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Real estate agent · Palos Verdes Estates, California

James Makishima

Agent, Makishima Realty ·CA DRE #01835496

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The verified record

Every number below is computed from public records of closed sales, last 24 months · how we compute this
3
homes closed, last 24 mo
▲ More than 84% of 284 Palos Verdes Estates-area agents
$11.0M
closed sales volume
$2.9M median sale price
105.2%
of list price achieved on sales
▲ 7.7 pts above the area average
33%
of listings needed a price cut
Area average is 29%
James Makishima is a licensed real estate agent (CA DRE #01835496) with Makishima Realty in Palos Verdes Estates, CA, with 3 closed transactions verified in public records over the last 24 months at a median sale price of $2,900,000 and an average 41 days on market on listings (19 days slower than the market median). That is more recent sales in Palos Verdes Estates than 84% of the 284 agents active there.
Source: California public property records. Updated monthly. How we compute these numbers →

About James

Compiled from public sources — not written by the agent

James Makishima is a California real estate broker operating Makishima Realty serving Greater Los Angeles County and Orange County. He holds California Bureau of Real Estate Broker License ID 01835496.

Japanese

Performance in detail

Verified from public records · 2023–2026 · metrics shown only where at least 3 closed listings support them

Closed transactions by year

Current year is partial

5 2023 3 2024 0 2025 1 2026

Price range of closed sales

Middle 50% of James's transactions vs the Palos Verdes Estates market

$1.7M $2.9M $4.1M mkt $2.6M
Middle 50% of sale prices; dot = agent median, dashed = market median

Who James represents

9 total closed sides, 2023–2026

6 seller-side (67%) 3 buyer-side (33%) + 4 lease transactions, excluded from sale stats
Avg days on market
41
19 days slower than the market median
Active listings now
1
on market today
Closed 2023–2026
9
incl. 4 leases

Where James sells

Closed sales by ZIP, last 24 months

90274
Rolling Hills Estates
Sales2
Median price$4.4M
DOM vs ZIP median44 vs 24
90275
Rancho Palos Verdes
Sales1
Median price$2.2M

3 more ZIPs with older sales (before the last 24 months) not shown.

Questions to ask James in an interview

Generated from this agent's own public sales record — bring them to your first call

  1. Your typical sale is $2.9M — how does your approach change for a home like mine?
  2. Who will I actually work with day-to-day — you or a team member?

Compare with similar Palos Verdes Estates agents

Ranked by verified sales in public records, last 24 months — no agent pays for placement

AgentSales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOMSale÷listPrice cuts
James Makishima 3 $2.9M 41 105.2% 33%
Neil Chhabria 24 $2.7M 38 98.3% 21%
Georgiana Rosenkranz 10 $2.7M 34 100.4% 29%
Chris Adlam 102 $2.7M 46 99.2% 34%
Sharon Benton 14 $2.6M 43 95.0% 38%
Kyle Daniels 12 $2.6M 26 98.3% 0%

Frequently asked questions

How many homes has James Makishima sold?

James Makishima has 9 publicly recorded closed transactions in 2023–2026, including 3 in the last 24 months (6 representing sellers, 3 representing buyers over the full period).

What price range does James Makishima work in?

James Makishima's closed sales have a median price of $2,900,000; the middle 50% of transactions fall between $1,740,000 and $4,069,450.

Is James Makishima's license active?

James Makishima holds an active California DRE license (#01835496). License status can be verified on the California DRE public lookup.

James MakishimaMakishima Realty · Palos Verdes Estates, CA
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Data window 2023–2026, computed 2026-07-11 · Dispute or correct this data · *our public sales record begins 2023; James's career may predate it