James Ebert has been a successful and locally honored residential real estate appraiser for over 17 years. He has been approved by all major lenders for over 15 years. His trial support experience with attorney and CPA clients continues to grow. Many lawyers book him immediately to support their clients. His reputation is continuing to grow in the legal community, as a skilled professional with solid presentation skills and a proven ability to bring a thorough knowledge to the witness stand.
Mr. Ebert also has developed a strong following for his expertise with architectural and historical homes, such as the historic Rudolf Schindler and Richard Neutra homes, throughout the region. With out-of- town clients from as far away as Chicago, Puerto Rico, and Denver, they rely on his knowledge and ability to develop an appraisal or valuation that withstands the greatest scrutiny. Take a moment to review his Resume or Curriculum Vitae on this site, and note that he has appraised or valued hundreds of unique custom Architectural homes. His vast experience includes working throughout the Southern California region, from the older early tract homes of Torrance to the unique Greene & Greene homes in Pasadena, San Marino and Sierra Madre. He is the number one pick by most Realtors in Malibu and Santa Monica, and is highly regarded in Calabasas, Hidden Hills, and Lake Sherwood. He has an uncanny knack for working with acting and production talent, celebrities, heads of industry and the show biz elite, from his years as an independent producer in film and television fields.
James, 57, and his wife, Jennifer Gealy, a free lance organizational expert, have lived near Westlake Village for eight years. Their two children, Michael and Gregory, both attend the Oak park schools. “My profession in the real estate industry gives me the opportunity to take notes and watch as different cities and towns solve some of the concerns and problems common to all communities. I feel my studies in Urban Planning and Sociology at the Big Ten School, the University Of Illinois, have given me an appreciation for the great communities of our region. I think, with our common focus, as citizens and parents, we can all help a little bit to make our world better.”
James is also a jazz drummer, and his group, Fine Arts Jazz Group, plays, as he calls it "Mid Century Modern" jazz. “We love to played for families and kids, and share our love for the art and magic that music can be. We play regularly in Malibu, at the Paradise Cove, and also in Calabasas, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, and Westlake Village at local events and shopping centers. any civic or community event, and share our love of the art of music with the families and the kids. We play each year for the Tiger Woods Target Challenge, at the Sherwood Country Club. We also played for opening of the Oak Park Library, and the new Oak Park Community Center. Also, we play for school functions and at local restaurants and clubs. Music is a wonderful common bond that all people can share and enjoy. I am truly blessed to be able to share this gift with friends and neighbors."