Jim Bass

Some situations need more than a real estate agent. They need a distressed expert.
Foreclosure, REO, short sales, estate sales — these aren't standard transactions. Jim Bass has spent 12 years in Suffolk handling the ones other agents hand back, and he has the construction industry background to know exactly what he's walking into on every property.
Whether you're an asset manager who needs a broker that runs assignments without hand-holding, or a homeowner who needs someone to tell you the truth about where you stand - Jim is the one clients call when things get complicated.
He's a Certified Short Sale Expert (CSSE), NADP certified, is a Master Broker for the NRBA. He came from the construction industry. He knows what repairs cost, what vendors should deliver, and what a property's condition actually means.
His resources aren't limited to Virginia. He has experts in all apsects of transaction availble to him as a sounding board to give you the most current recommendations for your situation.
Attorneys, Asset Managers, and Professionals
When you assign Jim a property, you stop tracking it — not because you stopped caring, but because you know it's being handled. Repair scopes get reviewed by someone who knows what the work should cost. Vendors get managed through completion. You hear from Jim when something needs your attention, and not before. Active on Equator, ResNet, RES.NET, Pyramid, Exceleras, and Xome. NRBA. NADP. CSSE. BPO Certified.
Homeowners
If you're behind on your mortgage, dealing with an inherited property, going through a divorce, or just trying to understand what your options are before things get worse — call Jim. He'll tell you where you stand, what's realistic, and what he'd do in your position.
That conversation is completely confidential, and without bias or judgement.
Let's talk about your current property or asset. Email, call, or text Jim.
Still have Questions?
Let us know if there's anything we can help answer to make this important time stress-free.
Contact
Copyright© 2026 REIN Inc. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. The listings data displayed on this medium comes in part from the Real Estate Information Network Inc.(REIN) and has been authorized by participating listing Broker Members of REIN for display. REIN's listings are based upon Data submitted by its Broker Members, and REIN therefore makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy of the Data. All users of REIN's listings database should confirm the accuracy of
The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the (IDX)Internet Data Exchange Program of the Albemarle Area Association of Realtors, Multiple Listing Service. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than the Realtor owner of this website are marked with the Internet Data Exchange logo (IDX) or the Internet Data Exchange brief/thumbnail logo and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing firm.
Information on this website is provided