About J. James Braeu

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J James Braeu is associate broker and diversity & inclusion agent advisor with Coldwell Banker Realty in Washington DC. He has been licensed in DC, MD, and VA since 2003. He spent 7 years leading the vibrant Dupont-Logan office of Coldwell Banker, helping agents grow their businesses and live exceptional lives.

As a 35-year DC resident, James regularly advocates for initiatives that foster local small businesses, real estate investment, home ownership, and affordability. When he is not working with clients to realize their home ownership dreams, he enjoys hiking, biking, and rowing in and on the amazing parks and rivers that surround our beautiful city.

Awards and Accolades

  • MORE THAN $104 MILLION IN HOME SALES SINCE 2004
  • AVERAGE 30-35 HOMES SOLD ANNUALLY
  • Institute for Luxury Home Marketing since 2010
  • DC Association of Realtors Board of Directors, 2024-2026
  • DC Association of Realtors Public Policy Committee Member 2020-2026
  • GCAAR Customer Service Committee 2012-2014
  • CB Community Champion Award 2024
  • International President’s Circle 2013-2014
  • International President’s Club 2005-2010
  • International Diamond Society 2011
  • Top 100 Sales Associate, Dupont Office, 2006-2009, 2013, 2024
  • CB Home Team Spirit 2007

My ‘Client-First’ Philosophy

These days every broker promises “better results” or a “new experience in real estate.” There is nothing wrong with following trends in business practices to remain relevant to today's marketplace. But let’s be honest, there are important qualities required to be an excellent real estate professional that never go out of style:

  • Integrity
  • Marketing savvy
  • In-depth community and market
  • knowledge
  • Effective negotiating skills, and
  • Access to a high-quality professional network

I’ve found that providing the very best customer service is essentially about putting my clients first. This means being easily accessible, a great listener, a mindful communicator, and responding quickly to my clients’ needs. I built my real estate business on these principles which continue to guide my organization today.

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