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 Nationstar/Mr. Cooper, Chase Bank, and US Bank Trust NA — on asset disposition and broker price opinions (BPOs). 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
Options for homeowners facing foreclosure — loan modifications, short sales, and exits.
REO & Short Sales
Asset disposition, valuations, and BPOs for lenders and financial institutions.
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 loan modifications, short sales, and other exits
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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