James Steele

James Steele

REALTORĀ® | DRE# 01872027

Education

  • Menlo High School, Atherton
  • University of Southern California, B.S. Business Administration
About James

Growing up in Palo Alto, I was always enamored of houses, whether the mid-century modern home I grew up in or the gracious historic properties in Old Palo Alto I'd walk by. I went to USC and got my degree in Business Administration with the express goal of selling real estate, and while there I interned as an assistant for a prominent agent in West Los Angeles during my summers.

Hitting the market in 2009, however, was a challenge indeed. I saw that many in the real estate community were unfamiliar with short sales, which were a growing phenomenon in the wake of the financial crisis. I got certified to both list and represent buyers on short sales, and I carved out a niche for myself in the market as many agents referred their short sale clients to me. I am proud to say that I did not see a single client of mine go to foreclosure and I got every single short sale approved by the lenders, which more than made up for the late nights and 500+ pages of lender paperwork compiled for each client.

Entering the market in this way helped me develop a passion for getting people out of tough situations, and it led me to realize the enormous importance of having a relentless and thorough advocate in your corner during any type of real estate transaction. It framed the way I work with my clients to this day and cemented my belief that any client I work with is owed honesty, relentless negotiation, rapid and thorough communication, and innovative marketing.

Before joining Carol, Nicole, and James in 2020, I was ranked amongst the top half of the top 1% of agents in both California and the nation by sales volume by Real Trends. While I am proud of this, what I consider most important to me is the relationships, many over a decade strong, with long-term clients and the way they’ve welcomed me into their families and friend groups.

When I'm not selling real estate, you can find me in the Crescent Park neighborhood of Palo Alto where I live with my wife Brooke, daughters Aoife and Alice, and my two dogs Petal and Indy.  I'll likely be grilling with a glass of Zinfandel on the side, reading a print copy of the Wall Street Journal and drinking a cup (or two!) of black coffee after running my dog early in the morning, or spending a rare Sunday off watching the San Francisco 49ers or Formula 1.

James Steele’s Listings

front view of a house with a yard
a view of a table and chairs in patio
a view of a back yard of the house
a living room with furniture potted plant and a large window
a living room with furniture and a large window
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink a stove a refrigerator and white cabinets
a kitchen with granite countertop a stove a refrigerator and a sink
a view of a dining room with furniture and wooden floor
a dining room with wooden floor a chandelier a wooden table and chairs
a kitchen with sink a stove and furniture
a bedroom with a large bed and a couch
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink and a mirror
a bathroom with a bathtub and a shower
a bedroom with a bed a mirror and a potted plant
a view of a balcony with furniture
a bedroom with a bed and chair
a patio with table and chairs
a balcony with wooden floor and furniture
a spacious bathroom with a sink a vanity and a mirror
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a picture of a park
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Listed By CompassVirtual Tour

$3,225,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,986
Acres
0.15
a front view of a house with garden
a living room with furniture and a wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a chandelier
a living room with furniture and a potted plant
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a view of a porch with a table and chairs
a living room with furniture and a large window
a living room with furniture a fireplace and a large window
a kitchen with a stove a sink and a microwave
a view of a hallway with stairs
a bed sitting in a bedroom next to a window
a view of a swimming pool with a lounge chairs
a view of a street with cars
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink toilet a large mirror a shower and a bathtub
a bedroom with a bed and a couch
a bedroom with bed and a potted plant
a view of a workspace with a table and a potted plant
a white bath tub sitting next to a white sink
a view of a house with patio
a view of a backyard with sitting area
a view of a backyard with sitting area
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Listed By CompassPending ( Do Not Show )

$2,339,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,990
Acres
0.15
$775,000 | 1982 West Bayshore Road, Unit 137, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$775,000 | 1982 West Bayshore Road, Unit 137, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$775,000 | 1982 West Bayshore Road, Unit 137, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$775,000 | 1982 West Bayshore Road, Unit 137, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$775,000 | 1982 West Bayshore Road, Unit 137, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$775,000 | 1982 West Bayshore Road, Unit 137, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$775,000 | 1982 West Bayshore Road, Unit 137, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$775,000 | 1982 West Bayshore Road, Unit 137, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$775,000 | 1982 West Bayshore Road, Unit 137, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$775,000 | 1982 West Bayshore Road, Unit 137, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$775,000 | 1982 West Bayshore Road, Unit 137, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$775,000 | 1982 West Bayshore Road, Unit 137, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$775,000 | 1982 West Bayshore Road, Unit 137, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$775,000 | 1982 West Bayshore Road, Unit 137, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$775,000 | 1982 West Bayshore Road, Unit 137, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$775,000 | 1982 West Bayshore Road, Unit 137, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$775,000 | 1982 West Bayshore Road, Unit 137, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$775,000 | 1982 West Bayshore Road, Unit 137, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$775,000 | 1982 West Bayshore Road, Unit 137, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$775,000 | 1982 West Bayshore Road, Unit 137, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$775,000 | 1982 West Bayshore Road, Unit 137, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$775,000 | 1982 West Bayshore Road, Unit 137, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Listed By CompassOpen: 7/19 01:30PM - 04:30PM

$775,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,197