Jim Porter, real estate agent in Torrance License active & verified
Real estate agent · Torrance, California

Jim Porter

Agent, Porter Heritage ·28+ years experience ·CA DRE #01266035

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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
5
homes closed, last 24 mo
▲ More than 91% of 1,848 Torrance-area agents
$9.2M
closed sales volume
$1.5M median sale price
94.4%
of list price achieved on sales
area average 99.9%
40%
of listings needed a price cut
Area average is 24%
Jim Porter is a licensed real estate agent (CA DRE #01266035) with Porter Heritage in Torrance, CA, with 5 closed transactions verified in public records over the last 24 months at a median sale price of $1,460,000 and an average 28 days on market on listings (13 days slower than the market median). That is more recent sales in Torrance than 91% of the 1,848 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

James A. Porter is the President and Broker of PorterHeritage Inc. He holds a B.S. degree from University of California, Davis and an M.B.A. from Eastern University in St. Davids, PA. He has been involved in real property management since 1995 and previously served as Executive Director of Pacific Institute for Business Management and Director of Operations at Xplor International.

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

1 2023 1 2024 4 2025 1 2026

Price range of closed sales

Middle 50% of Jim's transactions vs the Torrance market

$1.3M $1.5M $2.4M mkt $1.1M
Middle 50% of sale prices; dot = agent median, dashed = market median

Who Jim represents

7 total closed sides, 2023–2026

6 seller-side (86%) 1 buyer-side (14%) + 2 lease transactions, excluded from sale stats
Avg days on market
28
13 days slower than the market median
Active listings now
0
on market today
Closed 2023–2026
7
incl. 2 leases

Where Jim sells

Closed sales by ZIP, last 24 months

90501
Torrance
Sales3
Median price$1.4M
DOM vs ZIP median33 vs 18
90275
Rancho Palos Verdes
Sales1
Median price$1.2M
90710
Harbor City
Sales1
Median price$2.2M

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. 40% of your listings needed a price cut — how do you set the initial list price?
  2. Your listings average 28 days on market vs the 15-day local median — what's your marketing plan?
  3. Your typical sale is $1.5M — 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 Torrance 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 Porter 5 $1.5M 28 94.4% 40%
Theng Theng Fong 4 $1.5M 16 97.6% 33%
Kate Marjaniemi 2 $1.5M
Liugen Gao 7 $1.4M
Michelle Whitman 6 $1.5M 13 95.9% 0%
Laura Demarco 12 $1.5M

Frequently asked questions

How many homes has Jim Porter sold?

Jim Porter has 7 publicly recorded closed transactions in 2023–2026, including 5 in the last 24 months (6 representing sellers, 1 representing buyers over the full period).

What price range does Jim Porter work in?

Jim Porter's closed sales have a median price of $1,460,000; the middle 50% of transactions fall between $1,270,000 and $2,390,500.

Is Jim Porter's license active?

Jim Porter holds an active California DRE license (#01266035). License status can be verified on the California DRE public lookup.

Jim PorterPorter Heritage · Torrance, CA
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Data window 2023–2026, computed 2026-07-22 · Dispute or correct this data · *our public sales record begins 2023; Jim's career may predate it