James Bergstrom

Owner

Paramount Real Estate Group

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About James Bergstrom

James Bergstrom is the people-first Broker/Owner of Paramount Real Estate Group, a Kitsap County powerhouse known for turning underutilized agents into top-performing professionals. With 25+ years of real estate experience and and has personally served his clients with over 1,000 homes sold, James has built one of the most trusted brokerages in the West sound region—recognized as Best of Kitsap 2022 and ranked #1 in South Kitsap and #2 in the entire Kitsap Peninsula within just three years. He has helped clients and investors generate millions in profits, partnered with investment firms nationwide, and consistently develops agents into confident, high-performing leaders. As host of Living in Kitsap County, WA, James brings the heart of the region to life through authentic storytelling, helping families and individuals navigate their next move with clarity and confidence. Through Paramount and its sister companies—Paramount Property Management Group, Paramount Construction & Design, and Paramount Real Estate School—he creates a culture where agents feel seen, supported, and significant, proving that companies that celebrate together, grow together.
Before real estate, James recorded and toured the country as a professional musician, performing for hundreds of thousands, recording with Capitol Records, and shaping his leadership style with presence, humility, and empathy. Today, he channels that same energy into building businesses that elevate others, mentoring agents, and making a lasting community impact. James sponsors kids for church camp, funds scholarships, donates a portion of every closing to local nonprofits, and raises funds for causes like human trafficking prevention. For James, success isn’t just about what’s built—it’s about how many lives are uplifted along the way.
 
 
 
 
 

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