Jim Somerville & Associates
Experience. Integrity. Vision. Relationships.
At Jim Somerville & Associates, our mission is to provide exceptional real estate representation built upon experience, integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to our clients' success.
With 27 years of collective real estate experience on the Monterey Peninsula and 23 years of land development experience, we bring a distinctive combination of local market knowledge, strategic negotiation, and an understanding of the opportunities and complexities associated with coastal real estate.
Our broker-level licensing, experience, and professional qualifications reflect our commitment to the highest standards of fiduciary responsibility, ethical conduct, diligence, and client care. We recognize the trust placed in us and approach every transaction with the professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail our clients deserve.
We understand that every client's vision is unique. Whether purchasing a home, selling a treasured property, acquiring land, or designing and building a dream residence, we appreciate the personal and financial significance of each decision. Our extensive land development experience gives us a valuable perspective on site selection, architectural design, construction considerations, and the process of transforming a client's vision into reality.
Our approach combines thoughtful preparation, informed guidance, skilled negotiation, and personalized service. We believe that exceptional real estate representation extends beyond the transaction itself - it requires understanding our clients' aspirations, anticipating challenges, protecting their interests, and building relationships that endure.
We measure our success not simply by transactions completed, but by the trust we earn, the relationships we cultivate, and the experiences our clients share.
Our Clients' Experiences
Our clients' testimonials speak to the values that define our team: professionalism, responsiveness, skilled negotiation, attention to detail, and continued support beyond closing.
- Sean O'Brien - Carmel: A repeat client who entrusted our team with multiple transactions, recognizing experienced negotiation and personalized assistance.
- Peter Barbur - New York: A coastal property buyer whose experience highlighted professional guidance, thorough due diligence, and coordination with development and architectural professionals.
- Touraj Parang - Carmel Valley: A client whose experience reflected personal attention, construction-related guidance, and support extending beyond the purchase.
Our Commitment
To provide trusted, broker-level representation grounded in fiduciary responsibility, exceptional service, and a genuine understanding of our clients' goals.
From the first conversation to the realization of a dream home, we are committed to protecting our clients' interests, creating lasting value, and building relationships that stand the test of time.
27 Years of Collective Experience | 23 Years in Land Development | From Vision to Reality
Jim Somerville
Broker Associate
831.915.9726
DRE#01368907
I have been a Real Estate Broker on the Monterey Peninsula for 20 years and resident for over 29 years. After attending the University of Hawaii I worked in travel industry management with Sheraton Hotels Hawaii developing management skills to best serve the staff and our patrons. My dedication to customer service transcended to real estate producing over $700,000,000 in sales and many happy customers. With proven expertise in using technology & crafted marketing collateral, I develop the pricing strategies and digital marketing delivery to exceed the expectations of my clients. Together with Carmel Realty Company all clients are supported with an advanced marketing team and strong transaction department to better serve and protect my clients.
My wife and I have raised our family on the Monterey Peninsula and know and love the cities that comprise the Monterey Peninsula. Both of our boys have graduated with degrees in engineering and are off the dole...lol. I love the outdoors and am an avid tennis player, golfer, surfer, hiker, and disc golf player. There are many restaurants I like to frequent on the Central Coast and would love to share with you the experiences of living on "the peninsula". I look forward to meeting you in the near future.
John Fitsos
Broker Associate | Somerville & Associates
831.392.7480
DRE#02205886
John Fitsos is a licensed California Real Estate Broker and Broker Associate with Monterey Coast Realty, working alongside Jim Somerville & Associates. Specializing in luxury real estate throughout the Monterey Peninsula, John represents buyers, sellers, and investors in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove, Monterey, Carmel Valley, and surrounding communities.
A Sacramento native, John developed a lifelong appreciation for the Monterey Peninsula during childhood visits with his family. Drawn to its natural beauty, distinctive architecture, and coastal lifestyle, he now proudly calls Pacific Grove home, where he resides with his wife, daughter, and their two dogs.
John earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Davis, followed by a master's degree from Monterey College of Law. His legal education, combined with his California real estate broker's license, provides a strong foundation in contract analysis, negotiation, due diligence, and complex real estate transactions.
His expertise includes luxury coastal estates, historic Carmel homes, ocean-view properties, investment opportunities, land acquisitions, and 1031 exchanges. John combines strategic market insight, sophisticated marketing, and skilled negotiation with personalized, concierge-level service tailored to each client's objectives.
Outside of real estate, John enjoys the outdoors, automobiles, architecture, film, tennis, and traveling with his family. Deeply connected to the Monterey Peninsula, he is committed to building lasting relationships and helping clients navigate their real estate decisions with confidence, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail.
For John, real estate is more than a transaction—it's about connecting people with exceptional properties and helping them establish a lasting connection to the Monterey Peninsula.