The Star Home Team Experience As an award-winning real estate team and with our years of experience, we promise to deliver results. We've helped over 3,000 clients buy, sell or rent in Illinois and Wisconsin ... and counting. As a seller's agent, we educate our clients on the selling process, the immediate real estate market area and the importance of being a team throughout the listing process and then from contract to close. As a buyer's agent, we educate our clients on the home buying process and listen to their needs, goals and time frame. We research properties, show homes and negotiate on the buyer's behalf, following through to a successful closing. When you work with The Star Home Team, we will give you the guidance and support that is needed throughout your buying or selling experience. Put our team's skills to work for you. The right agent, team, staff, resources and technology do make a difference! Our goal is to provide you with exceptional service, The Star Home Team Experience. Want to know more about The Star Home Team? Check out our website at www.StarHomeTeam.com IL | WI | Sellers | Buyers | Relocation | Short Sales | Rentals | Property Management About Jim Starwalt Jim Starwalt is the Broker Owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes and the team leader of The Star Home Team. With over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry as a top performing agent, Jim works closely with his team to provide his clients with a superior level of real estate knowledge and advice. Partnering with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Jim has built a company that holds the standards of professionalism, integrity, reliability and commitment in high regard. He focuses on building relationships and giving back to his community in Grayslake, Illinois. In addition to earning numerous real estate designations and awards, Jim is a state licensed instructor for real estate pre-licensing and continuing education classes.
OTHER LANGUAGES
English
Community Involvement
Grayslake Chamber, McHenry Chamber, GLMV Chamber, New Story Charity, KatibugKids NFP
Listing Agent, Buyer's Agent, Residential Homes, Move Up Buyers and Sellers, First Time Home Buyers, Luxury Homes. Waterfront Homes, Rentals, Property Management and Commercial Properties
Awards
2026
TOP 25 AGENT
Illinois
2026
TOP AGENT
Grayslake, IL
2026
TOP AGENT
Mchenry, IL
Other Awards
Emerald Elite, Gold Elite, Chairmans Club, Hall of Fame
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FAQ
1. What advice would you give a buyer trying to purchase a home?
To meet with a lender to get pre-approved for a mortgage before looking at homes.
2. What types of clients have you worked with?
I work with clients selling their home for a variety of reasons: to move up to a larger home, to downsize, those being transferred for relocation or moving out of area to retire, an estate sale, divorce, those that need to sell as a short sale and with bank foreclosures. For similar reasons I work with a variety of buyers: those looking to move to a larger or smaller home, incoming job transfers, first time home buyers and investors.
3. How did you get started in Real Estate?
My wife Susan became a licensed real estate agent first and within 6 months needed assistance working with buyer and seller clients. I became licensed and we have been working together as a real estate team ever since.
4. Do you have any special education or training that will benefit your clients?
Before I began my career in real estate, I was the owner/operator of my own roofing company. This gives me additional knowledge and experience on the construction of homes.
Jim Starwalt & The Star Home Team's Reviews & Ratings
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Victoriadi6187
Review for Member: Jim Starwalt & The Star Home Team
February 2, 2026
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Amy did an outstanding job helping with my home purchase. As a first time home buyer it's nerve-wracking and Amy was there every step of the way. She always made herself available for any questions or she would just check in. Amy is super friendly and always had a positive attitude. It was truly a pleasure working with her.
Lorihill1710
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January 26, 2026
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Linsey went above and beyond with the sale of our house in Antioch and purchase of the townhouse in Fox Lake. She has become a good friend throughout the process and I would recommend her to anyone in the real-estate market. You will not be disappointed!
Lynn C.
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January 12, 2026
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Jeff was absolutely perfect for what I needed in an agent! Honest, hard working, patient, and kind while also not afraid to push me to do what I needed to do anytime I would hesitate too long. He's a fun and quirky person, quick to make people laugh with a wry sense of humor, and that was helpful in making what could have been a scarier process much more fun! He let me do my thing where looking at properties was concerned because that was my preference, but it's clear he has range and can fit many different personality types and home search needs.
Jcarstensen1
Review for Member: Jim Starwalt & The Star Home Team
December 31, 2025
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If you want a top notch professional to help sell a property, then Scott is the best. Scott gave us all the information up front, concerning the sale and listing, and was available anytime of the day to answer questions/concerns. Scott provided every detail my wife and I needed to sell our home. Scott told us 30 days to sell, and once we activated the listing we had an offer in 2 weeks. I am still shaking my head at how simple he made the sale for us. Scotts integrity, professionalism, and knowledge of the real estate market is stellar.
ChristopherSmith737
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December 30, 2025
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I just want to say that buying a house is stressful. However, Lynsey made it so much better. She pointed out details that a buyer should be aware of as she showed us places. She helped line up things like the inspection, and she communicated everything with clear, concise detail. She did all those things in a charming, professional, and kind manner. I dont just recommend Lynsey, we whole heartedly recommend Lynsey. She is nothing but the best.