I bought a condo in Printers Square for my son while he was a student at Columbia U. After he graduated I rented it out for a number of years, but that became increasingly difficult to deal with from San Francisco where I live. I decided to sell, found Jim online, and quickly realized that he was a great guy as well as being an exceptional agent. As an absentee landlord, I needed a little extra help which he provided. He was able to recommend someone to do a minor upgrade and a stage-er when we put it on the market. He also gave sage advice as to when the best time to sell was as well as pricing ideas of course. If you want a smart, experienced and simpatico agent, Jim's your guy. read more

I've now both bought a place -- and then sold that place a few years later -- through Jim. Having been through both sides of the process, I'm pretty well qualified to speak to Jim. As a buyer, Jim was both ready to take the lead with regards to finding places to show me, and taking me to places I saw online. It's a good balance. I imagine that buyers these days mostly need their agents for the paperwork and touring anyway, and he appreciates that. The process was easy. The selling process was harder, but I think I made it harder for myself. There were a few flaws with the home (just small things, like it needing to be painted, etc.), and he suggested staging it. I balked, because that stuff is expensive, and he accepted that and did virtual staging instead. However, when it didn't sell for a couple of months, I agreed to staging...and I had a good offer in less than two weeks. Maybe I would've gotten an offer anyway, but his advice on the staging definitely seemed to be worthwhile. He made the paperwork on that side SUPER easy -- which is great, since I had already moved out of state -- and even sent me a small, delicious gift to celebrate my move. I doubt I'll be back in Chicago for anything but visiting, but if I did want to buy/sell there, I'd definitely look Jim up again. It's also worth noting that the Dream Town office is stocked with my favorite soda (Diet Dr Pepper, in a can), which is a plus in my book. read more

Jim was recommended to us by a close friend who had nothing but positive things to say about him. We are so grateful to have found him as he is dedicated, compassionate about our needs, and an expert in his trade. Over the many years we have known him, Jim has made a point to keep in touch with us, and form a relationship that is not just based on transaction. We used him as our realtor to purchase our first home over 5 years ago, and recently to sell the same home when we were relocating out of state. When we move back to Illinois, he will absolutely be the first person we call! He has our highest recommendation. -- Kiki & Paul G. read more

I wanted to sell my condo 2 years ago and I contacted Jim,he suggested we sit on it for awhile. I rented it for 2 years. I asked Jim again if it was a good idea to list our condo and he said yes. Fast forward 1 month and we took care of a few repairs and Jim sold our condo in less than a week. Jim is a no nonsense realtor I say that as a compliment. He tells you what you need to do to sell,list it for a fair price, shows you comps and holds your hand if needed. I felt very comfortable with the entire process. Jim answered messages texts and emails promptly. If selling or buying JM has the experience and gift of making you feel comfortable with the entire potential stressful process of buying or selling a home. You might not buy or sell in a week but Jim will do his darnedest to get the job done. read more

We just sold our old house and bought a new one with the help of Jim Barclay again and I absolutely can't say enough good things about him. Both the sale and the purchase went very smoothly as Jim has mastered both the art calming nerves and navigating through the inspection/negotiation process. When shopping for a new home, Jim is never pushy but is willing to offer his honest opinion. He listens to your needs and wants and makes suggestions based on your input. He's truly dedicated to helping you find the perfect home. When selling, he offers beautiful photography and marketing materials to help attract attention to your home. Our house sold fast - and when I say fast, I mean really fast. After the purchase on the new house, we had a major plumbing issue come up that was caused by shoddy workmanship from the plumber that the developer hired. Even though the sale had already closed, Jim was still there for us and he helped us recoup the entire cost of the repair by contacting the selling agent and helping to get us in touch with the developer. After we had initiated contact with the developer, he maintained regular contact with us to see if he could help in any way. Now that's what I call dedication! The bottom line is that Jim is reliable, honest and, over all, he's a really nice guy. As long as we are both in Chicago, he will definitely be my go-to guy for all things real estate. read more

Oh, Jim. Our relationship was a bit like how the one with my husband began. "I'm interested... sort of. But maybe it's not a good time. I'm scared. Nevermind, don't call me and I'll maybe call you in a few months, maybe in a year. Actually, let's go out tomorrow, because I know I want it forever." Well, after a similar introductory discourse with my now-husband, the results have been fantastic and regret-free. Same for working with Jim and the incredible home he found for us. I'm so glad I didn't chicken out, either time. The home shopping experience was fraught with emotion for us, as we ended up in a position to buy after my mother passed away and left me enough for a down payment. So the situation was already a bit overwhelming. Knowing we couldn't make what we paid for our current home, we thought we'd try to rent it if we could find a great deal on a bigger place. And we did. Jim rocks. When we first met with him, he was very thorough and listened to our inane chatter about urban farming and canning (not many people find this interesting) and he kept this in mind while we searched. We wanted a lot for our price point, hoping we could find something in this crazy market. Jim admitted that it was a bit of a tall order, finding everything we wanted. But then he did it. Several times. And we had plenty to see on our first time out. Of course, one stood out, and it was also one of the cheaper options. We made an offer that first day of seeing places and I'm writing this surrounded by boxes in our new home. It has everything we wanted, and more. Throughout the search and the subsequent offer through closing, Jim was great. Always available, always friendly, and very knowledgeable. He donated money in our name to the charity of our choice at closing, and showed up with a bottle of champaign. He then offered to come sit at our house to wait for Comcast, People's Gas, or other companies that give you that impossible 4 hour window during the work week. He is a class act. It's too bad home buying isn't something you do more often, because I would love to work with Jim again, and soon. I'll be recommending him to all of my friends beginning the process. read more

My fiance and I are fanatics about doing our homework, so trust us when we say Jim is one of the best out there. After sending out a lengthy questionnaire on a Sunday night to a number of agents, Jim promptly wrote back to let us know he was on vacation and would respond when he got back in town the next day. Sure enough, before we even woke up there was an email answering each of our questions in great length and an invitation to meet up. Our first meeting was great, more questions were answered. As first time home buyers the questions never seem to end! More importantly, Jim's laid-back, no BS, demeanor meshed well with our personalities. Do keep that in mind... if you are looking for a stuffy agent with no sense of humor...keep looking! We were never pressured to go with one place or another, but were given good advise when there was something out of the ordinary about a condo that may later become an issue. Helpful! My only advise while working with Jim is to be honest about your time line. He is also an actor, and his schedule can be limited at times. He will be honest about his schedule, and we never had a problem with getting showings in. If Jim can't show you a place, he will find someone to show you. Again, be vocal about your needs. Never hurts to do some searching yourself, and having some background on the process. Jim is a great teacher, and just a great guy! Oh AND remember when I said Jim got back to us right away after we sent the questions to him, that never changed throughout the whole process. Always a call, email, or text right back. The inspector (Roger) and attorney (Andrea) that Jim recommended were both awesome as well. PS If he invites you to a show, do go! The last one was amazingly good. read more

We had a great experience working with Jim! We were first-time home buyers, and Jim did a great job explaining everything to us and breaking down each step of the process. He was always patient and extremely flexible with his availability. His feedback and real estate advice always felt genuine, and we valued his expertise in everything: quality/state of the property, how the property met/didn't meet our needs, negotiations, and recommendations for lender, lawyer, etc. We are thrilled with our purchase as homeowners and would strongly recommend anyone to work with Jim! read more

Jim just helped us purchase our first home and we honestly could not be happier. First off, he's just a cool dude. Riding around and checking out houses with him is pretty much just like hanging out with a good friend. It's been about 2 months since our closing and we still talk on a regular basis. Currently, we are planning on checking out one of the musicals he is in (that's right ladies, he's not JUST a real estate agent). Secondly, 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. Since this was our first home, we were looking to him to refer us a mortgage broker, attorney and home inspector. He didn't disappoint. All of the people he referred us to were great people to work with and were very professional. Thirdly, 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 initally 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! If you're looking for a real estate agent, and especially if you're a first time home buyer, I highly recommend working with Jim Barclay. read more

Jim is great guy and a great agent. I found him on Yelp when I was looking for a first time home buyers seminar. After going to the seminar (which was very informative btw!) I knew Jim was the type of person that I would like to work with. For a first timer with lots of questions Jim was patient and very responsive. He also had great referrals (inspector and attorney) when we needed one. He never pushed us into any decision, just presented the facts and offered a different perspective when needed. It was always clear that Jim's priority was helping us find the perfect condo at a price we could afford and not his paycheck. In an industry that unfortunately has (some) unscrupulous people associated with it, Jim Barclay is a guy you can trust. And he's quite the foodie too! read more

I bought my first condo with Jim. As a first time home buyer I of course had a billion questions. He was very patient and took time to answer all of my questions. He also made sure that I was buying the right condo, not just some cookie cutter condo. Now I am in my perfect home. Jim is a wonderful realtor. Thanks Jim!!!! read more

Jim was and has been a great agent. My partner and I purchased our first home a year ago. Jim was accommodating and patient as we kept searching through all of the homes that were not quite right. We finally found the right home though and have enjoyed it since. Jim recommended and excellent attorney and inspector. He has great judgement in these support professionals. The lender who Jim referred us to was also great, but we needed to use another lender because of some student loan issues. Jim was also patient through what turned out to be complicated closing process, with the sellers taking a long time to get us documents and Bank of America being nearly incompetent. Over the past year Jim has maintained contact with us to make sure that we have been happy with the purchase process and our home. We even receive free coffee every month. read more

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. By comparison, the realtor that sold us our condo put too much pressure on me to get the deal closed. When it came time to sell the condo, Jim facilitated everything behind closed doors making the entire transaction far less stressful than it could have been. He just called us and told us when everything was ready and what day we could close. He's also just a genuine, honest person which made it easy for our attorney and loan officer to work with him too. read more

My wife and I decided to make the leap from long-time renters to condo owners and were trying to figure out all the intricacies of the process. After an afternoon of researching, my wife set up an appointment with Jim. We met with him one evening to talk about our goals and what we were looking for. He asked the right questions and was genuinely interested in learning about us, what we were looking for and where we wanted to live. He did a lot of listening and didn't roll his eyes when we asked naive (or even stupid) questions. Within an hour, we felt comfortable, more confident and prepared to begin our search. Jim gave us great advice while we were looking at places, pointing out the goods, bads and uglies. He would always ask what we liked and didn't like and would tailor searches based on that information. He never forced us into seeing a condo that was out of our price range or didn't meet the criteria we established. This made the process efficient and meaningful...and A LOT less stressful. Not only did he help us find a condo we love in a neighborhood we love, but he still follows up with emails and drops by to see how we are doing. So, listen to these Yelpers--they know what they are talking about. I will always recommend Jim to anyone who is looking for someone to guide them through this process. read more

We were referred to Jim by one of his clients as we were looking to sell a high rise condo in Edgewater. His process from start to finish is excellent. He helped us think through the timing for us to list, what we needed to do for it to show well (do not skip this part of the process) and communicated very well the entire time. We have bought and sold a fair number of properties in the last 25+ years, and know that good communication and process with a realtor is vital! read more

When my husband & I decided it was the right time to buy our first place, we were absolutely clueless about how to get the whole process started. Since we couldn't turn to our local friends for advice (they all rent), I turned to the next best thing: yelp! So, I sent Jim an email... and he wrote back promptly with a personal email addressing all of my initial concerns, making me feel like he cared from the very start. When we met later that week in person, he seriously spent practically 2 hours going over the home-buying process and then specifically discussing what we were looking for. Once again, showing he really cared about us. (And even if you are just *thinking* of buying, you can attend one of his first-time home buyer meetings that explain all the logistics in a totally laid-back/no pressure setting! And hey, there was even free pizza at the one we went to!) The one thing Jim promised us from the very beginning was that he would not let us pay more than fair-market value for a place-- good to know that he would be watching our backs making sure we weren't going to ripped off. Talk about peace of mind. He also helped steer us on the path of narrowing down what we really wanted/needed at this point of our lives. When we did go out to look at places, it was laid back & fun yet Jim was still professional. He helped us realistically evaluate each place when we got back in the car after each showing and even recapped with us at the end, and gave his professional real estate opinions, too. We found a place quite quickly, and thanks to the contacts Jim gave us, the whole process went down ever so smoothly. He was always a phone call/e-mail away. We closed 3 weeks ago and we couldn't be happier with our new place & Jim! read more

We used James when selling our condo in the North Park neighborhood in Chicago while living in Michigan. He was wonderful to work with. We had a mishap on our end with some keys and James was very understanding and professional. James is a pleasure to work with, he gets the jobs done & we highly recommend working with him! read more

Jim is as good as it gets when it comes to purchasing your first home. He carefully listened to my husband and I, and was able to provide insight and advice that we found invaluable. After hearing what we were looking for, Jim took us to properties that met our criteria, but also showed us some properties that we may or may not have considered on our own. We ended up purchasing one such property (a townhome) and truly now have the best of both worlds between a single family home and a condo. The most important thing I would let you know about Jim is that I TRUST him COMPLETELY. He will not lead you astray. If you're looking for a experienced, likable and consultative agent JIM IS THE MAN! read more

Jim is a fantastic agent! My wife and I just bought our first home and Jim was there to guide us every step of the way. He is incredibly knowledgeable, experienced, and informative without being pushy. He took the time to listen to our needs, even as those needs changed throughout our house search. In addition to Jim's excellent personal service, he puts together and leads a really great team to get the deal done. Think of Jim like your personal home buying quarterback! read more

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. I would also check out his first time home buyer's workshops that are given periodically, it was an excellent overview to the process as a whole. If you are in the market for a home, I would strongly recommend contacting Jim. read more

We found Jim Barclay on Yelp and decided to contact him after reading all the great reviews here. Previous reviewers were definitely right! During our first meeting together in February, Jim asked us many questions about our backgrounds, experiences with home buying (which was zero!) and things we were looking for in properties. We came in with a pretty narrow area/criteria and he was great about broadening our search to start with a good size of properties to sift through. Jim also did a great job setting up a realistic timetable so that we could close on a property before our May 31 lease was up. As we began our tours of prospective properties, Jim gleaned a lot of our preferences during the preliminary visits. Throughout our search, he had a great eye for potential positives and negatives, especially the small details that us first time buyers would never think about. His patience was much appreciated and we felt no pressure during our search. I think Jim and us both knew at the same time walking out of our future condo that we loved the place and wanted to move forward with an offer. He expertly walked us through the negotiating and offer phases and we had a deal within days. In the weeks between accepting the offer and closing, Jim offered expert guidance, making it seem almost too easy! His recommendations for an attorney, Andrea Jardine, and inspector, Domicile Consulting (We had Mike Cummins), were fantastic and highly recommended as well. From our first meeting in February to the closing in May, we could tell Jim wasn't just about getting a deal. Even though we knew the area well, he was always chatting about bars, restaurants, and other cool places in neighborhoods. For those new to the city or moving neighborhoods, he is an encyclopedia of Chicago knowledge. Our first time buying a condo couldn't have been a better experience thanks to Jim! read more

Jim recently helped us purchase our first home and we are so thankful he was our realtor. It was such a smooth and painless process because Jim was on top of things at each step along the way. He is truly a professional's professional. Jim was also very engaging as he was sure to check-in with us frequently, talk through questions we had, and anything that was on our minds. What really stood out to me was his perspective and experience in Chicago real estate as he's been doing this for so long. I felt like we were not going to make a poor decision buying a home because of his thoroughness. Long story short, 5/5 stars. I can not recommend Jim enough if you're buying a home! read more

Jim is a top notch realtor. He went above and beyond the call of duty several times during our transaction. He also steered our buyer to an excellent mortgage broker (after the buyers original broker fell through) and Jim gave us a reference for an excellent real estate attorney, Enrique Lipezker. Follow Jim's advice on every aspect of selling your home and you will be grateful. read more

Jim helped us buy our first home and we couldn't be happier. He was attentive and listened to our needs, and we never felt like he was pressuring us to buy, even when we took a year-long break from searching. He was so helpful in navigating us through the process and he made the whole thing seem clear and easy. Overall we had a wonderful experience buying our first home with Jim and I'd happily partner with him again. read more

Recently my wife and I decided to buy our first property. After working with a terrible first realtor, we very happily found Jim and his co-worker Jaymee on Yelp. Living in New York at the time, we had limited time in Chicago and were only able to make a few trips before deciding which property to buy. Jim and Jaymee were incredibly helpful, patient and understanding of our situation. They went out of their way to meet with us when we were available, and made sure that our visits to Chicago were packed with visits. They also really made an effort to learn exactly what we were looking for so we didn't waste time seeing the wrong properties and they could help guide us to the place that we would be happiest in. Thanks to them, we purchased an apartment that we not only like, but feels like the best investment for us in terms of reselling value and potential growth. We were very satisfied with the service they provided and would definitely use them in the future for selling or buying property. read more

Agent Barclay deserves 5 stars because he is a very professional and the most friendly realtor I know...and yes, he ROCKS!!!!! He has been so patient with my condo search, and the preparation to buy. Jim has giving me great suggestions on what steps are important for a first time home buyer, and helped me do to his honest opinion, and no pressure to make up my mind on what kind of place I'm actually looking for . I haven't bought a place yet, but Jim brought me already so much closer to so, and I can't wait to finally own my own place, with Jim's help as my realtor. read more

We were first time home buyers and are so happy we had Jim by our side during the process. He asked us great questions to help us figure out what we wanted for our search and explained the whole process in our first meeting. He knew what we were looking for and always gave us his honest opinion when viewing a home. When we made an offer on a home, there were multiple bids but thanks to Jim's excellent advice and guidance, we ended up getting the home. I would definitely recommend working with Jim! read more

Making decisions and filling out forms are two of my least favorite things in this world. Jim made the process much less stressful and confusing than I thought it would be. He was very conscious of my desire for an undervalued condo, and he was honest when he thought a price was too high, which helped me to make better decisions in the bidding process. Also, he helped me through the process of getting a lawyer, having the home inspection, etc. At the end of the housing search, I got to watch Jim play drums at a swing band concert, very cool!! Note to any just-out-of-college home buyers like myself: Buying a place is not as hard as you think! Especially if you work with Jim! read more

After several meetings with different realtors in the area I decided to hire Jim. He seemed honest, and was realistic about what could be expected from the sale of my home. After following his suggestions, the home was listed. We had 6 offers in 2 days, and had a signed contract 4 days after having listed the house. I'd use Jim again in a heartbeat for buying or selling a home. Thanks! read more

Went to Marianos to grab some grocs. Happened to stumble into an open house on the way home, met the random realtor. Seemed a nice guy, seemed more interested in making a friend than to recruit a client. I told him I was just browsing, he said to give him a call sometime, and we did... Over the course of the next year and a half, we started checking some listings and slowly put together a game plan for our home purchase. We had a rough timeline, but he gave full attention to every contact I made. One day our landlords messaged us saying they needed to sell, and within TWO days Jim had assembled us a rockstar team of lenders, inspectors, attorneys, plus gotten a formal offer out on a condo. He had to battle a difficult seller and got the contract we wanted (plus, I think he was on vacation too...) Throughout the entire process, he was ahead of the curve and knew exactly what we needed to do. This is a big town, and sometimes it's hard to sift through all the average sales and service people here in Chicago. Jim gets my highest recommendation for his professionalism, trustworthiness, and communication. Very great experience, and we hope to work with him again in the future. read more

Jim is really a great Realtor! He had been helping me for about a week in finding a 2 bedroom apartment. We had gotten a good list of places and we went on a apartment seeing trip! I have to say not only was he great but he was very understanding to my needs and tried his hardest to insure that my needs were met and those of my family. He was always quick to update me with information and also extremely helpful with site's and info that would benefit me and my family! Sadly I wish my financial situation had not changed so abruptly. I was no longer able to afford the move at the time he was helping me, but I know that if I do need help in the future he will be the first person I call. So thank you for your patience and excellent customer service! I honestly believe people in the Realtor industry can learn a thing or two from Jim. He really is a genuine person and that's rare to come across these days! read more

Jim was a great realtor for us to work with. As first time buyers, we had tons of questions and needed a bit of hand holding to help us realize our dream home that was within our budget. Jim was always willing to answer our questions, explain something a different way, and encouraged us to look at a selection of houses to get a feel for what we really wanted. Jim is also very personable, positive and energetic, and just a great guy to hash things out with! Because of Jim, we were able to get a home within our budget, and something bigger than we thought we could afford! read more

I had the pleasure of working with Jim Barclay of Dreamtown Reality. Jim is an excellent real estate agent. The process was stress free and Jim was very organized and helpful with every step of the process. As a first-time home buyer, I appreciated how patient, kind, and understanding Jim was. I felt like I was in the driver's seat as I made decisions based on my preferences, but I also felt very confident that Jim would not let me make an uneducated decision. I also felt very confident in his experience with selling homes in Chicago. Jim was professional, accessible, and timely which was so valuable to me given how fast the market moves here in the city. I highly recommend his services. read more

Jim was fantastic to work with! My husband and I just bought our first property and Jim answered all of our questions and guided us every step of the way. Everyone he recommended (inspection, lender, etc.) was great too. I would work with Jim again in a heartbeat. read more

Just closed on our home today. We are so pleasantly surprised at how easy and how smoothly the process went. This is all Jim's doing. He recommended outstanding people who were committed in representing us and helping us purchase our home. We cannot say enough about how hard he'll work for you. Thanks Jim! read more

Jim is a great realtor. We're sheduled to close on our first house this week and Jim has made the whole process go smoothly. He is very easy to schedule appointments with and very responsive by email. He also has a lot of great references for the lawyers, home inspectors, etc that you'll need during the process. If you need to buy or sell a house I'd definitely recommend Jim! read more

This raving review is long over due. My fiance and I first met Jim at a first time home buyers seminar at The Real Estate Group. We were instantly impressed with his knowledge, expertise, and his non-threatening demeanor. Even though we didn't go to the seminar looking for a realtor, we knew Jim was just the person we wanted. Since this was our first buying experience, we wanted someone that we could trust to give us honest information and opinions. Jim went above and beyond as our realtor. He not only helped us find and buy the condo of our dreams but he also helped us after the closing by giving us advice on a repair and by recommending a contractor that did excellent work. Even if you aren't a first time home buyer, and definitely if you are, I highly recommend Jim Barclay. read more

Jim is awesome. He is very professional, knowledgeable and approachable when it comes to finding your perfect home, and walking you through the transaction. I'm a first time buyer, and he has made me feel so comfortable and relaxed. He has made the process fun!!! Jim is honest, nice and genuinely cares about your best interest. He even hung out with me and my husband last night! We met Jim through his first time buyer seminar, and were hooked. I recommend anyone with nerves surrounding this huge process attend the seminar. It was concise, educational, and walked through the process step by step to take the mystery and confusion out of an otherwise stressful and sometimes scary process! I hope you use Jim to help you find your perfect home. You won't be let down, he rocks!!! read more

Like the other reviews have said, Jim gets the job done. He is a genuinely honest person that really does have his clients' best interest in mind. He recommended a lawyer as well as an inspector that were both awesome. If you are here checking up on Jim, know that he is excellent at what he does, and fun too! You can stop looking for other agents, because you have found the right one! Woot! read more

Awesome. My sister and I just purchased a 2 flat together and used Jim as our buying agent. We called Jim based on these other Yelp reviews, and he did not disappoint. He is attentive, understanding, and patient. Absolutely zero pressure on pricing your offers. He simply gives you the facts, offers his professional opinion, and works out a strategy that everyone is comfortable with. He is also extremely knowlegeable about the neighborhoods we were searching in (Lakeview, Lincoln Square, North Center). He also proved to be on our side by asking questions and finding potential issues with some of the older properties we were looking at. These are things we would have never thought about. Being native New Yorkers, we also needed some recommendations for an attorney, home inspector, etc. Jim's recommendations were spot on. I would recommend Jim to anyone who asked! read more