Buffalo & Western New York

A Buffalo realtor who knows houses inside and out

I'm James Wangelin. I spent years as a general contractor before I got my license, and today I own more than 100 rental units around Buffalo, including 25 Airbnbs. Marcy, also an associate broker, and I have closed more than 500 sales between us across Buffalo and the suburbs. We'll tell you what a house is really going to cost you, not just what it's listed for.

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James Wangelin

With Marcy Wangelin · eXp Realty · Buffalo, NY

$150M+

Real estate sales

500+

Homes sold together

14 years

Experience

5.0 ★

140+ reviews on Zillow & Realtor.com

Buffalo & Western New York

Market served

eXp Realty

Brokerage

How we work

The house matters as much as the deal

Most agents can pull comps and write an offer. Where we earn our keep is on the walkthrough: spotting the 40-year-old boiler, the knob-and-tube in the attic, the basement that's going to take on water every April. That's the stuff that decides whether a house is a good buy, and it's where my contractor background comes in.

Buying

Know what you're getting into before you make the offer

We'll talk through layout, condition and what you'll realistically spend in the first few years. First-time buyers especially: ask all the questions.

Buying with us

Selling

Fix what's worth fixing, skip what isn't, and price it right

I'll walk your house and tell you which repairs pay for themselves before the photos. Then we price off what's actually selling on your street.

Selling with us

Investing

Doubles, small multifamily and fixer-uppers that actually cash flow

I own 100+ doors here, long-term and Airbnb. We'll run the real numbers (taxes, insurance, the roof you'll need in five years) before you fall in love with the cap rate.

Investing with us

Recent work

Recently closed

Our latest closings between the two of us. 535 sales total on Zillow.

Street	Town	Home	Price
Stahley Rd	East Amherst	5 bd · 2 ba	$370,000
Hawthorne Ave	Buffalo	5 bd · 2 ba	$335,000
Massachusetts Ave	Buffalo	5 bd · 2 ba	$171,000
Peter St	Buffalo	5 bd · 3 ba	$181,000
Pleasant Ave	Lancaster	3 bd · 2 ba	$60,000
Normal Ave	Buffalo	4 bd · 2 ba	$100,000
Robert Dr	Lancaster	3 bd · 2 ba	$356,716
Brookfield Ln	Hamburg	4 bd · 3 ba	$585,000
New Hudson Road	Black Creek	Land	$59,900
Augusta St	Buffalo	3 bd · 2 ba	$275,000

Closed September and October 2026. Sale data from public MLS records as shown on Zillow. James's sales on Zillow · Marcy's sales on Zillow

Client reviews

What clients say

5.0 on Zillow across 9 reviews. Here are a few, word for word.

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★★★★★

“James is simply amazing. He has a tremendous knowledge of the local Real Estate market both in the residential and investment realm. His integrity is never compromised, and I always feel like he has my best interest in mind. James has helped me buy and sell properties over the past 5 years. He has been an incredibly important part in growing my Real Estate portfolio. Thank you, James!!”

Erick G. · Investor: bought and sold a multifamily home in Buffalo
January 2025 · Verified review on Zillow

★★★★★

“I have used James Wangelin a few times now and every single time he has produced above and beyond results. Our houses have sold for more than expected, his communication and customer service is superior and his knowledge of the market is top notch. 10 out of 10 stars!”

Joseph S. · Seller: single-family home in Kenmore
January 2022 · Verified review on Zillow

★★★★★

“James was outstanding! I can’t say enough about him! I knew he was good but I had no idea how good until we dove in. James sold my home for $10,000+ over asking with it being on the market for less than 48 hours. All while I was on a trip to Austin, TX with minimal interruptions. I still get emotional thinking about it. The whole process, start to finish, was seamless. He always was attentive, kind, patient and made me feel like I really mattered. Thank you James! I highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend him. You won’t regret it. With these types of investments, you don’t want to mess around.”

J.B. · Seller: single-family home in South Park, Buffalo
January 2020 · Verified review on Zillow

The team

Meet James & Marcy

James Wangelin

Associate Real Estate Broker, eXp Realty

Licensed associate broker with eXp Realty, 14 years in the business. Before real estate I ran a general contracting business, and I spent time in the home insurance world too. I also teach other agents and loan officers how to use AI tools in their business.

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Marcy Wangelin

Associate Real Estate Broker, eXp Realty

Marcy has been selling for 10 years and has more than 330 sales of her own. She ran and coached real estate teams before going full time, was 2020 President of the Women's Council of REALTORS® Buffalo Niagara, and is an eXp ICON Agent. Sellers especially love her marketing.

Meet Marcy

Where we work

Buffalo and the towns around it

Most of our deals are in the city (West Side, Black Rock, South Buffalo, the East Side) and the first-ring suburbs. Here's what we've learned about each.

Buffalo Black Rock West Side & Front Park Kensington & the East Side Amherst Williamsville Kenmore & Tonawanda Orchard Park Hamburg

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Market report

Buffalo housing market: what the latest numbers say

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Investing

Is Buffalo still a good place to buy a rental in 2026?

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Buying

Buying your first house in Western New York

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AI coaching

I also teach agents how to use AI

When I'm not with clients, I run trainings for Realtors and loan officers on using AI for listing copy, follow-up and the admin work that eats your week.

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For real estate agents

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If you're an agent who wants real mentorship (and a split that makes sense), we're always open to a conversation about joining us at eXp.

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Let's talk it through

Tell us a little about what you're thinking and we'll get back to you to set up a time. No pressure, and no long sales pitch.

Buy

What you can afford, where to look, and what to watch out for.

Sell

What your house will sell for, and what's worth fixing first.

Invest

Whether a property actually works on paper, before you offer.