Jim Colhoun
Jim Colhoun has been a dedicated real estate professional for over 25 years, specializing in luxury home sales in the San Francisco East Bay Area. Jim is a relocation and luxury home marketing specialist and has extensive experience in all types of transactions, from corporate relocation to first-time buyers. Before joining Alain Pinel Realtors, Jim worked at Mason-McDuffie Real Estate, where he received numerous awards and consistently ranked among the top Realtors in the region.
Jim’s goal is complete client satisfaction. He is fully committed to each and every client, providing trusted advice for every transaction. Buyers can count on his extensive local knowledge, energetic approach to viewing homes and strong negotiating skills. If you are considering selling your home, Jim's comprehensive marketing plan covers all of the bases, from staging and advertising to open homes and professional photography.
An Oakland native and lifelong East Bay resident, Jim lives in Moraga with his wife, Lisa. Jim and Lisa are scuba diving enthusiasts and enjoy their annual diving trips to exotic locales.
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“I cannot recommend Jim enough! We moved to Lafayette from the UK and were put in touch with Jim early on in the process. He helped us figure out what town we wanted to be in and really listened to our needs. He made the daunting process of moving from the UK so much easier and we were able to buy a house swiftly in an amazing neighborhood in Lafayette. I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy a house.”
“JIm is the best, he is extremely knowledgeable and patient. He will get your home shown and sold quickly and efficiently. He is great to work with. I would highly recommend him.”
“We were very anxious to buy the property in the Bay Area as we were out of area. Jim made our experience seamless. His knowledge of the area is immense. As a person we found him to be honest and he went way beyond our expectations. We with no reservation will continue to work with him in the future and will definitely refer family or friends to him.”
“Jim stayed focused on our goal to sell our home. The journey took many turns and Jim skillfully guided us to the finish line. Specific actions were price adjustments and frequent communication with potential buyers. The marketing material produced by Jim was excellent.”
“Jim is an excellent and experienced realtor who truly goes the extra mile for his clients. Jim sold one of my first homes back in 1999. I appreciated his help then, and I was lucky to have him serve as my agent to sell my late father's house in Lafayette recently. Jim did everything and much more: he forwarded the necessary comps to help us decide to sell at the right price, and he guided us through the remodeling needed to show the house. Jim is direct and focused, qualities which helped to get the job done efficiently! Because he has been an agent in the Lafayette/Orinda area for so long, he has an extensive list of reputable contractors and other service companies. He recommended a good liquidator to help clear out the belongings; and arranged jobs like termite inspection and repairs, refinishing hardwood floors, painting, and plumbing. I live 2 hours away so it was immensely helpful having Jim supervise the work. Jim personally oversaw the work daily. It was a slog getting through all the paperwork but Jim helped us review it and answered our many questions promptly. He worked closely with the title company on our sale and helped expedite many forms. I highly recommend Jim Colhoun to help sell your home!”
“Jim Is a true Pro and great to work with. He is a good negotiator and knows the Bay Area market better than most. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a home in the Bay Area. This guy knows his stuff and is a pleasure to work with.”
“In purchasing our first home, my wife and I had the pleasure of working with Jim Colhoun. Jim kept us informed daily of the status of the sale, and all questions we had for Jim pertaining to the sale were answered quickly and intelligently. We met with Jim several times and he did an excellent job of walking us through the house and explaining the paperwork. We had no issues, and all in all, it was a pleasant experience. We would work with him again.”
“I can't say enough about the amazing job Jim Colhoun did for our family. I chose him because he had such overwhelmingly positive reviews and sells so many houses in Lamorinda each year. Living out of state, I needed absolute trust in an agent. My mother's house needed extensive work and improvements. Jim's experience and good relationships meant he had reasonable, high quality workers he was able to call on for every task. He phoned or emailed daily, met any challenges calmly and as he assured me he would, found a buyer quickly at the price we'd agreed to ask. I couldn't have done it without him.”
“Jim Colhoun is a true professional! He is extremely knowledgeable and because of his expertise and years of experience, our Real Estate transaction was extremely successful. We highly recommend Jim to anyone looking to buy or sell a home and we definitely will call upon him for future Real Estate needs. We are repeat clients already.”
“I have the pleasure of working with Jim for the past 10 months. He is very professional and knowledgeable. He has good negotiation skills and got us the house that we wanted. I highly recommend him.”
“Jim is a gem! I have worked with him before on the buying end and the selling end; I wouldn't work with anyone else. Down to earth, great sense of humor, hard-working, sensitive, caring, no-nonsense, clearly professional and highly experienced. He paid attention to my likes and dislikes, helped me refine my search, always had constructive feedback, and went out of his way to make my house search successful, even when he was on vacation. I couldn't have found a better working relationship, and couldn't be more appreciative of his friendly expertise.”
“Jim is great and I say that after buying three houses and selling two houses with him. He knows his business inside and out. And he really gets things done! If there is a problem, he is on the phone immediately, trying to get it resolved. I always felt like he was listening to me and he was always available to answer any questions or concerns. Buying and selling a house is always an emotional roller coaster experience and Jim is a master of navigating that experience.”
“As a single mom with limited income and geographical requirements, I needed a real estate agent who was streetwise and savvy. When I saw Jim's photo and profile in Zillow, I had a good feeling. I was right: Jim was no nonsense and extremely experienced -- as well as compassionate and trustworthy. He nearly instantly "got" me and what I was looking for. In a seller-is-king market, when I was quickly losing hope that I'd find anything in my price range, let along my neighborhood, he helped me find a new home and secure the sale. The sellers' erratic behavior was really difficult. Jim's attention, constant help, expertise and friendship helped me through it all. I now enter my new condo every day with a feeling of happiness and relief. I recommend Jim for anyone's real estate needs in the Lamorinda area.”
“Jim was great! He was very honest about his opinion on different houses and I felt he was definitely looking out for our best interest. There was a house we were excited about, but he thought it would be a bad choice and was able to explain why while still being supportive if we wanted to move forward. We chose to go with a different house and we love it! ”
“Jim was wonderful! Really understood what we were looking for and our price range. Was readily available to bring us to open houses and see homes in the area we were looking. Absolutely will recommend him!”
“What can I say...Jim showed up! I was dealing with a death of my parent, and whether or not to sell my childhood home. Emotions were raw and I was on a roller coaster ride. I was not an easy client. But he stood by me through the process and kept me grounded. I appreciated his knowledge of the area very much and his sensible advice whether to rent or sell. His energy was great and he met me where I was at with each conversation. But If i was down, he had good humor to raise my head up again. We sold and the price was fare, resulting both buyer and seller very satisfied with the deal. Thank you Jim!”
“Jim helped me with a relocation from out of state and the whole process from start to finish could not have been smoother. In a competitive Bay Area market, and over just a few weekends, he helped me to somehow close on a great house in a great neighborhood. Jim knows the Lamorinda area backwards and forwards and seems to know every house that's on the market (or has been on the market). This was extraordinarily helpful for someone coming from out of town in terms of understanding the micro-neighborhoods, housing market trends, and schools. He was willing to go back as many times as I needed (even with different family members!) to different properties to make sure I was comfortable and had found the right home for my family and me. His professionalism and attention to detail during the home closing process made the whole experience much less daunting than it otherwise would have been. He even called and emailed me while he was on vacation to make sure some of the smaller details and questions that I had were taken care of! I would definitely recommend him to any prospective buyer (or seller), especially in the Lamorinda area. Good luck and happy house hunting (or selling)! ”
“Jim is extremely knowledgeable about the communities in the east bay including schools, businesses and, high quality home inspectors of all disciplines. More importantly, he is skilled at navigating the complexities of purchasing highly desirable homes to facilitate the successful completion of the purchase. He works tirelessly to identify homes that meet your selection criteria and is highly sophisticated in navigating challenging negotiations remaining professional throughout the entire process. He is a pleasure to work with and I recommend him without reservation.”
“I did my research in hopes of finding a good realtor. What I found was a fabulous realtor! Jim was a pleasure to work with during the process of selling my mother's house. Jim was always well prepared with all the fine details. At our first meeting he arrived with a very thorough market analysis, spent considerable time to outline worthwhile home improvements, and helped me to obtain a home appraisal. Jim offered valuable expertise through out the entire process. Everyone that he recommended to me also performed their jobs in a superior manner which was very much appreciated. I would highly recommend Jim to anyone considering the task of selling or purchasing a home. Such an important task requires an informed, thoughtful, and proven expert. Over the years, I have personally experienced about 20 real estate transactions. That previous experience provided me with a good working knowledge of the process, but Jim walked every step of this journey with me. I certainly appreciate all his hard work and know first hand that you will also be pleased and succeed with your transaction if you follow Jim's expert advice!”
“Jim worked closely with us every step of the way in selling our condo in Walnut Creek, CA. He recommended an excellent painter as well as a cleaning service to help us get the place ready to sell. He also had the place staged for us which made a huge difference. We had an excellent offer in less than a week and closed escrow within 30 days. Jim is top notch agent who goes out of his way to accommodate his clients!”
“Working with Jim as our agent to sell our home in Moraga has been great. He was very professional, thoughtful, supportive, personable and always there for you. We moved out of state when our house was placed on the market and Jim went above and beyond helping take care of our house locally, including coordinating with our relocation provider as well as with vendors for needed repairs and yard work. He gave constructive and honest recommendations in a non-offensive way after doing extensive research. We also appreciated his regular contact and updates. If you're thinking of selling or buying a house, Jim is the guy for you! He's awesome!”
“My wife and I had a great experience working with Jim. We found a wonderful home in a difficult market, and his experience negotiating through the process helped us lock it down. I couldn't recommend Jim any more highly.”
“He worked with us on a 1031 exchange I highly recommend him. He has years of experience, is thorough, knowledgeable, professional, very responsive, stays on top of the other participants in the transaction, and makes sure there are comprehensive inspections of property you are considering buying. We would absolutely work with Jim again.”
“My experience with Jim was outstanding. I found him to be knowledgeable, straightforward, and extremely responsive. He provided honest answers to my questions and respected, and incorporated, my input and concerns into all aspects of the transaction. He saw to it that the sales process was handled both quickly and smoothly, and was professional and thoughtful through what was a very challenging move for my family. I highly recommend Jim and would not hesitate to use his services again.”
“I can't begin to express my appreciation for Jim! We were so lucky to find him. We were a relocation from Lake Oswego, Oregon and while we previously lived in the Bay Area we had zero experience with the East Bay. So we relied heavily on Jim's knowledge. What was so nice was how much Jim listened. He asked all relevant questions. We flew out and he showed us properties that might meet our needs. (Not ones that didn't!!) He processed and filtered well and didn't waste time. (We didn't have much to waste) The process was seamless! We have bought a few homes before and this was definitely the easiest. I honestly think a large part of this was because Jim was great at making sure no one dropped the ball!!! We have had agents that know how to show real estate but aren't so good at managing the process- Jim is outstanding from start to finish. I give him an A+ and would definitely recommend him to any friend!!! ”
“Very high energy. Took care of every detail from staging, to required repairs, cleaning and garden spruce up. All at very reasonable cost with high quality. He even found the buyers, and we closed in 15 days!”