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Ryan James

8z Real Estate
43 Closed Sales
$24.7M Total Value
$338K - $1.4M Price Range
$574.7K Average Price
Prior 5 years

About Ryan

Building relationships, providing clarity, and helping Northern Colorado buyers and sellers move forward with confidence.

For me, real estate is about people, connection, and helping others find their place in a community I’ve been fortunate to call home for most of my life. I'm a Northern Colorado Realtor with 8z Real Estate, helping buyers and sellers throughout Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, Timnath, Wellington, and Red Feather navigate one of life’s biggest decisions with local expertise and a client-first approach.

Colorado has been home since I moved here from eastern Nebraska at the age of two. I grew up in Fort Collins before attending Colorado State University, where I studied Political Science, History, and Secondary Education. After college, I followed my love of travel and adventure, teaching scuba diving throughout Asia and later aboard a luxury cruise ship as an assistant host and water sports coordinator. Along the way, I learned that exceptional service is about anticipating needs, paying attention to the details, and creating memorable experiences for people. Those lessons continue to shape how I serve my clients today. Colorado tends to call people back. My wife and I traded in the ocean for the mountains and returned to Fort Collins to start a family. I spent 10 years as an educator in Poudre School District, teaching economics, government, and history before deciding to commit myself full-time to real estate. The ability to educate, communicate, and build trust continues to influence how I work with clients today.

I believe in clear communication, thoughtful strategy, honest guidance, and helping people fully understand their options so they can make confident decisions. Whether I'm working with first-time homebuyers, families relocating to Northern Colorado, sellers preparing their home for the market, or clients searching for acreage or luxury properties, my goal is always the same: to create a straightforward, low-pressure experience built around your goals.
Having lived in Northern Colorado for more than four decades, I bring deep knowledge of our neighborhoods, schools, outdoor recreation, and the lifestyle that makes this such a great place to live.

Around town you'll usually find me spending time with my family, biking local trails, paddleboarding at Horsetooth Reservoir, hiking in the mountains, teaching scuba diving, or checking out a local brewery or restaurant with friends. I feel fortunate to live and work in Northern Colorado and to help others find their place here as well.
Home Types: Townhouse, MultiFamily, House, Condo
Years of Experience: 4

Transaction History

Seller Deals

Total Deals 6
Total Value $3,492,250
Average Sale Price $582,042
Price Range $370K - $817K

Buyer Deals

Total Deals 9
Total Value $5,213,595
Average Sale Price $579,288
Price Range $325K - $1.1M

Production Over Time

1 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals

Total Deals 11
Total Value $7,102,250
Average Sale Price $645,659
Price Range $270K - $1.4M

Buyer Deals

Total Deals 18
Total Value $10,509,445
Average Sale Price $583,858
Price Range $315K - $1.3M

Production Over Time

2 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals

Total Deals 15
Total Value $9,478,578
Average Sale Price $631,905
Price Range $270K - $1.4M

Buyer Deals

Total Deals 28
Total Value $15,233,035
Average Sale Price $544,037
Price Range $313K - $1.3M

Production Over Time

5 Year View

Ryan's Listings and Deals

Awards and Designations

  • 2025 8z Above and Beyond Award

Other Experience

First Time Home Buyers, Investments, Luxury Homes, New Construction
Agent License: Colorado #100097982
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Ryan James