About A Wiser Move
Short answer
A Wiser Move is a free consumer education and real estate agent introduction service in California. It researches how local agents perform and connects home sellers with one, two or three top agents to interview before they hire anyone. It was founded by James Suarez, a licensed California real estate broker (CA DRE #01433992).
What we do
Most people hire the first agent they talk to or the one a friend used. A Wiser Move gives sellers a second opinion first. We research how agents actually perform in your area and connect you with one, two or three top agents to interview, so you can compare before you hire anyone. It is free to you and there is no obligation.
A Wiser Move is a consumer education and real estate agent introduction service. It does not list or sell homes itself. Agents can't pay to be ranked higher. Read how we pick agents.
Founder: James Suarez
- California real estate license: Broker, CA DRE #01433992, status licensed
- Licensed in California since: 2004 (broker license since 2009)
- Affiliated with: Real Brokerage, CA DRE #02022092
- Role: Founder, A Wiser Move
Check it yourself: the California Department of Real Estate license record for #01433992 shows the license type, status and any public disciplinary action. Details above were last checked on November 2, 2026.
Our promise to sellers
- You choose how many agents to meet and how they contact you.
- Your details are never sold or sent to a list.
- No upfront cost and no obligation to hire anyone.
- We respect existing listing agreements and do not solicit homes that are already listed.
Common questions
Who founded A Wiser Move?
James Suarez, a licensed California real estate broker (CA DRE #01433992) affiliated with Real Brokerage (CA DRE #02022092).
Where does A Wiser Move work?
A Wiser Move introduces home sellers to agents in California, starting with San Diego, San Jose and Sacramento.
Can agents pay A Wiser Move to be recommended?
No. Agent recommendations are based on available local market data and performance criteria, not paid placement.
Sources
- California Department of Real Estate, Public License Lookup. Official lookup for any California real estate license by name or license ID.