James Papagno

James Papagno brings 36 years of real estate, mortgage lending, and financial advisory experience to Brown Harris Stevens. Licensed in real estate since 1990, he began his career working in the luxury East Fort Lauderdale market and has spent decades advising homeowners, investors, builders, and developers throughout South Florida. After many years working primarily from the lending and mortgage advisory side of the industry, James has expanded his practice to directly represent buyers, sellers, investors, and builders.

His financial background gives clients a valuable perspective that extends beyond traditional real estate representation connecting property value, financing, construction, negotiation, and long-term investment considerations. James currently lives in South Miami and has also lived in Fort Lauderdale and the Lower Florida Keys. These personal ties, combined with his professional experience, provide him with an authentic understanding of the distinct communities and lifestyles found across Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and the Lower Keys.