I'm stubborn, picky and on a tight budget -- the trifecta of realtor hell, I'd imagine. I'd heard horror stories from friends re: the competitive market here in Austin and went into the process with little to no faith I'd find anything I actually liked in the dwindling three months left before my definitely-not-going-to-cut-me-any-slack landlord started renovations on the property I was renting. James was recommended by a mortgage broker who was recommended by some ex-Texas resident distant family member. Whatever -- better than taking a stab in complete darkness or using someone a friend had been only mildly pleased with. You know how on HGTV the people have a laundry list of laughably unrealistic "must-haves", and the realtors keep taking them to houses that only meet half of them? That's what I was expecting -- I got the opposite. The first time we spoke James asked a lot of questions, and I had a lot of answers and unwavering opinions that, to my pleasant surprise, he didn't pressure me to stray from. He actually listened, and continued to apply my feedback to each consecutive property visited. One Friday evening I got an enthusiastic text from him declaring a just-listed property was totally my style. The second the photos loaded I knew. I had to see it. That instant. He wrapped up dinner with his family and we were there within the hour. It was perfect. He advised me on what to offer and I trusted his expertise there without hesitation. That evening he drew up the paperwork while patiently tending to my freak-outs. The offer was placed first thing in the morning and accepted two days later. Done! Or so I thought. Post-purchase James was just as meticulous getting me through the next steps. He joined for the inspection to make sure I asked the right questions, got me setup with names to look into minor issues, explained why I needed to do this that and the other thing... didn't just sit back and twiddle his thumbs until closing. He even took the time to speak with my out-of-state parents -- on more than one occasion, embarrassingly enough -- when they had questions about the housing choices being made by their overly-enthusiastic-property-virgin-only-child. So if you're looking for an agent that's thorough, fast-acting, personable and excited by the challenge of delivering on as many of those laundry-list items as humanly possible: meet James. read more

We can't say enough great things about our realtor, James! He helped us both sell our previous home and purchase our new one, and we truly could not have done it without him. From start to finish, James was professional, responsive, and genuinely had our best interests at heart. When it came time to sell, he made the entire process smooth and efficient--offering expert advice with extensive market data analysis, handling all the details, and keeping us informed every step of the way. On the buying side, James was just as incredible. He was instrumental during the walk-throughs of our new home, catching important details and advocating for us to ensure everything was in great shape before closing. We felt fully supported throughout both the sale and purchase, and always knew James had our back. He went above and beyond in every way, and we are so grateful to have had him by our side during such a major life transition. Highly recommend! read more

Dang, if you're searching on Yelp for an Austin agent, stop right here. This is the man! James is an exceptional agent who works for you and your best interest. We moved to Texas from out of state in 2014 and after paying rent for two years, we decided to buy our first home ever with James leading the way. We gave him our preferences and he was able to produce several listings immediately. We closed on a BRAND NEW home well under our targeted budget. I have to say, he really took the time to find us the perfect home. He is extremely professional, honest, considerate, and he stood up for us when challenges arose. - He will respond to your emails, calls, and text messages within 24 hours - He is very knowledgeable as a real estate agent and the market - Does careful research to maximize your investment - Subject Matter Expert in all things related to bringing the first time buyer peace of mind Thanks James :) read more

James is the best in the business. My wife and I moved with the Army from Kansas City to Georgetown (stationed at Fort Hood). We found James on yelp and from the first conversation he was guiding us and helping us with our mission to find our new home. James walked me and the wife through the town at separate times and introduced us to the entire city to help us truly understand the area. James has a background in construction which he used to give us good insight on the houses as we did our search. He never pressured us to make any moves and was always there when we needed him. He took videos and did videos chats with us when we were unable to be in town for the walk through on several houses. A great person and true professional. I would recommend James and have to anyone looking for a realtor. I would tell any military or out of town mover coming in the James is your man. read more

First of all I just want to say that James Zombola is one of the best real estate agents we have ever met with that being said me and my husband met him in October 2014 and our home buying process began. During this long process James has been there to answer any questions we might have along with numerous house viewings. His knowledge of the real estate market along with a construction background was the perfect recipe for us to make a solid decision on a home. He is very honest and upfront with you at all times along with great patience which was a perfect fit. We closed on our home June 30, 2015. I have no doubt in my mind if it wasn't for James I would have given up on the AMERICAN Dream. I just want to say thank you a million times over for this great blessing. read more

James is my HERO! James and his team of experts can take a situation that seems impossible to a situation that is YOU holding the keys to your home! He is genuine, he cares about the process and what his buyers want, and his attention and follow up is amazing. My husband and I started house hunting with some credit issues pulling us down. But James has a great team of people to help with credit repair (who I really trust, not like those others) and his mortgage partner, Will, is amazing. We went from May 4th thinking we would never get a home, to signing our closing on August 24th and are in our new home. He is so responsive, always available, and cares about making certain you get the home that is right for you. Thank you James! Roxann read more

James was heaven sent to our family! It was our first time buying a home and we needed to find a good house in Georgetown while still living in another state and we didn't have much time. James worked with us all the way and we were able to find the perfect home for us and couldn't be happier with our choice. Throughout the entire process he was always so professional, knowledgeable, patient, honest, and kind. He knows the area so well and educated me about what to look for and where. Not to mention that the lender he recommended was able to close our house in 3 weeks which was a huge plus in our situation. We definitely recommend him to anyone who is looking to buy a home in the area, you definitely won't regret working with him. read more

With the Working with James Zombola, he exceeded our expectations in our home buying expereience. James was readily available to pay attention to the details of what we wanted, friendly, professional, and helped so much in the entire process of finding our dream home. We were impressed with how easy the entire process was. But we aren't surprised as we believe God led us to the right person who wasn't just out to "make a sale" but was genuine in considering our budget, location, and desires in a home. Best thing is, we bought our home under asking, and had added bonuses because of his integrity and sincerity. I'd reccomend him to anyone looking for an honest person who'd strive to meet your desires in their real estate needs. read more

James was extraordinary in helping us with the sale of our home. We found James in Yelp and he immediately stood out because of the outstanding reviews. I immediately contacted him and was always very impressed by his quick response. Our house ended up being under contract only 1 day after it was listed! James was also spot on the pricing of our house and even got us a higher offer than anticipated. James was always very sympathetic to our concerns and always answered our questions in a very knowledgeable way. My husband and I feel very fortunate to have found him and will definitely be recommending him to anyone we know. read more

James helped me find a house in Pflugerville that I am very happy with. He is a very knowledgeable realtor and his background in construction really shows when going through houses. He showed me how to tell good quality from not so good quality. He pointed things out they may need repaired or could be replaced and helped associate costs with those projects. Also just a great guy to cruise around the city with looking at houses. James was very responsive throughout the entire process and very flexible in working around my schedule. I would recommend James' services to anyone looking for a great realtor in the Austin area. read more

For my family, James helped me achieve the impossible. I had talked to countless agents that talked a lot of hype about helping with credit challenges but ultimately couldn't deliver. Then I met James. He was such a genuine nice guy and he had complete confidence that he could get it done, so I gave him a chance before signing a lease. 3 1/2 months later I closed on my dream home! James and his team go above and beyond! They keep communication open and James works hard to make sure you find the perfect home for your family. I am so thankful for James and his willingness to go the extra mile! read more

I first met James as a result of the listing agent not being available to make the showing on a new home...I hit the jackpot. James from the start was a true straight shooter who during the entire process made sure my wife and I were being taken care of and understood the ins and outs of buying a new home. He was always reachable and to be honest put up with a lot of BS and for that I will be forever thankful. I would strongly recommend James to my family and my friends and he is currently listing my mothers home as a result of our previous purchase. read more

I remember the first call from you, the same day I placed an inquiry on one of the properties I had interest in. From our first conversation I knew you were the REALTOR I wanted to work with, for you conveyed you wanted to work with me. And you did. Your questions, and initial outline of information and steps I was headed for, made the home buying process much easier. As a first time home buyer you were there every step of the way. It was great working with you. Thank you for your guidance and the confidence you displayed. I bought a home. read more

James was SO helpful with buying my first home. I had no idea where to even start, so I looked for realtors online and found James' positive reviews and gave him a call. He met me that same day and helped me find the perfect house! He came to the inspections and helped point out issues with the home that I never would have known to look for and spent time answering all of my questions prior to closing. I could not have asked for a better realtor! If you are thinking about buying a home or don't know where to start, give him a call! read more

We got referred by a friend who used James as her realtor. She had wonderful things to say about him & she was spot on! James would always respond within 24hrs. He is very knowledgeable & knows his stuff! He is very respectful. James was with us from start to finish. What I liked most about James was that he didn't try and sell us a house, he ensured that we got the right house at the right price ! Trust you're in good hands with James as your realtor read more

James was so great to work with. He was kind, friendly, returned all of our emails and calls within hours. He was professional yet personable. We had a very specific type of home we were looking for with a large lot, and James was so patient in showing us many houses. He also sold our home in 6 HOURS! I highly recommend James if you are looking for a realtor. read more

James listed my house and it sold the same day as the listing went up. Thanks to James for a great job with the video preview/web site and guidance on helping me set a competitive price. James is very knowledgeable of the process, listings and sales in the area and was very personable and responsive during the closing process. I highly recommend James! read more

Great realtor service. I honestly felt that James worked for me and my family In finding a home. He was very transparent and clear in what he was going to do and what he said. James went through the whole process of buying a home with us, and many times I was grateful he was there with us to mention and find things that needed attention. read more

I had a great experience working with James. He was incredibly responsive, always quick to answer questions and keep me updated throughout the process. He is professional, polite, and genuinely cares about his clients. His friendly attitude made everything much less stressful. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home! read more