I really enjoyed working with Jim. It was my first experience buying a home, and Jim was very good about walking me through the process and explaining everything. He was easy to reach and very personable. I would definitely recommend Jim to others, especially to other first-time buyers. The only reason I gave him 4 stars instead of 5 is because the lender he recommended, Eric Swanson fro...

This is the second time that James has been my agent; previously for a purchase, and this time for a purchase and a sale. As before, the experience was great. James provided good advice, was very responsive to our questions, and worked well with my busy work schedule. We successfully sold our condo and purchased a house we are very happy with; I would definitely recommend James to others...

I was so surprised that Jim was so down to earth and such a cool guy! It made it much easier to ask questions and ask for help. It was obvious that he was trying to help as much as possible, so I wasn't worried about whether he was leading the buying or selling process in directions that were more to his advantage than to mine. He was always very honest, and he gave me his opinion on con...

We moved out of state while our home was still on the market. Jim made this transition as smooth as it could be.

Jim was fantastic to work with. We came into the process a little scattered, and he helped us gain some focus on what it was we were truly looking for. His suggestions on locations (where TO look, where to avoid) helped us find the perfect place, within our budget, that we'll be able to enjoy for many, many years to come. He was always easy to get in touch with, fought hard for us (negot...

I was a first time buyer, and Jim was a great guide! He helped me dice through what I was looking for, and made sure that I got to see the places that I wanted to see. When it was time to make an offer, he was a good coach! Jim made me feel comfortable, and made the buying experience a very positive one!

Overall experience was good. James was very easy to work with and knowledgeable about the entire process. He assisted us in making a reasonable offer and closing the deal. Sometimes we felt that he wasn't necessarily following our guidance on the properties we were suggesting and just sticking to the MLS survey. That is common though from what we have found. Thanks again for your help!

Jim did well walking me through the process and helping me find a unit that suited my needs. Upon an initial stumble with less than clear seller agents about rental ability, Jim doubled his communication with the agents to prevent such miscommunication from recurring. This helped assure my ability to truly focus on units I could consider. In the end, I bought a place about si...

Jim was recommended to us by a friend and we could not have been happier with his services. Not only was he an excellent realtor but also he was receptive to even the smallest of feedback on a specific place. We had been searching for a house for months with a different realtor and were unhappy and stressed with the home buying process. Once we switched to working with Jim, we were quick...

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 h...

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 f...

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

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 ...

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...

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 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

Given the complete plethora of agents you can choose from in Chicago I ended up trusting Yelp's reviews and going with Jim, and boy was everyone else spot on with their recommendations. Jim is genuinely honest and forthcoming at all times. Better yet, he listens to what you are looking for, looks for relevant listings, and lets you make decisions for yourself. I was surprised that w...

Recently my husband 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...

I appreciate all of your help. I was, however, a bit frustrated. I would have liked to have felt more in the loop and to have had all of my emails answered. I was also concerned a few times along the way when I was given incorrect information or something wasn't handled as it should have been. I'm not saying any of this to cause a problem, but since you have asked for feedback a few time...

Jim Barclay and Jamie Somners were a fantastic duo! After a horrible experience with a previous realtor, Jim and Jamie took the challenge of selling our house and never looked back. Selling a home over the winter months can be very trying, but Jim was able to provide a steady stream of potential buyers ultimately closing the deal within a very short period of time. We couldn't be more pl...