James Ward

James Ward

Broker Associate / REALTOR® / Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty Ocean Living
NJ: 0120228
  •   5   (96 reviews)

James' sales performance at a glance

See how James has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

18
Reviews
12
Properties for sale
27
Sold properties
$1.2m
Average sale price
$29m
Total sales value

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James' customer service awards

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  • State Top 10New Jersey
  • County Top 5Ocean County
  • City WinnerBarnegat
  • City WinnerPoint Pleasant
  • 3x County Top 5Ocean County - 2026, 2025, 2024
  • 3x City WinnerPoint Pleasant Beach - 2026, 2025, 2024

About James

James Ward leads the dynamic Shore Points Ward Team at Keller Williams Realty Ocean Living, serving the entire New Jersey Shore region. Forged by 4 generations of real estate excellence, James was first licensed in 2001 for his family owned & operated real estate office in Point Pleasant Beach. Working for a small boutique firm, James beat the odds and excelled in real estate sales and rentals immediately earning accomplishments such as the prestigious NJR Circle of Excellence Sales Award, was voted the "#1 Real Estate Agent in Ocean County" by the Asbury Park Press Readers Choice Contest and has even been featured on HGTV! James has the experience & background to synergize yesterday’s traditional business practices with the tools and technology of today. Now with the backing of the largest and most innovative real estate brokerage in the world, Keller Williams Realty James and the Shore Points team are poised to expand on his strategic plan and commitment to grow along the entire New Jersey Shore. With experience since 2001 as a top producing real estate agent, James will be the right choice for your LUXURY or WATERFRONT property needs. James holds the esteemed designations of Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS), Resort & Second Home Specialist (RSPS) and is also e-PRO certified.

James' reviews

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James has 96 reviewsacross 14 different locations, showing 6.
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James' qualities as told by our client reviews: patient, supportive, detail-oriented, reliable, clear communication, responsive, local expert.
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Buyer review
A truly five-star experience!
2 months ago
A truly five-star experience!

James Ward is hands-down the best real estate agent we’ve ever worked with. From day one, he was incredibly patient, answering all of our questions and giving us the honest, expert advice we needed to make confident decisions. He went above and beyond to keep us updated every step of the way and made sure we felt supported throughout the entire process. A truly five-star experience!"

Seller review
Market exposure and top dollar achieved
3 months ago
Market exposure and top dollar achieved

James not only had my house listed everywhere but the social media posts were a viral sensation. The word got out so quick that the house sold over everyone’s expectations. He was able to get buyers who waived the buyers commission saving me on taxes and netting me way over what I would have made on higher offers. He’s been known as a top agent in the area for many years and this is just another reason why.

Buyer review
Above and Beyond Every Step of the Way
3 months ago
Above and Beyond Every Step of the Way

James Ward was absolutely incredible throughout the entire process of purchasing my new home. From start to finish, he was professional, patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely supportive during what became a very challenging transaction. We were dealing with a particularly difficult seller and seller’s agent, with frequent communication issues and delays, but James never gave up. He stayed persistent, kept things moving forward, advocated for me every step of the way, and ultimately got the deal done when I honestly wasn’t sure it would happen. Beyond his professionalism, James was also incredibly kind, calm, and reassuring throughout the process. Buying and selling a home at the same time can be overwhelming, and he consistently made me feel supported and informed. I truly felt like he had my best interests at heart the entire time. I cannot recommend James highly enough. If you want a realtor who is hardworking, responsive, compassionate, and willing to go the extra mile for his clients, James is the person you want in your corner.

Seller review
Excellent experience in every aspect. 10 stars!
3 months ago
Excellent experience in every aspect. 10 stars!

We listed our home for sale with James which had an accepted offer in 4 days. James steered the ship all the way. He is the consummate professional with keen knowledge of the real estate business and connections to all other trades and professionals that you might need while selling your home. James was always available to answer questions, extremely responsive and helpful in every aspect. From priced right to closing - he is "the man." Look no further. Sign him up!

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James' properties

James has 12 properties for sale and sold 27 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldAug 21, 2026
$460,000
62 Garden Avenue
Ocean County NJ 08724
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Ocean Living and Homesmart First Advantage
SoldAug 20, 2026
$1,485,000
340 River Avenue
Point Pleasant Beach NJ 08742
4
3
1
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Ocean Living
SoldAug 14, 2026
$1,230,000
1411 Juniper Street
Point Pleasant NJ 08742
5
3
1
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Ocean Living and Keller Williams Realty Spring Lake
For Sale
$899,000
4 Sea Point Dr
Point Pleasant NJ 08742
2
2
1
Condo
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Ocean Living
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James' sold properties

James has sold 27 properties in the past 12 months, showing 4.

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62 Garden Avenue, Ocean County, NJ, 08724
62 Garden Avenue
Ocean County NJ 08724
3
2
Single-Family$460,000Aug 21, 2026
340 River Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, 08742
340 River Avenue
Point Pleasant Beach NJ 08742
4
3
1
Single-Family$1,485,000Aug 20, 2026
1411 Juniper Street, Point Pleasant, NJ, 08742
1411 Juniper Street
Point Pleasant NJ 08742
5
3
1
Single-Family$1,230,000Aug 14, 2026
7/224 Randall Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, 08742
7/224 Randall Avenue
Point Pleasant Beach NJ 08742
1
1
1
Condo$550,000Jul 13, 2026

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