Real Estate Agent · Forest Lake & the North Metro
I help military families, veterans and entrepreneurs buy, sell and invest in Minnesota real estate, with the commission savings Voila is known for.
Two kinds of clients I know well, because their moves rarely fit the standard script.
Active duty, Guard, Reserve and veterans, whether you're PCSing to Minnesota, drilling at Fort Snelling or Camp Ripley, or settling down after service.
I'm an investor and landlord myself, so I speak the language: LLC ownership, rentals, contract for deed, and buying when your income doesn't fit a W-2 box.
“James was an absolute lifesaver when it came to navigating a tricky low appraisal on a new home…”
“James was very responsive and expertly negotiated the purchase of my new house. I would absolutely use him again and recommend him to anyone.”
“Such a great experience! Highly recommend! Voila made this process simple and fun! Such a great team to work with and James is outstanding!”
“James was an amazing realtor through a run of real-estate ups and downs. He got it done! Thank you!”
“Enjoyed working with James! He was very knowledgeable and responsive and worked to ensure we achieved the timeline we were looking for.”
“I felt so comfortable with my first home selling process. I never had to be concerned about any step along the way. I was taken care of from start to finish.”
Tell me what you're planning: a PCS, a first home, a sale, or your next rental.
We set a budget and timeline, and I connect you with the right lender for VA, self-employed or investor financing.
I handle the showings, negotiation and paperwork, and you keep more of your money.
Voila is now part of eXp Realty, one of the fastest-growing real estate companies in the world. The commission-smart approach stays the same.
Low overhead and revenue sharing let me pass more value to you. No bloated fees.
eXp's tech-first platform helps me market your home and move your deal faster.
Moving with orders or for business? I'll connect you with a trusted agent wherever you land.
Same phone number, same commitment to doing real estate differently.
Yes. Eligible service members, veterans and some surviving spouses can use a VA loan, often with no down payment. I'll connect you with a VA-experienced lender and help you find homes that meet VA requirements.
Yes. We can tour by video, sign paperwork electronically, and time your closing around your report date.
Usually, yes. Lenders review your tax returns or bank statements instead of pay stubs. I work with lenders who understand business owners and can help you get pre-approved.
Instead of a percentage of your sale price, you pay one flat $6,900 fee plus a $395 broker admin fee, no matter what your home sells for. On a $400,000 home, a typical 2.5–3% commission runs $10,000–$12,000. With Voila you pay $7,295 and keep the difference.
I live in Forest Lake, so I know the lakes, the schools and the commutes. I help buyers and sellers across Washington and Anoka counties and the rest of the Twin Cities.
The fastest way to reach me is a call or text. Based in Forest Lake, serving Hugo, Lino Lakes, Scandia, Wyoming, Stillwater, White Bear Lake and the rest of the Twin Cities.