James Chung

Over the course of James Chung’s successful 17-year career in real estate, he has consistently followed the same motto: Honesty, Integrity, Credibility, and Accuracy. James prides himself on providing his buyers and sellers with reliable information, thoroughly assessing market conditions that impact the sale or purchase of a home, and diligently locating the perfect property for his buyers and renters. When it comes to serving sellers, James knows that most buyers begin their search online, and he is skilled in strategically advertising a property to ensure the most efficient and profitable possible sale. Whatever his clients’ goals happen to be; James is an excellent listener who pays attention to what they want in order to deliver what they need.

In his current role as a Broker associate and marketing specialist at Compass RE Ridgewood where he has started his real estate career in 2004, James focuses on residential sales and rentals, from condos, co-ops and single- and multi-family homes, to new construction and commercial properties. He works in all areas of Bergen County, including Fort Lee, Palisades Park, Leonia, Cliffside Park, Edgewater and Passaic & Morris County as well. His clients range from first-time buyers and experienced investors to those who are looking to downsize or in need of relocation services. James’s fluency in Korean also makes him a particularly valuable resource for international investors both locally and abroad. Originally from Korea, James has lived in Fort Lee for the past 30 years. He earned a Master of Arts degree from New York University, outside of real estate, James enjoys tennis, hiking and journalism. He is a columnist for the Korea Daily newspaper in New York and New Jersey, and also publishes English and Korean versions of his “Market Watch” newsletter for his clients every month.