What got JR into Real Estate? A 3rd generation broker, JR grew up in a real estate family. Each time his parents sold a house, they paid him a $10 ‘commission.’ With the financial motivation, he came to appreciate the hard work and long hours his parents put in. Even at that age, he learned some of the basics of promoting a listing, presenting an offer and escrow. After graduating from The Bishop’s School in La Jolla, JR attended UCLA and earned a degree in Political Science. Immediately after graduating, JR moved to Poland in Eastern Europe where he developed a career marketing beer and spirits. JR later attended the Goizueta Business School in Atlanta’s Emory University and earned an M.B.A. He continued his marketing career in brand management working on the Lysol cleaning products brand and later Jack in the Box. Feeling the pull back to his real estate roots, JR studied for and passed the California Real Estate Broker’s exam in 2002. Since then, JR has been selling, renting, and managing fine properties in San Diego. While working in Real Estate, JR also dedicated considerable time to his community as Trustee for the La Jolla Town Council (2005-2011) and as President of the La Jolla Real Estate Brokers’s Association (2007, 2012-2013). In 2013, JR was awarded the R.K. Smith Broker of the Year Award. • Broker of the Year Award, La Jolla Real Estate Brokers’ Association. • Real Estate Designations earned: CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), RMS (Risk Management Specialist), and GRI (Graduate, Realtor Institute) GREEN (NAR green designation) . • Member, National Association of Realtors (NAR) • Member, California Association of Realtors (CAR) • Member, North San Diego Association of Realtors (SDAR) • Shareholder and member, La Jolla Real Estate Brokers’ Association Inc.
Testimonials:
J.R. is fantastic. Not only do my wife and I rely on him, but so do both of our mothers and my sister and her family. We have used his services to buy and sell properties and he currently serves as our property manager. He is very responsive and a pleasure to work with. J.R. makes sure that our properties are well cared for and maintained using very reliable local resources that can all be trusted to do their jobs. We highly recommend his services.
This was an estate sale and Jim went above and beyond what I would have expected from a real estate agent. He knew people to call for cleaning, repairs, and other things that needed attention. He had local resources to handle everything for me. It was such a relief for me knowing I could count on him when I couldn't be there. He was always pleasant, patient, and knowledgeable no matter what came up--a true professional who I also consider a friend.
J.R. is very knowledgeable, responsive and most important, honest and ethical. He has helped us with 2 purchases and 1 sale. His knowledge base is tremendous. Graduate level business knowledge coupled with being a 3rd generation Realtor, in a profession plagued by "part time" and "fly by night", J.R. is the real deal. I wholeheartedly endorse him and welcome any questions.More