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“My wife and I interviewed over a dozen Chicago-area agents before we met Jim. We could have interviewed 12 dozen more and not found somebody better. Here is why: (1) Knows the market ... Jim starts his day early (emails begin around 5am) and ends it late (debriefs showings over beer at 10pm), and is thinking about how to get his clients the best value the entire time in between; (2) Sweats the details ... Jim doesn't leave the biggest purchase of your life to chance, and he doesn't work with people who do. He knows the laws, he knows the contractors, he knows the mortgage brokers, and he and his team keep them honest and punctual throughout the search and buying process. I have worked with service professionals who I have needed to check up on, and the peace of mind that Jim's attention to detail brings is phenomenal; (3) Knows who to call ... Experience and connections count. Jim is a tireless networker, and it pays dividends for his clients; (4) Makes the process fun ... Buying a condo was tiring. 6+ months of Sunday afternoons, weeknights and research. Working with somebody we genuinely liked made a world of difference; (5) Shoots straight ... Jim's business is built upon deep relationships with his clients. My wife and I learned to trust Jim implicitly, because he trusted us. When we questioned whether it was the right time to buy (even though he had already put in 3 months' worth of work), Jim said he'd be there for us when we decided the time was right for us. When negotiations on our condo got hairy, Jim listened and offered excellent, well-reasoned advice, but didn't pressure us. He was ready to walk away from the table with us and start looking again with just as much gusto the next morning. We won't have to do any looking for an agent when it comes time to sell our place.” October 25, 2009-Dan R

 “I've worked with Jim Miller in a variety of capacities over the past year, including real estate marketing, event planning and new types of co-branding initiatives. Jim's work ethic, method of collaborating, enthusiasm and follow through is a cut above. I would highly recommend Jim to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!” October 23, 2009 - Sandy M

“Jim went above and beyond in helping us buy our home - his attention to detail and general attentiveness exceeded our expectations!” October 29, 2009- Jonna R

"When friends ask me if I know of a good realtor its easy to boast about Jim Miller. I have been working with him for 7 years and have bought and sold 4 properties with him. He has put a lot of time and effort in to marketing our properties and is excellent about giving us updates on showings, making us feel like we are in excellent hands throughout the entire process. He knows the city inside and out which has been helpful when we want to know about different neighborhoods and we always feel like he has our best interest at heart. Not only is Jim a professional that we trust, he's also become a good friend. We would never work with anyone else" - Sally

"I was a difficult real estate client, unsure of what I really wanted to do.
I spent a very long time trying to decide what sort of housing I wanted to buy -- a three flat, a four flat, a condo.    I kept changing my mind.  Throughout this Jim remained cheerful, supportive, helpful, willing to talk about options and to help me clarify what I really wanted to do.  He was patient, and very oriented toward helping me figure out what I really needed and wanted.  We looked at literally dozens of places and a hundreds of MLS listings.  Jim was terrific.  Since the closing he has stayed in touch to help smooth the process of getting me ready to move in." - Peter M - 2009

"I was very impressed with and pleased with the service Jim provided as my real estate agent. He operates with the highest degree of integrity at all times. Additionally, Jim was very responsive to all of my requests, which was critical on my timeline and very much appreciated. I would highly recommend Jim to anyone looking for a trustworthy, responsive, and high performing real estate agent." - Karl D. - 2010

 "My experience with Jim Miller was fantastic. In February of 2010 we hired Jim to assist with the sale of our condo. His extensive knowledge and strong work ethic was apparent from our first meeting and continued well past our working relationship had ended. Jim kept us informed and we felt completely at ease through the sale of our city condo. After the sale was completed, we thought about using someone who only worked in the community in which we wanted to move. We quickly realized that we needed to work with Jim again for the piece of mind he provided. In no time at all, Jim had helped us purchase a wonderful new home in the suburbs. After both transactions were completed, Jim continued to check on me and my wife to make sure we were completely satisfied. This was just another example of Jim going the extra mile for a client. I would recommend Jim Miller to anyone looking to sell or purchase a home regardless of the area. Thank you, Jim." - Patrick K. - 2010

"When it came time to sell our home in Chicago, choosing to work with Jim Miller was the best possible decision we could have made. Jim got the job done....period! In a time of uncertainty in the real estate market, Jim went above and beyond to make sure we got the showings, feedback and results we were looking for. Jim Miller is a pleasure to work with all around." - Sarah K. - 2010

"Jim Miller has been a most excellent contributor to me and my family when challenged with buying a new and selling a home.  I can say this from experience!  This past spring I was laid-off and challenged with either relocating for a new job or perhaps selling my home and moving to another.  Jim presented all options to me from renting my existing home to helping me prepare my home for sale (just in case). 

Jim visited my home and helped my wife and I with inexpensive recommendations that would really help the house sell faster and make it more appealing.  Jim's great network of resources for home improvements from painting, molding, and inspections where most helpful and allowed us stay well within our budget.  The inspector assessed our home and helped us with some necessary repairs that we could be proactive with so that upon selling, these simple preventions would not prolong the process.

Likewise, Jim helped me understand how long I could realistically stay in my existing home and when I would potentially have to put it on the market given the average sales cycle of a newer home in Lakeview like mine.  This was encouraging and helped me put together a solid plan of action.  Jim never encouraged selling vs. renting with any pressure.  He is always there to assist when needed and add his experience and support.  Having a longstanding relationship with Jim really helped too.  Discussing my situation with Jim, he was there as an advisor and not someone who just wants to churn product.  He gave me all options and made sure that I am making the best decision for my family.

I have worked with other realtors in the past and never before have I had the experience with them as I have had with Jim Miller.  Jim checks in from time to time to find out how my employment search is going and to let him know if there is anything he can do to assist me.

I have had a lot of positive activity on the job front and hope to put this situation behind me in the near future.  When the time comes to sell my home, Jim Miller is the only realtor that I can rely on.  Jim is compassionate with  the seller and aggressive as an agent in marketing and showing a home to see that the seller gets the best value out of the sale and to take on all of the challenges that go along with selling a home.  Jim takes full responsibility and leaves his clients with peace of mind, confidence, and Trust.

Thanks Jim for all your support to me and the family!" - C.K. - 2009