Jim Murrell earned an MBA from the University of Missouri. Shortly thereafter, he moved to Colorado and quickly shifted his focus from commercial real estate to residential real estate. Very quickly, he sold his first luxury home in the Hilltop/Cherry Creek area, and over time his business came to consist almost entirely of executive and luxury homes.

Continuing his specialized real estate education, Jim obtained his Corporate Relocation Professional (CRP) designation and began selling homes to clients who were being transferred with little warning as their careers advanced. Soon, to further assist his high-end clients, he earned the designation as a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS).

Mid-career, Jim completed a Harvard University course to obtain Master Certified Negotiating Expert (MCNE) designation, gaining valuable insights in effective sales negotiation. He also took a three-day course on home staging.

Jim received the LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD from RE/MAX International and the REALTOR EMERITUS designation from the National Association of Realtors. His greatest fulfilment is in helping retired and senior sellers realize maximum price points for their properties.