James Frago

Jim Frago brings a unique blend of civic duty, pastoral care, and professional expertise to his role at RE/MAX Best Choice. His extensive background makes him a standout advocate for buyers and sellers in St. Francois and surrounding counties.

Professional Experience & Client Commitment
Decades of Local Expertise: Jim has spent his entire life working within St. Francois County. His transition into real estate is backed by a lifetime of understanding local property values and neighborhood safety.

Proactive Value Strategy: He specializes in helping sellers maximize their investment by providing tailored lists of high-impact improvements that can quickly boost a home's market value.

Network Strength: Jim leverages a massive brokerage database of over 43,000 active buyers, ensuring that his clients' listings receive immediate, high-volume exposure.
Four-Year Milestone: In June 2025, Jim celebrated his 4-year anniversary with RE/MAX, a period during which he has consistently demonstrated the "heart and hard work" required to navigate complex real estate transactions.

Community Leadership & Service
Public Safety Veteran: Before real estate, Jim served the community in both public and private policing. This career in law enforcement instilled in him a high level of discipline, integrity, and a "protection-first" mindset for his clients.

Spiritual and Emotional Support: As a dedicated minister and the current chaplain at the St. Francois County Raceway, Jim is known for his empathy and ability to provide calm guidance during the high-stress moments of buying or selling a home.

Youth & Community Investment: Jim is actively involved in local initiatives, such as donating pickleball sets to the Hedgecorth House Athletic Training Center in Leadwood to support youth fitness and community engagement.

Family-Centered Approach: Having raised three children and now enjoying two granddaughters, Jim and his wife Jewell (an MSN Nurse and former teacher) have personally experienced the challenges of frequent relocation, making him a compassionate partner for families in transition.