James Van Metre, a native Pennsylvanian, has spent two decades in Philadelphia and the Mainline, bringing a wealth of experience in architecture and design. With a Master's degree in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute and a background in designing for major brands and museums, James has a keen eye for home renovation. He has lived in and renovated various types of homes, from lofts to farmhouses, and excels at visualizing the perfect home for his clients. Residing in the historic Spring Garden section of Philadelphia with his wife and two rescue dogs, James is an active community member who enjoys gardening, hiking, and exploring local museums and farmers markets.
"James is a fantastic and knowledgeable real estate professional who helped me find and close on a new home on a very short timeline. He understood my family’s needs and preferences, as well as the market. Working with Jim was a pleasure as he was always extremely responsive about scheduling showings. I appreciated his insights and felt confident purchasing my new home with James as my agent. I would highly recommend James to anyone looking to buy or sell in Philadelphia!" -- Lesley G.
"James helped me purchase my first home. Over the several months it took to find the perfect place, he was fully dedicated the entire time to finding exactly what I wanted. His deep understanding of the market opened me to opportunities I thought only existed in dreams. And with his careful attention to detail, he was able to show me costly hidden issues that an inexperienced buyer like me wouldn’t notice. When we found the home of my dreams, he diligently worked alongside me to make the whole process stress-free. He is the BEST realtor and I cannot recommend him enough!!" -- Kevin N.
"James was incredibly helpful in my apartment search. As someone new to Philadelphia and who hadn't rented in almost 10 years, I had a ton of questions and wanted to check out a number of different neighborhoods and James was a great guide every step of the way sharing about the history and vibe of different areas, proximity to key spots, and flagging when anything seemed out of the ordinary. All the way through lease signing he was available to answer any questions I had and made the whole process very smooth. " -- Cate C.