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Broker Associate | REALTOR®

619.257.7821

CalRE# 02159934

james.colburn@cbrealty.com

www.MyColburn.com

JAMES COLBURN

TRUSTED REAL ESTATE LEADER IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

James Colburn is a seasoned real estate professional with more than 25 years of experience guiding buyers, sellers, and investors through successful transactions across San Diego, Orange County, and beyond. Known for his tenacity, integrity, and strategic insight, James blends hands-on expertise with executive-level leadership to deliver exceptional results in today’s fast-moving market.

James has worn many hats in the real estate world—from top-producing agent to executive leader overseeing brokerage growth. After years of leading a high-performing real estate team in the Pacific Northwest, he returned to Southern California to serve as Regional Manager for Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, overseeing all San Diego offices. His leadership helped drive growth, recruit talent, and elevate brand presence across the region.

Today, James is proud to serve clients as a full-time Realtor® with Coldwell Banker Realty, where he combines his deep market knowledge with a personalized, hands-on approach. He holds advanced certifications in REO, short sales (SFR®), and broker price opinions (BPO), making him a trusted partner for both traditional transactions and complex distressed property situations.

James grew up in Southern California and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon, followed by a master’s in Psychology from Northwest University. He lives in the Del Mar area and is the author of Resucceed, a book focused on redefining success in life and business, available on Amazon in print, Kindle, and audiobook.

MARJORIE OLIVERA

TRUSTED REALTOR® & MORTGAGE LOAN OFFICER

SAN DIEGO & RIVERSIDE COUNTY SPECIALIST

Marjorie Olivera is a highly experienced real estate and mortgage professional with more than 24 years in mortgage lending and over 7 years in real estate sales. As a full-time Realtor® with Coldwell Banker and a licensed Mortgage Loan Officer, Marjorie brings a unique dual perspective to every transaction—offering her clients expert guidance from both the real estate and financing sides.

She serves buyers, sellers, and investors throughout San Diego, Riverside, and surrounding Southern California communities. Her broad range of clients includes first-time homebuyers, seasoned investors, and those navigating more complex situations like distressed or bank-owned properties.

Marjorie is a certified REO Specialist, SFR® (Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource), and NABPOP-certified BPO provider. She specializes in both residential and commercial transactions, including HUD homes, auction properties, short sales, and REOs.

Her areas of expertise include:

REO Listings, Short Sales & Foreclosures

Residential & Commercial Mortgage Solutions

HUD Properties & Property Auctions

Strategic Marketing & Open House Planning

Contract Negotiation & Investor Representation

Known for her personalized service, attention to detail, and deep knowledge of the market, Marjorie is committed to making each client’s real estate journey as smooth and successful as possible.

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Certified Distress Property Expert

858.774.8812

CalRE# 02036107 | NMLS# 1972234

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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

"We first met James when we were looking to build a new house. At that time, he was working with a well known local builder. He was extremely helpful in providing ideas to modify an existing model to meet our needs. He negotiated these changes with the builder to our delight and satisfaction. During our walkthrough, he pointed out items that needed to be corrected in addition to the ones we noticed. We have and will continue to recommend James Colburn. Should we require the services of a Real Estate Professional in the future, James is the one we will call. James has kept in touch over the last ten years offering both real estate services and friendship. He is definitely a professional who has his client's needs in mind at all phases of the real estate process."

"James was recommended to me by a friend who had worked with him to buy his condo a few months early. After my first meeting with James I knew that he was a people person who wanted to help people find the home they wanted. James is extremely knowledgeable about the entire process from start to finish. He recommended me to my mortgage specialist who was extremely friendly and very helpful. He is very timely with his responses and he is a great negotiator. I am very happy to have worked with James and I've already recommended him to a friend who is looking to buy his first condo."

"James has helped me and my family buy and sell our first house then also purchase our second home (which we are still living in).I really appreciated and in fact enjoyed working with James and will certainly recommend him to anyone needing real estate services. James was very professional and helpful in finding our houses and more importantly walking us through the whole process once we found the right one.His years of experience really stands out. I keep contact with James and he does a great job letting me know what the current market conditions are and I know when the time comes again I'll be using his services. Many thanks James for helping me and my family find the perfect house."

"James came highly recommended to us from our former real-estate agent, a close friend of the family, when my wife and I needed to sell our home. James had some big shoes to fill and did that and more. Wow. Extremely impressive job getting absolutely every bit of value out of our sale and in making sure our interests were in the forefront in the subsequent purchase. James has an exceptional grasp of the purchase and sale process, local markets, and has a "let's get it done" attitude."

"Friendly, personable, honest. He worked hard at finding good places for me on short notice, showed me around quickly, and pushed for the home that I chose. He also went back to the selling agent multiple times when I changed my mind about some of the negotiations. At the end of the day, it felt like he was working hard for me to get what I wanted above everything else."

"I had a great experience working with James Colburn. He was very helpful and always had an answer for my questions or found it out if he didn't know it. I recommend James to everyone."

"James has a lot of experience and knowledge in real estate. He was able to help us as first-time home sellers, above what is expected from an agent. He even helped us with choosing colors for paint, staging the house, giving us names and numbers of contractors, etc. to use when needed. James always got back to us in a timely manner and helped our home buying and selling process go smoothly and quickly."

"James has helped us buy two homes and sell one over the past 11 years. He is always there, ready with wise advice, and a pleasure to work with. James cares about families finding the right fit for a home - not just processing us through and on to the next one. I highly recommend James for any real estate work - and will continue to work with him in the future."

"AMAZING! James is a student of his profession, above all other agents I have ever met...and I have met hundreds in my travels. I look forward to the opportunity to work with James. In the mean time, he will get all my referrals."

"The service was excellent. James Colburn was conscientious and took the time with us to help us through the homebuying process. We highly recommend him to other first time home buyers. James' referrals to mortgage brokers and homeowners insurance were quality service providers which really helped with the homebuying process."

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