James Harris

James Harris, founder and Principal at Bond Street Partners, personifies the ideal fusion of British sophistication and American tenacity. Born and raised in London, England, Harris’ unwavering entrepreneurial drive was ignited at the young age of 16 with an instant passion for the realm of sales. After cementing his reputation as a distinguished residential investment agent in the UK, he embarked on a journey to California, driven by his dedication to the realm of high-end residential real estate.

For eight years, Harris was also a star on Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles”, where his charisma, intellect, and wit captivated audiences across the nation. Today, he continues to thrive in the city he loves, specializing and breaking records in high-end residential real estate and investment properties in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Holmby Hills, Sunset Strip, the Hollywood Hills, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and the greater Los Angeles region.

With a “no-nonsense” approach to closing deals and an extensive network of high-net-worth international and domestic clients, Harris and his team achieved a steady incline in sales year over year, exceeding $2 billion in career sales. This remarkable achievement has garnered numerous accolades year after year, including being named Variety’s Showbiz Real Estate Elite, The Hollywood Reporter’s Top 25 Agents, and the Wall St. Journal Real Trends list, just to name a few.

Harris and his team have broken numerous records, including representing the sellers and buyers in some of the highest sales in Holmby Hills, Beverly Hills, and Bel Air. Along with David Parnes, he represented the seller in the $120 million dollar sale of 594 S. Mapleton in Holmby Hills, also known as The Manor, setting the record for the highest sale in Holmby Hills and the 10th highest sale in U.S. history. His exclusive clientele comprises numerous celebrities, producers, business managers, agents, heads of Fortune 500 companies, and high-net worth individuals.

This remarkable achievement has garnered them the prestigious awards, including being named the #2 Top Real Estate Team in Los Angeles County by the Wall Street Journal. The partners’ indomitable spirit has shattered numerous records, cementing their status as industry trailblazers. Notably, Parnes orchestrated the remarkable $120 million sale of 594 S. Mapleton in Holmby Hills, commonly referred to as The Manor, rewriting history as the highest-ever sale in the coveted Holmby Hills neighborhood and the 10th highest in the annals of U.S. real estate. Equally noteworthy was their role in the groundbreaking $72.5 million sale of a prestigious residence in the Trousdale area of Beverly Hills, setting a new record for the highest sale in Beverly Hills history at the time.

Outside of work, Harris enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two daughters, and is dedicated to giving back to his community through involvement in various humanitarian causes.