Jim Jacobs, real estate agent in Newport Beach License active & verified
Real estate agent · Newport Beach, California

Jim Jacobs

Agent, Jim Jacobs Realty ·40+ years experience ·CA DRE #00868230

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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
9
homes closed, last 24 mo
▲ More than 95% of 1,283 Newport Beach-area agents
$25.3M
closed sales volume
$2.8M median sale price
97.3%
of list price achieved on sales
area average 96.9%
57%
of listings needed a price cut
Area average is 28%
Jim Jacobs is a licensed real estate agent (CA DRE #00868230) with Jim Jacobs Realty in Newport Beach, CA, with 9 closed transactions verified in public records over the last 24 months at a median sale price of $2,825,000 and an average 118 days on market on listings (84 days slower than the market median). That is more recent sales in Newport Beach than 95% of the 1,283 agents active there.
Source: California public property records. Updated monthly. How we compute these numbers →

About Jim

Compiled from public sources — not written by the agent

Jim Jacobs is a real estate agent based in Newport Beach, California, with 40 years of individual experience in the industry. He comes from a family with over 100 years of accumulated real estate history, including parents who operated a major real estate office and escrow company on the peninsula. He currently works in partnership with his two sons, Jason and Joshua, under the name Jim Jacobs Realty.

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What clients say elsewhere

AI synthesis of publicly posted reviews on other platforms

Client reviews highlight Jim Jacobs as honest, knowledgeable, and highly accessible, with one client noting he works seven days a week. Reviewers praise his professionalism and reliability, with some mentioning long-term relationships spanning over 25 years. Clients also commend the team's ability to prepare homes for sale at higher prices and their adherence to safety guidelines during the sales process.

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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

2 2023 1 2024 7 2025 1 2026

Price range of closed sales

Middle 50% of Jim's transactions vs the Newport Beach market

$2.3M $2.8M $3.1M mkt $3.3M
Middle 50% of sale prices; dot = agent median, dashed = market median

Who Jim represents

11 total closed sides, 2023–2026

9 seller-side (82%) 2 buyer-side (18%) + 5 lease transactions, excluded from sale stats
Avg days on market
118
84 days slower than the market median
Active listings now
1
on market today
Closed 2023–2026
11
incl. 5 leases

Where Jim sells

Closed sales by ZIP, last 24 months

92663
Newport Beach
Sales8
Median price$3.1M
DOM vs ZIP median111 vs 40
92626
Costa Mesa
Sales1
Median price$1.1M

1 more ZIP with older sales (before the last 24 months) not shown.

Questions to ask Jim in an interview

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

  1. 57% of your listings needed a price cut — how do you set the initial list price?
  2. Your listings average 118 days on market vs the 34-day local median — what's your marketing plan?
  3. Your typical sale is $2.8M — how does your approach change for a home like mine?
  4. Who will I actually work with day-to-day — you or a team member?

Compare with similar Newport Beach agents

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

AgentSales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOMSale÷listPrice cuts
Jim Jacobs 9 $2.8M 118 97.3% 57%
Troy Seeber 24 $2.8M 70 96.8% 27%
Rebecca Anderson 8 $2.8M 97.4% 25%
Chuck Iverson 6 $2.9M 33 101.4% 25%
Stephanie Lowe 35 $2.8M 43 97.1% 24%
Tim Smith 282 $2.9M 80 96.6% 29%

Frequently asked questions

How many homes has Jim Jacobs sold?

Jim Jacobs has 11 publicly recorded closed transactions in 2023–2026, including 9 in the last 24 months (9 representing sellers, 2 representing buyers over the full period).

What price range does Jim Jacobs work in?

Jim Jacobs's closed sales have a median price of $2,825,000; the middle 50% of transactions fall between $2,250,000 and $3,112,500.

Is Jim Jacobs's license active?

Jim Jacobs holds an active California DRE license (#00868230). License status can be verified on the California DRE public lookup.

What do Jim Jacobs's reviews say?

Client reviews highlight Jim Jacobs as honest, knowledgeable, and highly accessible, with one client noting he works seven days a week. Reviewers praise his professionalism and reliability, with some mentioning long-term relationships spanning over 25 years. Clients also commend the team's ability to prepare homes for sale at higher prices and their adherence to safety guidelines during the sales process.

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Data window 2023–2026, computed 2026-07-11 · Dispute or correct this data · *our public sales record begins 2023; Jim's career may predate it