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Ed G.
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIEDJim Smith is, hands down, the best agent to help you navigate a home purchase/sale this year (2021). He just helped me finish a 30 day close on the purchase of my new home for me and my partner. From the beginning Jim worked around the clock to help ensure I got into property?s within hours after they got posted. We found our perfect match and Jim went to bat for us in negations on the purchase price. He fought hard to get the best price on our forever home. If you live in Lake County and need to buy or sell a home, please consider Jim! He has got to be the most connected, hardest working and most caring agent around. Not to mention he has great referrals for lender and attorneys to help with everything else.
Kc_joe
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Hands down he is a great realtor! He helped us find the perfect house at the amount we could afford. He was able to give us showings right away, and is very trustworthy. We would definitely suggest him to anyone.
Dalmelvi
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED What a pleasure to work with such an amazing guy! Jim was nothing but outstanding during the whole process of purchasing my first home. Was available all the time, always answered phone calls, never hesitant about anything. Will definitely recommend future business to this wonderful agent!
Donte N.
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED I highly recommend James D. Smith, he helped me purchase my first ever home using my GI Bill. He has an amazing program for first responders, veterans and active service members. James was truly amazing, he explained the process, streamlined the services and was very patient and understanding with my hectic schedule. I never had any issues viewing properties, and some of them I even requested several viewings for the same property. He was very knowledgeable of the area, well respected professional with many connections in the area. My entire process from obtaining pre-approval to final closing was very smooth. I highly recommend and if Im ever in the market whether its buying or selling I will not hesitate to call him again!
Zuser20140531204620538
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED I highly recommend James D. Smith, he helped me purchase my first ever home using my GI Bill. He has an amazing program for first responders, veterans and active service members. James was truly amazing, he explained the process, streamlined the services and was very patient and understanding with my hectic schedule. I never had any issues viewing properties, and some of them I even requested several viewings for the same property. He was very knowledgeable of the area, well respected professional with many connections in the area. My entire process from obtaining pre-approval to final closing was very smooth. I highly recommend and if Im ever in the market whether its buying or selling I will not hesitate to call him again!
Wmurky
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Always followed our wishes for the listing did all he could to try and sell the property many open houses constantly in contact with us always giving us feedback I really couldnt have asked anymore from a realtor and went the extra mile on our behalf to make certain the closing of the house went smooth
Marti L.
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED My husband and I were having problems in Florida after making an offer on a property. The agent was really great during the process until a contract was signed. She then did not respond to our texts, voicemails, and phone calls. She cut off communications with us and never sent us the completed, signed, contract. We did not know what to do and it was so far away. We explained this to our neighbor James Smith with RE/Max Showcase and he made phone calls to the agents broker in Florida for us. After not getting the correct response, Jim contacted the listing agent for the property we had purchased and they were not aware of what was going on. They thought everything was okay. We were able to cancel the first contract, because we were very concerned. Jim referred us to the listing agent who is with RE/Max in Florida. She was a big help and very responsive and trustworthy. We are now building our dream home for retirement in Florida. Without the help of Jim Smith we would not have known what to do. Jim is very knowledgeable and resourceful. Because he was involved and has connections in Florida we received the right answers to resolve our realty issues. When we move from this area Jim Smith will be our listing agent on our property. We would recommend him to anyone with their real estate needs. Martha L.
User9657165
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED I had the privilege of having James work with me to sell my home. I have met other realtors in my past that could not measure up to James commitment, rock solid professionalism and amazing work ethic! His commitment to closing was outstanding. He made sure he was always available when needed and never faltered. I highly recommend James and am very grateful to have met him. Thank you so very much James.
Jowen282
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED RE: James Smith, Remax Realtor Jim Smith has been our realtor for 4 sales events over the past years. Jim sold us our first home in the Gurnee area in 1990, then helped us sell it two years later during a company relocation to Tennessee. In each case, he was very respectful and professional in his approach with us and prospective clients. Jim is not a ?pushy salesman? that so many of us dread; in fact, he is a gentle understanding person who makes the purchase or sale happen almost as an afterthought. Most of all, Jim is always reaching out and keeps in contact with us during and after the sales event. He was very instrumental in assisting an entire department of relocations by working with our HR department; this was not an easy task as many people were being uprooted by the company. But Jim made each family feel at ease with their relocation by taking the time to get to know them personally. I would highly recommend Jim in any move to or from the Lake county area. Speak with him and you?ll see why!
Antfly1
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Recently I began the search for my forever home and there was no question in my mind that James Smith would be my Realtor. Three years ago James sold my home demonstrating professionalism with a sense of humor, which made the process enjoyable. With the search of my new home James was always available which contributed as to why I was able to find my home in a short period of time. He made me feel like I was his only client. He went above and beyond to ensure my purchase went smoothly not to mention his WIDE range of resources (inspector, remodel contractor, financial, handyman -etc.), which was very beneficial for me. Thank you James for everything you did for me. Your OUTSTANDING Client Servicing makes you stand out - therefore successful ! KUDOS to Re/Max for a good hire!
Lange32278
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED James Smith is a top notch Agent. He helped me and my wife found the right home for us. I would definitely recommend him to my friends and families. Actually, currently hes assisting my sister and bro-in-law buy a house for them. Jim is very professional and awesome. I would worked with him in the future in regards to buying a house.
Jeffmikki126
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED I have bought and sold properties for a very long time. When I needed to do a very special and unusual real estate exchange Jim came to my rescue. I was pleasantly and extremely surprised by his knowledge and professionalism on all levels. Would I recommend him to family and friends absolutely.
Riaz U.
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Highly recommended. A+ service extensive knowledge of the market. Dedicated to clients with prompt response. Will definitely recommend James to friends and family.
Riaz0385
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Highly recommended. A+ service extensive knowledge of the market. Dedicated to clients with prompt response. Will definitely recommend James to friends and family.
Ersalkutay
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Met him last year for the first time, hes been very helpful on our first time home buying process, explains everything with every details since its our first time and answered all questions patiently, he went thru the process step by step with us, he works for you and explains every positives and negatives for you, highly recommend, right person for the job and especially for the first time buyers.
Evjeide50745
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED James is a great real estate agent. He has bent over backwards for my wife and I. To start, I am in the military and we traveled all the way from Virginia to Illinois for house hunting. James not only had all the houses ready to show us, he also provided us with the personnel experience of his community that only a long time friend can provide. His outstanding professionalism is one to be modeled as he represents what all real estate agents should embody. James was patient and showed us the same places several times because he knew this was a huge step for us. He made the difficult decision easy by being honest, open and understanding. Thanks James, you got the future in Beach Park started for my family. You rock!
Ttynan01
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Always presented self in a professional manner and acted with dignity and respect for our needs and concerns. He kept in frequent contact with us and updated us on market trends. We always welcomed his input and suggestions but Mr. Smith supported our need to control when, how and for what price we sold our home.
Hand E.
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED If you are looking for the Best of the Best in a Real Estate Professional James Smith is the one that you want. He knows the industry, and area, inside and out. He simply will not rest until he knows that you have found the home that is just right for you. He is always in contact, to ensure that if there are any changes, in your home search, they are addressed right away. James is friendly, compassionate, and a total professional at all times. I cannot overstate how much he did to help me find the home that suited my specific needs. Coming from out of state I was not able to travel back and forth a lot, due to time and travel expense restraints. James made sure that I had more than enough information, about available homes, locations, pricing, etc. so that I could make the most informed decision possible before my arrival in Illinois. When I arrived, in my search area, of Lake County, we hit the ground running to see all of the home listings that I thought would suit my requirements. James was very sensitive to my specific needs and, because I am a disabled vet, he was also sensitive to my need to take an occasional break so as not to overtax myself physically and potentially cloud my judgment. He does exactly what it takes to make you feel comfortable about the entire search process. We looked a several homes and they just didnt seem quite right, but James never gave up. We took a break, for me to rest a bit, and he went onto the computer to see if there were any new, last minute, updates to area listings. Sure enough there were a couple of homes which had just been listed that afternoon. We went out to look at them and one of them was exactly what I was looking for. We filled out the contracts and the sellers accepted our offer. He made sure that all of the bases were covered in the paperwork process so that I got the best deal possible. James didnt stop once the contracts were signed though. He was there for me every step of the way until I closed on the house. He also contacted me a few days after I had moved in to see if there was anything else that I required. He really knows the true meaning of customer service. I cannot say enough about his knowledge, work ethic, and the all encompassing service he provided me during the entire process. James is absolutely the best Real Estate Professional out there. If you utilize him, for your home search, I guarantee that you will be well taken care of throughout the entire process.
Gopi M.
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Jim puts client satisfaction as his primary goal. He doesnt sell you real estate, but gives extensive information to choose and want you buy. Excellent to work with. Wide array of support personnel.
User8389744
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED WOW, what a pleasant surprise! A friend and I were looking for a rental property and came across one of Jims listings. I was referred to a realtor and they werent very responsive so my friend reached out to Jim to check out the property. He immediately responded letting us know the property was no longer available but offered to help us locate another rental. Things didnt quite work out with this situation because my friends job relocated. So, I asked Jim what the process would be for getting pre-qualified for a loan to search for a home to buy. He immediately connected me with Karen and I was pre-qualified within the hour. The search began and Jim was on top of everything! I would request to see properties and we?d end up seeing them same day or the following day. Luckily my search wasn?t too extensive before I found the house for me. He connected me with all the individuals needed to make my process as smooth as possible. Everyone he connected me with was just as impressive as he is. What I really enjoyed about working with Jim is his sincerity. During the entire process I would receive a call, text or email from Jim just checking in and making sure I didn?t have any unanswered questions. It?s easy to see he genuinely cares about his clients and has their best interest at heart. I couldn?t be happier with how my entire process went and I know it was due to Jim?s diligence and experience in the business. I wouldn?t hesitate to refer him to any friends or family to help with their home search.
Sullivand2008
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED My husband and I bought two houses with him and sold one. He works just as hard no matter if its a 60k house or a 260k house He was always one step in front of the lawyer and knew what we needed to get done before they told us
Srosario1978
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED If you want a reliable and respectful person james smith its the guy.!! He answer your calls promptly, if you have any questions about anything he will answer and find any info that you need in every way he can. And he will be honest and respectful to help you to find your dream home. Hes a people person and doesnt want to push you to make a sale if your not happy with it, thats a plus!! Awesome guy, had a great and good experience, plus his experience in the field is great.!!
Beckalynn07
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED My husband and I are so pleased with Jims dedication and drive in helping us find our first home. He has superior customer service skills and gets the job done. Anytime we called him with any questions he answered his phone or got back to us very promptly. He went above and beyond in finding properties for us to look at and also worked around our crazy work schedules in finding time to view those properties. Jim Smith did an amazing job in helping us find our first home and we will definitely use him in any future moves and would recommend him to anyone!
Rachel K.
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED I highly recommend Jim Smith to anyone looking for a new home!!! I really cannot stress enough how pleased I was with my experience with Jim. I was in the market for a rental property. Jim was very responsive to my needs, a great communicator, and very considerate of my time. He bent over backwards to get me what I wanted and helped me find and get into the perfect rental. Once I was approved and signed the lease my job laid a bomb one me; they are moving my job and me out of state. Oh no, I just signed a one year lease!!!! I immediately contacted Jim and he acted quickly to verify that the property owners had not signed and returned the lease back to us. As a result the contract was not completed and he was able to get me out of my new lease. I would never have known this would allow me to get out of my predicament. Thank you Jim for all of your hard work and knowledge; you really did save me from a tough situation when I needed it the most. Thanks for being in my corner!
Zuser20160510202801568
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED I highly recommend Jim Smith to anyone looking for a new home!!! I really cannot stress enough how pleased I was with my experience with Jim. I was in the market for a rental property. Jim was very responsive to my needs, a great communicator, and very considerate of my time. He bent over backwards to get me what I wanted and helped me find and get into the perfect rental. Once I was approved and signed the lease my job laid a bomb one me; they are moving my job and me out of state. Oh no, I just signed a one year lease!!!! I immediately contacted Jim and he acted quickly to verify that the property owners had not signed and returned the lease back to us. As a result the contract was not completed and he was able to get me out of my new lease. I would never have known this would allow me to get out of my predicament. Thank you Jim for all of your hard work and knowledge; you really did save me from a tough situation when I needed it the most. Thanks for being in my corner!
Jensamriv
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED GREAT!!! Jim Smith is truly a remarkable agent! The home my husband and I recently purchased had many hoops to jump through but with Jims guidance and support we were successful and closed on our first home! Jim has many connections and works with great people. I HIGHLY recommend using Jim - there is no question, we will work with Jim in the future!!
T K.
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED James Smith was essential to helping my family and me sell our old home and buy a new home. His years of experience and expertise helped us to sell our old home very quickly for a good price. And, his knowledge of new inventory and the associated neighborhoods helped us to find a beautiful home near excellent schools and wonderful neighbors. If you are looking to sell your house or buy a new one, you should consider asking James Smith to help you!
Mvavrusa
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED We have a great deal of confidence in Jim Smith for our real estate needs. He is professional, knowledgeable, responds promptly and provides us excellent service. We highly recommend Jim for anyone looking for a real estate professional!
Sznic2
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Recently we purchased a home in Gurnee, IL. Although it was listed with Century 21, we went with Remax realtor, James Smith. We have not met Jim before and from day one he was nothing but pleasure to work with. Very knowledgeable, accurate, willing and nice person. We bothered him many times to see the house over and over again before closing and he always found time to accommodate us, never said he had no time. In the future he will have my business again, we found a great agent and will stick with him. Just give him a try and you wont be disappointed.
Tonia L.
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED I have worked with over 5 different realtors in the past and I can honestly say that Jim was an exceptional realtor that went above and beyond to ensure that my property was sold as quick as possible. I never met him in person as I was in the military and stationed hundreds of miles away. All communication was done telephonically and via email. I was always pleased with his accessible and polite and positive attitude. Jim Smith is a true professional that will work hard to get the job done.
Marikey3
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED James Smith was recommended by a family member.And Im so glad we worked together to find my new home .Jim is a very knowledgeable real estate agent. He knew the area very well. He kept the listings in my price range. From the very beginning he made me feel relaxed and not pressured to make a quick decision. We made several offers on property. The first being a condo, which was overpriced. Jim did the comps and we made an offer. He informed me that he didnt think the condo would appraise out at the price the seller was asking. He didnt want me to pay for an inspection if I wasnt going to get the property. Next, was a short sale. I had 8 months before my lease was up, so I figured why not. The short sale needed work done, possibly more than I could afford. Jim continued to assist me in my search for the perfect home for me, in his words. He recommended businesses in the area who could help do work on the short sale. He even made some of those calls. He was always a gentleman, always looking for something that would benefit me. He continued to contact me, my lender and my attorney, frequently, during the wait on the short sale. He never hesitated to answer my dumb questions.( Id never been through this process before.) He was such a big help. I did find the perfect home! Jim walked me through the process. Jim was right there with me at the closing, which he drove to after picking me up. Normally I would have been nervous, but I wasnt and I know Jim was the reason. I have to say, aside from the birth of my 2 children, buying this home has been my most wonderful experience. Jim played a large part in that . He went above and beyond what I expected from a real estate agent. He even drove me to the Village Hall of the community I bought in, right after closing, because it was close to closing time and he wanted to make sure Id have my water on the next day when I moved in. He gave me a list of all the utilities numbers in my city. So thoughtful and wanting to make things easier for me. He went by my soon to be house during the really cold weather to check on the water and heat. Im so thankful for Jim and all his expertise. I would highly recommend him!
Rgdottree
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Jim was the only realtor I contacted that actually answered his phone and didnt pass me off to another realtor in his office. He understood all the aspects of buying a house in the Chicagoland market. There was never an indication from Jim you were wasting his time or it was too far to drive or too late to call. Jim even dropped me at the airport one day to help when I was covered up and still new in the area. Jim is the definition of customer service in the real estate business.
User54499107
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED I had James as my agent and he was very helpful. With my long hours at work he went beyond what I expected to set up late evening meetings. When an inspector found a gas leak in the house I was purchasing he had a gas company rep come out and fix the leaks within an hour. Very knowledgeable about the area he covers and if he doesnt know an answer he will tell you and find out.
CaraDutch
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED In 2011 James helped my husband and I purchase a multi-family property in Waukegan. His distressed and investment property rental knowledge played a key part in our decision purchase the property. He has prove himself to be a valuable asset as a realtor and I would strongly recommend him anyone looking to purchase real estate. Thanks to James our DIY project was a success. It was a awesome experience and we look forward to working with him again in the near future.
Dr. C.
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED We came across James doing a online search. After contacting him, he sat up a time and date to meet with us. My mother was a first time home buyer, so I wanted someone who knew how to keep things in perspective and James was the one to do that. His experience and expertise was very vital throughout our entire home buying process, as the home we ended up settling on was a short sale. James warned us of all the drawbacks and gave us knowledgeable details on how long the entire process may take, and the limiting factors involved. Our first home buying experience was very long, it took almost a year, but James stood by us and informed us of all the updates along the way. I would recommend James to anyone in the market for a new home, as he is not only professional, but also very sociable, and makes the home buying process as straightforward as he can.
Cblair41
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED We came across James doing a online search. After contacting him, he sat up a time and date to meet with us. My mother was a first time home buyer, so I wanted someone who knew how to keep things in perspective and James was the one to do that. His experience and expertise was very vital throughout our entire home buying process, as the home we ended up settling on was a short sale. James warned us of all the drawbacks and gave us knowledgeable details on how long the entire process may take, and the limiting factors involved. Our first home buying experience was very long, it took almost a year, but James stood by us and informed us of all the updates along the way. I would recommend James to anyone in the market for a new home, as he is not only professional, but also very sociable, and makes the home buying process as straightforward as he can.
Craig G.
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED James is very knowledgeable about short sales and foreclosures. His expertise allowed for a smooth first time home purchase experience. During the viewing process, he helped to provide insight into the pros and cons of each property that I would not have known or though of. I highly recommend James and will use him for any future purchases.
User7747892
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED James is very knowledgeable about short sales and foreclosures. His expertise allowed for a smooth first time home purchase experience. During the viewing process, he helped to provide insight into the pros and cons of each property that I would not have known or though of. I highly recommend James and will use him for any future purchases.
Anis R.
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED James helped me buy a home in Lake Villa, IL. He was very patient and spent hours with me driving around till I found what I liked. I appreciate the support he provided along with the guidance. I have no hesitation recommending him to others who are looking to buy or sell.
Anisrahman2018
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED James helped me buy a home in Lake Villa, IL. He was very patient and spent hours with me driving around till I found what I liked. I appreciate the support he provided along with the guidance. I have no hesitation recommending him to others who are looking to buy or sell.
Wat812
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED We worked with Jim on a complicated, long-term deal that ultimately didnt go through. In spite of all the delays, Jim was amazing. We had the property with a management company. On several occasions Jim went above and beyond his role as the listing agent and intervened with property and tenant issues that the management company ignored or mishandled. I have worked with many realtors and Jim is one of the best. He is a true professional that understands the intricacies of the business beyond listing and selling. Make sure you specifically request James Smith to be your agent.
Lara B.
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Jim (James) went above and beyond the call of duty for us both of the times weve used him to buy a house. He is hard working, tenacious, and tireless in his efforts. He was able to secure a deal for us on a house that we thought wed lost. Id use him again in a heartbeat!
User6657562
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Jim (James) went above and beyond the call of duty for us both of the times weve used him to buy a house. He is hard working, tenacious, and tireless in his efforts. He was able to secure a deal for us on a house that we thought wed lost. Id use him again in a heartbeat!
User8362774
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED We highly recommend Jim Smith as a buyers and listing agent. Jim found us a great home in our desired location within one week and helped us go to contract within one week of listing our old house. Jim is extremely responsive and can answer any question, which helped keep us calm throughout the process. His knowledge of the area is excellent, and he offered great suggestions for all aspects of the sale (pricing, home repairs to make pre-listing, counter-offers, etc.). He maintains good relationships with the other parties in the process, which helped both of our sales go smoothly. He?s a true people person, and you can tell he enjoys what he?s doing.
Highstreet
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED James knew exactly what to do and how to price the first time we met him. He was on top of the whole process and did not leave any stones unturned. I would recommend him very highly.
Cez1218
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED He found the perfect house for me! Right neighborhood, fenced yard for my dogs,sun porch, and the feeling of nature all around which means so much to me. He truly paid attention to what was important to me. He was very knowledgeable about neighborhoods in the cities in which I expressed interest. He was very timely & on top of it! We saw the house I ended up buying the day it went on the market, & within 2 days bidding was closed since the house was bank owned & they now had multiple bids. If Jim hadn't been so vigilant on what I wanted, 3 days could have come & gone and we would have missed this excellent home. He's the best.
User0191922
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED He found the perfect house for me! Right neighborhood, fenced yard for my dogs,sun porch, and the feeling of nature all around which means so much to me. He truly paid attention to what was important to me. He was very knowledgeable about neighborhoods in the cities in which I expressed interest. He was very timely & on top of it! We saw the house I ended up buying the day it went on the market, & within 2 days bidding was closed since the house was bank owned & they now had multiple bids. If Jim hadnt been so vigilant on what I wanted, 3 days could have come & gone and we would have missed this excellent home. Hes the best.
User5506843
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED We are writing to express our gratitude for all of James Smiths assistance throughout the sales process of several real estate properties. We were completely satisfied with James as our real estate agent.Throughout the entire process, James was professional, conscientious, thorough and motivated. His local real estate knowledge and attention to detail was invaluable during the sales and closing process. We always felt as though we were his only clients. It was a pleasure to have had the opportunity to work with him. We highly recommend his expert services!!
User798850
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED We have found Jim Smith to be 100% honest and interested in advocating for our interest and needs. He has been immediately available and always helpful in any way he can. He is seasoned and knowledgable in the real estate field. We will use Jim again when we are ready to list our home for sale.
User9896406
Review for Member: James D Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Our home buying experience with Jim Smith was very positive. Jim is very professional, able and willing to answer questions at any time and possesses a great knowledge of the area. He was able to handle our purchase from 2,000 miles away, as we live in California and purchased a home in Illinois. He paid attention to details and to the things we wanted and needed. We were very pleased with every aspect of our buying experience.
