A caring, loyal, confident, and honest (even when it hurts) broker, James will go the extra mile for his clients in each endeavor they work on together. He consistently puts in the time and effort, never to be outworked, to make your dreams a reality. A true testament to his work ethic is clear in not only his professional life, but in his personal life as well, being a #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author, 2x NCAA Men’s Lacrosse National Champion, as well as a Cancer Survivor. There is no opportunity that James won’t conquer, with his ultimate goal of building a thriving business, but most importantly, helping his clients reach new heights in their real estate aspirations through outstanding service, and his ability to get the job done with ease. One of Baird & Warner's best and brightest, up and coming broker, James Gurick, immediately hit the ground running with his career, providing clients with unmatched support in their real estate journey. Originally from Alexandria, Virginia, James received his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Philosophy at Salisbury University, and continued his education with an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. He currently resides in Chicago, IL, where the windy city has captured James’ interest and launched him into his passion for real estate. James has always had a keen interest in the field, often finding himself scrolling through pages and pages of pictures on various social media outlets to learn about the wide array of architectural designs the world has to offer. He made the decision to lean into this industry and build a strong business with a foundation based on the goal of helping others achieve their goals. When looking for the perfect organization to join, James felt Baird & Warner was not only a top brokerage in the city, but had excellent mentorship, training programs, and an overall positive, hard working environment where he would truly be a part of a winning team that he could thrive in. James serves the City of Chicago from end to end, as well as the entirety of the Chicagoland area’s surrounding suburbs.
James is one of the best agents I ever worked with and will recommend my family and friends for future business.
Selling my condo was an incredibly smooth experience thanks to James. From listing the property to closing, everything was completed within just seven weeks — a result that exceeded my expectations. Throughout the entire process, he maintained clear and timely communication, always keeping me informed and confident about the next steps. He is friendly, reliable, and genuinely dedicated...
James recently just sold my house this year in 2024.... and for top dollar!!!! I have only kind and amazing things to say about James, he is really truly the best there is! James takes his time and will give you any time of the day to call or meet with you. James takes amply time to explain to you the options you have in listing the property. James takes the time to print everything out ...
James handled our very challenging transaction with incredible attention to detail and professionalism. He is a fantastic realtor and partner in this process. I cannot imagine having anyone else helping us navigate our first home purchase and am so grateful for his expertise.
Working with Mr. Gurick was an absolute pleasure. He was absolutely flexible (and understanding) in working around my schedule. His communication skills were greatly welcomed, as it seems like a rare find these days. I would emphatically recommend Mr. Gurick in guiding you along your real estate purchase(s). Such a wonderfully authentic professional is hard to come by ...
I have worked with James on many transactions and find him knowledgeable, patient, professional, and always focused on his client’s best interest.
James made the selling process so easy. Was in contact with me as needed. Always professional we had friendly and provided great advice on getting the property sold. I would highly recommend James to anyone who is trying to buy or sell a property.
James is a very professional, organized and supportive realtor! He walked me through the homebuying process and was great at communicating at each step in the process. I would highly recommend his services!!!!
James is one of the hardest working people I have ever worked with. He faces every challenge with a remarkable display of optimism and determination. I would absolutely recommend anyone looking for a new home to work with James.
James was an amazing real estate agent! He worked really hard to make sure I had all the information I needed. There was always constant communication, so that made the process run really smoothly. I would highly recommend him for your real estate needs.
James is unlike anybody I have ever met. He is incredibly invested in what he does and gives 110% to every person in his life. He is by far the most hardworking individual you will come across and his character is unmatched. Truly can't say enough good about him and what he has done for me.
James went above and beyond with his help in finding and purchasing my first home. From start to finish he was with me every step of the way. Any questions I had, any concerns he was right there to help me with them. He worked diligently to find the right place for me and he made sure that any place I was interested in that I was in a safe and comfortable position to b...
James was an incredible asset in our home search. As first-time homebuyers, James patiently walked us through the entire process from start to finish. Despite our participation in a complicated homebuyer program, he answered all our questions quickly and always maintained a solutions-oriented mindset. James was proactive, caring, and upbeat. He worked hard for us, going above and beyond ...
James Gurick is a wonderful realtor. At all times he is professional, knowledgable, respectful, personal and incredibly responsive. He made my search a seamless process. By working with James, he helped change a stressful situation of having to move unexpectedly into an enjoyable experience. He listens to what you want and helps navigate all aspects of the the moving process while ensuri...
James Gurick is a rock star and did a wonderful job for our family in finding a place in Chicago. He was organized, responsive, and always did what he promised to do. Importantly, he prioritizes relationships and always tries his best, even if his extra work might not lead to an immediate payday. Also, his communications skills and work ethics(from early am calls and calling in even when...
No one is better for the job than James. James was fantastic all around. Cannot give James a better review. He lives up to all of the VERY prestigious awards that he has won in the real estate industry. -Energy Levels/Personality: Through the roof! He is SO positive and can carry on fantastic conversation. He does such a good job making you feel good. The amazin...
James was a pleasure to work with throughout the home buying process. You can tell how much he cares about his clients and is truly dedicated to his work. He helped make the process as smooth as possible. I would highly recommend his services for anyone looking for a home.
James was a dream to work with! He helped us navigate the process of purchasing our first home in Chicagoland area. He was professional, flexible, always always punctual and an excellent communicator. One of the apartments we viewed, the listing agent was supposed to meet us but did not and told us to view it ourselves and James took it upon himself to sort out the situation & find keys ...
James is one of the best real estate agents that I have had the pleasure of working with. He deeply cares about his clients and this is demonstrated in his ability to follow up + communicate on outstanding items. I could not think of a better person to partner with.
James is top notch. He is thorough, customer-focused, and works harder than any realtor out there (I have dealt with realtors in CO/IL/NC in just the last year). He was excellent communicating through the entire process on what was going on or needed to get done on our side. Whether it was call/text/email he was always available to address any questions we had. ...
Our friend introduced us to James. Very happy he did. James was always ready to roll from day 1. His positive attitude got us through a market that we weren't entirely prepared for and yet after weeks of searching and countless open houses, we found our home. We will be recommending James to every one of our friends and family that will be looking as well as going back to him when w...
James did an outstanding job in helping me sell my condo. He is incredibly hard working, very thorough, and very timely. He does a great job of setting expectations and keeping you up to date on the next steps in the process. He is always available. He made the process very smooth and I would 100% recommend him to a friend!
I was randomly matched with James when I requested a showing of a property I saw on Zillow, and as a first time buyer I’m very grateful for that! James then stayed connected with me and provided me better search tools to find exactly what I was looking for. We stayed in touch and he answered all of the questions I had about the home buying process and we even grabbed coffee to discuss ...
James was absolutely fantastic. From the start, James has been exceptionally knowledgeable, informative, and enthusiastic about helping us find the right home for us. His positivity and energy is simply amazing. James understood our busy schedules and always made the time to make himself available. After going through the home-buying process once before, I can say that working with James...
James was truly an amazing real estate agent. He always made sure that I was fully informed on the listings and got me an answer to every single one of my quesitons. Even if we didn't have any tours lined up, he always made sure to reach and ensure I was comfortable with where we were in the process. James has a built a great team around him to help support you throughout the purchas...
I recently worked on a deal with James. He represented the seller and I represented the buyer. There were a number of complications with this deal but James is a problem solver, he is collaborative and he is super communicative - so we were able to find a way to make everything work out. Best, both the buyer and the seller were pleased with the result. Hope to work with James again!
I'm delighted to share my wonderful experience working with James as my real estate agent in Chicago. James is an exceptional professional who made my condo purchase quick and enjoyable and was patient with us as we took the time required to find a perfect match. James's in-depth knowledge of the Chicago real estate market was evident from the start. He expertl...
James is excellent at what he does. He's passionate, hard-working, driven, and extremely helpful. There's truly no one better to partner with when buying or selling your home. I really cannot recommend James highly enough. He's simply the best.
It was amazing working with James on the sale of our home. James puts 100% effort into every detail, every time, every day until the job is done! He made me feel like a true partner during the process of selling our home and kept my husband and me informed during each step. His passion for his work is evident in everything he does. James pulls out all the stops in every interaction and c...
Such a great experience working with James the last couple of years in my apartment hunt. He has been super helpful, honest, patient and caring during this process. I would recommend him to all my friends and family in their home search!
James approaches every challenge with optimism and determination. I have worked with James for many years and he has never lead me in the wrong direction with his incredible experience and professionalism. He is the hardest working man you will ever meet, and it is a true honor to work with him.
We so enjoyed working with James as our realtor. He was always available to answer any and all questins that we had - especially as first time homebuyers James made sure we were aware of each step of the process. James worked above and beyond to make sure we were able to find and close on the perfect first home, including triple checking details such as HOA dues and pet restrictions, to ...
For close to six years, I’ve had the tremendous honor and privilege to know and work with James Gurick. Hands down, he is one of the most caring and determined individuals I’ve ever met. In every interaction, James has demonstrated his dedication to not just getting the job done, but getting the job done extremely well. His relentless work ethic, combined with his natural drive to he...
James is the epitome of professionalism, honesty, work ethic, and passion. He is one of the hardest working, self-motivated, individuals I have ever met and his passion to help others achieve excellence is a direct reflection of his life-long success. He truly immerses himself in his clients, intently listening to relate, to find the best for them. It has been incredible working with him...