Hi everyone,
My name is James, and I moved to Atlanta in 1995 with my family and have called it home ever since. I started my career at 18 years old as a video production freelancer in the world of sports and worked my way up to a job with the NFL in broadcasting. Throughout my life, I have found myself constantly looking at homes while others were indulging in various hobbies. I can trace my passion and interest in real estate back to my mother, an interior decorator, and my father who owns a high-end curtain and drapery store. I simply love home architectural styles and design.
I grew up in Buckhead and attended Woodward Academy. I could have never imagined leaving the city I love so much, but an opportunity to attend Auburn University, a convenient 90 minutes away, was the best next step for me. After I graduated, I hastily hurried back to Atlanta to put my degree to use and found a wonderful career with the NFL, which I kept for nearly 12 years.
I left my promising career in media to travel the world for over a year in Vietnam, Italy, Israel, Cape Verde, Colombia and Iceland. I started a nonprofit organization, Charitable Nomads, to connect small charities and NGOs to experienced individuals in the fields of social media marketing, video production, photography and fundraising. During my trip, I was able to visit over 50 countries and meet with just as many nonprofits to help them gain exposure to a larger, worldwide audience.
After I returned, I knew I wanted a career in real estate, and I was certain I wanted Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty to be the next step of my professional life. I currently live in Edgewood with my dog, Taco. I love fishing, taking road trips, visiting new restaurants around town and enjoying a nice glass of whiskey. I work mostly in the Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Edgewood, Inman Park and Candler Park areas where my closest circle of friends live, but I am very familiar with the communities as far north as Big Canoe. However, I will go where my clients need me, and they can have pride knowing that the resources provided by Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty and Sotheby’s International Realty® equip me with well-versed real estate knowledge. I can help you buy your dream home or sell your existing home so that your next exciting phase of life can begin, and everyone loves new beginnings!
What to expect from me:
My clients know that I strive to bring the Sotheby’s International Realty® belief, “Luxury is an experience, not a price point” to fruition. I’m not just trying to sell or find you a house, I make a commitment to my clients to make them feel valued and that I have their best interests at heart. With the infamous Sotheby’s International Realty® brand and its global reach behind me, your property will be seen by buyers around the world, and I will make certain that it gets the attention it deserves.
James Waddell
c. 404.444.4948
o. 404.237.5000
jameswaddell@atlantafinehomes.com