I first worked with Jim over 10 years ago when he helped me sell my home, and I knew I could trust him again when I decided to start the process of moving back to the Columbus area. A year ago, I reconnected with him, this time as a remote buyer living in California. From the beginning, Jim went above and beyond to make this process as seamless as possible, even with the challenges of being out of state.

Jim personally visited homes on my behalf, providing detailed photos, videos, and thoughtful descriptions of each property. His insights went beyond just what you can see online—he offered valuable details about the neighborhood, layout, and even the feel of each home, which made me feel confident in making decisions from afar. His deep knowledge of the Columbus market and his ability to anticipate my needs truly set him apart.

What impressed me most is Jim’s commitment to ensuring his clients are informed and comfortable every step of the way. Whether it was answering questions promptly, providing honest advice, or guiding me through the complexities of buying a home remotely, he was always one step ahead.

Jim is more than a realtor—he’s a trusted partner who puts his clients first. I can’t recommend him enough to anyone buying or selling a home, especially if you're navigating a challenging situation like buying from another state. His dedication, expertise, and personalized service are unmatched

I would highly recommend Jim Staten. He was professional, knowledgeable and very personable. He understands the market and worked to represent our best interests. It was a long journey and Jim showed us patience and understanding. Can’t say enough good things about Jim.

I can’t say enough about how highly I would recommend Jim Staten, Realtor - NextHome Experience for your next home sale/purchase. Not only has he helped us with selling/purchasing our last two homes, he has also mentored us on remodeling projects that would increase value as well as recommend trusted people to use over the last 17 years.

Jim was the best. Second time I have worked with him and have been extremely satisfied each time. Most recently, we had been looking at homes for almost two years and without Jim's knowledge we may have settled for something that was less than ideal. When we sold our current residence things came at a rapid pace due to the current market. Jim was able to navigate us through the process having a depth of knowledge of insight that was outstanding. He was always looking out our bests interests. Can't say enough about how pleased I am with Jim.

Jim was the best realtor I have ever worked with. His detailed knowledge of the western Columbus area is impressive and he offers support through the entire home buying process, even after closing.

This was my first experience buying a home/condo. Also, I was buying from out of state so I had limited time available to view properties. Jim was very good at explaining the whole process to me and clarified a lot of questions I had. I found him to be very knowledgeable and patient with a novice. He worked very fast when I found something I liked, to get the home under contract. He went out of his way to be available during key times when I was in the area, even on New Year's Eve. He gave me a lot of contacts for service people, painters, cleaners, etc. that I might need as I prepared to move. I was very happy with the help I received from Jim Staten and would recommend him to others.

Jim did a great job working with us and paying attention to our needs and request when we sold our house. We worked with him previously on a couple of real estate transaction and he was the only person we considered this time. Jim met with us at the property and understood our position to sell “as-is” since we had already put a lot of time and energy into the house. He came up with a listing and price that worked well - we had over 15 showing in a week, then a couple offers, and closed when he expected. The entire transaction took 37 days and we sold for more than the asking price. Jim was attentive, and almost all signing was electronic, so easy on us. We highly recommend Jim for your next real estate transaction.

Jim was absolutely wonderful to work with. He is hard working, honest, trustworthy, professional, and very knowledgeable about the business. I highly recommend Jim if you are in the market to buy or sell a home, you will enjoy the experience. He helped us sell our home quickly in a challenging market.

We already had a house in mind, so I was questioning how much value a buying realtor would be. Jim stepped in, answering questions, making recommendations about things might do to the house, recommending contractors. We plan to use him again.

Jim was very patient with us and did an awesome job selling our house that we lived in for the past 28 years. He also helped us buy our new home. I would recommend Jim to any of my family and friends when they are ready to sell or buy a new home.

Growing up with a Realtor as my dad, I always thought I knew how hard he worked for his clients. His family was his priority but he always dropped whatever he was doing for himself to take calls from and help his clients. I got to experience his dedication to his clients firsthand in the process of buying my new condo. He helped me so much through this process and it showed me how good he is at what he does. My dad will help you find the home of your dreams with all the knowledge and experience that he has with both buyers and sellers. He is the BEST around (and I am not just saying that because I am his daughter)! He cares so much about the people he represents and truly wants the best for them. Call him today to start living out your dreams as a homeowner!

I had a great experience working with Jim. He was thorough, thoughtful and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!

Jim did an awesome job!! The house was sold for a higher price than expected in 4 days! Would highly recommend him if you ever sell or buy. He answers questions day and night, is professional, and actually cares about your needs.

Jim and his team made the selling process effortless. The communication was quick, on point and left me with very few questions. My experience of the process was top notch and I will definitely recommend Jim and his team to future clients.

Jim did an amazing job selling our home. Not only did he sell our home, but he found us our forever home. We have worked with Jim three times and would use him again. Thanks again, Jim.

Jim has helped my husband & I sell & purchase a couple different properties & he is always a pleasure to work with. He is very knowledgeable & always goes above & beyond to help us with any questions we may have.

If I could give Jim 10 stars, I would. My wife and I worked with Jim 20 years ago and remembered what a pleasant experience we had. He helped us both buy and sell homes in Grove City and Galloway. We sold my parents’ house and needed help on various things since there was not a will. Jim’s keen eye for details and global knowledge made this transaction seamless. Jim is so personable and knowledgeable that I consider him a Nostradamus in this business. Wow, what a superlative experience overall! Thank you, Jim from myself and all 7 siblings!

I highly recommend Jim Staten especially for first time home buyers. He made the process as painless as possible and helped us along every step explaining the process in detail. Great realtor and better person.

I have had the pleasure of working with Jim Staten on two separate home sales transactions - both on the buying and selling ends of the deals (8 years between the two).

As a buyer, Jim helped me find the perfect home and I couldn’t have been happier with his guidance on the transaction. As a seller, there was no doubt I would work with Jim again to have him assist me in finding the next owner for my home - I wanted to sell to someone who would enjoy it as much as I did, as well as realize the returns on my investment.

Jim takes the time to listen to the needs of both the seller and the buyer, and I’m proud to call him my realtor of choice. Thanks again, Jim.

Jim helped me with the purchase of my first home and most recently the sale of that home. Not only is he professional, experienced, well connected, prompt, and proactive but he also cares. He asks thoughtful questions and shares concerns. I couldn’t be happier with his service and would recommend him to anyone!

My husband and I have had a few real estate transactions in the past few years and due to our properties not being in the Columbus area we have had to use a couple different realtors. We always knew Jim was great, but now after having to buy and sell a couple houses without him we know he is THE BEST and I promise we’re not just saying that because he is my dad. So thankful for his help in selling our house and driving to Dayton to help us find our dream home! He is so knowledgeable in every area of real estate and works very hard to ensure the process goes smoothly!

It is our pleasure to recommend Jim Staten as your real estate agent. Jim was very professional and we were very comfortable working with him. Jim returned all my phone calls or emails the same day and we never felt neglected. We are pleased to recommend Jim Staten to anyone that is looking to buy or sell a home. He was great to work with and if we need an agent again we will be contacting him. He is our first choice real estate agent and second time working with Jim, both buying and selling a home.

Jim did a great job selling my mothers condo. Very professional and thorough. Kept us up-to-date all along the way. Would highly recommend Jim to everyone.

Jim was very professional during our house purchase. We made an offer and were in contact in few hours! Great job!

I have used Jim Staten as a realtor twice, once to buy my home and once to sell my mother’s. I found him to be knowledgeable and professional. Everything was done in a timely manner and I felt I understood the process every step of the way. I wouldn’t hesitate recommending him to friends and family.

Jim Staten is an excellent realtor that I would and do recommend. He is very knowledgeable about all the aspects of buying and selling a house. Jim is honest and fair in all of his business dealings. He not only pays close attention to fine details, but knows how to get things done.
Jim has helped me buy and sell many properties and I will continue to use him in the future.

Jim has years of experience in the real estate industry and it shows, with helping our family with the purchase and sale of three properties. His professionalism and attention to detail is top notch and he treats every situation throughout the buying/selling process (good or bad) with an even keeled approach to provide the best possible outcome. If you are looking for help with your real estate needs, Jim is your guy!

Jim has sold many houses for us in the Columbus market and he is always very thorough and thoughtful in the process.

We interviewed four realtors. Jim stood out from the others. He was professional and presented multiple examples of homes in the area that were similar in price and size. Jim was upfront and honest about the amount we could get for our home. His paperwork, staging, and instructions for selling our home were presented well. Even though we were going through a separation, Jim was able to easily communicate all of the information separately. Jim was very good at defusing tense situations and providing solutions. I would highly recommend Jim Staten to anyone buying or selling a home.

Love Jim! We have already recommended Jim to our many friends and family and he has helped as the preferred realtor to multiple friends and also our parents! Jim does a great job taking the time to understand your situation, desires and dis/likes for the property your searching for or your criteria for a successful sale listing. Then he supports and advises you though a successful listing, property search and closing. Jim's super likable, easy to work with, and I have found his advice to be insightful and truthful. If your looking for someone customer oriented and on your side, I enthusiastically endorse Jim!

I really enjoyed working with Jim. He has great knowledge of the real estate markets, especially in these times when things are moving so quickly. I can honestly say that he made the sale of my home extremely easy and stress free. I would definitely recommend him to anyone buying or selling a home.

Jim was the perfect Realtor for us. As first time home buyers he was always available with our many questions. He gave us great insight as to options in financing, different options in buying (building vs rehabbing vs ready to move in) and is EXTREMELY knowledgeable in the real estate business! Each time we went to visit a home I did not feel rushed or pressured to make a decision, instead it was quite the opposite. Jim took time to weigh out the pros and cons of each house according to our desires, which in turn helped us make a decision in this fast -paced market. He also has a quick and efficient online presence - all documents were sent and signed online and we got listings that matched our criteria every day. If Jim wasn't available by phone right away he always texted with a time he could talk or answered our question. The closing process was relatively smooth and the few hiccups we did have (with the title company) Jim was right there fighting on our behalf to get things corrected. Jim is definitely your advocate when you hire him and he goes the extra mile! Once we started moving Jim didn't stop serving us, he was able to recommend electricians, plumbers, excavators and anything we needed to make the transition smooth. Jim is now a friend and we are proud to call him our realtor!!

Jim was very patient but more importantly...extremely knowledgeable. As a 1st time homeowner, Jim answered our questions (or found the answer on the rare occasion he didn’t know), and gave us the things to look for when buying a home. I would absolutely recommend Jim to anyone buying or selling a home. Jim is a library of knowledge and is 100% committed to his clients!

Very professional and punctual. He was there anytime needed and answered any questions I had. Made the first time home buying experience a breeze. Would highly recommend!

Jim was extremely detailed and knowledgable throughout the entire buying process. We trusted him and his advice knowing that he wasn’t going to pressure us into a home that wasn’t ideal just to make a sale. As first time homebuyers, he made the entire process so easy! We can’t wait to work with him again! Thanks, Jim!

Jim is hands down the most helpful and knowledgeable real estate agent to work with. He takes care of your wants and needs as if they were his very own. You can tell he is always working and thinking proactively in order to give his clients the best possible service and experience. We would highly recommend Jim!

My wife and I loved working with Jim. He was very helpful in finding the perfect house for our family. I would recommend him to anyone and would use him again if we ever have to move. Thank you, Jim!

Jim Staten is one of the best agents I have used. He did an excellent job on all aspects of the sale. I highly recommend him.

Jim, is a wonderful agent. He helped us buy our first home and then when we were ready to sell it 8 years later, he did a great job to get us above our asking price. We highly recommend to work with Jim, not only for his expertise but also for his friendly personality and integrity in the business. Thanks, Jim!

Jim has wonderful communication skills. He guided us through the selling/purchase of our homes giving us confidence and peace. He has many years of experience and has been our family realtor for over 15 years.

Jim was very helpful with guiding us through the sale of our condo and the purchase of our new home. He was able to direct us to the right person or place for everything we needed to make our new home our own. My wife has used him before and we will definitely use him again if needed.

Jim helped us with buying our first home 11 years ago and 2 months ago he helped us sell that one and buy our forever home. He is knowledgeable, patient and easy to reach when we need him. He goes out of his way to make buying or selling your home as easy and comfortable as possible.

Jim gave us a very good price to sell our house. We were worried. He set the price too high. It sold in 3 hours. He made the entire process easy for us. He would always call us back as soon as possible with answers to our questions. Jim is kind, professional and courteous. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking to sell their house!

Jim did an amazing job for us. He’s not pushy and he sold our house in three hours. He’s amazing!

For years I have heard stories about how awful it is to complete the process of first time home buying. From finding a realtor, seeing homes, making offers, and finishing the process. Jim made this simple. He was helpful every step of the way. Calling to check in on how things were going on my end or even taking the time to explain things to me as this was my first time. I would recommend Jim to anyone looking to buy a home. He has excellent people skills and truly works hard to make sure you’re satisfied. Thanks again!

Jim has helped us successfully buy and/or sell 4 houses in Hilliard over the years. He is very knowledgeable and gives great advice on pricing, home staging, and negotiating a contract. Whenever I have contacted him with questions, he responds quickly. I highly recommend Jim for any real estate transaction!

Jim did a very good job in finding the perfect home for us. He was very patience and took in consideration all the requirements that we were looking for in a home. We would definitely recommend him.

Jim has been absolutely great from the beginning with our long home search. He is a very patient and understanding agent that will narrow down the perfect home of your choice. He is very easy to work with and extremely flexible for setting up showings. He is very knowledgeable and will assure you are getting the best deal. I would highly recommend Jim for anyone looking to buy a house.

Jim, is wonderful to work with! We have worked with him on buying/selling our first home and finding our forever home...each experience has been great. He’s so informative and stays on top of everything!!! I would recommend him to anyone. He is so knowledgeable, which helped us feel at ease when we were feeling anxious or had any concerns. Great Job!!!

Jim is a great person and a pleasure to work with. He is very knowledgeable and always willing to help. Jim really helped make a stressful process go smoothly!

Jim is my Dad and I got to experience everything I saw growing up when he helped me buy my first home! His dedication to his clients is unparalleled. He will never let you buy something that doesn't suit you. He works day and night to make sure your deal gets done! It was a great experience finally getting to see what 20+ years of clients had told me when they said "your dad is the BEST!"

Jim was great!! He traveled all over the place looking at houses with us. He was very safe with COVID-19 and took all the precautions to make sure everyone was safe. He put in all the hard work and walked us through the whole process making it so easy for us. He helped us find our dream first home! Would Highly recommended Jim!

Very informative and very fast. House sold in one day and Jim has stayed on all the details. Very professional

Jim has been my realtor for many years. He’s patient, honest and trustworthy. I recommend Jim to all my family and friends

It's such a great experience working with Jim. I have known him for 20 years and this is the 3rd house he's sold or helped me purchase. I'm always kept informed and always know what's going on. I'm not up to date on how technology is used, but he is. He sold our place in 2 days with multiple contracts and all over the list price! We closed in 2 weeks! I was always kept informed. Also, I like working with nice people and he is that kind of person. But he can be direct and a bit aggressive when it's time to be. I would recommend him for any type of real estate transaction.

Jim was a pleasure to work with. He makes the home-buying experience very easy and is very prompt. I can't say enough about his wonderful character and professionalism. I would recommend Jim to anyone seeking a realtor for their home-buying and selling needs. Thanks, Jim!

I can’t thank Jim enough for his help with our first time home buying experience. Jim has so much knowledge of the business and shared all the good and bad things about the houses so that we felt we were able to make very educated decisions. He was always quick to answer our phone calls/emails/texts and help us get scheduled with showings as quickly as possible which was necessary in this hot market. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a realtor! I feel our first experience with home buying went very well, even during a pandemic!

Jim was amazing to work with. As first time buyers with a very specific taste, buying their first home in the midst of a pandemic, he made the process painless, stress-free, and as close to easy as he possibly could have. By the time we were on our second or third weekend of viewings, we were finding ourselves pointing out things like a dimensional roof before he did, because he gave us so much insight into what we were looking at in these houses! He listened to our likes and dislikes and tried to point out houses to us that fit our vision before we even saw them. The home that we ended up buying, he called us 30 minutes after it hit the market and asked if we wanted to see it because it looked like exactly what we wanted and in one of our top neighborhoods - 24 hours later we were in contract. Jim is the perfect Columbus realtor for first-time buyers (or any buyers!) and we highly recommend.

Time and time again Jim went above and beyond the call of duty as our Realtor. This is the 3rd transaction in which our family has utilized Jim as our Realtor and we continue to be surprised by his professionalism and depth of experience. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Jim made the entire process a breeze. He was always there for my wife and I day or night and always responded in a timely manner. Jim would always make time for us whenever a house popped up in this crazy market. As first time home buyers he taught us a lot about the process and caught details about homes we visited that might have gone unnoticed. I couldn't imagine having done this without him.

Jim was a very experienced and knowledgable agent. He helped us throughout the process by giving honest opinion and insights to help find us the perfect home. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is looking to sell or buy a house. I had a great experience with him.

Jim was very helpful in the process. He was very responsive and would answer his phone anytime of the day or evening. Very knowledgeable and helpful.

After 20 years of living in our home we needed to move. Jim was instrumental in our success in receiving top dollar for our home. For anyone selling their home…. LISTEN to Jim. His knowledge of what customers in our price range wanted in a home were spot on. Since we had not purchased a home in 20 years his knowledge of the real estate rules and regulations was invaluable. We had many questions that he patiently answered or directed us to the bank or title company etc when it was their question to answer.

Jim listened to our story and understood our pride in our home and communicated that to potential buyers through various media and promotion. He understands the housing market and how to price and stage your house appropriately. As a result, our home was in contract in less than 24 hours after it came on the market.

We were very grateful for Jim’s help and recommend him to our friends and family.

Jim worked very hard with us to get our sale accomplished. We appreciate everything he did and know you will too!

Without a doubt, Jim is the most attentive and caring realtor I know. Every experience I’ve had with Jim has not only been pleasant, but also high quality. He makes knowledgeable suggestions, and offers input I didn’t think of during a high stress process. He has definitely made buying a home, as well as selling a home, a more enjoyable experience because of his genuine desire to help people. You won’t be disappointed with his service.

Jim is an excellent agent and helped us sell our Grandview home. He walked me and my wife through the process, got us connected with home experts to fix those last needed projects, and was able to sell our home fast! Thanks, Jim!

He has a lot of experience and knowledge to walk us through the entire process. He was able to help with the number of offers and helped us with all of the process of escalations etc. . He kept things moving in a positive direction. He helped us find a contractor that was very good as well as within the budget. Jim followed up on all the details and kept things moving. We appreciated all the help and support he provided.

Jim was great to work with and provided solid advice throughout.

He had a plethora of experience and knowledge to walk us through the entire process. He was friendly and proactive about any renovations that needed to be done. He kept things moving in a positive direction. There were several contractors that were involved and he helped make sure the cost was within our budget but done tastefully and timely. We appreciated all the help and support he provided.

Jim is a pleasure to work with. My husband & I worked with him in selling our first home, purchasing our second home, purchasing land & we are currently working with him in building a home. He is very knowledgeable in all aspects & is able to answer any questions we may have. We look forward to continuing to work with Jim & would highly recommend him to others.

Jim is very honest and works hard for for his clients! He has many reputable resources to help ready your house for sale. He has helped with 7 home transactions for myself and family members. Highly recommend!

Moving in from out of town, I wasn't sure what city I wanted to settle in. Jim had taken me to dozens of homes in multiple cities and times during the week and weekends. Jim was very knowledgable of every home and neighborhood we visited. When we finally picked a house, Jim was very involved in the negotiation to ensure that we got the best price.
When its time to sell and buy my retirement home, I will be calling Jim Staten!

Jim did a great job. Our home was sold in two days. He was very professional and we greatly appreciate the service we received. We would definitely recommend this firm for any buyer or seller.

I have known Jim for several years and he has assisted me with several real estate transactions. Most recently Jim worked with my brother and me to sell a rental property. Jim was very thorough with his evaluation of the property and had lots of insights as to how best to prepare the property for sale. We had several showings booked, had 3 good offers and a signed contract within 3 days.
I really appreciate Jim’s expertise and assistance.

Jim Staten did a tremendous job in the process of selling my home. His years of experience and knowledge is a huge asset in proper pricing, marketing and getting results fast. Jim is fast to respond to any questions or issues that may arise. I highly recommend Jim to anyone who decides to buy or sell their home.

As a first time home buyer, I would highly recommend Jim. He is knowledgeable in the market and was able to give us incredible advice on how to go through the process of buying a house. In addition, he is very knowledgeable on what different houses need in terms of immediate and long term updates, which is very useful when look at homes. Jim is great!

Jim was fantastic every step of the way. From identifying what listings that would be a good fit, knowing the area, being very responsive to any questions and pointing out all pros/cons of each home we visited to make sure there were no surprises. Jim was also very good at painting the bigger picture and informing us about the long term plan of each home with updates that would need addressed immediatly, 1 year or 5 years down the road so that we knew exactly what we were getting. More than just the right here right now on the surface when you walk through a home.

We felt like we were always being steered in the right direction to get the exact home we were looking for and that Jim always had our best interest in mind.

Would highly recommend and look forward to working with Jim again in the future!

Jim Staten is one of the very best! He sold several of our houses. Each and every time he made the process easy. He is very knowledgeable and is attentive to every need. One thing that stands out the most about Jim is his responsiveness. He always kept us updated. He listened to our needs and found the best home for us. Thanks to Jim we have a new home where we can build memories and grow as a family!

Jim was so helpful! As a first time buyer, I was completely clueless, and Jim made the process so easy. He always had my best interests at heart, and didn’t want me to just buy any house. He was easy to reach, and was able to work with my very short time frame. Would highly recommend him!