James is a seasoned real estate expert and broker with international experience and a passion for people-driven service. With deep market knowledge he has assisted buyers, sellers and investors. -Certified CCIM Negotiator -CCIM Candidate -Agent Leadership Council, Former Board Member -Asian Real Estate Association of America, Former Board Member -KW Commercial Director -Top 1% Ventura County -Top 10% Los Angeles County -Top 6% of all Zillow Premier Agents Nationwide After a career as an educator and administrator, Kim worked with Asian foreign investment focused on buying US-based real estate for high net worth Japanese clients. He also spent brokerage years at SVN and was integral in all aspects of structured commercial real estate transactions. Mr. Kim was brought on board by top real estate investment firm Kennedy Wilson, and rose to become Vice President of Real Estate Sales & Marketing and was responsible for the execution of auction and builder marketing services worldwide. He also co-founded a boutique real estate brokerage firm before moving to Keller Williams Realty & KW Commercial. Clientele included financial institutions, governments, developers and investors. These have included the successful sales of: single family homes, condominium developments, five-star resort properties, bank owned (REO), FDIC residential and commercial properties, probate properties, apartment buildings, and income properties. Mr. Kim’s unique and varied abilities to manage complex real estate transactions has resulted in sales of over $750 million in commercial and residential real estate. Married for 26 years to his high school sweetheart, when not busy in brokerage, he can be found chasing after his five well-behaved children, ranging in age from 7 to 15 years old. (James, Tami, Katie, Emma, Christian, Ethan and Hannah)

"As a real estate virgin I was lucky to have James as my broker. Thoughtful, careful, detail oriented, always available and endlessly cheerful, he made the process easy...and, he got me far more for my property than I thought was possible! A great strategist, good listener and all around nice guy, I would recommend James to anyone looking to buy or sell property."

"I will play pitcher, catcher and first base" for you; you receive 100% of my attention; and I am backed by a dedicated team of real estate professionals, bringing the quality of my work to an unparalleled level. My full-service team ensures a seamless experience from start to finish, and beyond.

Top Agent James Kim leads the Kim-Team Real Estate Professionals, where he assists clients throughout the Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County areas. Having previously served in education and administration, James Kim began his real estate career while facilitating transactions for a network of exclusive Japanese and Korean clients who invested in overseas properties. Quickly, he found success in the industry due to his integrity, outgoing personality, and acute business instincts. In the fifteen years since, he has truly seen it all, authoring an accomplished career in both corporate and residential real estate across not only the nation, but also the world. Today, James leads the James Kim Real Estate Team, where he assists clients throughout Ventura County and the Greater Los Angeles area. Comfortable in everything from resort properties to single family homes and commercial real estate, he possesses the experience and tireless work ethic needed to meet the demands of even the most intricate transaction. “My clients know they’re in good hands,” he says. “After all, these are often the most expensive transactions in their lives. But no matter what, they can be confident I have their back and am highly capable of managing their deal.” When listing a property, James empowers his clients via a diversified strategy. On top of broadcasting their homes through trusted methods like the regional MLS or targeted digital campaigns, he also leverages his extensive professional network to better match a property with its ideal buyer. While promoting his listings to his massive sphere of influence, he ensures the transaction runs smoothly from start to finish, removing stress from the process and maximizing his clients’ value. Elsewhere, James is every bit as attentive when assisting his buyers, using his years of experience to carefully guide them to the right investment for their best interests. For his compassionate approach, he has earned a fantastic reputation throughout Los Angeles, with the majority of his volume coming from repeat clients and referrals. At the end of the day, though, James values real estate for the ways in which it allows him to pursue his entrepreneurial ambitions while being there for his wife and five kids. “My real estate coach once taught me that money is good for the good it can do. In this industry, you never have to trade time for money—if you structure your career properly. Because of that, I can be there for my clients while still being a dad.” Outside his career, James is also deeply involved with his community. A contributor to various local charities and organizations, he is currently an active member at his church. When he’s not with clients or giving back, he can be found camping, golfing, or most importantly, spending quality time at home with his beloved family. With career sales over $750M, James has strong plans for the future of his business. Inspired by his brother, an attorney turned real estate investor, he intends on further cultivating his team while expanding their work with investment properties. In the meantime, he offers sound advice for any aspiring agent. “This business is simple, but it’s not easy. While getting started, a lot of younger agents can become disillusioned or discouraged. But like anything in the world, real estate requires atomic habits: You have to focus on doing the small things and trust they will eventually add up to make a huge difference.”

Here's what people are saying about me online. I can also provide you with client references. "James Kim is a consummate professional. We lived in the same home for approximately 25 years, our children grew up and started their own lives, and we knew we needed to downsize. Our home was a custom build, with no real comps. James worked with us to see the value of our unique property. James was patient with us and worked on our time schedule. He didn't push us to sell before we, or our property were ready. James walked along beside us and helped us with all aspects of preparation. He always, always, responded to our questions immediately. Our home sold quickly and for a very good price. We couldn't ask for more of a realtor. James is professional, caring, and gets the job done. Thank you James Kim."

Thinking of buying or selling?

1. Meet with a Kim-Team Real Estate Professional: There's no commitment required on your part for the initial meeting. It will be educational and help you identify your next steps. 2. Establish a Price: We will provide a market analysis, which will help you set an asking price. 3. Strategic Price: As difficult as it may be, it's important to review the market analysis and consider your home price objectively. 4. Prepare Your Home: View your home through the eyes of the buyer and ask yourself what you'd expect. We will offer some useful suggestions. 5. List It For Sale: When everything is in place we will put your home on the open market. It's critical you make it as easy as possible for potential buyers to view your home. 6. Showings: Potential buyers may ask to see your home on short notice. It's best if you can accommodate these requests, you never want to miss a potential sale. 7. Offers and Negotiation: If everything goes well, a buyer and (most often the agent who represents them) will present us with an offer. 8. Choosing an Offer: We will present the benefits and risks of each offer. You will have the opportunity to either accept or counter any offer based on its merits. 9. Under Contract: At this point, you and the buyer have agreed to all of the terms of the offer and both parties have signed the agreements. 10. Final Details: While under contract, the buyer will work with their mortgage provider to finalize the loan and perform other due diligence. 11. Inspection: The buyer will usually perform a physical inspection of the home. They may even ask you to make certain repairs. We will explain all of your options regarding the inspection. 12. Closing: This is the transfer of funds and ownership. Depending on when the buyer moves into the home you will need to be all packed up and ready to move.

Your property is unique and Kim-Team knows it. Our in-house marketing team works to transform a promising idea into a lucrative entity by leveraging proven marketing methods with detailed market analysis.

Once your contract is accepted, the escrow process begins. Working closely with your agent and lender will ensure a smooth and successful transaction.

Title Property Report: Here is the information that is publicly available on your home. It shows key items such as square footage, last purchase, zoning information and legal owners.

In order to begin working together, we would need to execute a signed listing agreement which includes an agency relationship, dual agency relationship, listing agreement, and an exclusion/inclusion from MLS.

Home Seller’s Coverage (for listing/closing period): Seller’s coverage is available only in conjunction with the purchase of coverage for Home Buyer. Coverage becomes effective the day the application is received by us, and continues until the expiration of the initial listing period (up to 180 days), close of sale, or listing termination; whichever occurs first. Should close of sale not occur in the 180-day period, we may, at our sole discretion, extend the seller’s coverage period. Pre-existing conditions are not covered for the Home Seller. Known defects of covered items found at the time of home inspection are excluded from coverage until proof of repair or replacement is received by us.

Local and International Advertising

KW Realty is one of the world's top five largest real estate companies with international reach. This provides a great platform to exposure for your property.

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Current listing website! www.4946read.com Here's an example of a magnificent estate in Thousand Oaks (Moorpark area)!

Using the latest in indoor/outdoor immersive technology, we have created a walkthrough for this fantastic home we are se!

With only 10% of prospective buyers able to visualize homes, Kim-Team Real Estate Professionals offers access to our dedicated interior designer. We can provide full staging services. For certain situations, KT's unique Virtual Staging service platform provides 3D renderings of a home using a selection of furniture from Restoration Hardware, Pottery Barn, Serena & Lily, and west elm.

No one knows real estate sales like James Kim Team. Since inception, we've had over 800 successful closed sales. (partial list attached)