About Jim Schleif

 

Experience:

  • 37 years of sales, marketing, new business development and communications, 51+ years counting Anne.
  • 28 years of contemporary leadership, management and real estate investment experience.
  • Celebrating 15 years working with teammate and Lead Associate Anne Jackson.
  • 75-percent of my business in the Northshore and City of Milwaukee Neighborhoods.
  • Award winning rehabber. Possess expansive network of contractor resources to assist clients in restoring, remodeling or preparing their homes homes for sale.
  • I work in all price ranges.
  • Confident public speaker and robust writer.
  • Expansive Southeastern Wisconsin network.
  • Sell 25-30-percent of my own listings myself as I am carrying 6-10 buyers at all times.


Shorewest Achievements:

  • 2021 closed sales of $35 million (USD)
  • No. 1 Company wide in Volume in 2010 - 2014, 2016
  • No. 1 Office Leader for Shorewest's Northshore office - 2008 - 2014, 2016 - 2021
  • No. 3 Broker for City of Milwaukee Sales in 2015
  • Over $445 million (USD) in career sales
  • Career high sales of $38.5 million (USD) in 2014 - all-time company record in 70 years
  • Voted LGBT Community's Top Realtor in 2010 by Wisconsin Gazette Readers
  • Areas of Specialization: North and South Shores, Bayview, Upper & Lower Eastside, Downtown, Tosa, Western Burbs, luxury properties,condos, and investment properties
  • Member - President's Club, Million Dollar Club, National Sales Award
  • Voted Milwaukee Magazine "Best in Customer Satisfaction" yearly since 2007
  • Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLMHS)
  • CLHMS Guild Member (3+ sales over $1 Million in past 12 Months)
  • Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
  • Certified Real Estate Negotiator(CREN)
  • Certified Shorewest Relocation Specialist (CSRS)
  • Accredited Buyer's Agent (ABR)


Personal:

  • Graduate of UW-Madison 1987 with honors in International Relations and French
  • Milwaukee Business Journal "Forty Under Forty" Award
  • Personal Residence featured on HGTV


Current Volunteer Roles:
Greater Milwaukee Foundation "Greater Together" Campaign Cabinet Member, The Nature Conservancy-Wisconsin Chapter Board Trustee, The Nature Conservancy "Wisconsin Paths" Campaign Cabinet Member; Ice Age Trail Alliance Segment Steward; Immanuel Presbyterian Church: Cuba Mission Team Member, Member of Session, Board of Trustees President (2018), Co-chair Stewardship Committee, (2016-2018); Co-chair Franciscan Villa Cultural & Therapy Gardens (nursing/memory care residence in South Milwaukee); ReFlo (focus on sustainable water solutions, green infrastructure projects and equity) schoolyard redevelopment volunteer.

Philanthropy:
James A. Schleif and William H. Morley fund of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation dedicated to conservation, the advancement of human rights and the alleviation of poverty in all its forms. Annual grants of $25-$50,000. UW - Madison Nelson Institute of Environmental Sciences annual Study Abroad Scholarship.

Past Volunteer Roles:
Urban Ecology Center Board Director (2007-2019; Board VP 2018 & 2019); Literacy Services of Wisconsin Tutor; Radio 88.9 Milwaukee Building Campaign Cabinet Member; Wisconsin Humane Society Paws for Claws Gala 2017 Co-chair; Member of Cream City Foundation Board of Directors (2003-2012); Alliance Francaise Board; Founding Member Milwaukee LGBT Community Center; Distinguished Alumni Board UW Madison - Office of International Studies; Studied Junior Year Abroad in Aix-en-Provence, France

Past Work Experience:
Nonprofit Executive Leadership, fundraising, retail sales, marketing and management
Own Seven Hills Real Estate Enterprises - real estate investment LLC (rehab and multifamily holding company)

Member:
Nature Conservancy; Historic Water Tower Trust Neighborhood Association; Lake Park Friends; Washington Heights Neighborhood Association; Doctors Without Borders; Historic Milwaukee; National Trust for Historic Preservation; Urban Ecology Center; Immanuel Presbyterian Church-Milwaukee; Master Gardener - UW Extension of SE Wisconsin; Human Rights League; Literacy Services of Wisconsin; Milwaukee Art Museum President's Circle; Radio 88.9, Best Friends; Wisconsin Humane Society; Zoological Society of Milwaukee; Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics; Ice Age Trail Alliance.

Hobbies and Interests:
Camping; global adventure travel; volunteering; mission service; kayaking; sailing; trekking; rock climbing; reading; writing; cooking; gardening; cycling; entertaining; skiing; horticultural therapy

 

What clients are saying...

Jim is knowledgeable and really helped us navigating the process of selling our home. As first time home sellers, this was incredibly helpful!

- Benjamin Ingram and Kendra W. Ingram

Jim helped us buy our house and 7 years later, sell that same house. He was very knowledgeable about the city, building styles, and important issues to be aware of. Jim's presentation of our home online, constant communication, and guidance were fantastic. He has been a pleasure to work with.

- Cooper Waite and Megan Waite

Working with Shorewest was excellent! It was a very smooth process and we are beyond happy. Anne was exceptional to work with and we can't thank her enough. She was responsive, knowledgeable, and always kept us in the loop. We truly felt that Anne was always on our side and acting in our best interest. Anytime we had questions/concerns Anne was just a phone call away no matter the time of day. It was a long process over a year and a half, but we acted as a team and found our first home. Thank you for everything and we can't personally thank Anne enough!

- Lucas B. Hass and Olivia C. Hass

It has been a long itme since we sold a house. The technology, cpmmunication, and advice Jim and his team gave us was excellent. They calmed our nerves, satisfied our doubts, and assured us in all regards. The combination of professionalism and personal sharing was great.

- Daniel J. Haislmaier and Suzanne Haislmaier

Phenomenal! Jim was enthusiastic and proactive. He didn't go just the extra mile; he went the extra ten miles. I'm certain that Jim's energy and attention to detail were why my home sold quickly and at the price it did. Jim and Anne are an amazing team. They made it a pleasant experience! (Who ever says that about selling a house?) I cannot thank them enough for all they did. Can't recommend them enough!

- John Vitek

Jim was fun to work with! He is very astute and everything he communicated to me was spot on! He knows the market and history of buildings quite well.

- John Lubbad

Jim is the most talented realtor we have ever used. He is a consummate professional.

- Adam D. Rafkin and Robin Rafkin

We highly recommend Jim due to the positive experience we had with him as first time homebuyers. Having never owned a home, we didn't have much knowledge about the process or even what to look for in a home. Fortunately, Jim's expertise helped us understand what we should be searching for when looking at listings, how to submit a competitive offer that isn't out of our comfort zone, and even what to search for at home showings due to his home renovation experience. We're very happy with our new home!

- Cassie G

Outstanding job with quick execution, communication and follow through. Professional and with integrity Worked quickly to sale property so that I could concentrate on the health of my family. Forever thankful!

- Donald Leroy Barnes aka Donald Barnes

5 stars. More if the rating system went higher. Jim was outstanding in all facets of the real estate process. Same with Anne. Jim is such a pro and such a good person. We immediately felt comfortable working with him. We were relatively new to the buying and selling process and Jim always carefully explained everything we were unsure of with us. He was quick to respond and always put as at ease in the process. I would go out of my way to recommend Jim to anyone I know selling or looking to buy a home in the Milwaukee area. He is that good. He is more than just a great ambassador for Shorewest. He is a great ambassador for the city of Milwaukee.

- Nicolas R. Lampert and Laura E. Klein
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