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The HomeBuyer's Advocate

Real Estate Agents

About us

The ONLY ANGIE'S LIST SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNERS for 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023! (Realtors) We are Central Ohio's LARGEST Buyer's Broker. Our job is to represent ONLY home BUYERS, never home sellers, 100% of the time. We will advocate for YOU, the buyer, and we will help you buy a home while protecting your interests. We will answer all of your questions and be on YOUR side throughout the entire process as the BUYER. We will help you with financing, counsel you on the home-buying process and point out the positives and the negatives of every home that you see. We will make sure you get the home that YOU want, and be by your side all along the way. WE WILL NOT PRESSURE YOU INTO MAKING A DECISION because all decisions made are made by you, our client. We work for you, and we won't try to "sell" you anything. We will show you homes that YOU want to see, not homes that we want you to see. We will tell you when it's time to walk away from a home that isn't right for you. We are the Home Buyer's TRUE Advocates and we promise to make your home-buying experience comfortable, enjoyable and hassle-free! Are you a BUYER? DON'T CONTACT A "REGULAR" AGENT, GET A BUYER'S BROKER! Contact us for a FREE consultation!

Business highlights

28 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

We are Central Ohio's LARGEST Buyer's Broker. We Offer: buyer's agents, buyer consultation, real estate services, buyer's brokerage, new-home construction consulting and representation, financing consultation, consumer inquiries, real estate updates and statistics, real estate sales, true home buyer representation, real estate market consultation, consumer information, real estate related questions, home buyer classes, real estate agent referral data base, relocation buyers.

Services we don't offer

We do not list homes for sale or represent home sellers.

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.0105 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
99%
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1%
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-25 of 105 reviews

Zachary M.
10/2023
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Jim Deskins at The HomeBuyer's Advocate did a great job of being patient with my wife and I on the purchase of our first home. We ended up going the new build route and we were glad to have Jim beside us during the several months of build time and inspections. All in all, a great service during a stressful time and we never felt pushed or rushed into making a decision. Highly recommend this group for potential buyers, particularly to help make prudent decisions during a time of lower affordability for homebuyers.
Description of Work: Helped us during the buying process for a new home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400,000

Nick S.
10/2023
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Jim did a phenomenal job at showing us houses that we cared about and helping us nail down our eventual new home. Jim is super knowledgeable about houses, efficient with scheduling showings and is patient and helpful throughout the whole process.
Description of Work: Help finding a house to buy and getting us through the process.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Tracy S.
10/2023
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Jim has treated us like family from day one. I’ve literally told people that be brought a flashlight and checked out the entire house(s) with us, and we loved that. It was like he wanted to make sure the house was good enough for his own family—and that’s someone you can trust. He always made himself available to us whenever we had questions, or just to have an ear to complain to. We highly recommend Jim Deskins!
Description of Work: We needed help with the purchase of our forever home. Jim provided us with an extremely helpful notebook with information of what to expect, and phone numbers of local companies that are commonly used for homeowners. He made sure we had the proper tools to make this huge financial decision.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Paul S.
10/2023
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Jim would always get back to me whenever I had questions and would give me answers that I understood and if I didn’t he would explain it when we were out looking at houses he would have his flashlight and take notes and clipboard and we go over everything about the house, pros and cons. Jim as a person made it very easy and was a huge help in deciding where I would buy my first house for my family making sure it was in a good school district and within my budget
Description of Work: Jim was a huge help in all aspects of home-buying for the first time. He treated me like a family member and always made sure I was comfortable and gave feedback in my decision making process.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Bailey M.
10/2023
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Our experience with Jim was wonderful! As first time home buyers in a crazy 2023 housing market, Jim guided us through each step with great knowledge and encouragement. He was in constant communication with us, made many stops to our house as it was being built to share any progress with us, and helped us through all of our housing meetings and questions. Thanks, Jim!
Description of Work: He was our real estate agent on our new home purchase/build.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Nick P.
10/2023
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
My Wife and I bought our first home at the end of last year. From our first meeting till closing Jim made the entire process easy. He sat us down and explained all the steps to buying a home and set our nerves at ease. He was quick at setting up viewings and was very informative while doing them. I recommend Jim to anyone looking to buy a house. Especially first-time buyers.
Description of Work: Helped us find our first home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jim M.
10/2023
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Jim Deskins is a professional that is adept at evaluating property values and guiding his clients to find their best fit. He's very good at pointing out potential issues with properties and since he only represents buyers, he has the buyer's best interest.
Description of Work: Buying a new house/property

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$425,000

Andrew C.
10/2023
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
After working with Jim, we will never work with another buyer's realtor again. He was punctual, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. He helped us to look at all aspects of the house, from the neighborhood to the foundation. He was thorough and observant. He is communicative and flexible, and Jim made sure we got to see every house we wanted to see. Will definitely work with Jim again when we go to buy our next house.
Description of Work: Helped us to buy a house (and everything else that goes with it)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200

Andrew S.
07/2023
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Jim Deskins was fantastic to work with as first-time homebuyers. He took care to explain important issues and was very knowledgeable about conditions and typical steps to remediate issues. Jim was very attentive to our needs and was always quick with a response to any questions. We felt we had a good understanding of the pros and cons of each home we looked at that helped us narrow down what we really needed in a house. Jim helped us find a great house that ticked all our need boxes and nearly all of our want boxes as well. If I had to buy real estate again, I would go back to Jim without hesitation. I highly recommend his services for home buying.
Description of Work: Buying our first home

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The HomeBuyer's Advocate
Thank you, [Member Name Removed] for your kind words. You were excellent to work with as well.

Hansel D.
11/2022
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
As first-time home buyers, especially in this volatile market, my wife and I were very nervous about dipping our toes in the market. However, Tammy Boring made our journey effortless, and helped us through the entire process from start to close with her thoroughness, careful attention to detail, knowledge and honesty. She made sure to answer all our doubts and questions, no matter how basic they were and however late it was in the day, and did not hesitate to go above and beyond in helping us. We felt like we had someone looking out for us always, and most importantly, she’s very down to earth, caring and loves her work. We would highly recommend Tammy & Jim to any future homebuyers!
Description of Work: Helped us find our first home!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Carey M.
10/2022
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Amazing. I have used Jimmy for over 20+ years buying (and building) my homes. Jimmys expertise and experience puts your mind at ease during the home buying process. I will never use anyone but The HomeBuyers Advocate!
Description of Work: Real Estate
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Mike S.
10/2022
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Great! Helpful and considerate of needs. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: A new home

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jessie T.
10/2022
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Jim Deskins is a highly knowledgeable professional and a pleasure to work with.
Description of Work: Buyer-Broker
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Jeff D.
10/2021
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Beautifully. He was very responsive to our needs, no pressure. He had our best interest in mind. Found us a house very quickly. Paperwork was a breeze. Got appointments quickly. Jim Deskins receives our highest recommendation.
Description of Work: Buying a house

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The HomeBuyer's Advocate
Thank you very much!

Aaron A.
10/2021
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
For first time home buyers, Jim was an incredibly valuable resource. He walked us through the entire process from what to look for in a home and where, our budget, how to effectively negotiate the price on a house, the closing process etc...Jim is highly experienced in this field and it shows when you are his client. Jim's most impressive quality is the thoroughness while viewing a prospective home. He basically provides a qualified home inspection during the viewing and as potential buyers you walk away with an in-depth knowledge of the home, it's history, it's current issues and it's true value. In today's red hot real estate market, this was priceless as it helped to prevent us from grossly overpaying on a home. I have recommended Jim to every one of my friends who have been looking to buy a home. Whenever we move again, we will use Jim as our buyers agent.
Description of Work: Home buying real estate agent

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The HomeBuyer's Advocate
Thank you very much!

Luan W.
10/2021
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Jim and his team are professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Great to work with.
Description of Work: Buying a house

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The HomeBuyer's Advocate
Thank you very much!

Janelle W.
10/2021
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Excellent! Jim helped us navigate a private home purchase this summer. He was an invaluable resource in the home buying process and made it incredibly easy for us.
Description of Work: Real estate agent for private purchase

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Response from The HomeBuyer's Advocate
Thank you very much!

Caitlin Z.
10/2021
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
It went well, but did take a year and a half because of the current housing Market. Jim was very patient and helpful!
Description of Work: We were buying a home and he was our relator.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The HomeBuyer's Advocate
Thank you very much!

Caroline T.
10/2021
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Jim was such a great choice. We were first time home buyers and he took a lot of time to explain things to us during the process. We always felt like he had our best interests in mind, and are very happy with the house we ended up with. There were a few difficult parts to the purchase, including a water leak in the house after we were in contract, and Jim was great helping us navigate the stressful situation. Overall Jim is a very down to earth guy and a straight shooter. I always felt like we were getting his honest opinion. Highly recommend Jim.
Description of Work: House buying
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The HomeBuyer's Advocate
Thank you very much!

Sarah S.
10/2021
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
During the crazy real estate market, we were able to only look at 4 houses and snagged the first house we put an offer in on! This is my second home purchase with The HomeBuyer's Advocate, and if needed, I'll be calling them again!
Description of Work: Home Purchase

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The HomeBuyer's Advocate
Thank you very much!

Gabrielle E.
10/2021
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
It was absolutely great. Jim especially was great. He helped us find our first home! In this crazy market we were able to find a house within a few months.
Description of Work: Help buying a home

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lauren L.
10/2021
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Excellent! We were moving in from out of state and Jim was excellent to work with. He was informative, honest and even did a showing via zoom when my family weren’t able to attend. We were in awesome hands working with him and he helped get us our perfect house. We will definitely work with him again!
Description of Work: Buyers Agent

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The HomeBuyer's Advocate
Thank you very much!

Ashley G.
10/2021
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
We've used Jim as our agent twice, and he would be the only agent we would consider for any future home buying needs. Jim is an absolutely phenomenal agent because he is both knowledgeable and honest. In this crazy market, it's easy to get caught up in the moment and ignore red flags or over-pay for a house, but Jim was there to educate us about the houses and neighborhoods and ensure each offer was carefully thought out. Never once did we feel pressure to make an offer or rush the process- even after looking at houses for an entire year- Jim was patient and continued to provide excellent advice. He's a true professional and makes the process of home buying go as smoothly as possible. We are still in shock we managed to get our house in the Spring of 2021, in an unprecedented and crazy market. We owe that one to Jim!
Description of Work: Buying a home

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The HomeBuyer's Advocate
Thank you very much!

Keith B.
10/2021
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
He's the best I have ever worked with.
Description of Work: Buyers' agent realtor

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Natina A.
10/2021
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Jim did a fantastic job. This was actually our second time using him. He is very thorough, and knows his stuff! He was available any time we needed him and he was very attentive to our needs and requests. Would recommend him to anyone.
Description of Work: realtor to buy a home

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The HomeBuyer's Advocate
Thank you very much!

Contact information

77 E Wilson Bridge Rd Suite 203, Columbus, OH 43085

http://www.Advocate4Buyers.com

Service hours

Monday:
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
BRKP.2004021978
Trade License Locale
OH
Trade License Authority
Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing
Trade License Expiration
11/18/2025
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Real Estate Agents

FAQ

The HomeBuyer's Advocate is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

No, The HomeBuyer's Advocate does not offer free project estimates.
No, The HomeBuyer's Advocate does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The HomeBuyer's Advocate does not offer a senior discount.
No, The HomeBuyer's Advocate does not offer emergency services.
No, The HomeBuyer's Advocate does not offer warranties.
The HomeBuyer's Advocate offers the following services: We are Central Ohio's LARGEST Buyer's Broker. We Offer: buyer's agents, buyer consultation, real estate services, buyer's brokerage, new-home construction consulting and representation, financing consultation, consumer inquiries, real estate updates and statistics, real estate sales, true home buyer representation, real estate market consultation, consumer information, real estate related questions, home buyer classes, real estate agent referral data base, relocation buyers.
We do not list homes for sale or represent home sellers.

Contact information

77 E Wilson Bridge Rd Suite 203, Columbus, OH 43085

http://www.Advocate4Buyers.com

Service hours

Monday:
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM