Jim Starwalt

About Jim

Jim Starwalt | Broker Owner | Listing Specialist | Strategic Home Selling Expert Jim Starwalt is the Broker Owner and Team Leader of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes, where he specializes in helping homeowners sell their homes for the highest possible price with the strongest terms and the least amount of stress. Alongside his wife and business partner, Susan Starwalt, Jim leads The Star Home Team, a top-performing real estate team serving Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Their team consistently ranks among the top in the Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate network for both sales volume and number of homes sold, giving sellers a powerful advantage through experience, systems, and proven results. Jim is known for his strategic, data-driven approach to selling homes. He understands that today’s market requires more than just putting a home in the MLS. His team implements a comprehensive marketing plan designed to maximize exposure, create demand, and drive stronger offers. This includes professional photography, high-impact video, targeted digital advertising, social media campaigns, and access to exclusive buyer networks. One of Jim’s key strengths is helping sellers position their home correctly from day one. From pricing strategy and timing to staging guidance and negotiation, he ensures every detail is aligned to generate the best outcome. His approach is proactive, not reactive, which helps sellers avoid costly mistakes and unnecessary days on the market. Jim also leads a full in-house support team that handles every step of the process, from listing preparation to closing coordination. This ensures a smooth, well-managed experience so sellers can feel confident and informed every step of the way. In a shifting market where homes are taking longer to sell, Jim’s experience and leadership make a measurable difference. His focus is on creating urgency, maintaining strong communication, and negotiating from a position of strength to protect his clients’ bottom line. At the core of Jim’s business is a simple philosophy: your home sale is one of your most important financial decisions, and it deserves a clear strategy, expert guidance, and a team that knows how to deliver results. Thinking about selling your home? Start with a strategy, not a guess. Connect with Jim Starwalt and The Star Home Team today for a personalized home value analysis and a clear, proven plan to get your home sold. Call or text to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward a successful sale.

3 months ago

Our home sale went extremely smooth

Our home sale went extremely smooth. I will recommend Dan Ross and the team to anyone looking to buy or sell their home. They kept us informed constantly about what was happening.

7 months ago

Tiffany one the best realtor I have ever worked with

Tiffany one the best realtor I have ever worked with. She kept us true to what we were looking for and willing to see any place with us. Tiffany and her team cared about us as people and what we were needing for us and our children. We were able to get into a better school district and a perfect home. Thank you Tiffany!! We are so happy!

Jim's properties

Jim has sold 2 properties in the last 12 months, showing 2, sorted by most recent activity