Philly real estate, with an agent who shows up.

I'm Jarrell James, a REALTOR® with KW Empower. I help people buy, sell and invest in Philadelphia, the Main Line, Bucks, Delco, Montco and South Jersey.

Call or text 267 901 6296 Send me a message

KW Empower, 215 627 3500. Licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

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What I have for sale right now

Two investment properties in the city, and a home I just sold in Wyncote below them. I also hear about townhomes, small multis and land before they hit the market, so ask.

Concept rendering of a four story apartment building with ground floor retail at the corner of Lancaster Avenue, with a trolley passing — Concept rendering of what could be built here. Not an approved plan.

For sale

West Philadelphia

4401 Lancaster Ave

$875,000

A cleared corner at Lancaster and Belmont, six parcels sold together. The old tanks are already remediated and the trolley and bus stop out front. There is a concept plan for 25 to 30 apartments over ground floor retail.

Lot: 10,084 sq ft
Zoning: CMX-2
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Frontage: Two streets

Zoning analysis, preliminary architecture and a pro forma are available on request.

Ask about this property View on Bright MLS

Evening aerial view of 1701 N 20th Street with the Center City skyline behind it

Private offering

Near Temple University

1701 to 1703 N 20th St

$1,400,000

Twelve units two blocks from Temple, a mix of studios up to four bedrooms with some rented by the room. Two units are vacant right now, and there is room to raise rents with cosmetic work.

Units: 12
Gross income: About $235K
NOI: $201K
Cap rate: 7.27%

Income, NOI and cap rate are the owner's figures and have not been independently verified.

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Just sold

101 Maple Ave, Wyncote

This is the highlight reel I used to market it, along with professional photos and floor plans.

The back of 101 Maple Ave in Wyncote with its lawn and deck

Ask what I'd do for your house

Who I work with

Most of my business is people buying or selling a home. I also do a lot of investment and development work, which is why my listings look the way they do.

Buyers: First house or fifth. I'll tell you what a place is really worth on that block and what it takes to win it without overpaying.
Sellers: I price off real comps, give you a prep list that's worth the money, and manage the contractors and the timeline so you don't have to.
Investors and developers: Small multifamily, mixed use and land. I underwrite a deal before I send it to you, and I know the Opportunity Zone rules.
Agents with a Philly referral: Send me your client and I'll keep you in the loop the whole way. Your people get taken care of.

Jarrell James in a navy suit in front of a glass building in Philadelphia

About me

I grew up in Royersford and went to Morehouse. After college I spent nine years in corporate sales, first at Aerotek and then at ADP. I got my license in 2018 and went full time in real estate in 2020.

I made that move so I could be around for my family. I'm married to Trisha and we have three girls. That's also how I work with clients. I'm at the showing, the inspection and the settlement table myself.

I show up. At listings, inspections, chemo chairs and settlement tables.
I tell you the truth. Real comps, honest timelines and direct feedback, even when it isn't what you hoped to hear.
I care about the neighborhood. Including the people in it who usually get left out of the deal.

Let's talk

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