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Darren James & Associates brokered by eXp Realty New Development division combines decades of experience and comprehensive process with one of the most successful offices in Baton Rouge. Inspired by traditional resale, our results-driven, hands-on approach delivers the highest level of quality and expertise. Our team is dynamic, innovative, strategic, and sales focused through proven systems, research, and technology.

About Us

We are leaders in the marketplace and at the cutting edge of trends, design, marketing and sales. Darren James & Associates brokered by eXp Realty serves all stages of real estate development and operations for maximized yields and global reach. Through research and analytics, we identify and forecast how our collaboration achieves your goals. We represent and consult with leading developers and LA’s most coveted properties, and our experience, vision, and process lead our fully integrated approach to development marketing from conceptual stage through construction to final sale.

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Services
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Development, Design and Construction
  • Preliminary Planning
  • Design Review and Services
  • Finish and Appliance Selection
  • Upgrade Package Options
  • Vendor Recommendations
  • Unit-Mix Strategy
  • Floor Plan Design
  • Amenity Assessment and Proposal
  • HOA Vendor Selection
  • HOA Budget Management
  • Fannie Mae Approval
  • Construction Services and Advisement
  • Value Engineering Plans
  • Project Management
  • Architecture and Design
  • Renderings
  • Sales and Timeline Projections
  • Model Residence Selection, Design and Staging
  • Art Displays
  • Critical path Experience
  • Sales Gallery Design
Marketing and Operations
  • Target Audience and Buyer
  • Demographic
  • Property Identity, Branding and
  • Positioning
  • Brand Utilization and Engagement
  • Budget Management
  • Photography Services
  • Creative Design for Digital and Print
  • Campaign and Launch Strategy
  • Customer Acquisition Cost Data
  • Local and Global Broker Engagement
  • Proprietary Global Database Marketing
  • Lifestyle Partnerships
  • Community Involvement
  • Event Planning and Management
  • Public Relations Oversight
  • Social Media Strategies
  • Interactive Technology Set Up
  • Property Show Program
Research, Analytics and Planning
  • Land Sourcing & Entitlement
  • California Bureau of Real Estate Filings
  • Zoning
  • Expediting Plans and Permits
  • Master Plan Advisement
  • Regional Market Reports
  • Competitive and Comparative Market Analysis
  • Historical Market Report
  • Asset Valuation
  • Absorption Data
  • Pipeline Projections
  • Emerging Trends
  • Global Market Intelligence
  • Pre-development Design
  • Project Financing
Sales and Operations
  • Sales Operations Management
  • Proprietary Database
  • Extensive Customized Reporting
  • Inventory Pricing Management
  • Contract Negotiations and Executions
  • Escrow Process Management
  • Recruiting Onsite Sales Team
  • Sales Gallery Layout
  • Preferred Lender Solutions
  • Sales Phases
  • Broker Co-op Program
  • Title Company Relationships
  • Title Fee Negotiations
Our Strategy

At Darren James & Associates brokered by eXp Realty, we combine our collective experience, analytics, and creativity to deliver sophisticated strategies that meet your goals. The background of our team includes dozens of projects and over a thousand sales in excess of a billion dollars. As an authority in Baton Rouge, we have procured many record-breaking sales and have sustained annual growth since our inception.

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While we use data as our advisor, we have also learned to leverage our entrepreneurial wisdom in order to evolve your path to success. By combining constant communication and proven success in the market, our in-house marketing experts actualize the highest degree of messaging that resonates with your target audience. Our leadership team, while calculated, is diverse and steadfastly passionate—allowing us to deliver a fresh perspective to any project.

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Past Experience
  1. 1. Azurra Marina Del Rey
  2. 2. 432 N. Oakhurst Beverly Hills
  3. 3. 460 N. Palm Beverly Hills
  4. 4. 432 N. Oakhurst Beverly Hills
  5. 5. AKA West Hollywood
  6. 6. Proper Residences Hollywood
  7. 7. The Residences at W Hollywood
  8. 8. Sunset Silver Lake
  9. 9. The Ritz-Carlton Residences at LA Live
  10. 10. Eastern Columbia
  11. 11. Cavalleri Malibu

Not Pictured: Blu Long Beach, Terranea Ranchos Palos Verdes

Testimonials
“Working with Darren James & Associates brokered by eXp Realty has exceeded our expectations. Jason and Davina are seasoned professionals, they truly feel like part of our team and are very accessible. They bring new clients, contribute ideas, are flexible and on the cutting edge of market trends. Everything they do is first class and executed perfectly. We feel energized and excited about our continued partnership with Darren James & Associates brokered by eXp Realty and can’t wait to see where it takes us.”
– Taylor Ciallella – Director of Sales, AKA West Hollywood
“Just wanted to let you know how pleased the team is with your services. Strong communication, responsiveness, good follow through and healthy lead flow. Thanks for all the great work. Here’s to continued success together!”
– Tripp DuBois – Managing Partner, KOR Group Proper Residences, Hollywood
“Davina helped us lease up an 82 unit luxury building and she was incredible to work with! Very professional, tenacious, and ultimately very effective. Highly recommend.”
– Jason Birkenstock, Counsel, Wilshire Skyline
“Davina is not just excellent at driving sales, but hands-on in operations and will do whatever it takes to close the deal.”
– Alan Tzvika, Principal, Wilshire Skyline
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