James Bremner

About James

James Bremner is recognized as one of the Westside’s most trusted real estate professionals, combining over three decades of experience with a reputation for integrity, discretion, and results. With a particular focus on Little Holmby and Westwood, James represents high-end buyers and sellers across Los Angeles who value his deep market knowledge and client-first philosophy. A Stanford University graduate in Economics, James began his career in banking with Wells Fargo, where he rose to Vice President in asset-based lending. This foundation in finance and negotiation has informed his real estate practice since the early 1990s, when he joined the Jon Douglas Company in Brentwood and quickly became one of its top producers and associate managers. Over the years, James guided clients seamlessly through industry transitions—Coldwell Banker, Gibson International, and now Compass—consistently excelling as both a leader and a producer. Today, James is known for his ability to strategically price homes not only against comparable sales but within the context of current economic and world conditions. He prepares properties to maximize return, identifies and avoids risky offers, and negotiates skillfully through every step of escrow. Above all, his work is defined by a simple principle: clients first. Since 1986, James has called the Westside home. He and his wife Anne are annual contributors to Warner Avenue and Fairburn Avenue Elementary Schools, and active supporters of LACMA, the Center Theatre Group, and Lupus LA. Frequently Asked Questions What areas of Los Angeles does James Bremner specialize in? James is well versed in Little Holmby and Westwood, with unmatched knowledge of every sale in these neighborhoods. He also represents clients confidently throughout the Westside, including Brentwood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Cheviot Hills, Mar Vista, Venice, and Pacific Palisades. Why do clients choose James to sell their home? Because he combines local mastery with financial acumen. James strategically prices homes for both the current market and broader economic conditions, maximizes property presentation, avoids risky offers, and negotiates seamlessly through close of escrow. Does James only work with luxury homes? No. James works with clients at every price point. Whether it’s a starter home or a multimillion-dollar estate, his focus is always the same: clients first, with the highest level of strategy, care, and service. Who are James’s clients? James proudly serves longtime Westside residents—many of whom return to him for multiple transactions and refer their friends and family, which he considers the greatest compliment. Over the years, he has also guided the children and families of past clients, whether as first-time buyers or trading up to larger homes. In addition, James works extensively with UCLA professors, doctors, and professionals, as well as Fortune 500 executives, attorneys, finance leaders, entertainment figures, and healthcare specialists. Regardless of background or price point, every client receives tailored service and complete discretion. Does James work with out-of-town or out-of-state sellers? Yes. James frequently represents clients who live outside of Los Angeles and even outside California. He manages these sales seamlessly, drawing on past experience to coordinate preparation, marketing, and negotiations remotely—delivering the same high level of service and results. What sets James apart from other agents? It’s his combination of negotiation skill, Stanford-trained economics background, and the deepest knowledge of Little Holmby, Westwood, and the Westside. How can I learn more about working with James? You can read client reviews, visit him at an open house, or request his extensive list of references, which he provides with every personalized marketing plan.

4 months ago

Wealth of Knowledge

James knew all the transactions in the Little Holmby market and was very informed about each of the various preprinted contracts, addenda and ways to accommodate my purchase of another property simultaneously. He was always available because his assistant covered some duties. And he promptly returned his calls even when out of town.

5 months ago

Great team

Jim and Tony are a great team. They made the process very easy to navigate and they took care of all needed appointments. We actually were the buyers of this house 11 years ago and Jim represented the seller. We were so impressed with him that we decided to hire him to sell our house this year. We highly recommend the team. Thank you

7 months ago

Jim Bremner is the ultimate professional

Jim Bremner is the ultimate professional. Jim is bright, creative and extremely responsive. He helped us buy our house in a very competitive bidding process. We could not have sealed the deal without his input and we have made a great new friend.

7 months ago

Thorough, patient, and helpful

We were selling past the peak season and he marketed the house very well. We had good traffic but only one rally viable buyer. He handled a difficult transaction with grace and knowledge. We were brakaing up so emotions were high and the decline in market values was disappointing. he was able to tactfully deal with my difficult partner, whom he had to "talk down from the ledge" as well as a difficult buyer. He got the deal done where others may have failed. I have worked in the related industry as a mortgage company executive, and thus have dealt with many realtors. He is truly the cream of the crop.

12 months ago

I cannot say enough good things about Jim Bremner! As first time home owners, we were equally excite

I cannot say enough good things about Jim Bremner! As first time home owners, we were equally excited and nervous about entering the home buying process especially in LA. Jim made the process seamless and answered any and all questions and thoughts we had. When we found our dream home in Beverlywood, Jim immediately reached out to the seller’s agent and even with many other offers, we got the house. He was communicative, always available and went above and beyond especially during the offer and escrow period making sure all our questions were answered. He and Tony worked hard to get everything done during the inspection period resulting in us finding everything even with a relatively short window. Because of Jim’s savvy and expertise, we were able to buy our dream home in Beverlywood even in the competitive LA market, and I cannot recommend him (and Tony) enough!!!

12 months ago

Because of Jim’s savvy and expertise, we were able to buy our dream home in Beverlywood...

I cannot say enough good things about Jim Bremner! As first time home owners we were equally excited and nervous about entering the home buying process especially in LA. Jim made the process seamless and answered any and all questions and thoughts we had. When we found our dream home in Beverlywood, Jim immediately reached out to the seller’s agent and even with many other offers, we got the house. He was communicative, always available and went above and beyond especially during the offer and escrow period making sure all our questions were answered. He and Tony worked hard to get everything done during the inspection period resulting in us finding everything even with a relatively short window. Because of Jim’s savvy and expertise, we were able to buy our dream home in Beverlywood even in the competitive LA market, and I cannot recommend him (and Tony) enough!

James' properties

James has 6 properties for sale and sold 10 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity