Biography

Background & Experience

James E. Buddrus (Jim) joined Swearingen in 1981 as a specialist in tenant representation.  He quickly became one of the most successful brokers in the company, earning recognition as a top producer 23 out of the last 25 years.  As one of three managing principals of the firm, in addition to his client transactions, Jim is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the administrative operations of Swearingen and its staff.

Strategic Focus

Jim has specialized in representing major corporations in leasing, build-to-suits, building purchases, dispositions, strategic planning, development consultations and other facility-related transactions.  He has:

• Negotiated transactions in just about every major market across North America.
• A strong user-oriented approach to providing client service and is committed to achieving each client's long- and short-term objectives by sound strategy development and maximizing current real estate market conditions in all transactions.
• Broad exposure to a variety of markets including healthcare, insurance, banking, finance, legal, call centers and non-profit.

• Twenty-nine years of real estate experience which affords his clients specialization in all facets of real estate transactions including local, regional, national and international account management and intricate negotiations concentrating on flexible options and financial/tax abatement incentives.

Professional Affiliations & Designations

• Member of the North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors (NTCAR)
• Member of the Core Network

• Has served on the Boards of many non-profit organizations such as March of Dimes, East Dallas Preservation Society and is currently serving on the Dallas Audubon Society.

Personal

Jim lives in Dallas with his wife and daughter.