Meet the founder
James Vega built Real Estate Mavens on straight talk.
Founder & Broker
James founded Real Estate Mavens in 2013 with a simple idea: clients deserve the truth, not a sales pitch. Thirteen years later, that's still the standard. He leads every deal with clarity, sharp negotiating instincts, and the kind of honest counsel that gets clients the right home at the right price.
The Mavens brokerage grew out of that ethos, one client and one referral at a time. Today James and the team serve families across the Inland Empire with the same commitment he started with: real expertise, plain language, no shortcuts.
2,400+
Homes sold
13 yrs
In business
12
Expert agents
4.9★
Client rating
Our mission
The truth gets you the right deal.
A maven is a trusted expert. Someone who passes real knowledge on to others, not a sales pitch.
That's the standard we hold ourselves to. We don't sugarcoat things to close a sale. If a house is overpriced, we'll say so. If an offer is a mistake, we'll tell you. If the timing is wrong, we'll wait with you.
Honesty is the whole point. When clients get the real picture, they make better calls, and they land the right deal, not just any deal. That's how we've built this business, one straight answer at a time.
That's what makes us mavens. That's why clients come back, and send their friends.
Our team
Meet the Mavens
A boutique team of experienced agents serving buyers and sellers across the Inland Empire.
James Vega
Founder & Broker
Founder and lead strategist of Real Estate Mavens, James built the brokerage on clarity, conviction, and straight talk. His sharp negotiating instincts and calm counsel guide every client through high-stakes decisions with confidence.
Christian Allen
REALTOR®
Licensed REALTOR® serving buyers and sellers across the Inland Empire.
Esmeralda Anna Bravo
REALTOR®
Licensed REALTOR® serving buyers and sellers across the Inland Empire.
Michael Cardenas
REALTOR®
Licensed REALTOR® serving buyers and sellers across the Inland Empire.
Urshella Hamilton
REALTOR®
Licensed REALTOR® serving buyers and sellers across the Inland Empire.
Jacob Andrew McCain
REALTOR®
Licensed REALTOR® serving buyers and sellers across the Inland Empire.
Ivana Nicole Munoz
REALTOR®
Licensed REALTOR® serving buyers and sellers across the Inland Empire.
Toni Elizabeth Palacios
REALTOR®
Licensed REALTOR® serving buyers and sellers across the Inland Empire.
Elena Catherine Palacios-Lujan
REALTOR®
Licensed REALTOR® serving buyers and sellers across the Inland Empire.
James Steven Steele
REALTOR®
Licensed REALTOR® serving buyers and sellers across the Inland Empire.
Raffi Tavoukjian
REALTOR®
Licensed REALTOR® serving buyers and sellers across the Inland Empire.
Samuel Roosevelt Taylor Jr.
REALTOR®
Licensed REALTOR® serving buyers and sellers across the Inland Empire.
Join the Mavens.
We're always looking for sharp, client-first agents ready to build a real career. If you lead with expertise and care, we'd love to talk.