James McKenna Real Estate Agent at Coldwell Banker American Homes

James McKenna

Real Estate Agent at
Coldwell Banker American Homes

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James's Transactions

  • 117 Birs Ave
    Lindenhurst
    Single Family Home
    Seller
    $421,500
    09/29/2022
  • 14 Hilltop Ave
    Huntington
    Single Family Home
    Seller
    $650,000
    09/13/2022
  • 1 Lemington Court
    Northport
    Single Family Home
    Buyer
    $980,000
    08/25/2022
  • 179 Floyd Street
    Brentwood
    Single Family Home
    Seller
    $475,000
    08/17/2022
  • 5th Ave
    Northport
    Single Family Home
    Seller
    $757,000
    07/01/2022
  • 67 Windwatch Drive
    Hauppauge
    Condominium
    Seller
    $650,000
    06/24/2022
  • 33 Deeringwood Lane
    Babylon
    Single Family Home
    Seller
    $900,000
    06/21/2022

More about James McKenna

I received my real estate license while attending the University at Albany (Class of 1999) and have been selling homes on Long Island ever since. I have the unique opportunity and pleasure of working with my father as a team. "The Jims", as we are known, believe in being active members of our community and I am the distinguished past president of the Kiwanis Club of Northport / East Northport. We are also in the Northport chamber of commerce and very active with local issues and other charitable organizations.
Education

SUNY Albany

Other Certifications

e-PRO®, Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI), Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)

License Number

40MC0866900

James McKenna's Reviews & Ratings

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James McKenna

    • We haven't found the right words yet to describe how much we like "The Jims". They are hard working, always there for you, extremely knowledgeable and their communication skills along with their marketing talents make them stand out among the rest. We bless them and are so very thankful that a dear friend recommended them to us. They are the best to say the least! Our thanks to them go beyond words! The Gagliardi's

      - Sold a home in Hauppauge
    • Jim McKenna is an amazing realtor. He is very dedicated and extremely knowledgable and organized. He helped us find our perfect home and was extremely responsive to any questions that we had.

      - Maryann P - Bought in Northport and sold in East Northport
    • Throughout the home buying process, Jim used his knowledge, skills, and professionalism to help us find the perfect house. At the outset of the process, Jim helped us to organize and pinpoint those specific details and features we wanted in a house. He worked tirelessly to put together meaningful house hunting trips that targeted our wants and needs in a home. Jim displayed great patience and humor during all of those long days and nights looking at homes! Jim was able to offer suggestions about house features, taxes, law, construction and many other aspects of the home buying process. The rare times that he did not know the answer to some obscure question, he always took the time to research and answer our questions as soon as possible. Jim always made arrangements for us to see as many houses as we wanted and helped us pare down certain options we chose (essentially saving us from ourselves!). His extreme dedication and persistence on helping us find a home was what ultimately allowed us to find our current home. Jim's connections and constant contact allowed us to see homes the first day they came on the market. With this home, we were the first people to see the house and make an offer, which is of great importance in the current market with limited inventory. His negotiating skills got us an accepted offer in a 3 day bidding situation, with his careful understanding of our budget and the knowledge of the home value. More importantly, Jim continued to be accessible long after signing the contract for our current home. He walked us through many steps as first time home buyers. Again, his patience and knowledge put many of our fears and anxieties at ease. He offered his services many times when my wife or I were unable to get information from the town or some other agency. Additionally, his record keeping and organizational skills saved us from making many unnecessary trips and calls that saved us money for additional services. At our closing yesterday, Jim again showed his warm nature and professionalism, going above and beyond the call of duty. He brought snacks and drinks to make the stressful event more warm and welcoming, as he so often was able to do when seeing homes. We can't thank Jim enough for all of his hard work, dedication, knowledge, humor, and patience (among many other qualities!) that ultimately led us to our first home! He comes highly recommended and you will not be disappointed!

      - Matt C - Purchased a home in Commack
    • Jim provided service above and beyond my expectation. His experience and professionalism are clearly demonstrated through his attention and responsiveness to his client. As a first-time buyer I am sure I tested his patience but you would never know it. His ultimate goal was not a purchase--it was the right purchase for me. I recommend him without reservation.Alison Burke

      - Purchased a home in Huntington
    • I just closed a purchase with Jim representing me as the buyer, but I first met him when he was representing a seller. I was impressed with his honesty and his responsiveness, and so I chose to work with him as I continued to look. He found the perfect home for me and was a true pleasure to work with. I would definitely work with him again.

      - Aileen G - Bought a home in Northport
    • Jim Jr and Jim Sr - 'The Jims' - are simply fantastic, first-rate guys.We moved to Long Island for work, with little knowledge of the area, and a colleague recommended the Jims. At first I was staying on Long Island only a few days per week, so the Jims would arrange viewings at convenient times and were always available on weekends, when my family would join me.Fall and winter are not the easiest times to move, but the Jims found us a wide range of houses and provided helpful information on the neighborhoods. We eventually settled on a beautiful house that met all of needs, and the Jims went truly above and beyond the call of duty to get us to closure as soon as possible.Both Jims are a fount of knowledge and a great source of recommendations for service providers, which is especially helpful when moving to an unfamiliar area. Everyone the Jims recommended have turned out to be great people.I'm signing off this review from the wonderful house that The Jims helped us with, and I'm 100% sure we would not be here today without their help. I would recommend The Jims wholeheartedly and would definitely use their services again.

      - Rob F - Purchased a home in Kings Park
    • I worked with Jim for almost two years. I asked him to find the nearly impossible, but he never stopped working until he did. The situation that I purchased my home was a very complicated and complex deal. Jim McKenna went far beyond my expectations, answering my many calls, questions, and doing everything he could to make the deal happen even with the constant road blocks and issues from the sellers end. Without him I would not have been able to make this happen, because of him I'm happily in my new home!

      - Joe B - Purchased a home in St James
    • Jim was great! He was very responsive via text and phone calls. He went back to any houses we wanted to see multiple times. He has knowledge of house updates, which was helpful in evaluating different upgrades we'd want to do inside of the houses we were looking at. Highly professional while also being friendly and making this a fun experience!

      - Purchased a home in Northport
    • Jim was great to work with. He was always available and knew the neighborhood very well. We really trusted him and could not have asked for a better experience. Anyone looking in the area should use him. He always went the extra mile for us. He went to townhall to get documents for our house and always met the people who did the survey and appraisal with no issues.

      - Paul G - Bought a home in East Northport
    • As first time home buyers, we really lucked out with Jim. Not only was he extremely attentive he was also transparent from the initial viewing of the home through the closing date. He was there for any questions we might have and made us feel completely at ease. We would recommend him to anyone who wants to buy or sell a home!

      - Kim F - Bought in Huntington
    • My husband and I are exceptionally grateful we chose to work with Jim to find our home. He makes himself consistently available during all the stages of buying and selling, and goes out of his way to check in with his clients throughout the process. He worked with our preferences, gave us many pieces of advice, and was extremely knowledgeable. He is also friendly and welcoming and his attitude makes a positive difference during what can be a hectic or stressful time. We highly recommend him and would not be in our new home without his help.

      - Claire W - Sold in East Northport and bought in Kings Park
    • Buying and selling a home is one of the biggest changes to go through in life and the process behind that demands a lot of thought and attention. Jim guided us throughout the entire process on both buying and selling exceptionally well. He was always responsive to our questions and worries and remained in constant contact through text, email, or phone calls. His expertise and demeanor really made the whole process flow easily and with minimal stress. His working knowledge, effort, and attention to detail make him truly a pleasure to work with. I would recommend Jim to anyone and everyone looking to buy or sell a house.

      - Brian M - Bought and sold in East Northport
    • We were so beyond satisfied with Jim! He was super responsive and helpful. He shared resources and information, and was always available with answers to our questions. Thank you Jim for making our dream home a reality!!Nicki & Adam

      - Bought a Home in Massapequa
    • We can not say enough about the way Jim McKenna handled the sale of our home. He was a professional in every aspect! From photographing our home to open houses, to being there on our behalf when we could not, Jim did it all. He also answered all our calls personally and got back to us with answers in a timely fashion. We were with comfortable Jim from the moment we met him and he did not disappoint! We could not recommend Jim more highly!

      - Bart V - Sold 2 homes in Greenlawn
    • This duo is the Best! They walked me through every phase for this listing and literally held my hand during this endeavor. The Jims are both knowledgeable, responsive and incredibly helpful . I was so fortunate to have them handle this sale and would highly recommend them with no reservations!

      - Frankie B - Sold a home in Smithtown
    • The experience of selling our home of 50 years in Northport was made seamless with the help of father and son team Jim and James McKenna. My family was extremely fortunate to have a wonderful relationship with the Mckenna's. There was never any doubt they would provide professional, personal and thorough advice and service. Selling a home of 50 years was quite an emotional experience. Having Realtors like the Mckenna's made the experience much easier. I highly recommend them.

      - Van Nostro - Sold in Northport
    • The "Jim's" were able to sell our home in several days. Many thanks them both who made it a wonderful experience!James kept in constant contact with us taking us out on multiple visits until we were able to find a home that we both love. He listened to all of ourconcerns and made the process a lot easier. We highly recommend the the Jim Mckenna team!

      - Patti L - Sold in Northport
    • Jim was such a pleasure to work with and so helpful throughout the process of buying our first home. From accompanying us on house tours (too many to count!), to negotiating a great deal on our behalf once we found the right home, to helping us navigate through a difficult closing process, Jim was great and always there when we needed him during what can often be a stressful process. We highly recommend him!

      - Bought a home in Huntington
    • I cant begin to say enough good things about my real estate agent, Jim McKenna. I recently moved from another state and did not have any time off from work in between jobs. I had no knowledge of local real estate agents and used USAAs real estate referral program. Jim contacted me within minutes of signing up for the program. I had a number of questions, and he took the time to research them that same day. He even put me in touch with others who are experts in the questions that I had, and had already spoken to them so they would be ready for my call. I was in town for one day to look at houses. He arranged for me to see 15 houses that day, and patiently waited as I brought my family with me via Facetime. He had a laser tape measure with him and measured all of the rooms I wanted dimensions on, and answered every question I had about the houses. If he didnt know the answer right away, he figured out how to find it and never once considered saying, I dont know. When I found the house I wanted, he was able to arrange for me to move in quickly, and handled all of the negotiating. He never stopped working to ensure everything went smoothly and that I was happy with all of the terms of the sale until after closing. My situation was definitely a difficult one to work with because of my limited availability to look at houses, my very tight timeline between looking and moving in, the condition of the house I ended up choosing, and the detailed requirements for the loan I got. Despite all of this, Jim never complained and just got everything accomplished. Needless to say, I highly recommend him. I also wouldnt worry about where you are looking for a house. His office is not in the town I was looking in which I initially thought may be a problem but it was not. The important things are finding an agent that has a strong work ethic, is competent, and truly cares. These things all describe Jim McKenna.

      - Sandra S - Bought a home in Stony Brook
    • Jim impressed me right away from his immense knowledge of the Northport area. Unlike most brokers he had a great online marketing strategy including a dedicated website for my home as well as targeted Facebook ads. Most importantly he went out of his way to make the whole process as easy as possible and was quick to pickup the phone or answer an email. Long story short we wound up with 4 offers and a bidding war resulting in a price I was happy with and a quick closing. If you're looking for a great agent in the Northport/Huntington I would absolutely recommend Jim to sell your home.

      - Rob R - Sold a home in Northport
    • Jim and Jim are, by far, the finest real estate agents I've ever had representing one of my properties. Their service is complete, their execution of a custom marketing campaign is excellent, and their level of communication is second to none. I know the market has been unusually hot these past few months, but we got multiple, above-asking price offers within the first 72 hours of listing our property in Kings Park. I would certainly recommend Jim and Jim without hesitation.

      - Sal C - Sold a home in Kings Park
    • This was my third time buying a home. James and his father work together to provide by far the best service in regards to care, understanding, and responsiveness. I could not be happier or recommend anyone more then James.

      - Darren H - Bought and sold a home in Northport
    • We were in Florida when we began to think about selling our home in Kings Park. After finding the Jims on line, we contacted them and were given advise in going forward. After deciding to go forward with them, they set things up and quickly started the process. stetting a price that closely matched the willingness of buyers, the house found a buyer immediately. The Jims kept us abreast of what was happening and advised us along the way. We couldnt be happier with the Jims and recommend them to all.

      - Bill C - Sold a home in Kings Park
    • Experience dealing with both James Sr and Junior was always exceptional. In selling my mothers house ,(which was an estate sale) ; there were a lot of complicated issues and their guidance moved the process along seamlessly and my family was delighted with getting more than we ever expected for my mothers home. I highly recommend the team of Jim and Jim!

      - Steve H - Sold a home in Huntington
    • Jim was very professional and I recommend him highly. He's honest and hard working, and a gentleman. I appreciated his expertise and his ability to get the deal done.

      - Mary O - Sold a home in Northport
    • Its been my pleasure working with Jim, he & his team have worked diligently and assisted us with our home purchases multiple times. His fair and honest approach is refreshing & he always has all-parties best interests in mind. He possesses a considerable amount of local knowledge and often knows what is happening with homes we had brought to his attention where we could regroup, make decisions, and ultimately act fast given the market. A lot of home owners have a team (a plumber, electrician, accountants, contractors, etc)- without blinking Jim, and Jim Sr, are considered that. Appreciate all the continued help! : )

      - Jim B - Bought and sold in East Northport
    • All the above are accurate and true. What isn't there is that Mr. McKenna is a pleasure to work with. He is calm, careful, and thorough. While he handles the entire process, you never feel left out of the process and the decision making. I can't recommend him highly enough.

      - Adam H - Bought and sold in Northport