James Group with eXp Realty

Experiencia fantástica: Blake and his family were great. Professional and engaged. I highly recommend him and his family to help anyone with their housing needs.

Experiencia fantástica: I cannot say enough wonderful things about The James Group — Steven, Maryruth, and Blake! From start to finish, they have been absolutely amazing to work with. Each of them brought their own level of professionalism, knowledge, patience, and genuine care to the process. Steven, Maryruth, and Blake were always responsive, helpful, and willing to answer every question we had. They made what was a stressful process for us feel so much easier, and we always felt like we were truly being taken care of rather than just being another client. What stood out the most was how personable and invested they were. They listened to what we wanted, kept us informed, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was handled properly. Their teamwork is exceptional, and it is obvious that they genuinely care about the people they work with. If you are looking for a team that is knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and truly cares about their clients, I highly recommend The James Group! We are so grateful for everything Steven, MaryRuth, and Blake have done for us. Five stars absolutely aren’t enough!

Experiencia fantástica: As a mortgage banker of over 20 years, I work with 100's of realtors. Steven, MaryRuth and Blake are some of the most caring, knowledgeable, and attentive realtors I have ever worked with. They are true professionals that work very hard for their clients. I trust them completely with my clients, friends, and family. They recently helped a family member get over asking price for the sale of their home (in a challenging market) while providing an outstanding experience.

Experiencia fantástica: We had a fantastic experience with the James Group when selling our home. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and knowledge of the local market is unmatched. A special thanks to Blake for the outstanding interior, exterior, and aerial photography that truly showcased the very best of our home. We couldn’t have been happier with the entire process and highly recommend the James Group!

Experiencia fantástica: I have known Steve and Maryruth for over 30 years. I have used them every time I have had to buy or sell a home. Always a WIN. I would recommend.

Experiencia positiva: They provided excellent service and support. There were a number of challenges but they carried us through with professionalism and grace.

Experiencia fantástica: Mary Ruth, Steven, and Blake were great to work with from start to finish. They made the process of selling our home effortless and kept us informed with every step of the process. From our first meeting to having knowledge of the local market to providing invaluable guidance, we could not have asked for a better team to work with. Thank you!!!

Experiencia fantástica: The customer service of Steven, Maryruth and Blake James is impeccable! They are extremely knowledgeable about the Columbia and Silver Spring areas in particular, personable, responsive, and demonstrate attention to detail. I recommend them highly!

Experiencia fantástica: James Group was a pleasure to deal with. Highly professional. Great communication. Fast action. Our family was dealing with a challenging estate property sale. Blake leveraged the agency's network to create multiple options resulting in an advantageous settlement. The family is very happy. Thank you!

Experiencia fantástica: I recently had the pleasure of working with our agent, and I can't recommend them highly enough! From start to finish, they were incredibly knowledgeable and thorough. They took the time to answer all of my questions and kept me informed every step of the way. What impressed me most was their responsiveness. They answered emails and phone calls in a very timely manner, making the process smooth and stress-free. Their negotiation skills were top-notch; they secured a fantastic price for the property, which, I must mention, wasn't in perfect condition. Despite the challenges, our agent managed to move the property quickly, showcasing their dedication and expertise. If you're looking for a reliable and pleasant agent who truly knows their stuff, look no further!

Experiencia fantástica: Steve, Maryruth and Blake are the most professional, caring, intelligent real estate agents possible. Their personal service to us was impeccable. When selling our home they had a great plan and team to get the house ready for sale. We also used them to buy a house. They had the patience of Saints. We can’t recommend them more highly.

Experiencia fantástica: Start to finish, Steven James, Maryruth and Blake went above and beyond to help us sell our home in a way that exceeded our expectations. Despite an extremely challenging market, they were positive, encouraging, communicated frequently and always prioritized our goals. Any question I had, no matter the time of day, weekend or holiday, they responded quickly and provided me everything I needed. They work together as a team and with the seller seamlessly. They are best in Maryland for decades for a reason! Thank you James Group!

Experiencia fantástica: We had a great experience working with the James Group to sell an estate property in Columbia. We received valuable advice on what home improvements were most likely to appeal to buyers. And from the first few phone calls, the initial home visit and throughout the listing and closing processes, Steven and Maryruth were very responsive and quick to move things along. We highly recommend them.

Experiencia fantástica: Great experience with the entire James team selling and buying a home. Their many years of experience is evident in their knowledge of the market, legal requirements, and economy. Communications were always clear, prompt and professional. Their support and encouragement were invaluable throughout the process.

Experiencia fantástica: Blake was very professional and helped us find our dream home. Made the whole process flawless. Would recommend 10/10!

Experiencia fantástica: Had an amazing experience dealing with them while purchasing a house. Blake was always quick to respond, proactive while showing houses, and did an excellent job guiding us through the home buying process. Would definitely recommend!

Experiencia fantástica: Working with Maryruth was the best decision we could have made while buying our first home. We were working on a shorter timeline than we would have preferred, and she proactively lined up a lender for us before our first meeting. She went above and beyond, spending weekdays after work and weekends showing us dozens of potential homes. When we found the home we knew we wanted to buy, she had already been working behind the scenes to help us craft a quick and competitive offer working both with our lender and the listing agent. Maryruth was very accessible and answered all of our broad range of questions, from neighborhoods to home architectural styles. She sat with us through closing, making sure we were comfortable throughout the process, and even brought us lunch afterwards as we moved into our new home! She is an incredibly kind, experienced, and skillful realtor and we highly recommend her.

Experiencia fantástica: Blake James was recommended to me by a friend, and I will definitely pass that recommendation on to any friends or family members looking to purchase a home! He helped make my first time home buying process as smooth as possible. He is very kind, professional, and ready to answer any questions you may have!

Experiencia fantástica: Blake is a professional in this field. He and his team helped me put an offer in a house timely and negotiated to secure the deal. In addition, Blake helped me list my property and got it rented within days. Throughout the process he is very responsive and communicates everything. Will continue to do business with Blake and his team!

Experiencia fantástica: Do you want a realtor who is experienced, yes; skillful, yes; organized, yes; trustworthy, yes; dependable, absolutely? Look no further than the James Group. We had a well water issue that the James Group resolved at half the cost in large part due to their connection with experts. Additionally, Maryruth kept the buyer agent informed and engaged to ensure the sale would be consummated. I highly recommend the James Group.

Experiencia fantástica: Not just great people but professionals and very knowledgeable and trustworthy. I have known them since 1990 and continue to respect them and recommend them to everyone I know.

Experiencia fantástica: Steven sold my house for me while I was out of state - he made the whole process quick and seamless - definitely recommend

Experiencia fantástica: I was blessed to find Blake James while looking for a rental property. After looking for just a few days I realized how much rates had increased. Blake took the time to look at my options/situation and realized I could buy a home! At first I didn't believe him, I had no idea home ownership was an option for me. Soooo, now we're looking for homes!! I had a very specific location range to find a home and a very limited selection because of the market. I did not get the first house I wanted which was a bummer but Blake kept a positive vibe which helped me. A week later another house came on the market. Blake was able to get me early access and we made an offer. The seller then got multiple offers (6) but in the end Blake went above and beyond to get me and my son a home!!!! In 3 - 5 weeks I went from looking for rentals to becoming a homeowner. Blake became more of a friend than a realtor through the process and I will reccomend everyone to him. Having the right guy in your corner is vital and Blake James IS THAT GUY!

Experiencia fantástica: My family has now been working with the James Group for a few years. I can tell you that the level of personal attention given is second to none. My family and I invest in rental properties and wouldn't let anyone represent us at this point unless it was a member of the James Group. The best part is that not only do they treat others the way they themselves would like to be treated, but it's even more personal, like family. We have a sacred bond with the James Group and a lifelong partnerhip.

Experiencia fantástica: Excellent job! Very happy with the results from your entire team!

Experiencia fantástica: By far the best. Can not say enough about how they will go above and beyond to help their clients. Maryruth is a life saver!!!

Experiencia fantástica: Working with Blake James from the James Group has been an exceptional experience from start to finish. Blake demonstrated an unparalleled level of professionalism and expertise throughout our entire engagement. His realistic approach and deep industry knowledge were evident from our initial consultation, where he provided clear, honest insights into the current market conditions and realistic expectations for our property & purchase. Blake's proactive nature was truly refreshing; he was always on top of things, promptly returning calls and emails, and keeping us informed at every step of the process. I would highly recommend Blake James and the James Group to anyone looking for a trustworthy, reliable real estate professionals who goes above and beyond for their clients.

Experiencia negativa: “That’s the plan” My agent and I recently offered on a property in which the James Group represented. We visited the home on May 15th and knew we wanted to make an offer. My agent contacted the James Group and understood there was an offer on the table, but that it had contingency. We were advised by the James Group that if we offered our suggested amount with no contingency we would be the lead offer. We quickly moved forward with that offer and submitted that evening. On May 17th, my agent spoke to Steven James on the phone where he stated that “the seller is moving forward with your offer.” We just needed to wait for 72 hours to pass for the kick out to expire on the contingent offer. My agent followed up and we were continuously told they had not heard back from the original buyer on the offer. On Sunday, the day in which the kick out was set to expire, my agent text Steven James for an update. The kick out was set to expire at 5:00 PM, and at 1:15PM the following exchange took place. “Do you plan to just send a unilateral release, and then ratify my clients if you don’t hear.” The response was “That’s the plan.” Later that evening my agent received an email stating that they had decided to move forward with an offer that had more favorable terms. My agent attempted to call the James Group to better understand, and those calls went unanswered and not responded to. Of course I understand that plans can change, but as illustrated above, we were strung along by the James Group for days that we were good to go. On top of that, we were willing to go significantly above our original offer if needed but were never given the opportunity for a final or best offer. The lack of professionalism displayed by the James Group was very disappointing and I wanted to make sure others were aware when looking to engage with them.

Experiencia fantástica: Blake was great to work with! He got us 5 offers over the weekend and sold for over asking quickly with no issues. He managed the sale from beginning to end and made our lives easier. He knows the area, knows the market, and is very helpful in the process. We would highly recommend him and the team!

Experiencia fantástica: James Group with eXp Realty was exceptional. Steven, Maryruth and Blake James were professionals; thorough, and accurate. Their knowledge of the market, mindset and good energy made the potential complicated selling process straightforward and clear . They set my expectations high and they met them. Maryruth James communicated with me every step of this process and kept me informed. As professionals in the field, I would highly recommend the James Group for anyone who is selling or buying a home. With years of knowledge to their skillset and incredible commitment to their client is unwavering. Their attention to details and dedication to the client is excellent.

Experiencia fantástica: The James are very professional and efficient. However, even more important, you will make new friends when you choose them to help you

Experiencia fantástica: Our recent success in closing on the sale of our family's property would not have been possible without the help of the James Group. Early on we were provided with a pricing analysis showing the clear advantages of involving a broker. We were able to tap the Groups experience in assuring that we included the features deemed essential in today's market. After incurring some last minute repairs/upgrades, the Groups presentation of the property was nothing short of spectacular, resulting in offers above and beyond our initial expectations. This would not have been possible without the experience and benevolence on the James Group.

Experiencia fantástica: Steven, Maryruth and James are highly professional and thorough agents who have been our agents for over thirty years. They take care of you every step of the way. We trust them and would have no hesitation and n recommending them to anyone.

Experiencia fantástica: Blake was phenomenal in helping me sell my house. As a first time seller, I had a lot of anxiety about how it would work and what it would look like. Blake held my hand the whole time and got me an amazing offer. Blake was available to me anytime of day or night with answers to all my questions.

Experiencia fantástica: I couldn’t have asked for a better team to sell my house! Everyone was very involved from start to finish and kept me updated on everything. When the original buyer backed out they reached out to all other interested buyers and sold the house immediately. They were a pleasure to work with and I would choose them again to either buy or sell.

Experiencia fantástica: Blake was absolutely fantastic to work with in trying to find a rental that met my needs and with my unique situation. He went above and beyond to help me, walk me through the process, and made sure I was settling in ok. I HIGHLY recommend Blake and his parents for any of your housing needs!

Experiencia fantástica: Blake and the James Group were absolutely amazing throughout the entire selling and buying experience. We were able to easily sell our home in Carroll County to buy our new home in Howard County. Blake and team worked with us through some tough times and were there to keep us calm. They helped push along lenders when we needed it and never gave up on us! We will never be able to thank them enough for helping us move into our new dream home in Howard County!

Experiencia fantástica: Steven, Maryruth, and Blake James are an amazing team and are truly phenomenal at their job. As a first time seller they made the home sale super easy for us. They met with us early in the selling process to look over the home and offered up tips on how to get the home ready to sell. They put together a timeline that fit our needs and they were always prompt with answering our questions. They did an outstanding job capturing the best qualities of our house which as a result brought in a lot of interested buyers. We sold the home extremely fast and over asking. Even after the sale they continued to help in finding our next place. I highly recommend the James Group with your realty needs.

Experiencia fantástica: My fiancée and I were looking for a nicer rental property in Howard County after having a terrible experience with an apartment complex. We found our current rental through Redfin and I reached out to James Group to schedule a tour. Maryruth was very responsive, setting up an evening weekday showing within 24 hours, answering all of our questions and processing our application the next day. She was knowledgeable of the area, being a longtime resident, and accommodating in helping us get the lease agreement and security deposit completed. After the lease signing, Maryruth was helpful in setting up correspondence with my new landlord and checking in to make sure our move was going smoothly. I feel lucky that, given the poor circumstances from where my fiancée and I started our search, we found a great property and amazing realtor to help us improve our quality of living.

Experiencia fantástica: Maryruth was a pleasure to work with, and works very quickly. She is knowledgeable, has a great attention to detail, and is thorough in her process of vetting properties. I appreciated Maryruth's timeliness, continuous check-ins and status updates. All around great experience.

Experiencia fantástica: Very helpful and friendly

Experiencia fantástica: The James Group will forever be my go-to realty team! We worked with Blake James for just over 2 years, trying to find the right property for us. He was patient, helpful, knowledgeable, and made the buying process as easy as possible. Not only did Blake stay in constant contact, he led the process with confidence and made sure we were comfortable along the way. After closing the deal, Blake recommended top professionals to help us with all of our needs. Rest assured that you’re in the right hands!!

Experiencia fantástica: James and I went through a good number of houses before landing on the ideal property that met my need. His commitment to educating, directing, supporting, and being readily available to meeting me late into the evening due to my late work hours, couldn't go unnoticed or unappreciated. He would sometimes be accompanied by his mom or dad just to satisfy my requests in viewing properties. At no time did he express anger or frustration as we missed some desired properties even though some of the challenges came from my end. I would recommend James and his team yesterday, today and tomorrow to any and every prospective home buyer. Despite the high interest rates and challenging market times for the buyers, we were still able to pull things through and I closed on my home last Friday, December 9, 2022. James didn't just hand the keys to the new home and disappeared. He continues to touch base to make sure all is well. My family and some friends know about him already and look forward to reaching out to him once they are ready to purchasing a home as well. Thank you, James!

Experiencia fantástica: The James Group did an amazing job helping us sell our home! They have a wonderful way of doing business. The James’ are very kind, honest people who were genuinely interested in helping us find our forever home. They worked very hard to understand and accommodate our needs. They explained the process from start to finish and were very supportive and patient throughout. They were available whenever we had questions, too. They helped us prepare our home for sale and provided us with contractors that were professional and reasonably priced to get the job done! The James Group put together a phenomenal video tour and MLS listing with wonderful photos and description that presented our home beautifully. The home sold quickly as a result and the process was seamless! We highly recommend the James Group to anyone who is looking for a top-notch experience selling their home!!

Experiencia fantástica: The James group was awesome! They helped me find the perfect home and they made the transaction very simple!

Experiencia fantástica: Friendly, helpful, responsive and knowledgeable team. They have been a part of my 4 sales and purchases in MD spanning 25 years. I highly recommend them!

Experiencia fantástica: Nothing but good experiences with the James Group. They go above and beyond to make sure their clients feel comfortable during the whole process and even there on after! They genuinely listen to what you want and care about you. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to help me find & settle on the perfect first home.

Experiencia fantástica: The James Real Estate Group was amazing throughout our whole purchase process. Maryruth helped my mother find a home, even though she lived across the country (not an easy task)! Maryruth was able to schedule bookings at a moments notice, helped us get in touch with a finance group (who was also amazing), recommended quality electricians and plumbers and helped us close the deal on the house we found in this insane market. She continuously went out of her way to smooth the process and find a great home for my mother! Thank you for all of your help!

Experiencia fantástica: It was a great experience with James group, it was very professional especially the video showing the house (to be later put on Zillow and Redfin)! I would strongly recommend them to anyone in the area

Experiencia fantástica: Maryruth was great to have a realtor. She guided me through the process of finding my place. She was very professional and knowledgeable. I would recommend her for anyone looking to rent or buy a place in Howard County.

Experiencia fantástica: The James Real Estate Group provided exceptional service in helping us locate and purchase our house. The James Group has helped us with our buying and selling needs for the last 30 years and it was wonderful to work with Blake on this purchase. Blake was attentive, asked lots of questions to understand our needs, and ran several financial models to help us understand the market. Thanks for the top notch service.

Experiencia fantástica: Steven, Maryruth and Blake did a great job. Listing and video (nice job Blake!) resulted in a quick sale and over listing contract. I have used the James group for over 30 years and highly recommend them to anyone looking to work with exceptional agents that care about their clients while getting top dollar for your property. Thanks Steven, Maryruth, and Blake!

Experiencia fantástica: I was really lucky to to work with someone like him. He was very friendly. He understood everything I asked for. 10/10 recommend

Experiencia fantástica: Maryruth and her team went above and beyond to help us find our dream home. When I wanted to give up on this crazy market, they kept searching. Their team is highly professional and showed a tremendous level of care. They treated us like we were a member of their own family. Thank you to the James Real Estate Group for the best possible experience!

Experiencia fantástica: My wife and I recently engaged the James Real Estate Group to help us with the sale of our house in Columbia MD. Steven, Maryruth and Blake pulled out all the stops to make our sale the resounding success it turned out to be. Blakes outstanding and professional drone flyover and video of the interior really made an impact on everybody who saw it and my wife and I are convinced that that gave us a major boost to our viewings and ratings. Stevens expert negotiating skills got us the price we were looking for and Maryruth was so kind, attentive and supportive during the entire sale, providing expert guidance every single step of the way. The selling experience taught us that what really counts is experience, fairness, humanity and all round good business sense. We received all that and more from the James Group. It’s hard to put into words how fortunate we feel we have been to have found this incredible family of professionals and how they have contributed to our successful sale of our beloved home in Columbia and our subsequent move to Florida. If you are buying or selling or even just thinking about a move, we are absolutely convinced you could do no better than engage the James Real Estate Group to help you achieve your goals. Steven, Maryruth and Blake did a fantastic job and have our sincere gratitude for all their kind and expert help. We are sure you will feel the same way too when they help you achieve your very own dreams!

Experiencia fantástica: The James Real Estate Group is a first class service. Blake found me my dream home in three days and everyone literally walked me through the process from finding me exactly what i wanted, closing and repairs. If you want the best service, they are the right choice. Believe me you too can have your dream home with a quality company. Highly recommended

Experiencia fantástica: I was very pleased with the team. Any problems that popped up where quickly addressed and resolved. This was a seamless transition.

Experiencia fantástica: Steven and Blake were the best realtors we have ever worked with. We were relocating from California and Steven really helped identify the best home helping avoid homes that wouldn’t work for us but we couldn’t easily tell, helping with find the right offer strategy to just call out a few amazing services. Steven helped us find the right options during closing that helped us save thousands. Even after closing Steven and Blake helped us with interior design, helped get the right contractors to suit our short timeframe and budget. I would not only use their services in the future as necessary but also recommended them to our cousins as well. Thanks Steven and Blake!

Experiencia fantástica: The James' were exceptionally responsive and "on point" with every step towards our buying a house in Highland MD. We really appreciated their deep ties to the local area - greatly easing our transition from Northern Virginia.

Experiencia fantástica: The James Real Estate Group were excellent from start to finish in the listing and sale of our home. They took the time to understand our goals and immediately put a plan in place. Our home sold extremely fast and have found a new home to begin an exciting new chapter in! We highly recommend The James Real Estate Group.

Experiencia fantástica: I've enjoyed the privilege of working with the James Real Estate Group through three different transactions during the past few years. The Group has represented my interests as a buyer, seller and landlord, with each experience offering a reminder as to why they're my go-to realtors. Steven, Maryruth and Blake embody professionalism from start to finish -- they are knowledgeable, well connected to the market, and possess an unprecedented level of commitment and care for their clients. I'm happy to have the James Real Estate Group as my representative for any and all real estate needs. Simply put -- this team is the best (and they're some of the nicest people!)

Experiencia fantástica: We just concluded our third major transaction with Steven and Mary Ruth from James Real Estate. They are professional, well connected and knowledgeable about Maryland and specifically Howard County. Their help in navigating all the steps - prepping our home for showing, using "Coming Soon" to create immediate interest, stacking the showings and getting max price over asking. Additionally, Steven and Mary Ruth brought great additional terms with inspections and rent back. They were with us at closing remotely and made the process completely smooth. Yes, everyone knows a realtor but do yourself a favor and maximize the process with James Real Estate. I will only contact them because of their great track record.

Experiencia fantástica: James Real Estate (Maryruth) provided exceptional service when I was looking to buy my condo. Maryruth was there every step of the way, making sure I was being taken care of and getting the right property that fit my needs. She was also very involved in the mortgage process, making sure the mortgage co. was staying on track. I have known the James Real Estate Group for many years and would recommend them to anyone looking to rent or buy.

Experiencia fantástica: Thanks to The James Group we now own our dream home in Annapolis! They took care of every detail in the house buying process. They listened to exactly what kind of house and neighborhood we were looking for and found us the perfect spot! We highly recommend Maryruth, Steven and Blake !

Experiencia fantástica: Buying a home is very stressful. They helped us every step of the way.

Experiencia fantástica: Very good. Excellent, courteous, professional assistance with the big event of buying a house. Mary Ruth and Steven are great to work with!

Experiencia fantástica: Having worked with the James Group for multiple real estate deals, they have proven time and time again to be a premier agency in the area. Their knowledge of the industry, competitive costs, and top-notch professionalism is second to none. Always on stand by, the team has helped me find excellent value in both sales and purchases that have proven to be outstanding investments. I will continue to use the James Group for as long as I'm in the real estate market.