With a professional background in international business, James possesses a unique skill set as a Real Estate Agent. Through successful ventures both domestically and abroad, he understands that honesty, perseverance, consistency, and great communication skills are the key to successful deals and relationships.
In today's competitive market, it is important to partner with a reliable agent who can align with your budget and needs. James is committed to customer satisfaction and building a long-term relationship, and enjoys collaborating with clients where he can foster a relationship of candor and trust that leads to their success. He brings a steady hand, endless energy, and positive attitude to every engagement.
James specializes in buying and selling residential properties in Los Angeles County. As an active investor himself, James also provides creative consulting on generating profits and passive income for investors.
James is business fluent in Korean and is a member of the Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles Association of REALTORS, California Association of REALTORS, as well as the National Association of REALTORS.
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What James' clients have to say...









































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 purview of a typical relator. I think it's 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. You'll be glad you did.

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 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.
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 constantly comparing every agent we come across to James and none of them are even in the same league.
If only James You worked the Bay Area as well!

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!


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.

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.


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 some of the questions I had when I was looking for an agent. And now that he's helped me successfully close on my first home, I can definitively say James checked the box on all of them.



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!


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 are 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!

Thank you James!!




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.




