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Transaction History
- 1 Year
- 2 Year
- 5 Year
Seller Deals
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Neighborhoods James Has the Most Experience In
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23 Sales
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James' Listings and Deals
James's Active Listings
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$874,688
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 3,397 Sq Ft
- 11404 Cedar Bend Dr
- Pinckney, MI
Welcome to your private lakefront retreat on no-wake Tamarack Lake—part of the highly sought-after Portage Chain of nine unique lakes. With 50 feet of pristine shoreline, a private boat slip, and captivating views from nearly every room, this home offers a lifestyle of comfort, recreation, and elegance. Recently upgraded with a brand-new architectural roof in May 2025—an investment of over
James Altene Keller Williams Premier
Awards and Designations
- Presidents Council Award Top 1% Agent in The Country!
- NAR - National Association of Realtors
- Five Star REO Certified
James' Reviews
11/23/24Samantha Kachmar
Google Review
James Altene recently helped us find our dream first home, and we couldn’t recommend or rave about him enough! Not only did he make our experience positive and easy, but his professionalism, expertise, personality and kindness is why we loved working with him most. We are so grateful and happy with our experience with him and will continue to recommend him to our friends and family.
11/22/24Mike Mueller
Google Review
Incredibly knowledgeable realtor recommended to us by our friends. We utilized the veterans homeloan and James was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. I knew from the start he was there for my wife and I. Lots of insight regarding my particular loan and was completely understanding of our situation and made our home ownership goals his own. James would do the necessary information gathering for us and would only target homes that fit our requirements. An outstanding realtor all around.
10/16/24Tammy Trador
Google Review
James Altene is an exceptional real estate agent who made the home-selling process smooth and stress-free. His deep knowledge of the market, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills set him apart. James was always responsive to my questions and kept me well informed throughout the home-selling process. I especially appreciated James' calm and positive demeanor when my first offer fell through because the buyers weren't able to secure financing. James was able to encourage me to stay optimistic. He immediately prepared for another open house and showings and within a week I accepted another offer for above asking. This time it went through without a hitch and we closed 3 weeks later! James was professional, honest, and went above and beyond to provide guidance every step of the way. I highly recommend James to anyone looking for a reliable and dedicated real estate agent.
6/10/24Scott Talsma
Google Review
Jim was helpful every step of the way and made an otherwise daunting process much less stressful. His expertise in the area of purchase and his long list of recommended service peoples for any home owning need were incredibly helpful. I cannot overstate how much better he made my home buying experience and how much I appreciated his assistance every step of the way.
5/3/24Brenda Bruner
Google Review
James and his team were absolutely amazing in assisting us in finding a home for son and girlfriend who is moving to Ann Arbor. There were 6 of us on the buying side, none of us familiar with the area, and all of us on the West Coast. James & Heidi made it easy, keeping all of us informed, was patient with the many questions (coming from 6 people) and had great guidance & suggestions in helping us find - and successfully offer on - the perfect place! We feel very fortunate to have connected with the Altene Team, James was referred to us from our local realtor we use in Washington State.
4/26/24Alyssa Serrano
Google Review
James is such a fantastic choice if you are in the market for a Realator! He was easy to get ahold of and great at explaining things along the way! We were out of the state for most of this experience and he went above and beyond to help us get the property we wanted! Thanks to him we had an easy, stress free, seamless process buying! I highly recommend him to anyone who is searching for a realtor!
4/26/24mike serrano
Google Review
Searching for a home when you don't live in-state can be very stressful. After a few trips to Michigan, we weren't having much luck. Then, we were recommended by a friend to reach out to James for assistance. That was a game changer. James was incredibly helpful in finding a place, making an offer, and closing the deal. We would highly recommend James and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell in Michigan.
12/17/23Brent Soloniewicz
Google Review
We were referred to James from a family member and are very happy we had the opportunity to work with him. He is very personable and it felt like we’ve known each other for years in a short amount of time. He was very patient with us making sure we found the house we wanted which took over a year.
As first time home buyers, we had many questions that he was happy to answer and was always quick to respond. When it came to purchasing the house he made the process very easy, explained every step of the process and was a great negotiator.
We cant say enough great things about James and his knowledge about the real estate industry. We will refer James to all of our friends and family. Thank you James for all of your help finding us our first home!
12/2/23Abbey Neal
Google Review
James is the definition of someone that makes their clients feel like family. My husband and I have bought and sold homes through James, and we have recommended him to all of our friends and family. He is such a kind and patient man, and is always ready to help out and answer any and all questions you may have. Our buying and selling experiences were flawless through James. We cannot recommend him enough.
12/1/23Katherine Kuhn
Google Review
Jim is the best realtor we could have found! He is incredibly helpful and went above and beyond our expectations. We were first time home buyers and he made the process easy and stress-free. He is very knowledgeable and strong in negotiations. He looks out for you and makes sure to get you the best deal possible. We are very thankful to have worked with him!
8/27/23Joe Lipp
Google Review
James is great! Always goes above and beyond for his clients. He's sold 2 homes for us and made each step of the process as if we were family. Can't thank you enough! Grilled Tomahawk medium 😋
8/23/23Pat Garlow
Google Review
James worked with us , meeting us at several houses, before we finally found what we were looking for. Kept us informed for the entire journey. Would recommend!
7/17/23amber combs
Google Review
Jim was a wonderful realtor! Super professional and helped us get the best price for our home! He communicated frequently with any updates and if we had any questions, was quick to respond with answers. Highly, HIGHLY recommend! Thank you so much, Jim!!
6/27/23Trae Wolfe
Google Review
Absolutely a fantastic group to work with, made my property purchase smooth and non-stressful. I highly recommend them and would definitely utilize them again!
6/20/23Shelley Nickerson
Google Review
I am a first time home buyer and James made the experience as smooth and stress-LESS as I could imagine. Highly recommend :)
5/10/23Robert Couchman
Google Review
James was the best real estate agent I’ve ever worked with. He knew the market and our area and was a tremendous help. The only reason we got our house was James and his team…their confidence, communication and relationship with the sellers agents sealed the deal for us! We refer James whenever we can and he will be out lifelong realtor. He goes above and beyond. You can’t go wrong. Highly recommend.
4/25/23Debby Fahey
Google Review
My husband and I needed to downsize. James made the process of selling our home and finding a Condo, a very seamless and stress-free process. He is a very knowledgeable, professional, and thorough realtor. He is more than a realtor, we feel like we made a friend. We highly recommend James.
4/19/23Matt Fouty
Google Review
Couldn't have asked for a better Realtor. Was there with us at every turn and never stopped helping in any way he could. Will 100% be recomming him to friends and family.
4/7/23George Lippert
Google Review
James came highly recommended to me by multiple members of my family. He helped them buy multiple houses, and when my time came to purchase my first house, I am very glad I worked with him and his team. The market I was purchasing in was (and still is) incredibly competitive. There were almost no homes at all on the market, and when one did pop up that was a perfect fit, he called me FROM HIS VACATION to work out a strategy in order to secure the home. He guided me through the home buying process and answered even my dumbest questions without a hint of impatience.
As someone who is very passionate about my own career, it is a breath of fresh air to work with someone who is equally as passionate about theirs. When you work with him, you will see that James really does care about his clients and really wants them to find their perfect home.
4/3/23North Oakland Family Counseling Center
Google Review
Our realtors, James and Heidi were exceptional to work with. They had excellent communication skills and kept us in the loop, daily. We highly recommend them both for selling or buying a home.
3/14/23Sarah Gill
Google Review
We have worked with Jim for about 7 years. He is a very down to earth, honest, nice and and an overall great person to work with.
10/22/22Deanna Pimentel
Google Review
Couldn’t have asked for a better Realtor! I wanted to purchase a home in Michigan while living in Pennsylvania. James went above and beyond to make that possible! All around great guy!!
10/14/22Derrick Robinson
Google Review
I have had the pleasure of doing business with Jim for over 5 yrs and he has been the ultimate real estate professional as well as a great human being. My most recent experience involved buying a home in Arizona while trying to sell my existing home in Michigan...that was a challenge. Jim not only helped sell my home but he referred me to another great agent in Arizona that found the perfect house. The events he plans for clients like movie nights, bowling and more demonstrate his commitment to service before, during and after the sale. I don't think 5 stars is enough but it will have to do.
9/30/22Suzanne Badger
Google Review
We highly recommend Jim to be your realtor! He worked with us for over a year to help us find the home we were looking for. He was very informative and knowledgeable…wanting to be sure we found a place that would meet our expectations. He was always ready to help in any way! Highly recommend!!
9/12/22Omar Suchedina
Google Review
Great experience with James. We recently purchased an investment property. James is very knowledgeable, honest, a good coach (he looks out for your best interests) and communicates well. The whole end-to-end process went very smooth. Thank you.
9/10/22Laura Kuehnel
Google Review
We could not have asked for a better realtor for buying and selling our house! James was a pleasure to work with—extremely knowledgeable, exceptional communicator, and receptive to all our needs. Along with his friendly and calm demeanor, James is a master negotiator. He wants to win and knows how to, while keeping his client’s best interest in mind. We would highly recommend working with James.
9/3/22Lauren D'Andrea
Google Review
Awesome realtor. Very communicative, helped us find our dream home and helped us sell our old house for top dollar. Super friendly, knowledgeable and helpful!
8/24/22Daniel Levine
Google Review
James is an incredible agent and now friend! Helped every step of the way, from the first steps of looking for a home all the way to closing. He answered our questions right away too, amazing with communication, and clearly knows his stuff. I have had the best experience with James and anyone out there really should use him, incredible negotiator as well. Can’t say enough great things about James, he deserves all the praise in the world. Helped me, a first time homebuyer, so much!
8/12/22Robert Lewis
Google Review
We had the most amazing home buying experience with Jim! He is very knowledgeable and always communicates very well!! If I know of anyone who is looking to buy a home he is our go to guy!!!
7/21/22Joyce Schloss
Google Review
Very professional yet friendly. Very informed and will keep you up to date at all times. Assertive in trying to meet your needs and wishes for a new home. James wants you to find the right home, not just a house. He is continually working for you till your comfortable with your decisions. Trusting and reliable. This is the person you need to find your new home.
7/15/22Steven Root
Google Review
A very wonderful realtor! He helped us every step of the way with our first home purchase, and made sure that we understood what was going on! He worked whatever speed we needed and continues to provide us with assistance on small things after closing such as finding plumbers and other services. I would recommend James to anyone!
6/24/22Laura Wolfe
Google Review
I was a first time homebuyer and Jim Altene came highly recommended. He was able to help me navigate through a lot of unknowns from my offer through closing. His knowledge and resources extend to a network of handyman, electrician, movers, etc that he had vetted. He is personable, professional and ethical.
I closed today on my beautiful new-build condo, a place that already feels like home. Grateful that I was referred to Jim and would highly recommend him.
6/24/22Dani B
Google Review
James made buying our first home SUCH a great experience. My husband and I both felt comfortable asking questions throughout the process, which took a lot of the worry and uncertainty out of the whole thing. James also has a strong network of people in his corner who are equally great to work with.
6/14/22Sarah Habbal
Google Review
5/14/22Lindsay Creekmore
Google Review
James Altene is amazing!! If there was a way to give him 10 stars I would! Friendly, attentive, tenacious, and knowledgeable. He made me feel like he had my back the entire way and ensured I understood each step along the way. He, Heidi, and Joseph Galvez are a phenomenal team that I will use and recommend every time to everyone. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You literally made my dreams come true.
Lindsay Sanders
4/26/22Anita Shimansky
Google Review
Deciding to sell our house after 40 years, we needed a realtor. James was referred to us by friends, and we were so fortunate. He was very professional, answering any questions, no matter how trivial. Not only was he a pleasure to work with, he exceeded all expectations on selling our house. We will definitely be giving out our own referral for James.
Thanks again James, it was great working with you!
4/21/22Larry LaPointe
Google Review
James was absolutely wonderful in purchasing our first home. Always helpful, on-time, and accommodating to any questions or concerns we had about anything. He also had a team of great recommendations to go with for mortgage brokers and inspections. Highly recommended!
3/4/22Alex Theisen
Google Review
I could not recommend Jim enough! As a first time homebuyer, I was very intimidated but he made the process seamless and as stress-free as possible. He’s kind, genuine, and extremely knowledgeable. I’ll never use a different agent to buy a house in the future!
2/16/22Tonya Wolfe
Google Review
Jim Altene is a wonderful real estate agent. He is patient and willing to find out answers to any of your home related questions. He guides you through the home buying process and let's you know what to expect. I highly recommend him for buying or selling a home!
1/21/22Andre Johnson
Google Review
James went out of his way to make sure we had a fast and problem free closing. Highly recommended.
1/8/22Vicki Moesch
Google Review
James is a wonderful man who stays true to his word, stands apart from the crowd and really is like no other! Right from first meeting him he is professional, friendly, sincere, caring, extremely helpful with everything, always available, answers any questions, keeps in contact, follows thru on any issues that may arise and takes care of them so you don't have to worry about anything. He does whatever it takes to make the process easier for the client. He makes you feel comfortable and puts your mind at ease with his knowledge and helpfulness. His kindness is truly above all and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a realtor! I cannot say enough good things about him 😊
12/30/21Anna Merriman
Google Review
James we are so thankful to have you as our realtor. We are finally happy everything done and sold. Thank you for the time and effort. Your the BEST!!!
12/3/21Selwyn Brandt
Google Review
Working with James Altene made the first home buying process feel lest stressful, he explained every detail which made us comfortable in the entire process. All round great guy.
11/19/21Shawanna Berry
Google Review
James went over and beyond to make sure We got the home we wanted
9/12/21Ashlee Barnard
Google Review
Jim was amazing through our home buying experience. He was very patient and knowledgeable. He provided good, reliable resources when needed. Overall he was very attentive, personable, and easy to work with. We appreciated him every step of the way and will definitely be working with him again in the future!
9/11/21Jennifer Lunde
Google Review
8/15/21Donald Harding
Google Review
Jim has sold both of our homes and helped us through the buying process on two almost three houses now! He has always been available, treats us like family. His advice is invaluable and always makes us feel like we are his only clients. You will not regret contacting James Altene for your house buying and selling needs.
8/15/21Helen Harding
Google Review
We have used James Altene as our agent for both buying and selling all of our homes. He is available, knowledgeable, and truly cares. We are so blessed and thankful to have such an amazing agent working for us. He pulls long days to make sure we get to see whatever house comes available currently! He has yet to let us down. Contact Jim for your real estate needs.
8/3/21Eric
Google Review
James was there for us once again! We bought our second home together and he was amazing as usual. James is very professional and easy to work with. He is always there for us and is happy to help. I am so happy to have found him. We are very grateful for all that he has done for us.
7/13/21Steve Meeks
Google Review
My wife and I worked with Jim Altene for about a year and a half while searching for our first home. I found that Jim is very friendly, knowledgeable, and aggressive when making our offers. Not only was he knowledgeable, but also very creative in crafting our offers to appeal to the sellers in a very competitive market. Our experience was that he wanted to build the best relationship with us to uncover our wants and needs to find our dream home. His business model is to create the best experience for his clients and to support them even after they close on their home. He was always available to go see a house and never too busy to take our calls. He walked us through the entire process and always had our best interest at heart. I will definitely save his number so I can refer my family and friends to the best realtor in the Detroit area.
If you are looking for the best realtor call Jim!
5/30/21D Hoagland
Google Review
I was referred to Jim & am glad that my experience was exactly what my boyfriend who referred me experienced. From the 1st day that I reached out to Jim, until the last day at my closing, James was there for me all the way. Having to strategically maneuver as a buyer through this crazy sellers market was quite discouraging at times, but having Jim by my side was encouraging and allowed me to not give up hope. Despite losing more than one bidding war, Jim always allowed me to rest assured that he would help me find another home and eventually win a bid on a home. He did exactly what he said. I will be referring my friends and family to him for sure. Thanks a million Jim!
5/17/21James Nestell
Google Review
We are very please with James Altene. He was always there for you if you had questions. He was very professional and caring for his clients needs.
5/17/21Tamela Nestell
Google Review
We are very pleased with James Altene very helpful and reliable always there for you no matter what time of day it is he will go above and beyond to help you .
4/26/21Kourtney Thomas
Google Review
Jim was referred to us after having a terrible experience with another realtor and mortgage broker, he’s been nothing short of amazing! He made our experience buying our first home so easy, he explained everything thoroughly and was always honest and upfront! Communication and response time was always timely and when we felt like giving up because the market was so competitive he didn’t stop until he found us a home! I would recommend him to any and everyone looking to buy or sale a home!
3/23/21Kat Blue-Mountain
Google Review
I'm very pleased with services James provided me. Very knowledgeable. He explained me details of steps I needed take and provided me good suggestions and advices. Starting from visits and actual reviews of some open houses, my homebuying process with him was very smooth.
2/15/21Paul Schwab
Google Review
James Altene helped sell a home in Waterford, Michigan that was involved in probate. He worked with both my client who was the court appointed representative and me. He was able to expedite the sale. A buyer was found within 5 days. The property sold for more than the value previously provided in a report prepared before he was hired to market the house. The closing was problem free. I recommend him highly.
1/21/21Rob Mendyka
Google Review
Jim is the best realtor you can ask for. He helped me through some tough times personally and was extremely knowledgeable about the process of buying and selling a home. He is a master negotiator and always has your best interest at heart. There is literally nobody better than Jim in this profession. I will only use Jim and will refer Jim to any and all of my friends moving forward. You will not find anybody better than Jim.
1/10/21Robert Lannen
Google Review
As a first time home buyer I really had no idea what I was doing or what to expect. Working with Jim and his team throughout the whole process step by step made me feel like this was my 100th home purchase. Answering any questions I had (even if I felt like it was a stupid one) with haste and detail. Jim has a way of making you feel like you are his only client even though you know you are not!
12/1/20Alex Neal
Google Review
12/1/20George Curtis
Google Review
11/30/20Beverly Territo
Google Review
Jim is very knowledgeable, prompt, friendly, available to answer questions and show properties in my area and price range. He is a treasure to have as a realtor and friend. He has also helped my children in real estate closings. Besides his professional skills, Jim is an honorable man.
11/30/20Dequane Powell
Google Review
11/30/20mimifaye45
Google Review
Jim is very knowledgeable about the real estate market, and I found he is highly respected by his peers. It was a pleasure to do business with him.
9/25/20Jeff Cowan
Google Review
Jim is really good at what he does and will stick with you during the home buying process and after as well. He is always a call or text away and is very good about getting back to you. He will go out of his way to ensure you have a good experience and will continue to help with your home needs even after you close. I highly recommend Jim to anyone looking for an agent.
9/16/20Amy Bray
Google Review
9/16/20Suhey Dunn
Google Review
Our experience on buying a home was amazing and I definitely have to give all the credit to him because he is very knowledgeable, professional, patient, responsive, attentive, hard worker, etc all the qualities a realtor should possess and more. We were very lucky to have been assigned such a great person and such a professional realtor. Definitely recommend James to anyone who needs a realtor.
9/16/20Independence For Life
Google Review
First, James helped me buy my home. I would recommend him without reservation. He went above and beyond as we went through the process of finding and then purchasing my home. He was always available, very knowledgable, and professional. What I liked most about James was his warmth, kindness, and sensitivity. He is still supportive even two years after I have purchased my home with information on various topics to help me progress financially. He is the best!
Second, he sold my home when my circumstances changed . James went all out with the marketing and advertising of my home. He used multiple methods including new technology that showed virtual 3D tours plus extra views (I'm not tech savvy to label it). James regularly communicated to me about what was going on in the market and educated me on different options. I was in the loop the whole time. During an unprecedented time he was successful in getting many viewers of my home and sold it quickly. What I still like most about Jim is his genuineness, kindness, compassion and he makes me feel safe. If I lived in Alaska, I still wouldn't want anyone else but James to take care of my realty needs!
9/16/20Dillon Sebastian
Google Review
Simply put, Jim is awesome. He was crucial in helping us find our dream home and also got us above expected for our old house. He studies the market and always puts his client first. I recommend him to all my friends and family. If your in the south east Michigan market, you simply can’t to better.
8/6/20Linda Scott
Google Review
James Altene is the best! He took the time to answer all of my questions. His response time is excellent! James goes above and beyond my expectations. He recently had an Ice Cream Social and last year he had a Star wars movie premiere.
5/20/20brian chidsey
Google Review
I have used Jim as my realtor to buy two homes and a couple other times when I was considering a move. Jim never pressures you and is ALWAYS ready to take your call. I am extremely pleased with all my interactions with Jim, and highly recommend him.
4/17/20Lisa Biederman
Google Review
Jim has been an exceptional real estate agent for us. He is incredibly patient, a very good listener and excellent at his job. He was especially wonderful with our family- making sure everyone, including our young son, enjoyed house hunting and found a home that was just right for us. Jim was wonderful throughout the buying process - answering all our questions, explaining everything throughout and making sure the closing went well. He is a breath of fresh air in the world of real estate and I would readily solicit his services again should we look to buy or sell in the future. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a realtor!
4/17/20Melrose
Google Review
1/10/20Matt Causley
Google Review
Jim Altene is an excellent Realtor! We worked with Jim for months to both buy a new home, and sell our old one.
On the buying side, Jim does a great job of walking you through the whole process, from start to finish. He was always prompt, flexible with scheduling showings, and thorough with paperwork. He followed up often, helped us formulate our THOUGHTS on what we were looking for, without steering our FEELINGS about any given home. This is a talent, and we saw it in action!
After buying, we immediately put our previous home on the market, and it sold within a few months. Such a process is always unnerving, but Jim steered us through, keeping us informed at least weekly (and typically every few days) on any and all matters. We had a difficult time with one offer on the home that fell through (it was a lowball!). Jim buoyed up our spirits, and gave us the courage to hold out for a better offer. Our patience and Jim's persistence paid off, and we got our asking price!
We couldn't be happier with our new home, and have nothing but gratitude for all of Jim's help and hard work. Jim was always professional, and made it clear that we had the final say on any and all matters. Highly recommended!
7/2/19Tina Lewis
Google Review
Jim was great to work with as we searched for a new home when we relocated from Wisconsin. We were unfamiliar with the area and he showed us many houses over a wide area. We appreciate his patience, responsiveness and his professionalism. He was always responsive in either answering our questions or following up to get answers for us. He went above and beyond during our home search and continued to do so after we closed on our new house. I would work with him again and recommend him to anyone buying or selling a home.
5/31/19Jason Sylvester
Google Review
James is great at what he does. Was never too busy to get back to us with information and was always helpful. I believe James would have shown us a million homes if that’s what we needed to find our forever home.
5/31/19Jason Sylvester
Google Review
James is a great re
5/26/19Nicole Coverly
Google Review
Jim did SUCH an amazing job for us. He acted like his entire schedule was ours. He went above and beyond with his care. He had a solution to every problem, and if he didn’t he knew someone that could help. He gave contacts for everything we might need. He was full of resources. His main goal was clearly to give us great attention and care. You can’t help, but fall in love with Jim. He is amazing. We hope we can stay friends and keep in touch with him. Thank you Jim!
3/30/19Amy Curtis
Google Review
James Altene is the best realtor I've ever known. He's never given up on a property he's selling big or small. We have this vacant lot that was doomed but somehow James made it happen. We closed on it last week. Thank you so much James for everything.... you're the best. I would recommend James in a heartbeat.
3/25/19Mike Motyka
Google Review
Gave us great advice for how to get ready for our sale and very patient with us throughout the time it took us to complete the repairs needed. He stayed in contact with us regularly. He provided a very wonderful listing and once the house hit the market he sold it in 3 days for more than our asking price.
3/10/19Ed Mills
Google Review
We were, and are, incredibly lucky to have met Jim Altene before we began our search for a new home. Jim was so knowledgeable, patient and most of all, always available whenever we had a question about the process. It's been over a year since he helped us find our house, but he still keeps in contact and we now consider him a friend. I would HIGHLY recommend Jim for any Real Estate need you might have!
3/10/19Terry Spivey
Google Review
Great Guy, nice and considerate, and very helpful. And he knows his stuff!!!
3/8/19Cliff Emery
Google Review
James was fantastic! He made buying my house a million times better. He definitely is willing to do what ever is best for you, when he told me to get ahold of him with any questions or concerns or even to say I wanted to view a home I had no matter what time I figured he would just get back to me the next business day but that was not the case I often got a reply within the same day he really took a lot of the pressure and stress out of the process. There is definitely a good reason why yoully see so many 5 star reviews for James he goes the extra mile to get you into the home of your dreams but he doesn't stop there he's there after you move in for any of you home needs he'll help you find the right plumber or carpenter for home improvements. I have recommend him to all of my family and friends already so they can get the same amazing treatment I received.
3/8/19Lisa Chisholm
Google Review
Jim is one of the nicest, sweetest, and competent person that I have EVER had the pleasure of working with. I have been attempting to buy a house for about the last 2 years but have been unable to come up with any money. Jim has ALWAYS been available to me throughout this entire time. He has been extremely compassionate and makes himself available at any time. Even when I have been so busy and don't return calls he is still there and works as hard to help me as he always has. I would recommend Jim to anyone and when I am able to finally buy a house, I will most definitely work with Jim. I wouldn't consider anyone else. I just honestly adore him and feel like I am speaking with someone who cares and will always do his best to help. I think that there should be more than a five stare rating!!
Thank you for everything Jim!
Lisa
3/7/19Samantha Frawley
Google Review
My husband and I had an excellent experience purchasing our house with James! As first time home buyers we had many questions throughout the process, and he was there for us every step of the way. I would highly recommend James to anyone one looking to buy or sell real estate!!
3/7/19Robert Krause
Google Review
James is knowledgeable, understanding, honest, fun and extremely thorough. We are now looking for investment property, and will be using him in the near future. We were confident from previous experience that James would take care of everything and communicate throughout the process. We highly recommend James!
3/7/19FXMark J
Google Review
Always there to answer any of our questions (even a year after the sale) - also has very good list of people that he has referred to us for any other services - especially for a home inspector.
3/6/19A. L. W.
Google Review
Jim is so patient and helpful during the selling and buying process. Highly recommend!
3/6/19Chelsie Marshall
Google Review
Jim is friendly, on the ball, and all around helpful. I would refer him to anyone looking to buy or sell their home. He has tons of knowledge, and seems to always have time for you no matter what. He always makes me feel as though I am his number one client.
3/6/19John Walsh
Google Review
From beginning to end, James offers support & advice to help you in your path to purchasing a new home. He was always prompt, available to talk, and came to viewings prepared with info. He gives you all the time you need to view the house and puts your interests first. He comes with an array of resources to help you in all aspects of the process. He makes it clear you are in full control and he represents/supports you. I came out in the end feeling happy with the process, better informed, and with a new home. Give him a try and you'll quickly see what I'm talking about for yourself.
3/6/19Lori Fouty
Google Review
Jim Altene has been working with my husband and myself to find a new home in the Detroit area. He couldn’t be more helpful. If I text him a question, he always answers immediately. He’s shown us several homes, but we haven’t found the right one yet. He never puts pressure on us. Instead, he’s supportive and says we’ll find the right home. I enjoy looking at the homes his search engine finds for us and hope to find the perfect property soon so we can relocate.
3/6/19Zamir
Google Review
Jim was great to work with. He helped me and my wife find our first home. He is very knowledgeable and patient, which was really important to us newbies. I would recommend him to anyone.
3/6/19Shazirific
Google Review
Jim showed us 70+ plus houses, put in 3 offers and did it without a hint of frustration. We have recommended him to our family and friends without hesitation. Great agent to work with! highly recommended.
3/6/19Tim Bennett
Google Review
James is a Rock Star Agent! His dedication, follow through and knowledge of the market is second to none!! Would highly recommend James to anyone that is looking to buy, sell or invest in the markets that he covers!
3/6/19Tiaunda Green
Google Review
When I started my home search, I didn’t think I needed to bother with getting assistance. I called Jim on a referral and WOW! I don’t think I could have done it without him. He’s rich in knowledge and eager to be available for questions and help. I don’t think I’ve ever met someone so dedicated to customer service, and I really feel like he cared about more than just finding a house for us. He wanted us to be comfortable and happy. He was never pushy toward any listings, and did his best to take the stress off of such a major life step. From his database of new listings to his quick responses- to helping me understand my financial options as a first time homebuyer- I can’t thank him enough. If you want to feel like you have a teammate and not just an agent, CALL HIM.
3/6/19Bill Manneback
Google Review
3/6/19Brian Fiore
Google Review
For being as busy as Jim is he still manages to answer every call even on weekends or at night. He is very tech savvy and can look up property lines or mortgage estimates as you walk through different homes. I highly recommend Jim and actually have recommended him to multiple friends and family.
3/6/19Chris Morrisroe
Google Review
I would recommend Jim Altene to anyone buying or selling a home. He is very thorough, listens to your needs and wonderful with follow-thru. He is very patient and will go the extra mile to make sure you are comfortable with any decisions.
3/6/19David Michael
Google Review
I've had the pleasure of dealing with Mr. Altene on several occasions, I've found him to be friendly, polite & very professional! I would not hesitate for one second to recommend him to a friend or family member....in fact,I already have!
3/6/19Chris Merriman
Google Review
It is really no secret that James is one of the most dedicated and successful real estate professionals in the state, maybe the country. From the time of our first meeting and soon to be the go to person for our second sell and purchase, he knows how to get it done.

