Deborah James

Over 20 years of real estate experience managing ground-up luxury new construction properties in Greenwich, Connecticut, to West Hampton Beach and down the Atlantic Coast into Monmouth County. Spearheaded the first major redevelopment project in Long Branch, NJ. Researched, and acquired six lots, secured a 10-year tax abatement, and helped assemble the architectural, construction, and design teams. Highly experienced in branding and strategic marketing of boutique, luxury new development properties. Scripted landing pages/websites, and brochures, produced & hosted video tours. Training and leading internal and external sales teams in customer relations providing the highest level of service along with selling at unprecedented price points. Changed the landscape on the Jersey Shore by positioning South Beach as the Premier Project. Sold over 51% of the project without a finished sales model. Principal contact in writing contracts and guiding buyers through the attorney review process to closing. Developed sales and marketing strategies to position, market, brand, and sellout luxury new construction properties, including South Beach at Long Branch, a 85+ M sellout. Southbank at The Navesink in Red Bank, a 20+ M sellout and Brant Point, Atlantic Highlands, a 16 single home development with Phase 1 sales of 15+M Under Contract. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Marketing from MSU. Master of Science from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Doctoral leadership and business studies at Seton Hall University. Avid art collector, golfer, and tennis player. Affiliations include Million Dollar Club Platinum Level and Million Dollar Excellence Club Member. Sotheby’s Concierge Auction Diamond Preferred Agent. Columbia University Club of New Jersey and New York. Society of Professional Journalists, AFTRA (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists), Featured Cover Agent for Top Agent Magazine National/International Issue June 2022, & Sept. 2023. Featured in The NY Times as 1 of the Elite 100 Agents in the country in July 2023 & 2024. Real Trends Verified in 2024 & Ranked in the Top 1% of Agents in the nation. American Dream TV Host - Emmy Nominated National Television Show. Produce and host segments based on positive stories related to communities, lifestyle, and real estate throughout NJ & the Gold Coast.