James Weiskerger is an overachiever by nature and an Enneagram Three by wiring - driven by vision, fueled by competition, and relentlessly committed to results. As the owner of Next Step Realty and one of Baltimore’s top-performing Realtors, he has built his career on precision, performance, and long-term relationships.
Over the past 20+ years, James has closed more than 3,250 homes, totaling over $850 million in sales volume. In 2025 alone, he represented 135 clients and achieved $68,622,610 in sales. He approaches every transaction with a strategic, competitive mindset and a clear plan - because in this market, precision isn’t optional, it’s everything.
A Maryland native, James brings deep local knowledge and market expertise across a wide range of properties - from historic city homes to luxury estates and investment opportunities. His clients benefit from strong negotiation, intentional marketing, and an unwavering attention to detail.
For James, real estate is more than transactions - it’s about building lasting relationships, creating opportunity, and consistently raising the standard. He believes in setting ambitious goals, executing with purpose, and always thinking about what’s next.
At Next Step Realty, Michael Soper leads brokerage operations, strategic planning, and performance standards across the organization. His role centers on building durable systems, enforcing accountability, and aligning people, process, and systems to deliver consistent results at scale.
Michael entered real estate through investing starting in 2013 and brings an investor’s discipline to every aspect of the business. His experience spans asset evaluation, value creation, market positioning, and risk management—allowing him to guide both clients and internal teams with precision and clarity.
His leadership philosophy emphasizes data-driven decision-making, operational rigor, and long-term value creation. Michael believes real estate functions best as a strategic instrument when approached with structure rather than speculation. Clients and partners engage with him for sound judgment, measured execution, and a governance-oriented approach to complex transactions.
Stats:
His first year in business - 33 Sales, $11 Million Sold
The past eighteen months - 127 sales as listing agent, $50 Million in sold volume - just as the listing Agent