James Kolotouros

James Kolotouros | Realtor® | Compass
Riverdale, the Bronx & Lower Westchester County

James Kolotouros is a Realtor® with Compass who has been serving buyers and sellers since 2012. He specializes in luxury homes, single-family residences, townhouses, condominiums, co-ops, and residential real estate throughout Riverdale, the Bronx, and Lower Westchester County.

Operating from Compass's Dobbs Ferry office, James works with homeowners, buyers, sellers, investors, and relocating professionals across Riverdale and the Hudson River communities of Dobbs Ferry, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, Ardsley, Bronxville, Scarsdale, White Plains, Yonkers, and the surrounding neighborhoods.

A unique perspective on the Hudson River corridor

Few Realtors develop meaningful expertise in both Riverdale and Lower Westchester. Having spent much of his life in Riverdale and now living in Lower Westchester, James brings firsthand familiarity with the neighborhoods, architecture, commuting patterns, schools, parks, community amenities, and lifestyle that define communities throughout the Hudson River corridor. His perspective is shaped by years of personal experience in these communities alongside more than a decade of serving clients throughout the region.

When someone is deciding between a Riverdale co-op and a home in Dobbs Ferry, or weighing Bronxville against Hastings-on-Hudson, the conversation goes well beyond square footage and listing price. James helps clients think through commute times, neighborhood character, school options, long-term value, and what daily life actually looks like in each community, allowing them to choose not only the right home but also the right place to live.

Whether a client is considering a historic Riverdale townhouse, a luxury home in Bronxville or Scarsdale, a waterfront property in one of the Hudson River villages, a condominium in White Plains, or a classic pre-war co-op, James helps clients evaluate communities as carefully as they evaluate properties.

Local expertise. Modern strategy.

In addition to his real estate career, James has professional experience as a software engineer, where he helped build high-traffic digital platforms and data-driven applications. That analytical background now informs every aspect of his real estate practice — from pricing strategy and market research to digital marketing and client communication.

For sellers, this means a comprehensive marketing strategy built around detailed market analysis, AI-assisted pricing research, professional photography, virtual staging when appropriate, targeted digital advertising, and strategic online exposure designed to reach qualified buyers well beyond the MLS. Every listing receives a customized marketing plan focused on presenting the property at its absolute best and maximizing visibility across today's digital landscape. In luxury real estate especially, how a home is positioned and presented from day one can have a meaningful impact on the final outcome.

For buyers, James delivers customized property searches, detailed market analysis, and ongoing market intelligence that extends well beyond what automated platforms provide. Online tools make listings easier to find than ever before. What they cannot do is help buyers recognize long-term value, navigate competitive negotiations with confidence, or understand how a neighborhood may evolve over time. That is where local expertise, thoughtful analysis, and experienced guidance make the greatest difference.

Clients purchasing Riverdale co-ops also benefit from James's understanding of the specialized aspects of co-op ownership, including board package preparation, financial disclosure requirements, subletting policies, flip taxes, maintenance structures, and approval timelines. These are the details that determine whether a co-op transaction moves smoothly and efficiently — and having an agent who understands them from the start makes a measurable difference.

A relationship built on trust

James believes every successful real estate transaction begins with trust and is sustained through honest communication, careful preparation, and sound advice. His approach is collaborative, transparent, and highly responsive, keeping clients informed at every stage, anticipating challenges before they arise, and providing practical guidance tailored to each client's individual goals.

Whether developing a pricing strategy, negotiating an offer, preparing a home for market, or helping a buyer navigate a competitive purchase, James approaches every transaction with careful analysis, clear communication, and disciplined execution.

Buying or selling a home is one of the most meaningful financial decisions most people navigate in their lifetime. James believes clients deserve an advisor who listens carefully, communicates directly, understands both the local market and the broader forces shaping it, and brings a modern, strategic approach to every transaction — from the first conversation to the closing table.

Whether you are preparing to sell a luxury home in Riverdale or Lower Westchester, purchasing your first home, searching for the right co-op or condominium, investing in residential real estate, or relocating to one of the Hudson River communities, James welcomes the opportunity to learn about your goals and provide thoughtful guidance tailored to your next move.