We recently worked again with James to sell our mother's house after her passing. There was no facet of the experience where James did not excel. You simply cannot beat his professionalism, experience-based knowledge, and responsiveness. It had been an arduous time for the family and it was especially important to us that the home move quickly and easily; at a good price. James came through for us. James sat down with us to discuss and understand our particular needs and preferences and informed us what our options were. From beginning to end he was always available to answer questions and address any concerns. We would highly recommend James to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy real estate agent, especially during a vulnerable time. read more

James was our realtor for two houses that we purchased in a span of 8 years. His professionalism is unmatched and on both occasion his dedication to get us the best possible outcome has been spot on. He is deeply dedicated with vast amount of experience and passion for residential housing. We also found him to have a great breadth and depth of knowledge about real estate. He is consistently made himself available from initial search through closing. Even after closing he made sure we are well settled in the house and followed up on relevant items. He is a great negotiator and provides insights on the current state of the deal that allow us to make the right choices. He also provided us with timely updates as relevant to the ongoing contract. We admire his consistent dedication to provide the best deal available be it negotiating with the seller, getting good deal from loan manager, providing other recommendations for home improvement. read more

I have worked with James for almost a year preparing my home for sale. On his first visit he made several constructive suggestions; lose the popcorn ceiling, get rid of that old hot tub, new paint etc. He recommended painters, plumbers who always came through with the best quotes. He brought in a stager, recommended colors, had photographers, and matterport (3D walkthrough). In the end we put the house on the market for $20K more than I thought it would sell. In 4 days we had an offer $20K over our asking price. He is not your typical realtor. His level of knowledge and work ethic far exceeds any realtor you are likely to find. We are now still working with James to buy our new home. That process seems to be going flawlessly. If you are willing to put some time, money and effort into getting top dollar for your home sale you cannot do better than James. read more

My family has done 2 transactions with James and both have been extremely professional and successful. Facing the truth is that nowadays there are tons of agents out there who can write an offer and show you a property but when it comes to the knowledge base and having your back as a buyer, they fall short since all they know is how to fill out a pre-made offer form ! In a tough seller's market, there is no pride for an agent to buy any property at asking or above asking price. What counts is that when an agent like James, does what he can to get you what others can not ! This is where James shines ! This is when you see what he can do as someone who knows what he is doing and what he can get you. I am very glad that he has been on my side during my past home purchases and defiantly recommend him to everyone that is trying to find an agent out there who knows his profession well and is not just another wannabe with an overinflated ego. James is humble, professional, on-time, and skilled in his craft. Call him ! read more

James is one the most impressive real estate agents I've ever worked with. He went above and beyond the call of duty at every turn and felt more like a trustworthy family member at the end than realtor. He was incredibly patient (dealing with myself, Mom and husband with differing opinions at all times ), extremely prompt (answering emails at all hours of the day and night), and impressively knowledgeable. I consider us extremely blessed having been able to work with him, and not to mention he found us our dream property! Do yourself a favor and give this man a call. You won't be disappointed. read more

I have worked with many real estate agents in San Diego in the past. Usually the service is sub-par at best, with the main issues being related to lack of prompt communication, poor client management and a sense that I was not that important to them. Honestly, I usually had to do all of the work to make things happen. When I first started working with James, I didn't have that high of expectations (due to my past experience), though he seemed to have great reviews on Yelp. My situation was fairly unique, with many specifics that needed to be addressed, and after an initial call, we decided to work together and see how things would go. To give a bit of background, I have been in business myself for 8+ years, and have worked with hundreds of vendors/service providers. I am extremely picky, hold very high standards/expectations and am never really impressed with anyone I work with, as they always tend to let me down in one way or another. Immediately James proved himself to be a Realtor (heck just a business person), that was leagues beyond anything I had ever experienced before. He has even proven to be a better business operator than myself, and I mean that completely. The list of amazing qualities and service that James showcased while helping us find our house is far too long for a Yelp review, but I will highlight some of them: 1. He works longer hours than anyone I have ever known. I was able to reach him 100% of the time, literally no matter what time of day or night it was. 2. He never dropped a single ball. There were hundreds of specifics and mandatory elements to our situation and constant audible changes that had to be navigated on a day by day, sometimes hour by hour basis. It was as if I was handling these situations myself because of how well he absorbed my desires/needs and acted on my behalf. There is no way I could have done a better job myself. 3. He went WAY beyond the call of duty on multiple occasions, again, as if it were his own property he was trying to purchase. From driving hundreds of miles on my behalf to preview properties, to purchasing cover-alls so that he could climb under the house to check for damage because the inspector/vendor was not doing their job properly. 4. James seems to know every single aspect, angle and law pertaining to real estate. Not only did he have a solid answer for every one of my questions, he worked endlessly to edge every situation into my favor within the standard/legal bounds. 5. I almost never lifted a finger during the entire process. James had our back so hard, that I never felt like I needed to take over or manage the project. He was in total control of the lender, escrow, sellers, sellers agents, inspectors and every other aspect that pertained to our situation. 6. We (me and my family) were a "small potatoes" type of client compared to what James probably typically deals with, and there is no way you would know it. I felt like I was his single and only client. Never once did I get put on the back-burner or wait more than an hour for a response from him (usually he would email, text or call me back within minutes). I genuinely don't know how he managed to do this. I could go on and on and on about how amazing my experience with James was. He is by far and away the best provider of any service I have ever experienced to date and I am forever grateful to him for his extreme dedication to the purchase of our new home. If you are serious about purchasing or selling a home, you should just stop looking for a real estate agent right now and call James. read more

I have been working with real estate agents for 20+ years. James Dye is the best real estate agent I have ever known. He help me to buy a home a couple years ago. Now he just closed a sale for me as a listing agent. James inspected the house and gave me a list of what he recommended to be done to get the best price. After that, he helped me to contact all reliable professionals to do the work. Within the 1st day on the market, we had 5 buyers come to see the house and got 3 offers at the end of the very same day - all above the asking price! The 2nd day on the market, we had 5 more buyers to come, and got a few new offers; and 2 return buyers from the 1st day of showings came and presented all new offers. From all the offers (from 2 days of showings) we chose 4 offers which were $100,000+ above the asking price for the house in its as-is conclusion - the chosen buyer came $120,000 above the asking price, full cash, all contingencies removed, escrow was closed in less than 2 weeks! BTW - we had 2 back-up offers, just in case if something will not work right with the first buyer; all the offers were $100,000+ above my asking price. I have never experienced anything like that before. Fantastic! When you have the best agent, you have the best outcome! read more

James was extraordinarily helpful in preparing my father's house before listing it. He was personally involved in picking new flooring and fixtures, and even helped me change out all of the plugs and switches in the home. With James to guide us I am certain that we obtained the best sales price possible for the house. During the negotiation with the buyer James's advice was always right on target. I would definitely have him represent me again, and we have already recommended him to a couple of friends who are experiencing the same level of service. read more

We can't say enough about how pleased we were to work with James. I reached out to him while living in SF and wanted to buy a place in SD during the early days of Covid. What I really liked about James. He is not just a real estate smart, but understands economics, legal issues and has a good perspective on life. He was flexible to work with us remotely to narrow down a dozen properties so that when we came down to SD we could focus. We looked in Carlsbad, Scripps Ranch, Poway, San Marcos and everything in between. James never made us feel like we are wasting his time or pushed us in any direction. After about 10 homes he knew exactly what my wife liked and what was essential for me. He pointed out things we would have never noticed with homes, avoided pitfalls for us and helped us save a ton of money in the process. When we finally found the home that we wanted he carefully guided us through the entire process. Given that we were new to the SD area he linked us with handyman, property manager and so forth. He is easy to talk to and honest. I suggest you give him a call and leverage his extensive experience and expertise. Good luck! read more

I met James through a networking meeting, and he helped walk me through a tough real estate negotiation and brought some good insight that neither my broker nor I had thought of. I've seen him work through a number of transactions since, and I've been impressed with his attention to detail, his complete knowledge and explanation of the situation, and the ultimate work ethic of a professional. I would comfortably say that James is ahead of the curve as a real estate agent and broker, as he's been able to help me and a number of my business associates with their negotiations. Awesome guy. read more

If you are looking for a realtor in Rancho Bernardo, Poway or anywhere in San Diego County, look no further. James is extremely knowledgable about real estate and everything that goes along with it. When you hire a realtor, you don't want to settle, this is probably one of the most important decisions you will ever make. With James, you know you are in good hands! He is great at pointing out property aspects that might otherwise go unnoticed. He will not rush you into any decision and always has your best interest at heart. I originally found James On Yelp and the reviews don't lie; from the initial conversation to the closing table, he is 5 stars all the way!! read more

James is one of those amazing agents you really have to meet to find out what sets him apart from every other agent. He works 24/7 and is one of the most accessible people I've met. If I called my wife and James regarding a question, my money would be on James to respond 1st. His ability to think outside the box and really tailor his strategy to the particular market at a specific time will save you months of time and ton of money in this rising price, low inventory market. He has his thumb on the pulse of the market and knows exactly how to get a deal done. This is huge in today's environment where it really takes a creative agent to get you into a home. I've worked with other agents before that were afraid to tell me exactly what we needed to bid while the home values were rising and I kept putting in offer after offer or would ask us to overbid on a property to make the sale without checking the comps to see if the home would appraise. James is honest and clear about where he thinks the market is going and what it will take to get into contract, where he thinks the home will appraise. His direct, clear, realistic and consultative approach is refreshing in a sea of Realtors who want to leave you to fend for yourself with a Zillow App and the occasional "how's it going " "Have you found anything you would like to put in an offer on" phone call. He is also quick to point out the pros and cons for each house and what it will take to remedy things that come up in a pest report. He has great relationships with inspectors and contractors that allow you to shorten your inspection contingency period. If you have the pleasure of working with him he will set you up with a great lender that will not just get you preapproved but, fully underwritten approved allowing you to compete with the plethora of cash offers by shortening your close time and contingencies. I would highly recommend that you give James a call the next time you need an amazing Realtor that goes above and beyond for his clients. read more

James with his team did really great job of selling our property. He with his team were very patient and helpful throughout the whole process. He gives me many professional suggestions to help us fix our property. Our house had only been on the market for 10 days, and then we were in-contract. He knows what he's doing, and he is a hard worker. when I ask questions, he always gives me the answer right away. I and my family highly recommend him to anyone looking fora property or selling their home. read more

It was terrific working with James Dye in the San Diego area. He is extremely knowledgeable, thorough and thoughtful. He gave us an in-depth overview of the San Diego market, which we were not familiar with at all. We saw a wide variety of homes, and James kept to our budget and was able to point out the pluses and minuses of every property. I highly recommend James as someone you can trust to put your best interests first when working thru the very stressful process of purchasing the right home. read more

My husband and I are returning clients of James, and we really can't say enough good things about him. In May 2017, James helped us acquire a perfect home for our parents. This year we are working with James again to find a dream home of our own. Working with James at Heritage Properties has far exceeded any of our expectations. He is highly knowledgeable about California real estate, and all aspects of the home buying/selling process. James is always responsive and patient with us through every step of the way. He has great expertise in reviewing properties, and gives detailed feedback that help us make educated decisions throughout the process. We highly recommend James without reservation to anyone looking to buy or sell in California. Thanks James!!! read more

My wife, son and I found our dream home with the help of James. He was VERY knowledgeable and answered all our questions we had as first time home buyers. He was very responsive to our emails and phone calls and that helped us get us prepare strong offers. We will recommend James to anyone looking for a very fair realtor that will help you put your best foot forward in the competitive real estate market of today. read more

As good as it gets...! I just finished working on a transaction with James. He had the listing and I was lucky enough to bring in the buyer. He is organized, honest, and easy to get in touch with day or night- He also has a great sense of humor, which is always a plus! James continuously kept me in the loop throughout the entire process. A true professional in the Real Estate business. He will go above and beyond to do the right thing. Anyone that gets the opportunity and the pleasure to work with James should know they are in good hands from start to finish. read more

I have had the absolute pleasure of working with James for the past year and a half as his real estate assistant. James is quite simply the best person out there to work with on a real estate transaction. He's been in the business twenty five plus years and it shows in the best way possible. That time has given him the experience to really know exactly what he is doing from how long it should take to renovate a kitchen to how to write the cleanest offer that gets submitted to exactly which form to submit so the other agent knows that the transaction is being handled properly. James is completely client-centered throughout a transaction; he is always thinking about them and how to make the process as smooth as possible. He really understands that what a client needs throughout such a stressful process is a guide and a mentor and he is wonderful at thoughtfully working through any and all questions clients have. What really clinches it and proves it to me how good an agent James is (as his assistant I see decidedly one side of the process) is the number of times I have been in another agent's open house with a client and when I mention that I work for James Dye the other agent who is hosting is always tells me either how wonderful it has been to work with him in the past or what excellent things they have heard about him from other agents they know. I have always thought that those experiences with the other agents, busy with their own open houses, has been exceptionally telling of what kind of an agent James is; He is the kind of agent that other agents want to work with again and in real estate I cannot think of a better, or more deserving, compliment. read more

Having met and worked with James, I can confidently say that my experience has been excellent. James is highly knowledgeable about the greater San Diego market, and is always responsive with his communication. Highly recommended! read more

I recently contacted James Dye to assist my husband and I with a few real estate matters. I researched James on Yelp and here I am back again to rate his business and our overall experience. I found James to be an extremely helpful and an insightful Realtor. He has a depth of knowledge that exceeded that of others that I had reached out to in the past. Not only is James extremely intelligent and able to provide excellent advice and direction, he is very responsive and seems to work all hours of the day and night. He often responded to my inquires late into the evening and early in the morning. I also found that James is well connected and works with great inspectors and trades people. The best part about working with James is his level of professionalism and compassionate demeanor towards others. He makes you feel like he is your best friend and that he only wants the best for you. He will flat out tell you if a property has issues or if he believes it is not a good fit. James is warm and friendly and is upbeat in his approach. He puts you at ease in what could be a stressful situation when having to make big decisions in a short period of time. I highly recommend James; in my experience he is truly the best in the business! read more

James Dye is the guy!! James and his team were phenomenal!! My property sold in just 4 days. His professionalism is outstanding and highly recommended to handle your specific needs, whether buying or selling. His team works diligently to ensure that the process is smooth and professional. I actually worked with James on a few properties and from watching his professionalism with other clients gave me the assurance that he was the right agent for me. BRAVO JAMES!! read more

I am an Attorney and Real Estate Broker who has worked with James Dye on numerous occasions. In all instances we have been on opposite sides of a real estate transaction. It is rare to work opposite another professional who actually conducts himself with the utmost professionalism, while maintaining a very friendly and approachable style. I have the utmost respect for James Dye and would emphatically recommend him. Rest assured that you will be well represented! read more

I have worked on both the selling side and the buying side of residential transactions with James Dye over the past year. He is by far the most professional and knowledgeable Realtor I have had the privilege to work with. James commits a significant amount of time to understanding his client's needs, lifestyle, desires and dreams. He then provides valuable insights and recommendations to ensure his clients' happiness. James is a kind and gentle man. Yet when it comes to negotiating the best deal for his clients, he is as sharp, focused and astute as they come. He is highly respected in the real estate community and is very successful in creating win-win situations for both buyers and sellers. James has an amazing ability to see far into the future of a real estate transaction and take proactive steps to ward off potential issues and ensure successful and timely closings. On top of all this he is so much fun to be around! James creates a welcoming environment for questions from other parties in the transaction. He is timely, responsive, open and direct in responding to inquiries and always goes beyond what one would expect of a Realtor. I highly recommend James! He's the BEST! read more

What can I say about James? He is excellent at what he does. He is obviously very experience and knows what it takes to close a deal. My wife and I were first-time homebuyers and we had A LOT of questions. James was incredibly patient and took the time to explain things in detail, every step of the way. The market was rough with competition and it was difficult to procure a deal at first. After listening to his suggestions and using his referrals, we were able to close a 15 day escrow at a great rate, and ON TIME. We love our home and wholeheartedly recommend James to represent anyone in their home buying endeavors! read more

I worked with James on the purchase of a home priced at $1,500,000. I cannot imagine a better agent to work with. He is extremely knowledgeable and always returned calls or emails within a very short time, even after the sale closed. The transaction was so smooth, I always expected something bad to happen and it never did. You have all heard the horror stories about realtors, well if you work with James you will be singing his praises also. And he also has a very professional team. Professionalism all around. I cannot sing his praises loud enough!! You won't be disappointed.!! read more

After reading all the positive reviews about James my husband and I decided to reach out to him to help us find our first home. He is very knowledgable, professional and responded to all my emails very quickly. As we were from out of town James even took the time to check out the listings we were interested in beforehand and made notes - very helpful and saved us a lot of time! Would definitely recommend him. read more

James is a phenomenal agent! From the beginning to the end of a transaction he was there for us, walking us through the complete home buying process in detail and negotiating aggressively on our behalf. He is very knowledgeable, well connected and well respected by other agents. His reputation in the real estate community helped us get our offer accepted in a very competitive market. James has also been there for us after the close of escrow when we have called on him. He is a true professional who brings and amazing skill set to the table and who truly cares about his clients. read more

We had the pleasure of working with James for our 1st home purchase. James is amazing at what he does. He is very knowledgeable pretty much about everything. He never pushed us to buy a home. In fact for every house that we saw he would tell us the positives and negatives. Since this was our first experience buying a home we were not familiar with a lot of processes. James patiently explained the in and out of each steps. He was very prompt in answering all our questions and concerns. He was on top of things throughout the close of escrow and especially when things mattered the most. It was a real pleasure working with him and I highly recommend James to anybody who is looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy agent in San Diego !! read more

If you need a real estate broker James Dye is wonderful. James has worked with me on my real estate needs on more than one property. He has patiently helped me with any and all question / concerns that I have had. James is without a doubt the best broker I have ever worked with. Every experience I have had with him has been made easy and the process efficient. It is clear that James loves what he does and it shows. James has a keen eye for detail and shows you just what you are looking for. He treats his clients like family. read more

James Dye is truly the best. I have worked with James on several transactions over the years and he truly has a passion for what he does. I think one of the key components to a great Real Estate Agent is the ability to listen to your needs and to have great negotiating skills. He truly cares about his clients and I would not hesitate to work with him again. THANK YOU JAMES! read more

James Dye is very nice & professional broker that refer from our local friend , bring me & my wife had one week TH & condo tour last month ...we want to buy a vacation & investment property near downtown on 2017 under $600K ,but we still need make decision until May ,and we will trust him for our broker at San Diego when we come back ... read more

I contacted James to look for homes in San Diego. He replied back to me right away and we scheduled a time to meet within that very week. He met with me and was very professional and thorough. I'm grateful to have chosen him as his experience sets him apart from the other agents I previously had spoken with ! Thanks James! read more

I have been working with James for over a year. I find that he is available, gives them great counseling and is very knowledgeable about the area. Between knowledge and communication it doesn't get better than that. - Peggy V read more

If you are looking for a Realtor, James is your guy. He is very knowledgeable about the both the real estate market as well as the process. Working with him as always been smooth, as he is very easy to reach and has left none of my questions unanswered. With a combination of a good work ethic, negotiation skills, and creativity I am confident that he can work through even the toughest of deals. read more

I was introduced to James in 2014, by a mutual friend and was blown away at his professionalism and attention to detail. James has an extensive knowledge of our local market and is an incredible negotiator. I've referred James to multiple people who I've known for years and all of the feed back has been outstanding. So far the consensus is the same, James is a true professional and expert Realtor. read more

If you want an agent that is going to geek out with you about how "shabby chic" that powder blue stucco is then James is not your style. On the flip-side, if you want a strategic, experienced, real estate savant that is going to run circles around most other agents to help you buy or sell your next home then you will truly enjoy working with James. read more

James is the best! As a first time home buyer, I had absolutely no idea about the process and the potential issues in the home purchasing process. Having James as our agent made the entire experience relatively less stressful. We got into escrow for a property that we liked, but when the mold inspection report highlighted some mold issues, James immediately recommended us to not go ahead with the property. Since we really liked the house, and it was at a great price, we weren't that sure. But James very clearly communicated his perspective and that helped us make our decision to walk away. After that, when we found a very good property (which eventually became our new home) on market, James guided us through the complete process. Helped us negotiate the price, recommended us a very good contractor to fix the roof issues, and followed up with the seller regarding multiple repairs. I completely trusted him to make decisions which are in my best interest. He is prompt, hardworking, always available over phone or email. read more

James not only sold my old house for me, but sold me my new house as well. James is extremely competent and extremely professional. He is great to work with and an all around great person to be around. He obsesses on the details, which is EXACTLY what you want in your realtor. He has every base covered, so that you as the buyer or seller do not need to worry. I highly recommend James. I personally will not use anyone else should I need a realtor in the future. If you need a realtor, do yourself a favor and do not consider using anyone else. James is absolutely outstanding. read more

When my organization outgrew its original space about five years ago, we hired James Dye to help us find a new home. James worked with us for over a year, starting by helping us to clarify and prioritize our needs. This was an important process for us as we had to come to consensus on everything from location to square footage to amenities. Once the criteria were determined, James identified a number of properties for us to visit. After 12 months of not finding anything in our price range meeting our needs, we were discouraged. Fortunately, James remained optimistic and prodded us to consider the option of trying to identify a less expensive building that met our square footage needs and then renovating it to meet our particular needs. This was an option that we hadn't considered at first (and we certainly weren't excited about taking on a renovation project), but it was exactly the right advice. With our expanded criteria, James helped us locate a building that met our basic needs and he negotiated very effectively on our behalf to get a good price. After we closed escrow, we spent 6 months managing a renovation project. James was very helpful in connecting us to other resources (inspectors, contractors, abatement companies, plumbers, landscapers) who were all top quality professionals and who gave us competitive bids and did great work. His advice saved us a lot of headaches and helped us to come in on budget. James would have made a larger commission if we had purchased an existing building instead of a less expensive remodel, but he was very focused on meeting our needs and making sure we were happy. He is the exact opposite of the pushy, sales-driven stereotype of a Realtor - he listens to his clients and represents the client's best interests. James Dye is very accessible, high quality, and most importantly high integrity. I heartily endorse his services! read more

I was referred to James by a colleague. James' local real estate market knowledge is impressive. Perhaps more importantly, he's a pleasure to work with. If you're thinking about buying a property, I'd recommend seeking James' counsel. read more