Jim Hankes

Jim's Chicago real estate expertise is enhanced by the negotiating skills and analytical abilities developed over a 30-year career in Advertising, Marketing and Sales. Further, Jim Hankes is a certified Real Estate Negotiation Expert and a certified Pricing Strategy Advistor. 

A native Chicagoan, Jim possesses a superb understanding of the market dynamics of Chicago and the western and southern suburbs real estate. He has satisfied clients in a wide variety of neighborhoods including Near North, West Loop, South Loop, McKinley Park, Bridgeport, Bucktown, Ukrainian Village and others.

Real estate is a relationship-based business, and Jim advises each of his clients as he would a friend going through one of the most important decisions of his or her lifetime.

Easy to talk with, Jim's intent listening skills and proven ability to connect with clients enables him to ask the right questions and help identify needs, as he guides and advises clients on how to best reach their real estate goals. In addition, his attention to detail, responsiveness and sense of humor helps everyone to stay relaxed during the purchasing, selling or leasing process.