Dakota James

Dakota James

Broker, Bradley Company

Indianapolis, IN 46240

Phone (765) 346-1078

Dakota James brings over a decade of Central IN real estate experience and a strong reputation for client service, leadership, & mentorship.
Property Types
Hospitality, Industrial, Retail, Sports & Entertainment, Multifamily
Markets
Indianapolis
Languages
English
Bio
Dakota James brings more than a decade of real estate experience in Central Indiana and a strong reputation for client service, leadership, and mentorship. As a Real Estate Broker, Managing Broker, Co-Team Leader, Investor, and Small Business Owner with over 250 total closed real estate transactions, Dakota has established himself as a seasoned professional in the real estate industry. Dakota joins Bradley Company as a Broker from the F.C. Tucker Company, where he led The Dakota James Team and co-founded the Roy Wilson | Dakota James Group, earning consistent recognition for multi-million-dollar production. Dakota works in our Indianapolis principal office, partnering closely with Executive Managing Director & Principal, Samuel Smith, CCIM, SIOR and his high-performing commercial real estate team. Beyond his success in brokerage, Dakota has been deeply involved in the real estate industry. He has served as Chairman of MIBOR’s Hancock County Division, helped launch MIBOR NextGen, was a recipient of MIBOR’s Denver Hutt Rising Star Award, and taught Indiana’s Broker Pre-Licensing Course to mentor new real estate professionals. He also brings an entrepreneurial mindset as co-owner of Hoosier Grizzly Beverage and business advisor, giving him a first-hand understanding of what drives success for owners and clients alike. In addition to his successful real estate career, Dakota has a diverse background which has helped shape his professional approach. He has previous experience as a graduate school researcher and data analyst at Indiana University – Indianapolis, where he specialized in a program offered by the School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA). This academic background has allowed him to develop a unique perspective on the real estate market and its connection to public policy and environmental considerations. Prior to his career in real estate, Dakota was a licensed private investigator and served as a Case Manager and Assistant Program Coordinator in the Drug Treatment and Re-Entry Court of the Marion County Superior Court in Indianapolis, IN. These experiences provided him with invaluable skills in communication, problem-solving, and client advocacy, which he now applies in his real estate transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs – Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA)
Affiliations
  • NAR - National Association of Realtors
Awards
MIBOR’s Denver Hutt Rising Star Award, 2019 (Hancock) Recognized for significant early-career positive impact, innovation, and collaborative spirit
Howard Hanna / FC Tucker Company 20% Club – 2025
FC Tucker Company President’s Club – 2024, 2025
FC Tucker Company Executive Club – 2022, 2023, 2024
Front Porch-East Office #5 in Total Company Closed Sales Volume – 2019, 2020
Top Listing Associate of the Year – Carpenter Realtors-Greenfield, 2017
4 Million Dollar Sales Club – Carpenter Realtors, 2017, 2016
Top Listing Associate – Carpenter Realtors-Greenfield: 3rd Qtr 2016; 1st Qtr, 3rd Qtr, & 4th Qtr 2017; 2nd Qtr 2018
Carpenter Realtor’s Top Ten Rookie Agents in Closed Production, 2015
Recognized for multiple Agent of the Week & Agent of the Month Honors
Chair, Hancock County Division of MIBOR (January 2020 – January 2021)
MIBOR NextGen – Founding Member/Executive Committee (January 2018 – January 2020)