James Potenza, ABR,EBA

About Us:

Exclusive Buyer's Agent

James Potenza,

James is a part of a very unique and specialized group of REALTORS ®.

When you buy a home from the listing agent, you have NO representation. They represent the SELLER. It is their job to get the SELLER the highest price and the most favorable terms. They present you with a dual agency agreement and they owe their fiduciary duties to the SELLER.

They are REQUIRED to tell the seller anything that would benefit them in the negotiation process, including the highest price you are willing to pay.

Other agents claim to be a "buyer's Agent" but they work for an office that SELLS homes. Which homes do you think they want to sell to you first?

Unlike most Real Estate Agents, James does not list properties for sale. Homebuyer's-Team LLC Real Estate brokerage does not list any homes for sale. That allows James and his team much more time and devotion to his home buying clients. James is a member of the National Association of Exclusive Buyer's Agents, which enables him the resources to assist home buying clients more effectively.

Over the years, James has spent a lot of time with home inspectors. He has learned how to "pre-inspect" homes by pointing out potential problems to his clients. He feels there is no reason to spend time on a house that has too many costly defects. Some of his clients are pleasantly surprised and sometimes shocked to have a Realtor immediately point out problems to be concerned with.

James is the Relocation Director for Homebuyer's-Team. He understands the time sensitive needs required by corporations, third party relocation companies, and especially the relocating client. James also understands the need to help relocating clients "buy right" so that the new home will remain marketable and to have several backup plans in place so that there is no interruption in the relocation process. "Communication is the key to a successful relocation. I keep the entire "team" up to speed on the progress of locating and purchasing a home and carefully listen to the needs of my clients and their corporation."

James holds an Electronic Engineering Technology degree and has used his analytical and methodical skills to enhance the home buying process for his clients. "Without question, my clients know exactly what they are buying." James also brings his 20 years in customer service and management skills to the negotiation table for his clients. James started his Real Estate Career in 1997, as an investor, which taught him the creative financing, buying, and selling aspects of Real Estate. Now, James integrates these skills into a complete and highly specialized Real Estate Agent for his home buying clients.

James has lived in the Houston area all of his life and has lived in the Pearland/Friendswood area since 1990. James is a proud father of a beautiful girl that attends Middle School in Pearland ISD. His wife, whom he has been married to for 14 years, is also in the Real Estate industry and is his supportive coach and a wonderful mother. The Potenza's are active members of New Life Lutheran Church in Pearland.

"My clients expect the best and that is what I give them, 100% loyalty and commitment"

Read what James' clients have to say about his services

Call 832-372-6388 or email James for a personal consultation regarding your home buying plans.

www.BuyerAgentJames.com

www.MyPearlandMLS.com

- Accredited Buyer's Representative ABR® designation

- Member - Real Estate Buyers Agent Council REBAC

- Member - Houston Association of REALTORS® HAR

- Member - Texas Association of REALTORS® TAR

- Member - National Association of REALTORS® NAR

- Member - National Association of Exclusive Buyer's Agents NAEBA

- Board Member - Westwood Village Home Owner's Association

- Successful Relocation Course participant (ARELLO certified)

- Relocation Director - Homebuyer's-Team, LLC

Read the code of ethics and standards of practice of the National Association of Realtors and learn what you are entitled to as a homebuyer.

Buying a home from the listing agent abolishes the top 5 fiduciary duties to YOU !

NAR's code of ethics and standards of practice. Every agent owes certain fiduciary duties to the principal. Traditionally, these duties include:

• Loyalty: To act at all times in the best interest of the principal and to put those interests above all others, including yourself.
  
• Obedience: To obey promptly all lawful instructions of the principal.
  
• Disclosure: To disclose all known, relevant facts to the principal.
  
• Confidentiality: To safeguard the principal's secrets, unless keeping the confidence would violate disclosure requirements about the property's condition.
  
• Reasonable care and diligence: To diligently use real estate skills and knowledge when pursing the principal's affairs.
  
• Accounting: To account for all funds and property entrusted by the principal.
  

Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ^®

Areas of Expertise

Serving Pearland, Friendswood, Manvel, Clear Lake, Leauge City, Kemah, Seabrook, Webster, and Alvin Texas.

As an Exclusive Buyer's Agent, James is a part of a very unique and specialized group of REALTORS ®. James is the Relocation Director for Homebuyer's-Team in Houston.

Testimonials

My wife & I recently purchased a home in the Clear Lake area with James Potenza as our homebuyer's agent. We couldn't have asked for a better agent: James was courteous, professional, and patient throughout the entire process (and especially patient when we had our 4-year-old along to look at houses with "Mr. James"!). Since we were moving from out-of-state, we greatly appreciated how he made himself completely available to us during the limited time we had for house-hunting. It was evident that he was sincerely interested in finding a home that met our needs, and not just trying to have us buy a house. He was particularly patient and courteous when we needed to step back and reassess what exactly we were looking for in our next home. Once we had made a decision, he was prompt in submitting the offer and professional in guiding us through the closing process. James Potenza was hands-down the best agent we have ever worked with, and I highly recommend him for anyone looking to buy a home in Houston.

The Visscher's

Clear Lake

We recently closed on a home in Pearland utilizing the assistance of James Potenza as our Buyer's Agent. We couldn't have been happier with anyone else. James proved to be instrumental in guiding us through the entire process from showcasing to closing. James is extremely knowledgeable in market research, is very courteous, and diligent. He genuinely took an interest in us and quickly determined what we were looking for. When we needed breaks he stepped back but more importantly when things got rolling fast, James shown through for us by staying focused on our needs. He helped us find another lender a week before closing after ours had been dragging their feet. James is a professional and we highly recommend him to anyone shopping for a home.

The Kirchoff's

Pearland, TX.

Dear James,

We just wanted to write and thank you for the excellent service you provided during our recent relocation.

We were faced with the overwhelming task of moving to a State we were unfamiliar with; to a city we had never even visited. Because of your expertise and knowledge of the home buying industry and your wonderful user friendly web site this process was relatively stress free. We checked your website often and found it current and extensive making it easy to compare prices and availability in all the districts surrounding our target area. Once we had established a profile of the type of property we were looking for your daily emails of homes fitting our criteria made it fun and easy to weed out the chaff.

The best part was when we actually traveled the 1200 miles for the purpose of making a purchase you realized that time was of the essence and made your self available to us for the entire holiday weekend. Nothing was too much trouble and our every request was met. You had appointments scheduled in advance so as not to waste any of our precious time and had alternative plans when things went awry.

Lastly we would like to thank you for helping us negotiate an excellent deal with the builder of our choice. You facilitated us a contract far in excess of our expectations while keeping everything calm and businesslike. We felt you were truly out to look after our best interests and it was a pleasure to have you as our representative.

In the unlikely event that we will be making another move in this area we would not hesitate to call on your services again and you can be sure that we will be recommending you to anyone we come across needing a homebuyer's agent.

Thank you so much for making our relocation as painless and fun as it could possibly be. We count you as our first new friend that we made in Texas.

Yours truly,

Janet and David Hambleton - League City, TX

James Potenza was on time and on target in helping us find a great house in the limited timeline that we presented him with. He was with us every step of the way, from negotiation to closing, and always ensured that our best interest was a top priority. We ended up with a great house in a great neighborhood and couldn't be happier! A buyers agent is truly the way to go, thanks again James!

Todd and Stacey

League City, TX

James,

Thank you very much for helping Sonya and I find our first home. You are professional, knowledgeable, and we appreciated your honesty. Your attentiveness prompted me to cancel appointments with other realtors I had contacted. You kept us updated and answered all of our questions through out the whole process which kept us at ease. Your research of the area helped us locate the perfect house for us. I will recommend you to anyone in search of a home in your area.

Terrence

Pearland, TX.

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