{"id":7828,"date":"2026-06-19T05:38:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T23:38:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/authors\/sophia-james\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T07:35:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T12:35:35","slug":"sophia-james","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/authors\/sophia-james\/","title":{"rendered":"Sophia James \u2014 LRG Realty"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"lrgAuthorPage\">\n<header class=\"hero\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<nav class=\"crumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/\">Home<\/a><span class=\"sep\">&rsaquo;<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/specialists\/\">Specialists<\/a><span class=\"sep\">&rsaquo;<\/span><br \/>\n<span aria-current=\"page\" style=\"color:#dbe4f0\">Sophia James<\/span><br \/>\n<\/nav>\n<div class=\"heroGrid\">\n<div class=\"shot\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/authors\/sophia-james.webp\" alt=\"Sophia James, First-Time Buyer Specialist at LRG Realty\">\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"eyebrow\">LRG Realty &middot; First-Time Buyers<\/div>\n<div class=\"heroName\">Sophia <span class=\"red\">James<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"lane\">First-Time Buyer Specialist<\/div>\n<div class=\"trust\"><span><span class=\"dot\"><\/span>Counseling Background<\/span><span><span class=\"dot\"><\/span>Air Force Veteran Spouse<\/span><span><span class=\"dot\"><\/span>Teachers &amp; Military Families<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"cols\">\n<p><main><\/p>\n<div class=\"stamp\">\n<svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M12 2l8 4v6c0 5-3.5 8.5-8 10-4.5-1.5-8-5-8-10V6l8-4z\"\/><path d=\"M9 12l2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<div>\n<span class=\"lic\">TREC #764544-SA<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"type\"> &middot; Sales Agent<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"verify\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trec.texas.gov\/apps\/license-holder-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Verify on TREC &rarr;<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kicker\">About Sophia<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"turning-buyer-and-seller-goals-into-a-plan\">Turning buyer and seller goals into a plan<\/h2>\n<div class=\"bio\">\n<p>Sophia is a dedicated professional whose journey from being an elementary school teacher, Psychology educator, and a skilled marriage and family counselor showcases her commitment to understanding people&rsquo;s needs and guiding them towards their goals. With a heart for service and a career that spans various facets of human interaction, Sophia has now seamlessly transitioned into the world of real estate. Her empathetic approach, honed through years of teaching and counseling, gives Sophia a unique edge as a Realtor. Having stood alongside her husband, a retired United States Air Force veteran of 24 years, Sophia understands the significance of finding a place to call home. As a mother of two children, she values the importance of creating a comfortable and nurturing environment. Sophia&rsquo;s extensive experience in understanding human emotions, coupled with her in-depth knowledge of the San Antonio area and surrounding cities, positions her as the ideal Realtor for those looking to buy or sell a home. She possesses the exceptional ability to listen to her clients&rsquo; desires and translate them into tailored real estate solutions. With Sophia by your side, you&rsquo;re not just making a transaction; you&rsquo;re embarking on a journey with an exceptional guide who truly understands the emotional and practical aspects of finding your first home, forever home or selling your home. Sophia&rsquo;s diverse background and personal experiences position her as an exceptional guide on your real estate journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"articles\">\n<div class=\"kicker\">Guides &amp; Insights<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:1.5rem !important;margin-bottom:0 !important\" id=\"written-by-sophia\">Written by Sophia<\/h2>\n<p><\/section>\n<p><\/main><\/p>\n<aside class=\"side\">\n<div class=\"ccard\">\n<h4>Contact Sophia<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sub\">REALTOR&reg;, ABR<\/div>\n<div class=\"crow\">\n<svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.18 2 19.79 19.79 0 0 1-8.63-3.07 19.5 19.5 0 0 1-6-6 19.79 19.79 0 0 1-3.07-8.67A2 2 0 0 1 4.11 2h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.72 12.84 12.84 0 0 0 .7 2.81 2 2 0 0 1-.45 2.11L8.09 9.91a16 16 0 0 0 6 6l1.27-1.27a2 2 0 0 1 2.11-.45 12.84 12.84 0 0 0 2.81.7A2 2 0 0 1 22 16.92z\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"lbl\">Direct<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"val\" href=\"tel:+12106686091\">(210) 668-6091<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"crow\">\n<svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M3 9h18M8 4v5\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"lbl\">Office<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"val\" href=\"tel:+12108798220\">(210) 879-8220<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"crow\">\n<svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"4\" width=\"20\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M22 7l-10 6L2 7\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"lbl\">Email<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"val\" href=\"mailto:SJames@LeviRodgersGroup.com\" style=\"font-size:.86rem !important;word-break:break-all !important\">SJames@LeviRodgersGroup.com<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"RealEstateAgent\",\"name\":\"Sophia James\",\"jobTitle\":\"REALTOR, ABR\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/authors\/sophia-james.webp\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/authors\/sophia-james\/\",\"areaServed\":[{\"@type\":\"City\",\"name\":\"San Antonio\",\"containedInPlace\":{\"@type\":\"State\",\"name\":\"Texas\"}}],\"worksFor\":{\"@type\":\"RealEstateAgent\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/#organization\",\"name\":\"NFLO, LLC dba Levi Rodgers Real Estate Group\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\"},\"hasCredential\":{\"@type\":\"EducationalOccupationalCredential\",\"credentialCategory\":\"Real Estate License\",\"name\":\"Texas Real Estate Sales Agent License\",\"identifier\":\"#764544-SA\",\"recognizedBy\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Texas Real Estate Commission\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.trec.texas.gov\/\"}},\"telephone\":\"+1-2106686091\",\"email\":\"SJames@LeviRodgersGroup.com\",\"sameAs\":[]}\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home&rsaquo; Specialists&rsaquo; Sophia James LRG Realty &middot; First-Time Buyers Sophia James First-Time Buyer Specialist Counseling BackgroundAir Force Veteran SpouseTeachers &amp; Military Families TREC #764544-SA &middot; Sales Agent Verify on TREC &rarr; About Sophia Turning buyer and seller goals into a plan Sophia is a dedicated professional whose journey from being an elementary school teacher, Psychology [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":0,"parent":5480,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7828","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Sophia James \u2014 LRG Realty - LRG Realty Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/authors\/sophia-james\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Sophia James \u2014 LRG Realty - LRG Realty Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Home&rsaquo; 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