Review for member: Jim Ernst
Helped me buy home • 2025
Jim was so kind and so informative. He worked hard to get us to closing day. He knew so much information about properties, how to fix up home, deals and much more.
Recent sales
67
Price range
$122K - $604K
Typical price
$302,000
Active since
N/A
About James R Ernst - Reading, PA real estate agent
James R Ernst is a top real estate agent in Reading, PA with CENTURY 21 Gold. James R Ernst has worked in real estate for over 31 years. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 29 transactions over the past 12 months — 67 over the past two years. James R Ernst's experience includes first-time homebuyers, sales involving HOAs, and VA loans and military buyers.
Service areas
Agent info
925 Berkshire Blvd, Wyomissing, PA 19610, USA
Reviews for James R Ernst
Associate Broker • Century 21 Gold • Reading, PA
54 reviews on
Note: Some reviews may be for team members.
Review for member: Jim Ernst
Listed and sold a home • 2024
Jim was attentive to our interests and worked with us through the home sale process. His knowledge of the real estate market in our area was very helpful. I recommend to anyone.
Review for member: Jim Ernst
Helped me buy home • 2023
James did an amazing job getting the house we wanted, he knows the market very well helped us put in an offer, and was quickly accepted. We are really happy with our buying experience.
Review for member: Jim Ernst
Helped me buy home • 2023
Jim helped us find the perfect home and was an absolute pleasure to work with. A question was never left unanswered and the entire process was incredibly smooth.
Review for member: Jim Ernst
Helped me buy home • 2023
James Ernst is knowledgeable, patient, and intuitive. Jim sees the details when inspecting a home that you may miss, this is the type of realtor you want at your side when looking for a home. I give James two thumbs up and will refer him to family and friends.
Review for member: Jim Ernst
Helped me buy and sell homes • 2022
Jim was beyond a pleasure to work with. Right from the beginning he went out of his way to make sure the properties I was looking at were good fits for me, and was incredibly honest and up front. There were never times I could not reach out to him and expect some form of a response within reasonable hours (and even some less than reasonable). Jim knows the areas he works in very well, and has cultivated a wonderful arrangement of professionals to help make a buyer feel like they are making the right decisions. Jim was also very good with negotiating critical repairs that needed to be done, and was able to work with the seller of my home to make this process far smoother than I imagined. Long story short, if you want a reliable, honest realtor who's going to make sure your experience doesn't become a horror story you see on the internet, James Ernst is someone I would recommend wholeheartedly.
Review for member: Jim Ernst
Listed and sold a home • 2021
Jim Ernst is a very nice person. He’s very knowledgeable about the entire process. Jim helped me through the entire process and was very patient with me. He’s not a pushy salesman but he gets the job done fast and done right I got exactly what he said I would. I would never use any other agent. I highly recommend him for anyone buying or selling a home. You won’t be dissatisfied or disappointed in any way.
Review for member: Jim Ernst
Helped me buy home • 2021
If you have specific needs when looking for a house, contact James Ernst to represent you through the whole process. He is knowledgeable, friendly, caring and remembers your needs when showing you properties. it was such a pleasure having him help us find our retirement home. His staff also was great to work with, friendly and caring. They were very responsive and attentive throughout. They really are the best!!
Review for member: Jim Ernst
Listed and sold a home • Pottstown, PA • 2021
Jim and his team made me feel at ease as a first time “seller” He was meticulous and stayed on the job of getting me what I wanted value wise out of my house and he delivered giving me the highest sale price in the neighborhood up to this date. I HIGHLY recommend Jim and his team at Century 21 Gold for buying or selling your home.
Review for member: Jim Ernst
Helped me buy home • 2020
I would highly recommend Jim, and cannot speak favorably enough of my experience with him and his company. He seems to know everything about houses, and was able to recommend contractors after purchase. He managed to find me my dream house on a very competitive market, and I'm still not sure how he managed to do this with multiple other offers! Mostly though, he was incredibly kind, and went very far out of his way to help even though I'm sure he sells lots of houses that cost a lot more than the house I bought. I was referred to him by a friend who bought a house with his help, and I'm extremely grateful that I got that recommendation.
Compare similar top real estate agents nearby
-
View profileKelly L Spayd
Keller Williams Platinum Realty
138 local sales
53 reviews on -
View profile
Katie C Broskey
Keller Williams
80 local sales
48 reviews on -
View profileJeroen Harmsen
RE/MAX Of Reading
93 local sales
52 reviews on -
View profile
Karen Ann Malec
RE/MAX Of Reading
117 local sales
7 reviews on
James R Ernst: Rankings and sales metrics (Reading, PA)
Recent closed sales
67
Recent sales volume
$20.58M
Awards and badges
2025
Top Agent
Pennsylvania
2025
Top Agent
Reading, PA
Top producer
Negotiation expert
Recent sales metrics
A breakdown of performance metrics from verified closed transactions over the past two years. The local median shows typical results for agents in this market, so you can compare.
| Metric | James R Ernst | Local median |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-list (sell sides) | 102.0% | 100.0% |
| Days on market (sell sides) | 38 | 52 |
| Sale-to-list (buy sides) | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Days on market (buy sides) | 49 | 52 |
Find the best agents and rates near you
- Provide some basic details about your sale or purchase
- Get matched with 2-3 top local agents in minutes
- Choose the best fit, save up to 50% on listing fees
James R Ernst: Experience and specialties (all markets)
Client mix
67%
Home sellers
45 sales
33%
Home buyers
22 sales
Typical home sales price
$122K
Low
$302K
Typical
$604K
High
Count of recent sales by price range
A breakdown of this agent's closed sales over the past two years by price bracket, showing where most of their transactions fall.
| Price range | Transaction countCount | Share of totalShare |
|---|---|---|
| ≤$200K | 13 | 19.0% |
| $200K–$300K | 20 | 30.0% |
| $300K–$400K | 22 | 33.0% |
| $400K–$500K | 8 | 12.0% |
| $500K–$750K | 4 | 6.0% |
Count of recent sales by property type
A breakdown of this agent's closed sales over the past two years by property type, showing their experience with single-family homes, condos, townhouses, and more.
| Property type | Transaction countCount | Share of totalShare |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 53 | 79.1% |
| Multi-family homes | 0 | 0.0% |
| Townhouses | 9 | 13.4% |
| Condos | 2 | 3.0% |
| Commercial | 0 | 0.0% |
| Land | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0 | 0.0% |
| Manufactured homes | 3 | 4.5% |
Count of recent sales by specialty
A breakdown of this agent's closed sales over the past two years by specialty, showing experience with transaction types that require specialized knowledge or serve specific groups.
| Specialty | Transaction countCount | Share of totalShare |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury homes | 1 | 1.0% |
| Properties with HOA | 3 | 4.0% |
| Investor deals | 0 | 0.0% |
| Military buyers | 2 | 3.0% |
| First-time buyers | 12 | 18.0% |
| Senior living community | 0 | 0.0% |
| New construction | 0 | 0.0% |
Related guides and resources
Methodology
Each agent profile is built from a comprehensive analysis of verified real estate transactions, licensing data, and other public sources. Our goal is to make complex market information accessible and meaningful - helping you understand an agent's experience, performance, and focus areas in context.
We consolidate and interpret key data points that reflect how an agent operates in their local market, including:
- Transaction volume and recency of activity
- Balance of buyer- and seller-side representation
- Sale speed compared with local averages
- Pricing and negotiation outcomes
- Years of experience and transaction consistency
- Specialties across property types, price ranges, or client needs
Data, transparency, and updates
All data is drawn from verified public records and internal research. We clean, normalize, and cross-check information to ensure it reflects real-world activity as accurately as possible. Profiles are updated on an ongoing basis as new data becomes available. Our process evolves continuously to improve precision and depth of coverage.
Any customer reviews and ratings displayed on this profile are sourced from Zillow Group via the Zillow Bridge API. Reviews are refreshed regularly to reflect the most current data published on Zillow and may include reviews for team members associated with this agent.
Why this matters
Real estate decisions are personal and high-stakes. These profiles are designed to give you a factual, up-to-date snapshot of each agent's background and results - the kind of objective insight you can use to evaluate whether they're a strong match for your goals.
Are you James R Ernst? Fill out this form to claim your profile or offer a correction.