Los Angeles · Orange County · Palm Springs
Max James-Armand brings brokerage strategy and construction expertise together to help property owners make smarter, more profitable decisions.
Property sales
Renovations
Brokerage · Construction · Design
The MJA advantage
Most professionals see a listing, a project, or an investment. Max sees all three—then helps you choose the path that creates the most value for your goals.
Three disciplines. One advisor.
A full-property perspective, from first walkthrough through final result.
Clear pricing, thoughtful positioning, and decisive negotiation for buyers, sellers, and residential investors.
Licensed, hands-on construction insight to reveal a home’s potential and make improvements with intention.
An owner’s mindset shaped by hundreds of acquisitions, renovations, and sales across Southern California.
Max James-Armand
Broker · Contractor · Investor
Meet Max
Max launched his real estate career in 2012, guiding institutional funds, private investment firms, and retail clients through complex markets.
He quickly recognized the gap between a home’s current condition and its true potential. By bringing brokerage, construction, and investing under one point of view, Max gives property owners more options—and the clarity to choose the right one.
A better decision process
Sell as-is, improve before listing, renovate to hold, or consider an off-market solution. The strategy should fit the property—and you.
Evaluate condition, market position, constraints, and untapped potential.
Compare timing, renovation scope, likely return, and the practical tradeoffs of each route.
Coordinate the real estate and construction decisions so the plan stays aligned from start to finish.
Construction insight changes the conversation
“The best time to understand a home’s potential is before you make the big decision.”
Design sense, budget awareness, and buyer psychology—considered together.
Let’s talk about your property
Buying, selling, renovating, or weighing your options? Start with a candid conversation with Max.