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Shirley S.
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIEDWe had such a great experience working with James and couldnt recommend him more highly! As first time home buyers, he truly held our hands through the entire process and made everything feel so much less overwhelming. James is incredibly knowledgeable, client focused, and always looked out for our best interests. He has a great eye for the details and would point out things in each property that we never would have noticed ourselves. His negotiation skills, market knowledge, patience, and guidance made us feel completely supported from start to finish. Most importantly, he helped us find the perfect house for our family! If youre looking for the best realtor, we highly recommend James!!!
Lacey F.
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED James was fantastic to work with throughout the entire home-buying process. He was organized, efficient, responsive, and always easy to talk to. He kept everything on track, answered all of our questions promptly, and made what could have been a stressful experience feel incredibly smooth from start to finish. I would highly recommend James to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and reliable realtor!
Casey K.
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED Working with James was an amazing experience! He took all the stress out of leasing my home. He found a great tenant super fast and did a wonderful job checking background info. James always got back to me right away when I had questions. He really knows the local neighborhood and how to market a home. If you want to buy, sell, or lease, James is your guy. Thank you so much, James!
Zuser20140425010849265
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED Worked with James as listing agent for a La Crescenta home. This was a court-ordered partition sale that had a lot of nuances to it. We had great success with the property sold over asking! Knowledgeable, diligent , friendly, and professional. Highly recommend.
Kevin K.
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED Working with James to purchase our dream home was truly a great experience from start to finish. From the very beginning, i can tell that he was incredibly client focused, taking the time to understand exactly what we were looking for and guiding us through every step of the process. James' local knowledge of the market and sharp negotiation skills made a huge difference in securing our home and helped cover some of our closing cost. he was always very responsive, patient with our questions, and proactive. We always felt informed, supported, and confident in the decisions we were making on this big purchase. We are grateful for all his hard work and dedication. If you are looking for a real estate professional who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and easy to talk to, i would highly recommend James.
User023719
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED James was absolutely stellar in selling our La Crescenta property. We are a repeat client and is the best agent in the area hands down (we have worked with many others before). James gets our 120% satisfaction score for his outstanding beginning-to-end ownership of our entire process from making repairs, packaging, pricing, negotiating to closing for the best possible outcome. Youll see what we mean if you work with him!
David
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED 4 years ago, James found us our dream home in Glendale in the perfect neighborhood to start a family. But when our family started to grow and it was time to move, it only made sense to reach out to him again to entrust him with the sale of that same home. After all, we had an exceptional experience with him as our agent the first time. Just like before, James took care of every detail and held our hand through each step. We met with his team months ahead to determine the optimal timeline and pricing for the listing. He scheduled a gardener to refresh our landscaping, a handyman for all the touch ups around the house, and an amazing stager who made our home feel like it belonged in a design magazine. Then James hired a top notch photographer and published videos of our home on social media, which drew over 100k views! As a result of his hard work and marketing strategy, we received an offer for $50k over asking the day after the listing went live. Once offers were due, James went over each buyer with us, including their financial strength and likelihood to close escrow. He carefully navigated us through some high stakes counter-offers, and ultimately, our home sold for more than $100k over the listing price! I would not hesitate to offer my highest recommendation for James once again - both as a buyer and as a seller. His dedication and advocacy on our behalf really brought us peace of mind through the entire process since we knew that he had our best interest in mind. Thank you, James!
TonyNaples8
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED James did a great job walking us thru the home-selling process, from start to finish. And we were very pleased with the final result- the sale of our house!
Aguirre H.
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED Working with James was truly a pleasure, and I would gladly choose him as my realtor again. He made the entire home-buying process feel straightforward and manageable, which was a huge relief during what can be a stressful time. From the start, James was incredibly organized and easy to work with. Hes extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of real estate, and he took the time to explain everything clearly so we always felt informed and confident in our decisions. He was always on time for appointments and quick to respond to texts and emails. There was never a moment where we felt out of the loop. James really took the initiative to stay in constant contact with everyone involved in the process, which helped everything move along smoothly. Thanks to his hard work and attention to detail, we were even able to close a week early! I wouldnt hesitate to recommend James to any of my friends or family. Not only is he great at his job, but he truly goes above and beyond and exceeds expectations.
Coyledylan4
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED My fiancA(C)e and I just closed on a condo with James' help. This was our first time buying a home, and James quickly won our trust by being extremely responsive and helping us through each step of the process. He's an experienced realtor, and he's a skilled negotiator. Some people are likeable, and others drive a hard bargain, but James understands how and when to be each of those things. His negotiation skills saved us thousands--our price came in below the appraised value and he helped us avoid a large unexpected cost from the condo association. We had a great experience, and I would highly recommend working with him!
Hjnailscutie01
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED James has been an amazing real estate agent. He found buyers within a day. And he got the best offer beyond what I expected within a week. He has many contacts and a good network. He has been supportive, informative, and understanding of my situation. He is a very good listener and I highly recommend him and his company.
Michaelree8
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED As a first time home seller, James was the best realtor we could ask for. The whole process was effortless due to his excellent, client focused service. He provided a thorough analysis of the current market and provided guidance on how to go about selling our home. He has a very keen understanding of the market and was very patient answering all our questions. We followed his advice on how to enhance the value of our home -- including staging and repairs. He took care of all the details and kept us looped in with a timeline of events from start to finish. In this challenging housing market where very few houses are moving, we were very happy that we sold over asking thanks to James! Overall, we had a superb selling experience and we would highly recommend!
User81680591
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED James and his team were awesome! We would highly recommend James if you are looking at buying or selling your home. He has helped us in both buying and selling and we could not be happier with how things worked out. His expertise on how and when to get our house on the market, led to us getting multiple offers and ultimately a higher asking price than expected. Overall we had a great selling experience and would definitely use James again.
JamesYoon0
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED 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 agent. 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! We found the right house within a month. James got his team ready to go. His recommended people were trustworthy and friendly.
Tomshwang
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED 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 dont often review or rate things/people, but I feel utterly compelled to share just how great James is. Again, I cant find the words to fully convey how grateful we are for him.
CaLisa L.
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED 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.
Haig M.
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED As first time home owners, we wanted to work with someone trustworthy and reliable, whom we could count on to point us in the right direction. James went above and beyond for us in every aspect of the process. His warm and calm demeanor was a constant throughout the entire process, no matter overwhelmed we were. He was incredibly detail oriented, reliable, and responsive. He makes himself incredibly available to his clients, and has a tireless work ethic. He provided a lot of valuable insight any time we had issues, and he works with outstanding contractors for all of the inspection processes. We not only enjoyed working with him; we feel blessed to have worked with him. Because of his help, we were able to purchase our dream house.
Hminassi1
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED As first time home owners, we wanted to work with someone trustworthy and reliable, whom we could count on to point us in the right direction. James went above and beyond for us in every aspect of the process. His warm and calm demeanor was a constant throughout the entire process, no matter overwhelmed we were. He was incredibly detail oriented, reliable, and responsive. He makes himself incredibly available to his clients, and has a tireless work ethic. He provided a lot of valuable insight any time we had issues, and he works with outstanding contractors for all of the inspection processes. We not only enjoyed working with him; we feel blessed to have worked with him. Because of his help, we were able to purchase our dream house.
Homebuyerx1
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED 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!
Chad L.
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED 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.
Jlam882
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED James has been a positive force since the beginning of our first-time home buying process. He listened to our story, our desires, assessed our situation, and provided sound advice and thoughts. As novices buying a home, we needed a lot of support and James was there every step of the way. We looked at several homes and James gave his honest opinion, while also empathetically hearing our comments and concerns too. Our relationship built to where we did not want to go to an open house unless James was there with us. In a sense, we felt protected with his presence. It made the process less daunting, and we knew we could count on him. He was responsive to calls, texts, and emails, and answered all our questions. When looking for houses, people usually have a specific area they want to buy in. We certainly did. When James asked about some other cities or pockets of neighborhoods to check out, we agreed to include them in our MLS listing emails. After all, we thought it was best to be knowledgeable and informed on surrounding houses, schools, and neighborhoods too. After some time, we just knew we wanted a home in that specific area we originally spoke about. We told James we would be happy paying a mortgage in that area. He wholeheartedly listened and in just a short time, we found and closed on a home in the area we wanted to grow our family in! We are grateful to James. In our humble opinion, you will have someone looking out for your best interest when you have James on your side.
Daniela S.
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED James was critical in helping our family find a home in this extremely challenging and frustrating market. James is incredibly knowledgeable about the market, very professional, direct, honest and patient. He also has very good instincts, which were critical in helping us land the home we wanted. He asks good questions and was always available to talk through any doubts, concerns and random ideas. Most importantly, James is kind, responsive and generous with his time. I highly recommend James to anyone looking for a home right now.
Connie N.
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED 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 2021, at the height of a very competitive market he helped us make an offer that the seller couldn't refuse. On Saturday - we saw the house for the first time at open house. Sunday - James coordinated a private showing for us with the agent to get a second look. Monday morning at 9am we submitted our offer and by 10:45am the same day our offer had been accepted. The seller didn't even counter offer. Not only that, we were able to close escrow within 21 days with James guiding us through the process every step of the way. Thanks to James we had access to the best resources during inspection and closing. James is our realtor and friend for life. Thanks James!
Trey H.
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED Nothing but good thoughts come to mind when writing a review for James. Were grateful for his good heart and his steady temperament through turbulent waters. We couldnt 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.
Elaine C.
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED This review is long overdue, partly because I am an expert procrastinator but also because I couldnt 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 through which houses I should seriously consider, and which ones I should forgo. Never did I ever feel pressured or hastened in my search, and once I did reach a decision and entered escrow, James guided me through every step. 4 months into living in our new home, we love it more each day and we have James to thank for that. Thank you, James, for making our first home-buying experience such a special one!
ChristinaPark38
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED Working with James for the sale of our condo was easy and straightforward. As a result of the pandemic, DTLA has been a buyers market. We were hesitant at first to list our place, but with a baby on the way, we needed to move quick. James always came prepared with his market research, and directed us every step of the way. What set our place apart from the other units was the help from his team of experts. The interior designer and photographer really showcased our place from a buyers point of view. My husband and I felt very fortunate to not only have received one offer, but two offers, after the open house. I enjoyed working with James, and couldnt recommend him highly enough!
Mike80610
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED 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 will get the job done, and of course the best results!
Maryspeech7
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED We had the pleasure of working with James for the sale of our home. We were unsure if we were going to move and went back and forth at the beginning. James was patient with us during this decision making process. We moved during the home selling and James kept us fully informed and updated. He gave us sound advice and understood the market very well. He is very responsive and answers all questions. He will do everything to make sure your property is ready to sell and get the most possible for your home. We highly recommend James!
Linpark05
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED 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 of the entire home searching and buying process. We appreciated his genuine desire to help us find our dream home and would highly recommend him to others!
Peterthiraphoj
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED This review is long overdue. James was our realtor for the sale of our home. My wife and I were expecting our second child, so Covid created some obvious health safety concerns that made timing and logistics tricky through the entire process. We had already worked with James a couple years before when we purchased the property so we trusted him to take care of us. Despite our established relationship, James took nothing for granted and came prepared with thorough market research and an entire playbook. He took the time to walk us through various options, his rationale, and ultimately drove us towards a target strategy that considered all of our unique objectives. Whereas setting strategy is the fun part of the job, execution is where James really differentiated himself with this sale. Through James's stewardship, our home was beautifully staged and marketed. My family and I were displaced for only a couple of targeted and carefully planned windows and we had overflowing interested and multiple competitive offers. And so, when we accepted an offer we were ready to celebrate. However, as with any major transaction, there will always be unknown unknowns. With our sale, we had some hurdles to overcome to close the deal and this is where James was truly special. He moved beyond acting just as our agent and acted like an owner. While my family and I adjusted to becoming a family of 4, James handled every twist and turn with grit and professionalism. James consulted us, kept us informed, and protected us where necessary. James willed the sale of our home over the line and we are so grateful. If you are looking for more than just an agent and want to be prepared for that 1% scenario, give James a call.
Rbjlee
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED 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.
Andrew B.
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED I have to start off immediately by saying how amazing James was. My fiancA(C) and I were first time home buyers, and we really didnt know what to expect when we started looking for a house. We didnt 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 couldnt 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 was going to be very patient and only settle for our perfect house. Very quickly he was able to discern what we liked and did not like even when we werent always able to articulate that. With his calm demeanor, James was such a pleasure to work with. He was always available for us to answer questions or book viewings. He worked around our schedule, and I feel like we drove him all around LA looking at neighborhoods in all corners. He was always there at the next house waiting for us no matter what day of the week or what time. In fact, I think it was around 9 or 10 at night when I texted James that I saw an amazing house that was only 4 hours into being listed we had to get a viewing of right away. James was on top of it, and we quickly had the second viewing available. That house ended up being the one we bought! It also helped that James had some great ideas and strategies towards our offer standing out amongst the rest. Theres no doubt in my mind that I would recommend James to anyone, including my close friends and family. See a few houses with James and I dont think youll need to look any further for a realtor. I know hell be our first stop if/when we ever go looking for a new house. Although, we love our house so much, we might never need to!
Karen L.
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED James provides all-inclusive and trustworthy service at the highest level. When we started our home search, we knew absolutely nothing about the home buying process. We met other real estate agents who would push us towards higher-priced homes in areas that we disliked. They pressured us to take what we could get because our budget and timeframe weren't feasible. But then we met James. He came highly recommended through a glowing referral from a close friend. From Day 1, he provided a step-by-step virtual presentation of the home buying process and walked us through the pros and cons of each neighborhood we liked. We told him about our situation, our needs, and our price point. Unlike previous agents, he assured us that he could find us a home in the area we wanted in the price range our budget allowed in the timeframe we needed. And he delivered. At first, we thought we knew where we wanted to purchase a home, but every week, he showed us a new pocket of LA to not only reveal hidden gems, but also to help narrow our search criteria down to what was most important to our family. He provided a rating system to help us measure one home against another, and when we started receiving counter-offers, he would ask us illuminating questions to help us gauge how badly we wanted a home and whether it was really worth increasing our offer. James held our hand through the entire process and he was a consistently patient and reliable partner. He led us away from homes that he felt were overpriced, even though he would have received more commission. Even when his wife gave birth to his second daughter, he was still extremely responsive and available to provide excellent service to us (thank you to his wife, Sarah!). But ultimately what benefited us the most was that James' team consists of some of the most well-known and established real estate agents in LA. In this competitive market where any advantage matters, he was able to provide us with an incredibly rare off-market opportunity to purchase the home of our dreams. It was a beautiful Spanish house in the neighborhood we loved the most in the timeframe we needed it by, and it was even under our budget. On top of all that, once our offer was accepted (without any competing bids!), James set up all of our inspections for us and even scheduled a general contractor to come estimate any renovation/repair costs. He coordinated with a loan officer to help us lock in the best loan terms, he negotiated a generous seller's credit for us (despite the home being sold "as is"), and he built out a digital calendar of all the upcoming deadlines to guide us through our 21 day (!) escrow. From Day 1 all the way to Closing Day, James walked side-by-side with us through the entire home buying process. His service was exceptional and truly all-inclusive. His attention to detail and willingness to work so hard on our behalf while never pressuring us is as rare as it is valuable. We feel that we not only gained a home, but a true friend, and we still talk to him regularly about our remodel plans and his newborn daughter. James has our highest recommendation without reservation, and we feel fortunate to have worked with him as our fierce advocate. Thank you so much, James!
Shimon D.
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED 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 us more competitive. This current housing market was very frustrating, but James was always on the ball, ready in an instant to schedule viewings, review listings, introduce us to high quality professionals, submit offers, and negotiate on our behalf. This readiness and organized nature is absolutely key in a market where sellers accept offers within a few days of listing, and we genuinely feel sorry for buyers who don't have an agent as competent as James. Throughout the process, we changed our plan at least four times with respect to the kind of dwelling we wanted, the kind of financing we wanted to try, and the neighborhood. We eventually decided on Long Beach, which meant that James had to drive for an hour each way on weekends to show us properties we wanted to see. His dedication is incredible. And it paid off big time. We are very happy with the property we purchased. It was a reach for us, and we got it! James helped us negotiate a large sum of money during closing, introduced us to a great lending professional (better than any we found ourselves), and answered hundreds of complicated "what if" questions we had along the way. We will always come back to James in the future with any real estate needs, and we recommend him to anyone.
Jeffpa8
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED In our first Zoom meeting James asked us, aEURoeWhats your timeline for buying a house?aEUR? Halfway joking, I said, aEURoeour lease expires soon, so about five weeks.aEUR? James paused and said, aEURoeThat seems very unrealistic.aEUR? Fast-forward six weeks and we are now proud first-time home owners. In a hot sellers 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, aEURoeJames, get us this house.aEUR? He delivered. James goes well beyond the purview of a typical relator. I think its fair to say he did everything possible to help us while exercising tactful and unbiased judgments from assessing the houses to negotiating with the seller. His attitude, demeanor, humility, and expertise were all attributes that made this purchase possible and incredibly smooth. If it was not for James being our relator, I do not think we would have purchased a home anytime soon. Now, go email James. Youll be glad you did.
Missyleee
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED James You represented us in searching for a new home. He secured appointments for showings right away and was very patient w/ us for each showing. He was very thorough in explaining everything step-by-step. His recommendations on what price it would take to get the house was SPOT ON! He knew the market very well. James exceeded our expectations and we were blown away by his professionalism and knowledge. I would definitely recommend James You to anyone looking for their next real estate agent!
Zuser20141118151725929
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED 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!
Warren S.
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED James was a pleasure and delight to work with and I would recommend him without hesitation. Put aside being skilled, knowledgeable and responsive aEUR" which James is without question. For me personally, whenever I choose to work with anyone, it comes down to a persons true character because I believe thats 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 its an inconvenience and not in his/her best interest? These were some of the questions I had when I was looking for an agent. And now that hes helped me successfully close on my first home, I can definitively say James checked the box on all of them.
Danleavitt0
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED 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 lucky to have a pretty smooth escrow and I feel like we owe it to his whole team working seamlessly together to get things done. Thanks James!
Aaron W.
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED If we could give James more than 5 stars 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 couldnt recommend him more!
Vivianlee80
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED 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 organized and walks you through each step of the process. He goes beyond to ensure that move in will go smoothly. I highly recommend James whether you are buying or selling.
Andrew S.
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED 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. Less than 5 weeks! James give me 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!
Christopher A.
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED 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 painfulA process. Thank God for James. He is tireless, knowledgeable, strategic, and most importantly has the best interestA of his client. A lot of agentsA say that but very few actually mean it. His combination of hard work and grit coupled with an innateA 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 out during the COVID pandemic. He also coordinated prepping the house for market, recommending stagers and design accents, and constantly providing updates and clear lines of communication as we were hundreds of miles away. I never once had to step foot back in LA. We had an offer above listing come in before the house hit the market. We were thrilled and excited but James preached patience. He explained although the offer was solid, based on his analytics and data surrounding trends we would fetch more in the open market. My wife and I were reluctant letting this go but ultimately decided to trust James.A We are so glad we did. We fielded 15 offers after the first weekend of showings and sold for $75k over list. I can't say enough about James. Even as we search for homes in the Bay Area, my wife and I are constantlyA comparing every agent we come across to James and none of them are even in the same league.A If only James You worked the Bay Area as well!
User5736137
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED My wife and I worked with James on the recent sale of our property. A friend of mine referred James as they had worked together in the past and he was very satisfied with his performance. I would definitely recommend James to anyone looking for a competent, knowledgeable, and caring Real Estate Agent. His communication is excellent which I feel is vital with the purchase or sale of a home. James knew our neighborhood very well and spared no expense on the listing of our house. He was very organized and detail oriented. I would not hesitate to hire his services again. Our home sold quickly and at the sale price that he had projected. He is truly a master of his craft.
Sascha C.
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED James helped me sell my home amidst a divorce and a move. James was extremely professional, provided extensive knowledge regarding every step from the initial consultation to the close. This was extremely important as I was no longer local and relied on him for all feedback to be sound before moving forward. I am more than pleased with the service and compassion provided by James, and would work with him again.
Sascha M.
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED James helped me sell my home amidst a divorce and a move. James was extremely professional, provided extensive knowledge regarding every step from the initial consultation to the close. This was extremely important as I was no longer local and relied on him for all feedback to be sound before moving forward. I am more than pleased with the service and compassion provided by James, and would work with him again.
Csl34911111
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED Headline: Helped us purchase our first home; strongly recommend working with James Summary - well prepared for meetings - managed expectations well - very responsive; scheduling appointments on short notice during a competitive market for buyers - always felt like James was on our side - helped us clarify our criteria and must-haves - navigated Covid-19 paperwork and safety issues - stayed on top of escrow steps and deadlines - uses DocuSign (necessary) - loves real estate and has passion for it Narrative If you looking for a new home, James is exactly someone you want on your side! James helped my partner and I buy our first home together in Fullerton, CA. He asked thoughtful and clarifying questions to help understand our needs and desires in a home that fits within our budget. He was well prepared for every meeting and did his due diligence of the neighborhoods and market comps. He was very patient, honest, friendly, responsive, comfortable with having difficult conversations during negotiation, and respectful of COVID-19 safety procedures. I always felt like he supported our side/perspective while we were negotiating terms of the contract and closing. He answered all of our questions and also set realistic expectations by providing us with guidelines and other example home sales. During our closing process, he stayed in close communication with our escrow officer and loan officer to ensure a smooth and stress-free closing. After closing, he helped connect with us with contractors, inspectors and other resources as new homebuyers need to settle in. We are relived and excited that closing was a success and would ask James to represent us again!
Agentcoy
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED 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 werent 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 dont hire him. I could keep going, but if this hasnt hooked you yet, then I dont know what will.
Ciara M.
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED My husband and I interviewed quite a few real estate agents before choosing James & Dave of Think Real Estate Group. The other agents were fine but we weren't overwhelmed! James & Dave showed up extremely prepared, very energetic, - so much so, that we engaged them on the spot! We put our property on the market about 2 weeks after the lockdown started, so we couldn't use the strategy we had discussed, of the Open House. However, due to the James & Dave's hard work in getting the listing prepared, we had lots of interest, and within a couple of days, had an Offer well over asking price! We were really impressed! From that point, they handled the 30 day escrow, extremely professionally! They kept us up to date but also made sure everything was smooth - no stress whatsoever! I would without question, highlyrecommend these agents. They are everything an awesome real estate service should be, and lived up to every expectation we had, and more! Thank you guys so much!
Sari D.
Review for Member: James You
ZillowVERIFIED Had tried selling my property in Sherman Oaks next to ventura Blvd with two different agents with no luck. Then a friend connected me with James and everything changed he saved my property from foreclosure. He gave me the right advice, thought me things no other realtor had done. And he priced it the same as previously when it had been sitting on the market for 90 days with no offers, go figure. I knew I was gonna be alright this 3rd time and my instinct was right. James changed everything from scratch, it became obvious that I had not received the right advise before. 1st offer came in the day it was listed and James got us in multiple offer bidding war after the 1st open house it was sold within the 1st week for over listing price. How do you go from no offers to bidding war? You hire the right realtor, one who knows what hes doing, takes pride in his trade with integrity. James Really cared about my property and my family. He babied is. James saved me from financial ruin thats to say the least. Jamess broker Dave at think real estate is a genius btw, I knew I was in good, caring hands. He was by our side making sure all went well for us until we actually moved, he didnt desert us when he got his profit . Also he was extremely patient during my tantrums, I'm not easy to deal with lol. Hes the best realtor ever. An Angel. See for yourself!
