Jim Schwarz has established himself as one of the top agents in the Twin Cities working with buyers and sellers for more than 18 years. Jim has a particular focus on residential real estate in the western and southwestern suburbs (e.g. Lake Minnetonka, Wayzata, Excelsior, Eden Prairie, Edina, Chanhassen, Chaska and Victoria). Having worked in corporate America for 17 years, Jim made the move to residential real estate in 2004, joining Edina Realty. After seven successful years, he joined Lakes Sotheby's International Realty in 2011. Lakes Sotheby's is one of the Twin Cities most respected brokerages and the leader in luxury real estate. Jim's business philosophy of focusing on relationships, exceptional service, and a constant drive for results, has been his recipe for success. Jim has relationships with many of the top builders and architects in the Twin Cities. In fact, he has worked with world renowned architect Charles R. Stinson for more than 11 years. Jim is becoming known as the go to Realtor in the Twin Cities for modern and contemporary homes. He also has significant experience with corporate relocation, vacant land and investment properties. Born and raised outside of Madison, Wisconsin, Jim’s work ethic and drive for success started at an early age. His college years began at the University of Wisconsin but finished at Florida State University, earning degrees in both Finance and Accounting, ultimately becoming a CPA. After working at a worldwide accounting, auditing and tax firm in Miami for several years, Jim headed north to Minneapolis to further his career in business and get closer to family. Jim is happily married to his beautiful wife, Pam. Together they have a daughter, Alyssa, and son, Ryan.
