Jim just helped us purchase our first home and we honestly could not be happier.
He is extremely helpful. If I EVER had a question, I could either give him a call or shoot him an email and he would always respond within the day. I even recall a very important question I sent to him where he responded in 15 minutes! I really believe he just cares about the people he works with and he wants to help them in any way he can. He also knows other great people in the real estate industry. All of the people he referred us to were great people to work with and were very professional.
He really helped us nail down what we were looking for in our first home and kept us on track while we were looking. I found that after looking at a few places that didn't quite have all of the qualities we were looking for, I began to compromise. Jim gave us a friendly nudge and reminded us of what we had initially said we wanted in our first home. He was able to keep us focused on what we were really looking for and was able to get us into a place that we love!
Matt H., Lakeview
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When no one was buying condos in Chicago, Jim found us a buyer willing to pay what we needed to make. It was a needle in a haystack and nothing short of a miracle. He also handled my stress and harassment (don't think I went easy on him when we had no offers!) and he did it with complete patience and understanding.
I have to also say that he isn't a typical realtor. He has a knack for matching buyers to the right property, we said we wanted a single family but didn't have a huge budget and we liked the city. He thought out of the box and introduced us to neighborhoods we never considered before. If it weren't for him, there's no way we would have ended up in the house we adore in a neighborhood that is perfect for us and for a price that can't be beat.
Jessie H., Rogers Park
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Jim was great every step of the way, from listening to my needs (trust me there were many), to guiding me through the process with ease. I believe this process "flowed" so easily because of his experience in the business and his ability to negotiate. He helped me get exactly what I wanted and I couldn't be happier with my experience.
Keri, West Loop
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I bought my first home (condo) with Jim as my realtor. He was very kind and patient with me while I was freaking out about this huge decision. He seems more concerned with his clients needs and happiness than with just getting someone into any old house and making money. Oh, and he plays drums and invites you to his shows. He's a great drummer too! 5 stars from me!
Dina D., North Center
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I recently found and closed on a condo with Jim's help, and I would highly recommend working with him. He was great at helping me identify exactly what I was looking for, providing honest opinions on what we saw, and answering any questions I had (which were numerous). As a first time home buyer, I found the process to be clearer and less intimidating with his help.
Andy S., Lincoln Square
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Jim is the type of Realtor I wish I had found 10 years ago when I first started investing in real estate. He listens to your needs, concerns and goals, then works towards providing the properties that fit with your criteria.
I would also recommend any first time home buyers to attend one of his seminars. He breaks down the home buying process and takes away the fear of the unknown. I have recommended several people and they have all gained from his experience.
Dave O., Irving Park
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I worked with Jim Barclay in buying my first condo in Roscoe Village. Jim was always available and took the extra time to explain every step along the way. I always felt like I had someone in my corner and he made the process manageable with my hectic schedule. I would recommend anyone looking to buy in Chicago to give Jim a call. Thanks Jim!
Nate Adams, Roscoe Village
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