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First of all, Jim helped to buy 5 houses from 2010 to 2015, which is bottom of market. i got all of houses in really good deal. since then he has been helping for renting my house like advertisement, open house, back ground check of tenant, advise for choosing tenant, all paper work for lease. he is very reliable, friendly and professional to work with. I really recommend jim to other people.

Superb service with excellent professionalism!

Jim did an excellent job preparing property for sale, doing open house, helping in every way. He was very efficient , the townhouse was sold quickly for the asking price.

Perfect. Very professional, reliable as always, extremely knowledgeable. Would recommend 10/10.

Jim is the best real estate broker I ever met. He’s very professional and liable. Recommend

Jim did an excellent job selling our house. He was professional, always available, and provided very helpful advice to get our house ready so that it would appeal to buyers. We also had the additional challenge of living out of state while renting out the house. Jim was very respectful of our tenant's privacy, made himself available to interview contractors, and even took care of minor repairs himself. His calm and professional demeanor helped us get through the process smoothly, which is especially helpful with such a stressful transaction. I really appreciated that he was down to earth and pragmatic. Unlike other realtors we interviewed, he didn't talk our ears off about how successful and rich he is. Instead, he talked to us about what he could do for us and how we could maximize our return on investment. Thanks to Jim we got a very good price for our house (more than we initially hoped for!). A lot of realtors tend to price their houses low because it allows them to sell fast (a lower price doesn't have much of an impact on their commission). Other realtors will try to win your listing by suggesting an overly aggressive valuation, which results in the house sitting on the market for a while and eventually forcing you to lower your price. With Jim, I felt like we were right in the middle: our pricing strategy generated interest from buyers. We received 7 offers, all of which were competitive, and we eventually got a selling price we were happy with. His fees are also very competitive, and I felt that the service he provided was an excellent value. I would hire him again in a heartbeat.

Jim did a fantastic job at helping us find our dream home! We are first time home buyers and had a lot of questions/concerns about the entire process. Jim helped us in all the home buying steps - showing us interesting properties, helping us make an offer, making sure that the deal goes through after offer is accepted, assist in home inspection, communicating with loan officer and helping close the property in time. What I really liked about him is that every property we visited, he would let us know the pros and cons of the property such as roof condition, condition of interior/exterior, health of water heater, etc which helped to gauge overall condition of the house. Jim is very easy to work with, has a pleasant personality and puts his 100% in his work. He is extremely professional and is always available to his clients in hour of need. Even after the house closed, he helped with lot things. For example, we had water bill issue which he helped resolve. Also the flooring was damaged when the previous owner moved out. Jim continue to follow up with the seller's agent till the issue was finally fixed. I strongly recommend Jim for your real estate needs!

This is the second time we have hired Jim. The first time was when we bought our first home, and recently the second time, when we decided to sell our home. Right from the start Jim was honest, knowledgeable, helpful and his attention to details was solid. He was always available and take the time to explain things to us when we have questions. The first time he brought the comps, he gave us a fair estimate of how much we can sell our house for. During open house he helped us with repairs and cleaning. Up to the moment we closed he was very involved with the repairs, inspections and everything that comes with escrow to make sure everything goes smoothly. He was always on time (and if he isn't he calls ahead) and constantly gave us updates regarding what's going on with the sale. Very respectful as well and does his best to ensure buyers and sellers are all on the same page. Since we've hired him twice, we are very confident that Jim is the go to person for anything real estate. He goes above and beyond what he needs to do which results in our complete peace of mind. No doubt we will be contacting him again when we're ready to buy a new home again (or pursue other real-estate deals).

Jim helped me buy my condominium in 2005, and this year I was happy to hire him again to sell it. Jim provides personal service. He is easy to reach and always willing to come and consult and discuss. He kept me informed about showings and the escrow. At no extra cost he helped me with many chores such as: installing smoke alarms and patching some wall holes etc. When the condo was ready he hired a professional photographer for great photos and glossy flyers. He got sold after the first opening weekend. Jim also offered me a discount, he fee was less than 2%.

I have been working with Jim since 2010. He helped me to purchase my residence and 4 investment properties and that I would be willing to hire him over and over again. He has a lot of knowledge, kindnesses, reliable and quick response all the time. And also he doesn't push and rush to choose the house so that I could get the best house on market.

The real estate agent that I had used for several properties had retired, so I was faced with the task of finding somebody as good. Based on reading a few comments on Angie’s list, I took a chance on trusting Jim Prechtl with the transaction. He showed up to our initial meeting on time, discussed options in a straightforward manner, generated fliers, listed the property at what we thought was a fair price, held a two-day open house (with broken AC in the middle of summer, sorry about that Jim!), and helped out in a lot of other ways. He had the whole deal closed in less than 30 days, and the whole effort was quite painless.

Jim was excellent and we couldn't be happier with our choice in him as our realtor. This was our first time selling a home and he was great in explaining the entire process to us and answering all of our questions, including as they came up over the weeks. He is incredibly knowledgeable regarding all of the most recent laws and regulations that a seller is required to know and abide by. It was very clear that he was looking out for our best interest and he helped take away a lot of the anxiety that I found was inherent to selling a house. He has integrity and professionalism, while being warm and friendly. If you need a realtor, choose Jim.

Jim was excellent and we couldn't be happier with our choice in him as our realtor. This was our first time selling a home and he was great in explaining the entire process to us and answering all of our questions, including as they came up over the weeks. He is incredibly knowledgeable regarding all of the most recent laws and regulations that a seller is required to know and abide by. It was very clear that he was looking out for our best interest and he helped take away a lot of the anxiety that I found was inherent to selling a house. He has integrity and professionalism, while being warm and friendly. If you need a realtor, choose Jim.

Jim was excellent and we couldn't be happier with our choice in him as our realtor. This was our first time selling a home and he was great in explaining the entire process to us and answering all of our questions, including as they came up over the weeks. He is incredibly knowledgeable regarding all of the most recent laws and regulations that a seller is required to know and abide by. It was very clear that he was looking out for our best interest and he helped take away a lot of the anxiety that I found was inherent to selling a house. He has integrity and professionalism, while being warm and friendly. If you need a realtor, choose Jim.

As a first time home buyer I had a lot to learn and Jim was very patient . I learned a lot from him and my first home buying experience was pleasant. He is not only a good real estate agent but a also a great human and i am lucky to have found him in angieslist. Thanks,

I like him very much. He was very useful and helpful anytime I needed him. I am very satisfied with him. He was punctual and really helped me.

Jim is professional, tactful and truthful. I met him for the first time in early September and my home was sold in early November. Within a short time of engaging Jim, I had offers on the home. Additionally, Jim adapted his contact style to mine. I am not a phone person, and he figured out quickly that I was much more responsive via email! I enjoyed working with Jim, he is truly a gentleman and I would reccomend him highly.

I give him an ?A? rating and would use him again. There were No Buyer Agent fees, rather I received a commission rebate from Jim.

Jim is one of the kindest and hardest working people in real estate we worked with. We owned houses across the US (Boston, Texas, and San Diego). He is very polite, and patient. He knows the market well and knows the trends and neighborhoods. Knowing our expectations Jim helped us to position the house on the market with the right timing and pricing strategy. His advice on how to prepare the house for sale combined with marketing strategy like attractive photos, colorful flowers and a clean curb view created a powerful draw and in three days we had three competing offers at hand. He advised us on the selection of offers as well as on the financial likelihood of the transactions. His advice was very welcome in these stingy times when an offer not always translates to sales for the lack of loan. While working on the sale of our property he initiated an intelligent search for our new home. We succeeded in closing a transaction on one of only three bids. The house was exactly what we wanted for exactly the price we were willing to pay. The entire process was just simply amazing. I would recommend Jim to anybody who wants to get a valuable service with amazingly positive experience.

As first-time home buyers my Wife & I were a bit nervous about finding the right person to guide us through the home buying process, but we hit the jackpot with Jim.From the first time we met Jim we knew right away that he would be a great representative for us and we were not disappointed. Jim is amazing. He was so patient with us and accommodating to our schedules and needs in finding our first home. He is honest and hard working and was great in communicating and explaining each and every step we were experiencing. I know when it is time for us to enter the real estate market again, our first call will be to Jim!

I am very happy to have Jim Prechtl work with me Throughout the entire process Jim was professional, conscientious, and motivated. He had significant experience and knowledge of the market and was quite knowledgeable of San Diego area. Jim was very helpful in guiding me in setting an acceptable price and setting up to see open houses. He was prompt in following up on every detail. In finalizing all the detail work involved in closing the deal and completing the contracts, Jim was very helpful and was always on top of all closing requirements. He even gave me a commission rebate. Without his efforts, I would not be able to purchase my first home. I highly recommend Jim to anyone looking for a highly effective and reliable real estate agent.

Jim did a great job selling our house. He walked us through the process, got us a great offer, and provided timely updates during the house sale. We had a great experience with Jim and would defininately use his services again.

When you work with Jim he sends you a listing of all the houses that are available on the market through the internet , which was very convenient. You pick which house you like and then schedule a time to go and see it. We went through about 40+ houses with Jim until actually picking the one that we liked. He was very patient and understanding. It took roughly 4 to 5 months for us to find our house and then close due to the short sale (had it not been a short sale this would have been significantly shorter). Jim is efficient and kept us informed on every aspect of the buying process. When you hire a real estate agent you are looking for someone trustworthy, knowledgeable and is dedicated to his clients. Jim fulfilled all aspects of these traits and I highly recommend him.

I first met Jim this month. We had talked on the phone about my house and what it means to me. We also discussed what type of renters I wanted. We met and he seems very nice and knowledgable. He has already arranged to have someone come and fix the grout in the bathroom and he has ordered some blinds and will replace them. Right now, I am very pleased with Jim and I hope that continues as he manages my house. He is great!

Jim is constantly responsive, both to our tenants and to us. He was patient through the process of finding a renter and ensuring that everything at the house was ready to go for renting. He had good suggestions and support for everything from cleaning to repairs. His knowledge of the San Diego area was extremely helpful in demonstrating the better points of the house. We have no complaints and would certainly recommend him as either property manager or realtor in the future). Do: - Hire Jim if you need a competent professional who will not be intrusive. - Ask him for advice and guidance on how best to market and improve the property. - Rely on his guidance for trends and themes in the San Diego county area - Ask him about where the perceived needs are for certain types of appliances/services in San Diego, ie, where one needs to have AC in the house and where one does not. - Ask for pricing guidelines and comparisons in your area - Enable his networked, communicative approach for both marketing and then interacting with him throughout the relationship. Don't: - Expect corporate impersonality or an automaton