Jim originally received his Real Estate license in 1995. From his first investment property almost 30 years ago, he has bought, sold, and learned many key profitable ingredients along the way. His first-hand knowledge of owning, renting, renovating, zoning, subdividing, in addition to serving on the Planning Commission gives him invaluable experience with helping his clients achieve their real estate goals... more..
Born and raised in San Jose, CA, Jim earned a bachelor’s degree in Business-Marketing and a second bachelor’s in Economics from San Jose State University. He also earned a master’s degree in Marketing during his time in Chicago many years ago.
Jim is a true entrepreneur and has the vision to see opportunities when most do not. During the Great Recession, he started a successful business which is still prosperous today. That experience, in addition to being well-versed in residential, commercial, and rental properties, gives his clients opportunities that might have been otherwise overlooked.
Before Jim’s current Holmes Beach residence on Anna Maria Island, he lived in a downtown Sarasota high-rise. Living in both unique areas provides his clients great perspective when comparing coastal to inland properties when interested in buying, selling, or investing in Southwest Florida.
Jim is a current member of the Realtor® Association of Sarasota & Manatee Counties. In addition, he is a member of the esteemed Michael Saunders & Company real estate team. He makes good use of their state-of-the-art technology, valuable resources, collaboration, and superior marketing materials which helps ensure every piece of the transaction is managed with care and expertise. Jim is thankful to be working with such a renowned, full-service, collaborative brokerage. MSC’s experienced team of professionals range from administrative, back-office, mortgage, commercial, title, insurance, etc. and all are invaluable resources plus a huge convenience for his clients. Jim’s contacts into four prestigious global real estate affiliates gets his clients exposure to national and international databases which capture top-dollar for his clients when listing their home and/or investment property.
As your trusted realtor, Jim will be your strongest advocate! When orchestrating deals, he is an effective and strong negotiator for his clients. He is constantly researching the latest technologies, tools, and services to ensure his clients benefit from the best marketing and search products to help with the sale or purchase of a property. His clients will get the absolute best price when buying a home. If selling, they will keep as much equity and wealth as possible.
Jim takes pride in being easy to reach and always accessible for any real estate inquiries and has made a career which is based on a foundation of hard-work, dedication, honesty, and integrity.
Whether you are buying or selling, Jim will get you RESULTS!
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*Properties may have been sold through another real estate broker