Real Estate Agent J.D. Barrett Visit my Website View Listings
Gold Coast
737 North Michigan Avenue
Suite 1800
Chicago, IL, 60611

Real estate isn’t just about houses and condos — it’s about community.

Before becoming an agent, I worked in local government management in Chicago’s southwestern and western suburbs, focusing on planning and community development, including zoning, building permits, and the policies that shape neighborhoods. That experience gives me a strong understanding of how communities grow, what impacts property values, and how to navigate the details that are often overlooked.

My path into real estate is also personal. When I bought my own home, it was an emotional and meaningful experience. Having a knowledgeable, steady agent by my side made all the difference, and it’s what inspired me to become that same calm, trusted presence for others.

Today, I call the West Loop/Fulton Market neighborhood home; however, I serve clients across Chicagoland, including the city and suburbs, helping buyers, sellers, and renters move forward with clarity and confidence.

Although I’m always available to my clients, in my free time you can usually find me training for my next marathon, catching a Broadway or off-Broadway show, or exploring some of Chicago’s best restaurants (I’m always happy to share recommendations)!

Read More
Read Less

Testimonials

Braulio E. Paul

Fast, friendly and reliable. This are the three core things I noticed on JD, he was always attentive to my questions, he showed interest and he even did some follow ups once my lease was completed. For sure one of the top agents of Chicago!

Ayman Elhassan

Moving to a new city out of school is no small task, but working with J.D. has proven to be the best decision my roommates and I made in our home search. His constant support, attentiveness, and patience with everything we raised to him was transformational for our search. We are so glad to have had J.D. as our broker and would recommend his support to anyone moving to Chicago!

Kelly Hoffmann

J.D. was great to work with! He was very responsive, which helped with getting showings scheduled promptly. He really cared about helping us find the right home for us.

My Listings

$4,950,000
  • 18,000 sqft
4820 N Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
MLS Logo
$934,678
  • 15.84 Acreage
126 Campbell Avenue, Glenwood, IL 60425
MLS Logo
$359,900
  • 6 Beds
  • 5 Full Baths
372 Yates Avenue, Calumet City, IL 60409
MLS Logo
$1,550,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 3,800 sqft
3744 N Bosworth Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613
MLS Logo
$385,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,344 sqft
1322 S Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
MLS Logo
$1,099,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,157 sqft
130 N Garland Court, Chicago, IL 60602
MLS Logo
$2,400.00
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1,200 sqft
841 N Mozart Street, Chicago, IL 60622
MLS Logo
$2,000.00
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 641 sqft
900 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611
MLS Logo
$275,000
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 725 sqft
926 W Ainslie Street, Chicago, IL 60640
MLS Logo
$4,800.00
New
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,700 sqft
1000 W Washington Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60607
MLS Logo
$1,650.00
New
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 800 sqft
4300 N Keystone Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641
MLS Logo
$2,600.00
New
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 906 sqft
420 E Waterside Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
MLS Logo

Login to my Baird & Warner account

Pixel