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5 out of 5 based on 45 ratings.
25 user reviews.
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Jim is a wonderful real estate agent and made a stressful process very smooth. He listened to what we wanted and was so patient as he navigated us through the process of sorting through, looking at, and ultimately purchasing a home that checked all of our many boxes. He was extremely professional, easy to work with, responsive and flexible, working around our needs. We felt that we were in good hands In every part of the process from start to finish. We would whole heartedly recommended him to others - he is simply the best!

My wife and I used Jim to help us find our first home. It was stressful to think about the money and the commitment involved in buying a house but Jim put our minds at ease. He was very knowledgeable about everything there is know when buying a house such as which locations are safe for kids and which schools were the best. I recommend Jim to EVERYONE and I give out his number when I can. We will definitely be using him in the future. Thank you for our home!! Chris and Emily

cmdaffara | Home Buyer

I highly recommend Jim as a real estate professional. He helped us sell our home of 23 years. He is reliable, responsible, has the utmost integrity, is trustworthy and has excellent judgement. He went above and beyond and the result was a successful sale! I give Jim the highest praise and wouldn't hesitate to work with him again in the future.

maxrox8maxrox8 | Home Seller

Jim is one of the most experienced and highly skilled Agents on the North Shore of Long Island. His knowledge of the market dynamics is extremely helpful whether you are buying or selling a home. He exceeded our expectations in terms of being responsive and making us feel like we were his most important client. It was clear that he put our interests ahead of his. Selling or buying a home can be stressful and Jim did a masterful job of keeping us focused on our goals. Jim has very strong interpersonal skills and did an excellent job in addressing issues that came up in the process with home inspections, survey, permits, etc. Jim has deep connections in the real estate field, which will greatly help either buyers or sellers. His office staff is very professional and courteous.

zmania | Home Seller & Home Buyer

We met Jim at an open house when we were just starting to consider selling our home and looking for a new one. My wife and I were both impressed with Jim's caring and honest demeanor. This combined with his thorough knowledge of the area made us want to work with him. Jim spent a great deal of time with us before we even signed a contract with him! When the time finally came to put our house on the market, Jim gave us great ideas on how to make our house more marketable. After taking Jim's advice and making a few small improvements, our home sold within one month of it being listed. It also sold for the highest price for our type of home in our area! Jim was aware that we had a specific neighborhood in mind for our new home based on the time he had spent showing us different areas. After showing us many homes we realized we had our hearts set on one specific home. Jim was a major part of the reason why our bid for this home was accepted over three other bids. His professionalism and expertise helped us to secure our dream home! We would recommend Jim to anyone looking to buy or sell a house!

sagiordano | Home Seller & Home Buyer

Jim was instrumental in helping to find my home and guiding me through the entire home purchase process. Jim reached out to me regularly and always responded to my questions very quickly. This was crucial as I work long hours and having the flexibility to contact him whether it be through phone, email, or text was very helpful. He found many homes to show me in my target area and was always willing to take me to residences that I found myself. After I was under contract, he continued to guide me through the home buying process with the lawyer, the mortgage, home insurance, etc and helped to answer questions every step of the way. This was my first home purchase and Jim made the process easy and as stress free as possible. If I ever decide to sell my home I will definitely go back to Jim for help.

amanda.barkan | Home Buyer

Jim did a lot of work and research for us over a long period of time while we made our buying and selling decisions. He had extensive knowledge of the neighborhoods, prior listings, sellers and prices. Having an agent on top of their game makes the whole process a little more transparent. We have both bought and sold a home with Jim and highly recommend him.

user52590436 | Home Buyer

We have used Jim on multiple transactions and recommend him to everyone. Jim's knowledge of the industry and the area helped us sell our home and find our dream home! He was instrumental in our most recent sale and purchase from beginning to end. In what can be a stressful process, Jim was involved in every step of the process. He provided us with expertise, direction and support that went above and beyond expectations.

stonybrookmarks | Home Seller

Jim gets the job done! He is extremely reliable and knowledgeable about the housing market. Jim provided valuable advice throughout the entire process of not only selling our home but also purchasing a new home for our family. Jim was always available for any questions or concerns we may have had. We were able to close flawlessly. Our experience was nothing short of excellence. We have total confidence in Jim and would recommend him without any reservation whatsoever.

reje17 | Home Seller

We couldn't be happy with our experience with Jim. He gave us all the information we needed to get our mom's house on the market at an attractive price. It took only a few months to find a buyer. He even represented the buyer in selling their house. We would highly recommend him. He experience in the real estate field is second to none.

greynerm | Home Seller

Thanks to James Balocca for finding up the perfect home in the perfect community. Thanks to Jim for being there for us whenever we needed him, he listened to our needs. He helped us refine our expectations and found several homes to fit our desires. Everything was handled professionally and timely. Your service is exceptional and we would highly recommend him. Rich and Karen

Karen conners | Home Buyer

Jim is the BEST realtor we have ever met! It's not easy buying a home , but Jim was always there for us. James was very knowledgeable and informative. His skills are definitely extraordinary and he will show you houses that fit your request. I was extremely please with the experience.

lregan8 | Home Buyer

My fiancé and I were buying our first home and the experience couldn't have been better. From start to finish Jim was with us through it all. He knew the areas we were looking in very well and was able to point us in the right direction. Overall our experience was awesome and we look forward to purchasing another home with Jim in the future.

user09245655 | Home Buyer

My wife and I met Jim at a showing in St. James. We met numerous agents from various showings in the area. Jim stood apart from the other agents in his vast knowledge of the area and cordial demeanor without the normal "used car salesman" attitude. We wanted to list our home and decided to use Jim as our agent. From the listing pictures to the closing Jim made the process very easy and definitely earned his commission. He was available to us or potential buyers any time of day. We also used Jim as our buying agent and he managed to get us a great deal on a house in my wife's dream neighborhood. If you want a professional, knowledgeable agent to aggressively work on your behalf without being overbearing, look no further.

juji75 | Home Seller & Home Buyer

My husband and I were so happy with Jim. He is patient, level-headed and rational which is exactly what you need in real estate when it is very easy to make a rash decision. He was personable, professional, great to talk to and always readily available for us. We can't say better things about Jim-- we would recommend him to anyone.

leemarie89 | Home Buyer

Jim is definitely an expert in his field. He knows the business of real estate extremely well. He is very familiar with the Three Village/ Port Jefferson/ Smithtown/ North shore areas of Long Island. He really took his time and made sure that I was making an informed decision when he came to area/neighborhood/school district. I found all of his advice to be invaluable. I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a house.

kkoullias4 | Home Buyer

I was the buyer of the new home Jim was the sellers broker . He was extremely helpful and accommodating ! He let me into the house anytime I needed ore-close. He had a tremendous amount of knowledge about the area and taught me about the community . It definitely helps when you're dealing with experience people !

sb198 | Home Buyer

JIm was very personable and helpful throughout our home buying process. We were purchasing our first home and were new to the whole home buying experience. He was very helpful and talked us through the whole process and what to expect. It was a real pleasure working with him. He was always easy to reach and quick to respond. I would highly recommend him to any one buying a home.

jennypowell23 | Home Buyer

By far the BEST in the business! As a new home buyer we couldn't have asked for a better person to work with. Jims valuable advice and knowledge of the business surpassed all expectations. Jim was available at all times and definitely protected our interest. If you are looking to buy or sell a home he definitely has my recommendation

damella85 | Home Buyer

Jim was referred to me by a friend. From the first time I met him, I knew he was going to work for me. His advice on preparing my house for sale was excellent and resulted in me selling my house in a matter of days. Jim's insight and negotiation skills proved invaluable as I went through the selling process, which can be complicated and confusing. Jim made everything clear and handled all the details expertly. I was super impressed with his accessibility and responsiveness. He really kept things moving and responded to questions or issues immediately. He exceeded my expectations in every way, particularly compared to how other agents work. In the end I was so pleased and impressed with the selling experience that I used him to buy a new home, as well. I can't say enough about Jim's knowledge, professionalism and hands-on approach to selling and buying. I highly recommend him.

blvgtr | Home Seller & Home Buyer

Jim was great! He was very knowledgeable about the area we were looking to purchase a house. He listened to what we were looking for and showed us houses that we had great interest in. He also sold our house within 2 weeks of putting it on the market. He was very professional and made the process of searching for a house and selling a house as easy as possible. We love our new house and have Jim to thank for finding it for us!

emily somberg | Home Buyer

Working with Jim Balocca has been a wonderful experience. He is very easy to be with, has tremendous knowledge of the market and is always handy with technical real estate issues. We are looking for a home to relocate from the west coast and Jim's knowledge of the market and easy going personality makes our experience with Jim delightful. We continue to work with Jim and I recommend him to anyone at anytime. Sincerely, Curtis S. Dudnick, CPA

Curtis Dudnick | Home Seller

Jim Balocca is without a doubt one of the best realtors on Long Island. His extensive knowledge of the home selling process and ability to negotiate on our behalf made selling our home a breeze. Jim also happens to be a family man and an absolute pleasure to deal with, which is a huge plus! We cannot recommend him highly enough.

minoguejt | Home Seller

Jim was referred to my wife and I by a friend, and we couldn't be happier with our decision to work with Jim to buy our first home. From our initial contact on the phone though the day we closed, Jim offered advice at every step. He values communication, as is evident with his quick responses and the frequency with which he reached out to us. His demeanor is professional, yet warm.. an absolute pleasure to work with! His knowledge of the area is top notch, and we relied a lot on this expertise as we were not formerly local to the area. Jim clearly understood what we were looking for in a property, and turned our vision into a reality. We highly recommend Jim to anybody!

mike rostek86 | Home Buyer

My husband and I were referred to Jim from several friends who had used his services in the past. From Day 1, Jim was extremely responsive and easy to work with. This was our first home, and Jim held our hands every step of the way. He has a ton of passion for what he does, and he shows that he cares for his clients - he is never pushy and always looked out for our best interests. We will not hesitate to recommend him to friends and family, and (if we ever decide to leave our new dream home) we will 100% use his services again in the future!

user14973549 | Home Buyer

This is our second time working with Jim to find our perfect home and it was nothing but a pleasure. He has great knowledge for the industry and knows exactly what he is talking about. The whole process from start to finish between my sale and my purchase went smoothly and I couldn’t have asked for a more professional experience. He will be there for you every step of the way and do whatever you may need.

adebla10 | Home Seller

This is our second time working with Jim to find our perfect home and it was nothing but a pleasure. He has great knowledge for the industry and knows exactly what he is talking about. The whole process from start to finish between my sale and my purchase went smoothly and I couldn’t have asked for a more professional experience. He will be there for you every step of the way and do whatever you may need.

My husband and I were referred to Jim from several friends who had used his services in the past. From Day 1, Jim was extremely responsive and easy to work with. This was our first home, and Jim held our hands every step of the way. He has a ton of passion for what he does, and he shows that he cares for his clients - he is never pushy and always looked out for our best interests. We will not hesitate to recommend him to friends and family, and (if we ever decide to leave our new dream home) we will 100% use his services again in the future!

Jim was referred to my wife and I by a friend, and we couldn't be happier with our decision to work with Jim to buy our first home. From our initial contact on the phone though the day we closed, Jim offered advice at every step. He values communication, as is evident with his quick responses and the frequency with which he reached out to us. His demeanor is professional, yet warm.. an absolute pleasure to work with! His knowledge of the area is top notch, and we relied a lot on this expertise as we were not formerly local to the area. Jim clearly understood what we were looking for in a property, and turned our vision into a reality. We highly recommend Jim to anybody!

Jim Balocca is without a doubt one of the best realtors on Long Island. His extensive knowledge of the home selling process and ability to negotiate on our behalf made selling our home a breeze. Jim also happens to be a family man and an absolute pleasure to deal with, which is a huge plus! We cannot recommend him highly enough.

JT Minogue

Jim was great! He was very knowledgeable about the area we were looking to purchase a house. He listened to what we were looking for and showed us houses that we had great interest in. He also sold our house within 2 weeks of putting it on the market. He was very professional and made the process of searching for a house and selling a house as easy as possible. We love our new house and have Jim to thank for finding it for us!

Working with Jim Balocca has been a wonderful experience. He is very easy to be with, has tremendous knowledge of the market and is always handy with technical real estate issues. We are looking for a home to relocate from the west coast and Jim's knowledge of the market and easy going personality makes our experience with Jim delightful. We continue to work with Jim and I recommend him to anyone at anytime.Sincerely,Curtis S. Dudnick, CPA

Jim was referred to me by a friend. From the first time I met him, I knew he was going to work for me. His advice on preparing my house for sale was excellent and resulted in me selling my house in a matter of days. Jim's insight and negotiation skills proved invaluable as I went through the selling process, which can be complicated and confusing. Jim made everything clear and handled all the details expertly. I was super impressed with his accessibility and responsiveness. He really kept things moving and responded to questions or issues immediately. He exceeded my expectations in every way, particularly compared to how other agents work. In the end I was so pleased and impressed with the selling experience that I used him to buy a new home, as well. I can't say enough about Jim's knowledge, professionalism and hands-on approach to selling and buying. I highly recommend him.

By far the BEST in the business! As a new home buyer we couldn't have asked for a better person to work with. Jims valuable advice and knowledge of the business surpassed all expectations. Jim was available at all times and definitely protected our interest. If you are looking to buy or sell a home he definitely has my recommendation

JIm was very personable and helpful throughout our home buying process. We were purchasing our first home and were new to the whole home buying experience. He was very helpful and talked us through the whole process and what to expect. It was a real pleasure working with him. He was always easy to reach and quick to respond. I would highly recommend him to any one buying a home.

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