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Jim has an insight into the day to day activities of the home. With a strong background in the mechanical and structural issues of a home, his counseling approach to real estate issues combined with a thorough understanding of the market gives you the advantage.

• Jim is committed to understanding your needs and responding to them promptly and professionally. 
• By using proven “results oriented” techniques, Jim ensures that the marketing of your property or the search for a new home will be successful.
• His goal is to provide you with sound real estate advice, assisting you with your decisions, and providing exemplary service to ensure a smooth transaction. This will provide you with value that will extend beyond the present and into the future.

JIM'S QUALIFICATIONS

• Lifelong resident of the Peoria area.
• Bachelor of Science-Illinois State University.
• Married 26 years with two children, 16 and 21, and 3 dogs!
• Real Estate Broker, State of Illinois.
• Numerous real estate awards including the Lifetime Achievement Award presented by RE/MAX International in 1998 (one of 306 agents out of 28,000 agents internationally)
• Ranked in the top ten in the RE/MAX St. Louis region for 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003.
• Over 30 years of experience in real estate with over 2,000 homes sold.
• Awareness of the Peoria community with on-going involvement with the Children’s Miracle Network, Peoria’s Springdale Cemetery restoration, and other community projects and charitable organizations.
• GRI - Graduate Realtors Institute - extensive real estate education and course work.
• CRS - Certified Residential Specialist - Signifigant experience and training in residential real estate sales, with only 5% of all Realtors achieving this designation.
• SRES - Seniors Real Estate Specialist - experienced and educated in the issues and concerns pertaining to seniors.
• ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative - education and experience with focus on the buyer in real estate.