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Atlanta's Investor Friendly Team

Agent
5.0 stars
33 Reviews

Markets served


Atlanta, GA
Alpharetta, GA
Decatur, GA
Blue Ridge, GA
Smyrna, GA
Stone Mountain, GA
Lawrenceville, GA

Licenses, Designations or Certificates


Georgia Real Estate License #426856

About us


The Hardie Stern Group is Atlanta's investor-friendly real estate team — trusted by executives, high-income buyers, and investors for real estate portfolio strategy, tax-smart acquisitions, and long-term wealth building.

Specialties


Commercial

Multi-Family (5+ units)
Office/Retail

Residential

Townhouse/Condo
Single-Family Rental
Primary Residence
Multi-Family (2-4 units)
Land
Short-term rental
New Construction
Mid-term rental
Long-term rental

Reviews (33)


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2 months ago
Reviewed by Joshua K
I had a wonderful experience working with Jim Stern my real estate agent . He was very professional, knowledgeable, responsive and always willing to go the extra mile and helped me throughout the process.He explained everything very clearly and made the process much less stressful.I truly appreciate his honesty , dedication and excellent customer service .I highly recommend him to anyone looking for reliable and trustworthy real estate agent .
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2 months ago
Reviewed by Ryan Trabert
Jim represented me in a complex multiple property purchase with phased financing and closing dates. He brought multiple properties that peaked my interest as an out-of-state investor. I always felt he had my best interest in mind often negotiating lower rates with closing attorneys and sellers. Jim is a straight shooter and I would definitely use his services again.
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2 months ago
Reviewed by Ms. Moultrie
Jim is a great investment agent to work with. He helped me purchased my first investment property. Jim guided me through the entire process and helped me get connected with a lender and contractors to assist me. I highly recommend Jim and his team if you are interested in purchasing properties.
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2 months ago
Reviewed by Jordan M
Get ready for an essay on the greatest real estate agent Atlanta has ever seen. Just kidding. Truly Jim was amazing though. Just to take you through my home buying process I was originally specifically looking for a house that wasn’t flipped, but I could also rent out partially without it being a duplex. In Atlanta, this means finding a house that requires a little bit of work which also meant a lot of work for Jim. And he did not disappoint. We went under contract 3 times and the first two times, during due diligence, I found things I did not want but Jim protected my money and came through every step of the way all the way up until we finally closed on the third house. That third house had to get the sewer line dug up and redone but Jim was able to get the seller to do that, AND they paid closing costs. 20/10 I can’t recommend Jim enough.
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7 months ago
Reviewed by Jerry Franklin
Jim was a great Co-op agent to work with on our Multi-family investment deal. His professionalism, experience with Investment properties and follow-up proved to be very helpful in getting us to the closing table in spite of the many challenges we faced. I welcome the opportunity to work with him again!
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10 months ago
Reviewed by Tim Conlon
Jim is an absolutely fantastic agent. If you need someone that is going to respond to you and get your deal to the table and close, Jim is your man. Highly recommend !
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11 months ago
Reviewed by Emily Benton
Investor-friendly agent. Jim helped me purchase my first property. He understood my investment strategy and took extra steps to ensure I found the right property for my needs. As a new investor, I also appreciated how he walked me through each step of the process. I couldn't recommend Jim enough and I look forward to working with him again!
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11 months ago
Reviewed by David Shields
Great Experience . Jim was great to work with - extremely communicative, proactive and knowledgeable. He took the time to meet with us in person initially to talk through our goals and gave us sound advice from beginning to end. Being new investors, he encouraged us to ask as many questions as we had and we never felt rushed or pressured in any way. He also took it upon himself to reach out to contractors on our behalf for quotes. All in all a great experience with Jim - we’d highly recommend him!
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a year ago
Reviewed by Hetty
Went Far Above and Beyond - An Exceptional Agent. Selling my home with Jim was an outstanding experience from start to finish. His expertise was immediately clear, and his brilliant pricing strategy led directly to a quick and successful sale. Jim's commitment to his clients is what truly sets him apart. He didn't just offer advice; he provided tangible solutions. He arranged a trusted contractor for pre-sale work and, understanding my financial constraints, negotiated for them to be paid after the sale closed. He even handled an unexpected HOA fee out of his own pocket to ensure a smooth process. This level of personal investment, combined with his seamless handling of complex details like the Power of Attorney, was incredible. Throughout it all, Jim was a warm, kind, and calming presence. He made a potentially stressful process feel completely manageable. I am absolutely delighted with the outcome and cannot recommend him highly enough. Jim is a true professional in every sense of the word.
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a year ago
Reviewed by Aaron Edwards
Worked with Jim on a recent purchase in Georgia and it was a great team effort. We stayed aligned, moved fast, and helped the client save both time and money. Jim’s energy, communication, and negotiation skills made all the difference. As a mortgage broker, who you work with can make or break client experiences
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2 months ago
Reviewed by Joshua K
I had a wonderful experience working with Jim Stern my real estate agent . He was very professional, knowledgeable, responsive and always willing to go the extra mile and helped me throughout the process.He explained everything very clearly and made the process much less stressful.I truly appreciate his honesty , dedication and excellent customer service .I highly recommend him to anyone looking for reliable and trustworthy real estate agent .
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2 months ago
Reviewed by Ryan Trabert
Jim represented me in a complex multiple property purchase with phased financing and closing dates. He brought multiple properties that peaked my interest as an out-of-state investor. I always felt he had my best interest in mind often negotiating lower rates with closing attorneys and sellers. Jim is a straight shooter and I would definitely use his services again.
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2 months ago
Reviewed by Ms. Moultrie
Jim is a great investment agent to work with. He helped me purchased my first investment property. Jim guided me through the entire process and helped me get connected with a lender and contractors to assist me. I highly recommend Jim and his team if you are interested in purchasing properties.
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2 months ago
Reviewed by Jordan M
Get ready for an essay on the greatest real estate agent Atlanta has ever seen. Just kidding. Truly Jim was amazing though. Just to take you through my home buying process I was originally specifically looking for a house that wasn’t flipped, but I could also rent out partially without it being a duplex. In Atlanta, this means finding a house that requires a little bit of work which also meant a lot of work for Jim. And he did not disappoint. We went under contract 3 times and the first two times, during due diligence, I found things I did not want but Jim protected my money and came through every step of the way all the way up until we finally closed on the third house. That third house had to get the sewer line dug up and redone but Jim was able to get the seller to do that, AND they paid closing costs. 20/10 I can’t recommend Jim enough.
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7 months ago
Reviewed by Jerry Franklin
Jim was a great Co-op agent to work with on our Multi-family investment deal. His professionalism, experience with Investment properties and follow-up proved to be very helpful in getting us to the closing table in spite of the many challenges we faced. I welcome the opportunity to work with him again!
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10 months ago
Reviewed by Tim Conlon
Jim is an absolutely fantastic agent. If you need someone that is going to respond to you and get your deal to the table and close, Jim is your man. Highly recommend !
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11 months ago
Reviewed by Emily Benton
Investor-friendly agent. Jim helped me purchase my first property. He understood my investment strategy and took extra steps to ensure I found the right property for my needs. As a new investor, I also appreciated how he walked me through each step of the process. I couldn't recommend Jim enough and I look forward to working with him again!
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5.0 stars
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11 months ago
Reviewed by David Shields
Great Experience . Jim was great to work with - extremely communicative, proactive and knowledgeable. He took the time to meet with us in person initially to talk through our goals and gave us sound advice from beginning to end. Being new investors, he encouraged us to ask as many questions as we had and we never felt rushed or pressured in any way. He also took it upon himself to reach out to contractors on our behalf for quotes. All in all a great experience with Jim - we’d highly recommend him!
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a year ago
Reviewed by Hetty
Went Far Above and Beyond - An Exceptional Agent. Selling my home with Jim was an outstanding experience from start to finish. His expertise was immediately clear, and his brilliant pricing strategy led directly to a quick and successful sale. Jim's commitment to his clients is what truly sets him apart. He didn't just offer advice; he provided tangible solutions. He arranged a trusted contractor for pre-sale work and, understanding my financial constraints, negotiated for them to be paid after the sale closed. He even handled an unexpected HOA fee out of his own pocket to ensure a smooth process. This level of personal investment, combined with his seamless handling of complex details like the Power of Attorney, was incredible. Throughout it all, Jim was a warm, kind, and calming presence. He made a potentially stressful process feel completely manageable. I am absolutely delighted with the outcome and cannot recommend him highly enough. Jim is a true professional in every sense of the word.
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a year ago
Reviewed by Aaron Edwards
Worked with Jim on a recent purchase in Georgia and it was a great team effort. We stayed aligned, moved fast, and helped the client save both time and money. Jim’s energy, communication, and negotiation skills made all the difference. As a mortgage broker, who you work with can make or break client experiences

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