MEET
Jim Walberg
Jim is a husband, a dad, a REALTOR®, a community volunteer, an athlete, a wine detective, a sailor, a passport stamp junkie and a cancer thriver.
Jim Walberg is a seasoned East Bay real estate advisor with 35 years of experience and a consistent ranking in the Top 1% of REALTORS® nationwide. His approach is rooted in one belief: clients make their best decisions when they’re supported with clear information, honest insight, and a partner who genuinely cares about their goals.
Jim’s career spans every side of the industry — from luxury spec home development to leading boutique brokerages — giving him a rare, comprehensive perspective on what drives both value and lifestyle. In 2005, he and his wife, Ann Marie Nugent, formed The Bay Area Team, now aligned with Compass. Today, Jim specializes in luxury homes, equestrian and country properties, and unique estates throughout the East Bay. His reach even extends abroad, having represented distinctive properties in Europe and the Caribbean.
A Danville resident since 1970, Jim brings unmatched local knowledge and long-standing community relationships to every client experience. His success is built on service: showing up with integrity, advocating for his clients’ best interests, and making an often-complex process feel clear and manageable.
He is grateful for the clients who trust him during one of life’s most meaningful transitions.
Jim is further distinguished as:
- 2025 5-Star Award - His 13th year: A consumer satisfaction award with less than 1% of 16,000 East Bay Realtors receiving it. Only 19 East Bay agents have received this award for 13 years.
- Among the “The 200 Real Estate Influencers” by Inman News
- Winner of Inman News’ “Innovator Award”
- One of the “21 Most Interesting People in Real Estate” by Inman News
- Recipient of the "Philanthropist of the Year Award" from Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate.
