This is the third time we have worked with Jim to buy or sell a home over the last 15 years, and there is a reason we keep coming back. He is more than just a real estate agent – he has become a true friend who consistently goes above and beyond. Jim’s expertise and dedication make a stressful process feel seamless.
Pyschologists rate moving as one of life's most stressful events. I can attest to that. When my husband and I decided to sell our home of 42 years, we were quickly overwhelmed by the number of decisions to be made and tasks to be done. Making a wrong decision anywhere could cost us thousands. Worst of all, simply shopping for a realtor made us shiver. We needed someone to look out for our wants, our needs, our best interests. But each interview left us feeling we were bleeding in the water as sharks circled round. Then a trusted friend told us the only name we needed to know was Jim Longstreth. "He's everything you want in a realtor: intelligent, honest, ethical, with vast experience in St. Petersburg. And he treats people like family. Trust me," our friend said, "Jim will treat you right." When we met with Longstreth, I told him upfront I had a serious illness and we'd need to be prepared for the possibility I could be hospitalized, leaving my husband alone to manage both my care and the sale of the house. Jim assured us he'd help us through any circumstance, and he was true to his word. The vast network of people he's known and trusted for years made it possible to move through needed repairs and clean-up in days, and the house sold so quickly for a very satisfactory price that I think even Jim was surprised. So trust me. Jim Longstreth will do more than just sell your house. He'll save your sanity!
We recently had the pleasure of working with James W. Longstreth to sell our Historic Kenwood home, and we cannot recommend him highly enough. His comprehensive services included hosting open houses, implementing effective online marketing strategies, explaining all of the digital marketing information, and even finding and supervising contractors for necessary repairs. Communication was a standout aspect of our experience. Jim kept us informed every step of the way through phone calls, emails, and messages, ensuring we always knew what was happening with the sale. This was especially important as we had already left the state, and his proactive updates made the process much smoother. In a challenging market with tough climate conditions and stringent homeowners insurance requirements, Jim skillfully negotiated the sale, demonstrating his expertise and dedication. His knowledge of online marketing was evident, as he effectively showcased our home to potential buyers. We wholeheartedly recommend James W. Longstreth to anyone looking to sell their home. His professionalism, communication skills, and ability to coordinate the sale process make him an invaluable asset. We consider him a superior agent and a personal friend.
This is my third time working with Jim! From first contact to final closing, he helped to make the process go smoothly. He truly goes above and beyond for his clients! Not only is he a great realtor, he's an awesome human😊
Jim is very knowledgeable about the St Petersburg real estate market, and especially Historic Kenwood. He is a pleasure to work with. He brought great ideas, detailed market analysis and insight to the process. He was also receptive to my thoughts and ideas as well. Great selling experience.
Jim worked diligently to get the sale done! Easy to work with and responsive to the sellers, as well as, the buyers requests
Jim represented us as home buyers. He was referred to us by our pastor who also had a great experience working with him when she bought her home. Jim is fun and easy to work with, but he was no pushover. He represented us well and helped us find our dream condo home, negotiated a fair price, and got us to closing in record time. He looked out for our interests every step of the way.
Jim worked tirelessly to help us find our home in the Kenwood neighborhood in St Pete. Once we found the house for us, he gave us great advice that helped us to get our offer accepted and helped us in successfully negotiating with the seller for repairs. His knowledge of the local neighborhoods in St Pete is unmatched. We will definitely be using Jim again. Thanks Jim!
Jim has been a fantastic resource in helping us understand the real estate dynamics of Historic Kenwood. We were able to buy our house and then sell it several years later at competitive prices and with minimal issues. Thanks Jim!
We can’t say enough good things about Jim Longstreth. He was so helpful through every step of the buying process. He advocated for us and worked hard for us during the negotiations. I highly recommend him and will use him for all our future real estate needs!
Jim is an absolute professional and calm, caring human being. He is knowledgeable of all the ins and outs a various lending selling and buying scenarios, and was able to assist with a very difficult sale after my father passed away. I will use him for any future property transactions and highly recommend his services.
Jim and Tara were a true blessing to our family at a time we needed them the most. We listed with them pre-Helene but then our home flooded. We endured 4’ of water in the home. They were there by our side every step of the way, truly, they went above and beyond to help us, encourage us, and gave us options. We decided to continue to sell, “as-is” and move to higher ground. They continued to work hard(much harder than they signed up for) and got our home sold for us, for a very fair market price for the area and condition of the home. It brings us to tears to think we could have had any old listing agent who only cared about the sale and not the family. We are honored to have worked with them and have met them. We cannot recommend them enough. Please consider them if you are buying or selling your home in St Pete.
