James Rothfuss brings an unusually practical background to real estate. He started out in business young, owning his own RV dealership at age 25, and spent more than 30 years as an entrepreneur before bringing that hard-earned commercial instinct to the Tampa Bay property market. Over the years, he’s personally bought and sold more than 60 residential and commercial properties, holding licenses in both Kentucky and Florida, and that hands-on investor’s eye is exactly what sets his guidance apart.

His real specialty is seeing a property’s full potential, even one in rough condition, and advising clients on precisely how to increase its value, and where and when to buy. It’s the kind of insight you only get from decades of doing it with your own money on the line.

James founded The Rothfuss Team in 2019 and leads it with a simple standard: be the kind of agent he’d want representing his own family. He knows that buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people make, and that a home is the foundation of family and daily life. So he sees his real job as guiding clients clearly through every step — making sure they have all the information they need and genuinely understand what’s happening and why. Clients consistently describe him as an excellent communicator with a calm, competent approach — one who stays available by phone, text, and email and keeps them informed at every stage, even handling fully remote, out-of-state, and international transactions start to finish.

Whether it’s a large upscale estate, a modest condominium, or a fixer-upper with untapped potential, James delivers the same exceptional service every time. Affiliated with Florida Luxury Realty, he serves buyers, sellers, and investors across the entire Tampa Bay area — including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Gulfport, and Lutz — with experience spanning homes from around $355,000 to over $1.1 million.

Specialties: First-time buyers · Luxury homes · Investment & commercial property · Foreclosures & short sales · New construction · Military & veteran families · Property management

Serves: Tampa Bay — Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Gulfport, Lutz & surrounding areas

Background: 30+ years in business · 60+ properties bought and sold · Licensed in FL (formerly KY) · University of Louisville