James Kil

James Kil

CADRE: 02120566
  •   5   (15 reviews)

About James

James is a native San Franciscan and has been in the industry since 2012. James' expertise is grounded in risk-averse assessments and analysis. He specialized in junior mortgage loans before honing his skills in risk mitigation, and then became a mortgage underwriter for Wells Fargo. He eventually found himself in a position as a leading mortgage and asset expert as a Capital Markets Associate on the secondary markets. His background allows him to comfortably tune in to the ebbs and flows of the ever-changing market and provide uniquely catered advice to anyone, and he has built an extensive team of partners to leverage for the benefit of his clients.

James' reviews

  5  
James has 15 reviewsacross 9 different locations, showing 6.
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7 months ago
James helped my wife and I as FTHB and I cannot applaud him enough

James helped my wife and I as FTHB and I cannot applaud him enough. From the beginning during searching, and to the end in negotiation and closing, he really took the stress off of our shoulders and helped us land a great deal. I would absolutely recommend James to friends & family.

8 months ago
James is an incredible real estate agent! Before our very first call, he outlined all the steps of t

James is an incredible real estate agent! Before our very first call, he outlined all the steps of the home-buying process and provided clear estimates of the associated costs. Not only did he accompany us to viewings, but he also created thorough video tours of every house we were interested in, provided comps, summarized disclosures, and offered thoughtful, professional, and unbiased opinions. His comps were consistently accurate. James never pressured us—he constantly reminded us to take our time and focus on finding a home we truly loved. Even after our offer was accepted, he continued to guide us, sending weekly updates with the next steps and ensuring we were supported at every stage. He truly went above and beyond, holding our hand throughout the process. We are deeply grateful for his expertise, patience, and dedication.

8 months ago
We are so thankful to have James Kil to sell our Bay Area townhome, especially in a challenging mark

We are so thankful to have James Kil to sell our Bay Area townhome, especially in a challenging market. From start to finish, James was not just our selling agent; he was a true partner in the process. The journey began with James’s exceptional help in preparing our home for sale. He personally inspected our property and provided a detailed list of light renovations that would make the biggest impact. He went above and beyond by sourcing high-quality, budget-friendly materials like light fixtures and door handles, saving us both time and money. The subcontractors he recommended were professional and efficient, transforming our home quickly and affordably. The final result was remarkable—the house looked like a completely different place! James's dedication continued throughout the entire selling period. He hosted open houses for us nearly every weekend, proactively engaging with visitors and gathering valuable feedback. We were always kept in the loop with his timely updates. He even took it upon himself to sweep our backyard, ensuring it was always pristine and inviting for potential buyers. We are in a tough market for sellers. Despite the significant challenges, he successfully secured an offer for us. His expertise in price negotiations was evident, and we were able to sell at a price we were comfortable with. However he still felt bad that we didn't sell at an "ideal" price and generously returned a portion of his commission to us. We recommend James Kil to anyone looking for a dedicated and strategic real estate agent. He is a professional who truly puts his clients first.

10 months ago
5 stars do not begin to reflect the level of service James Kil delivers

5 stars do not begin to reflect the level of service James Kil delivers. He navigated me through a very complicated ( To say the least!) estate sale from listing to closing. It required many, many hours of both his physical presence on the site as well as supervising clearing out and preparing the house for sale. If he says he will 'do it', he does! If he says he will check it, he does...twice, to make sure it's right. When he tells you what it's worth, listen..he KNOWS his market! I have dealt with other good realtors in the past but James' honesty, integrity, knowledge and commitment put him on a level of his own! 10********** !

11 months ago
This is my second time working with James and he exceeded my expectations again! He helped us sell o

This is my second time working with James and he exceeded my expectations again! He helped us sell our house for a great price and faster than all the other ones in the area. We had the house on the market less than 2 weeks. James walked us through everything we needed to do to get the house ready. He had contractors, painters, electricians, stagers and everyone lined up. No pressure to use his team but it was so convenient. He helped us pick out new fixtures and even paid for them upfront until closing. Working with James as a buy and seller is a great experience! 10/10 would recommend!

12 months ago
We're are so blessed to have James as our realtor

We're are so blessed to have James as our realtor. My husband and I are first time homebuyers and found the process super intimidating and overwhelming at the start. He made every step so easy to understand, answered all of our questions (no matter how repetitive), and helped guide us through all the crazy ups and downs. We've made a couple of offers with James before finally being accepted for our first ever home and even though it was stressful, James was there at every step and communicated with all the updates as needed. We loved him so much my sister and her husband decided to also hire him to sell their Daly City home! We're in the process of closing and I can attest to James' organization and professionalism and would HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend to anybody who is looking for a realtor. He's the best!

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James' properties

James has 3 properties for sale and sold 15 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldMay 7, 2026
$1,125,000
98 Creston Avenue
Daly City CA 94015
2
1
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
SoldApr 30, 2026
$1,650,000
88 Palisades Drive
Daly City CA 94015
3
2
3
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
SoldApr 21, 2026
$1,067,500
1483 47th Avenue
San Francisco CA 94122
2
2
1
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Compass and Coldwell Banker Realty
SoldApr 1, 2026
$1,785,000
6051 Westover Dr
Oakland CA 94611
4
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Compass and Coldwell Banker Realty
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