Real estate guidance you can actually rely on.
10+ years helping South Shore buyers, sellers, and investors — from traditional home sales to distressed properties, estate sales, and everything in between. Clear guidance, strong negotiation, every step of the way.
James Murphy
A realtor who's seen nearly every kind of deal
James Murphy has spent more than a decade helping Massachusetts buyers, sellers, and investors get real estate done right. His experience spans traditional home sales and investment property transactions, along with some of the more complicated situations in the business — REO, short sales, estate and probate sales, and distressed-property solutions for homeowners facing foreclosure.
From first-time buyers to complex REO portfolios — the same hands-on approach, every time.
Through Success REO, James partnered with major lenders — including WSFS, Nationstar/Mr. Cooper, Chase Bank, and US Bank Trust NA — on asset disposition, broker price opinions (BPOs) and property preservation, as well as deed and lien research, condition inspections and occupancy checks, obtained bids and completed repair and preservation tasks. He's also well-versed in zoning, planning, and variance approvals, with specialized knowledge of HUD 40B and affordable housing properties.
Whatever the situation, the goal stays the same: protect your interests, negotiate hard, and get you to a result you're happy with.
Specialties & Expertise
A full range of residential and investment real estate services, with particular depth in the situations other agents shy away from.
Listing & Selling
Pricing strategy and marketing built to sell your home for top value.
Buyer Representation
Hands-on guidance through every step, including financing for first-time buyers.
Investment Property
Strategy and support for acquisitions, dispositions, and portfolio building.
Estate Sales & Probate
Experienced managing estate and probate property sales with care.
Distressed Property & Foreclosure
Short sales and exit strategies for homeowners facing foreclosure, working alongside a short sale attorney.
REO & Short Sales
Full REO servicing support for asset managers and mortgage servicers: BPOs, valuations, and asset disposition through RES.NET, Equator, and other servicer platforms. At assignment, I research municipal liens, title issues, and prior mortgage discharges, and report on the subject town or city's vacant property registration requirements. For repairs and preservation tasks - winterization, roof tarping, and more - I provide accurate, contractor-priced bids through my own network of contractor clients. Assets get priority handling, on-time delivery, and frequent status updates.
Zoning, Planning & Appeals
Guidance through variances, approvals, and municipal processes.
HUD 40B & Affordable Housing
Knowledgeable in government-regulated property transactions.
Professional Experience
Ten-plus years across brokerages, always centered on the same client-first approach.
Real Broker MA LLC
Continuing to help buyers, sellers, and investors across the South Shore navigate the market with the same client-first approach built over the past decade.
Success! Real Estate, Inc.
- Guided clients through traditional and distressed property sales, plus investment acquisitions and dispositions
- Conducted property valuations and pricing strategy to achieve strong market prices
- Negotiated contracts and terms for buyers and sellers
- Advised first-time homebuyers on financing and the purchase process
- Consulted on zoning and planning variances, managing municipal approvals
- Helped homeowners facing foreclosure through short sales and other exit strategies, working alongside a short sale attorney
Founder, Success REO
- Partnered with major lenders — Nationstar/Mr. Cooper, Chase Bank, US Bank Trust NA, and others — on REO asset disposition
- Conducted broker price opinions (BPOs) and market valuations for clients
- Managed REO asset portfolios to maximize value and reduce holding costs
- Negotiated short sale settlements for sellers
Credentials & Affiliations
Licenses & Certifications
- Massachusetts Real Estate LicenseLicensed Realtor
- Single Source REO & BPO CertificationSingle Source Property Solutions · Issued Sept 2017
- REO Network CertificationREONetwork.com · Issued Jan 2017
- RES.NET & Equator CertifiedREO transaction management platforms
Affiliations & Memberships
- Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®Member since 2014
- Plymouth & South Shore Association of REALTORS®Member since 2014
- REO Network AffiliationProfessional network for REO specialists
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