Hello, my name is James Burton, I am a REALTOR, owner, broker, REALTOR and vintner of CENTURY 21 Marathon. I have been in the real estate business since 2007. In July 2015 I opened Marathon Real Estate LLC. I have been in the real estate business for over fifteen years. In that time, I have seen it all. CENTURY 21 Marathon specializes in VA Loans, and first-time buyers. I enjoy helping first time home buyers, and find it rewarding, helping them find their first home. Real Estate is an ever-evolving field. To stay atop market and industry changes, we take Real Estate Education and Continuing education very seriously. We go beyond maintaining licensure requirements, to increase my scope of real estate knowledge including aspects such as residential real estate, real estate team management, and broker management. These classes and seminars help teach me cutting edge technological aspects such as modern media, social media, video production, and drone real estate photography. The result of such education is the accumulation of officially recognized National Association of REALTORS, designations and certifications. Currently I have 24 Designations and Certifications. The following are official NAR (National Association of REALTORS) designations and certifications, that I currently hold. ABRA(R) CRB CRS GRI GREEN SRS SRES AHWD EPROA(R) LHC MRP PSA REI RENE RSPS SFRA(R) C-RETS RLC DMC SHC I am also a MAR Certified real estate instructor. Locally I am involved in boards and committees in Hopkinton MA What is the hardest part of being newly licensed? Finding pre-approved clients!!!! I can offer a source of preapproved buyer leads all over Eastern MA, RI, and southern NH. We have a presence, and I have a broker and licensed in MA, RI, and NH! I also have a teaching license and am always available to teach and mentor new agents. Marathon Real Estate can offer; 1. Training and mentoring. 2. A rich design library, that has company logos, and images. 3. Realtor store clothing and hats, VistaPrint custom designed work shirts, hats, sweatshirts, ect. 4. A source of pre-approved leads 5. Access to the Canva.com company library, of infographics and design tools 6. Marketing materials 7. Education library 8. Company handbook 9. 401K, if you choose to take advantage of it. 10. We do not charge desk fees What do we want out of an agent? 1. Willingness and ability to provide top notch customer service. 2. Punctuality and organizational skills (We are happy to mentor in that regard) 3. Excellent communication skills 4. We welcome all applicants, please feel free to reach out. C21marathon.com
Community Involvement
Hopkinton Zoning board of Appeals, Historic Commission, Affordable Housing Trust Board, NSBA member. Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce
HOBBIES/INTEREST
JEEP, Mountain biking, Vintner, beer making.
FAMILY
Married with 2 kids
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Credentials
LICENSE
Real Estate - Massachusetts - # 9554973
Designation
Certified RE Instructor
Smart Home
Inside Sales Agent
At Home with Diversity
Graduate, Realtor Institute Designation
Green Designation
ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative)
SFR (Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource)
CRS (Certified Residential Specialist)
GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute)
CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist)
RENE (Real Estate Negotiation Expert)
PSA (Pricing Strategy Advisor)
CRB (Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager)
Seller Representative Specialist
Licensed Realtor
Certified Negotiation Expert
Real Estate Broker
ePro
Military Relocation Professional
Broker / Associate Broker
REALTOR
Specialties
Buyer's Agent
First Time Home Buyers
Listing Agent
Military/Veterans
Relocation
Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
Awards
2025
TOP AGENT
Hopkinton, MA
Other Awards
Veterans United Realty Superior Service Award 2016 & 2017. Homesnap Excellence in Client Service 2020 & 2021
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What clients say about this agent....
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Outstanding
Sylviahstewart1
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November 6, 2024
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James was incredible throughout the process of buying our first home! He helped navigate obstacles that arose during the process, assembled a great team, and gave great advice from the offer stage all the way to close.
Wayne H.
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October 7, 2024
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It was over all a great experience. I'm a first time home buyer so I had so many questions and needed to be helped more then someone that had done this before. He gave me all the info I asked for and the info I didnt thing to even ask about. 100% would work with James again
Imari P.
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January 4, 2020
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James is a great agent and provided personalized attention coupled with sound advice and insights. He knows the market and helped me buy the right place for the right price. We looked at a lot of places and his feedback was invaluable to my process. I would partner with him again to find another place and would highly recommend him as your agent.
Wagnermj67
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October 12, 2019
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James assisted my wife and I with buying and selling our home in MA. On both occasions, James was trustworthy and a professional. Being unable to attend both closings, due to military commitments, James did not hesitate to stand in via SPOA. He is highly recommended.
Timothyegatlin
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October 11, 2019
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James was a perfect realtor. He was always able and willing to help me out with the many confusions, tasks, and decisions of buying a home. I believe he frequently went the extra mile in our venture. Purchasing a home is already an enormous event, so purchasing one from across the country only made it much harder; with his experience and knowledge of veterans and the VA loan structure, James was able to guide me to finding the perfect home.
Swordfish E.
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July 13, 2019
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For our first home purchase, we were not able to travel to Boston to view potential properties before they were under contract. James personally visited each property we were interested in, FaceTimed us, and provided so many details that it really felt we were there! James was excellent throughout the process, with knowledge about everything from home inspection to loan concerns. All in all, we never saw our property until a few days before closing, but felt comfortable throughout the process because of James honesty and communication.
Joetnunez
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July 8, 2019
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My wife and I could not ask for a more professional, likable and knowledgable agent. James was always available to answer our questions throughout the home buying process and made us feel exceptionally comfortable. His knowledge of the local communities was nothing short of incredible. James informed us of what to expect through each phase of the process, was direct and was honest throughout. What I found particularly helpful about James is that he is very relatable. He truly cared about helping us find a home on our terms and with our timeline. I will be recommending James.
Bobtalarico7
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June 26, 2019
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James did a fine job helping us to find a house. He was knowledgeable about the market and about the VA loan process. He helped point out the good points and bad points in the houses we looked at. He was never pushy and didn't use any high pressure tactics. I'd recommend James to anyone looking for homes in the Framingham area
Lawrencejm
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May 24, 2019
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James is thorough, competent and professional. He kept us abreast of all progress of his buyer as the deal progressed and negotiated each point calmly and without dramatic excess. We would love to have James bring his buyer to our next listing.
Dianne O.
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March 1, 2019
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Working with James Burton was excellent. He made our first time home buying experience extremely easy. James responded immediately to all questions and would research further if he was not aware of the exact answer. He helped solve a slight problem we may have had toward the end of the home buying process immediately so we could move forward. Professional, always on time and easy to work with. We highly recommend James.
Zuser20150715051049842
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February 26, 2019
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James was excellent to work with. He went above and beyond to help me get through the home buying process, including personally taking care of some small repairs to satisfy the VA requirements. He answered every call and researched any unknown answers. I highly recommend him.
Jstat57
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November 28, 2018
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Very professional and knowledgeable. Made the process for a first time homebuyer extremely easy. Lastly we were able to reach him at all hours of the day to include holidays
Brooklyn M.
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November 10, 2018
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We would highly recommend James as a Relator. He works phenomenally around the buyers schedule to show houses, process paperwork, etc. he is also VERY knowledgeable when it comes to ideas on renovating or fixing things on your new home. Hes a aEURoecustomer kind of guyaEUR? and treats you, as his customer, the way he would want to be treated. I trusted him pre buying and during buying and trust that he will still help us even if we need help with anything post buying our new home.
Adrianna S.
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June 4, 2018
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James was very responsive to questions and obtaining information from others. He always provided complete answers and made sure we received more than enough information. Highly recommend!
SpartaSanks
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March 22, 2018
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Mr. Burton is a committed professional in his field. Not only did he help me secure an amazing unit in a competitive location, he did not back down when negotiations could have led to an undesirable result for all parties. I trust him implicitly and I would work with him again in any business deal.
Heather
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March 5, 2018
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I couldn't say enough about the service James provided. We had to plan this move and purchase this home from 1500 miles away in another state and James made it possible! He was our eyes and ears and he made sure everything that needed to be done was done. He was available for all of our inspections for us, so we didn't have to make unnecessary trips and saved us time and money on airfare. He left time in his schedule to coordinate showings for is when we flew in last minute. He was very knowledgeable about veteran services and the VA loan process. A+ realtor and we would (will) use him again in the future. Thank you James!!!!
AndrewLee28
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February 13, 2018
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James was exceptional right from the start. His area knowledge and tenacity found me the perfect home almost right away. I'd highly recommend him for your home search or sale.