forward six weeks and we are now proud first-time home owners. In a hot seller’s market amidst throngs of people wanting to see houses and vastly competitive bidding, James was able to quickly schedule home tours, educate us on the home-buying process, help us successfully navigate the escrow process, and negotiate with the seller. Every time we emailed or texted James, day or night, he responded within the hour. When we expressed interest in a difficult fixer, James said we can do better. And, when we said, “James, get us this house.” He delivered. James goes well beyond the... Show More
House buyer closed Apr '21
727 E Lemon Ave, Monrovia, CA
727 E Lemon Ave, Monrovia, CA
$835K • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 1559 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
My wife and I interviewed several agents before we decided on James. James was well prepared and covered all aspects of selling/buying a home. He went over marketing & strategy, pricing as well as recommendations on how to best optimize the sale of our home in this market. He was always prompt and on-time. James' team did a FANTASTIC job in organizing our home, taking beautiful professional photos/videos (we were able to get $50K over ask!)!! The whole process was so smooth. James answered all our questions in a timely manner and went above & beyond to research homes and the area before we even asked!
Condo seller closed Mar '21
4153 Paredo Way Unit A, Simi Valley, CA
4153 Paredo Way Unit A, Simi Valley, CA
$560K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1373 Sq. Ft.
James was a pleasure and delight to work with and I would recommend him without hesitation. Put aside being skilled, knowledgeable and responsive – which James is without question. For me personally, whenever I choose to work with anyone, it comes down to a person’s true character because I believe that’s what matters most. And when it comes to making a big decision such as purchasing your first home, the importance of good character is magnified. Will this agent patiently guide me through the process and answer all the questions I have? Will this agent, in turn, ask me the right questions to ensure I’m thinking about things thoroughly? Will this agent stick with me to the end and have my best interest at heart, even if it’s an inconvenience and not in his/her best interest? These were... Show More
Condo buyer closed Jan '21
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
$739K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1330 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
James helped us find and buy our first home. He demystified the home buying process by being clear and incredibly helpful from the very beginning. He took the time to breakdown each step and was so patient and awesome to answer our questions along the way. We appreciated his approach in negotiation. He knew what would give us an edge. We trusted him 100%. Not only did James get us our dream home in a competitive market, he remained so helpful and organized throughout escrow. He has a recommendation for every trade you may need when you're going through this process and they're all awesome at their jobs. Aside from being great at his job, James is a kind and calm family man. He's just the type of person you want to hire to guide you through what could be a very stressful process. We were... Show More
House buyer closed Jan '21
791 Raymond Ave, Long Beach, CA
791 Raymond Ave, Long Beach, CA
$805K • 2 Bed, 0.75 Bath, 1081 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
2020 (11 Homes)
Quick, responsive, knowledgeable, patient. His experience and insights helped us win a competitive bidding process for a home even though we weren't the highest bidder. Couldn't be happier and will recommend and use him again in the future.
If we could give James more than a 10/10 we would in a heartbeat. He helped us buy a home sight unseen in the middle of moving to a new city and having a baby. He visited units for us, negotiated on our behalf, and made the difficult loan and escrow process manageable. He was patient, insanely available, and almost immediate in his responses to our calls and texts. He has a friendly, even keeled demeanor and is a problem solver. We couldn’t recommend him more!
Condo buyer closed Nov '20
2930 Rowena Ave #1, Los Angeles, CA
2930 Rowena Ave #1, Los Angeles, CA
$1.07M • 3 Bed, 4 Bath, 1898 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
James made buying a home, especially during covid, stress free. He listens, understands your needs, and genuinely cares. He explained every step of the home buying process and answered all my questions with patience and in detail. My schedule wasn't the easiest to work with but he was extremely accommodating. His response time is immediate, even when it was late for him. We looked at a lot of places but James was always patient and positive. He understood what I was looking for and needed, even when I didn't. The home I purchased was not in an area I was initially searching for but James recommended and I love it. Market is competitive and despite it being a seller's market he worked well with seller's agent to close at lower price than expected. Escrow can be stressful but James is... Show More
Townhome buyer closed Nov '20
243 N Michigan Ave #3, Pasadena, CA
243 N Michigan Ave #3, Pasadena, CA
$660K • 3 Bed, 2.25 Bath, 1309 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
I first emailed James on the 18th September about selling my house... sale closed on the 22nd October at a price everyone was happy with, which should tell you all you need to know. James give recommendations on how to stage my house with what I already had, so saving me money, and came armed with motivated buyers. He then smoothed over any tiny bumps in the road to closure once an offer was accepted. A whirlwind, drama free, of a sale! Thanks James and team!
We moved to San Francisco 2 years ago and rented out our home in Los Angeles. After acclimating to the Bay area, we decided to buy a home up here. Being remote, we were dreading having to coordinate moving the tenants out of our LA home, making repairs, and getting the home ready for market. Having dealt with our share of lackluster real estate agents in the past, we prepared ourselves for a painful process. Thank God for James. He is tireless, knowledgeable, strategic, and most importantly has the best interest of his client. A lot of agents say that but very few actually mean it. His combination of hard work and grit coupled with an innate understanding of the market makes him truly unique. James put my wife and me at ease by laying out a solid plan for helping transition the tenants... Show More
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We’ve had success with James in multiple occasions, his work and effect speak for themselves.
Multi-family home buyer closed Jan '20
7427 7425 Blewett Ave, Lake Balboa, CA
7427 7425 Blewett Ave, Lake Balboa, CA
$840K • 2 Bath, 1422 Sq. Ft.
We had a rental property in DTLA that needed TLC. James stepped up for the job and went above and beyond to help us the get the in place in shape. He reached out and vetted various repairmen, stagers and cleaners and provided us with quality and cost efficient options. He provided the hands-on help we needed since we reside out-of-state. We received multiple offers, ABOVE asking price, within four days of listing thanks to James! We were confident we made the right choice and the results proved it.
Condo seller closed Feb '20
629 Traction Ave #401, Los Angeles, CA
629 Traction Ave #401, Los Angeles, CA
$823K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1290 Sq. Ft.
He’s just simply the best real estate agent I’ve ever worked with. He’s also genuinely caring.
Condo seller closed Feb '20
4374 Ventura Canyon Ave #6, Sherman Oaks, CA
4374 Ventura Canyon Ave #6, Sherman Oaks, CA
$663K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1616 Sq. Ft.
TLDR: James is the best realtor out there and you should hire him immediately. We are first time buyers who never thought we could afford to own. We knew nothing about the process, but James made the time and answered the countless questions we had. I say this without exaggeration, if it weren't for James, we would not be homeowners right now. He is the secret weapon every buyer wishes they had. James is knowledgable, smart, driven, clever, and easy to work with. You are literally losing money if you don't hire him. I could keep going, but if this hasn't hooked you yet, then I don't know what will.
House buyer closed Jul '20
11300 Paso Robles Ave, Granada Hills, CA
11300 Paso Robles Ave, Granada Hills, CA
$686K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1485 Sq. Ft.
He is honest, reliable, and takes the time to answer questions no matter what the issue. I trust his judgement and character. He helped make our closing process be stress free because he helped us understand the process and explained common issues that could pop up during closing. I would hire him again for sure!
House buyer closed Jul '20
1343 W Elm Ave, Fullerton, CA
1343 W Elm Ave, Fullerton, CA
$650K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1250 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
2019 (2 Homes)
My wife and I were considering putting our DTLA loft on the market so I reached out to James for coffee. James showed up with extensive research material that gave me a clear picture of the current DTLA market. After some thought, we decided to sell our loft and James helped me get my unit ready by referring a stager and painter. Our unit went on the market and we accepted an all cash offer 11 days later! Blowing away our time frame expectations. James worked hard to sell our unit, did extensive market research but more importantly was someone we could trust and had our best interest in mind. Would definitely recommend James You for any real estate related needs.
James was an absolute pleasure to work with. We had one weekend to search for a home in Southern California he helped us find a great neighborhood and the perfect townhome in a very walkable area which was very important as we were coming to LA from San Francisco. At one point I panicked while waiting for the sellers to choose a buyer and I told James that maybe we should offer more, he assured me that we had a solid offer and sure enough we did! We closed escrow in 21 days! James is honest, reliable, hard working, we felt like we had a great friend guiding us through our first home purchase! He is amazing!