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"Deep knowledge of the San Francisco real estate market"
John recently helped us close on an extremely competitive home in San Francisco. It was our second time working with John to purchase a home.He is thoughtful, patient, funny, and has a deep knowledge of the San Francisco real estate market regardless of what neighborhood you are looking in.John is our go-to referral for friends looking as working with him will truly give you an edge in your real estate hunt.
- Shane
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"Highly respected in the field"
We recently purchased a home in San Francisco and were incredibly lucky to have been recommended to work with John by a colleague. John was patient with us every step of the way, regardless of our silly questions and general lack of knowledge about how the home buying process works. He was able to deftly navigate the competing home priorities of my wife and I without taking sides, and ultimately helped us secure the one home (out of more than 40 we toured) that both of us could agree on.I can't tell you how much I appreciated his laid-back personality - he never tried to push us into a place we weren't in love with, but also had many suggestions for how we could make a space work for us based on his years of experience and the thousands of homes he has seen during that time.And, yes, his experience is a big plus - he knew just about every listing agent we came across at the various open houses we went to, and it's clear from the warm relationship he had with each of them that he is highly respected in the field. We'll be recommending him and Aethos to anyone else looking to buy a house in SF or on the peninsula.
- Andy
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"A Great Human Being"
John helped me and my wife find our perfect house in 2012. He patiently waited through our "should we rent/should we buy" phase, and was there for us every step of the way. We liked him so much, and have such a good experience with him, that we still keep in contact socially 4 years later, and we have referred friends and family to him, all of whom rave about him. He is not only a great human being, but he is very very honest even if it isn't in his best interest - case in point: we walked in to many homes with him where he pointed out all the reasons why we didn't want that home and that we should keep looking (even when we thought we liked the house - but he turned out to be right!). I can't recommend John highly enough. Contact him if you're looking to buy or sell, or even just get an idea of the market. He's "zero pressure". Also, he's well known and respected in the bay area real estate industry, which helps you get "the inside scoop".
- Andrew
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"On Our Side"
We have done 3 transactions with John over the years. Most recently, he helped us sell our home AND subsequently purchase our new place. He was thorough and walked us through every step of the way. It always felt like he was on our side and had our best interests at heart. John looked out for us and made sure the process went as smoothly as possible.
- Dave & Lily
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"I would always trust him"
I have worked with John on 3 real estate transactions over the past 13 years, 2 purchases and 1 sale. He has always made the process very easy, stress-free, and enjoyable too. He's a great guy and I would always trust him with my San Francisco real estate needs.
- Nicole
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"Very Well Connected"
John has made our search and buying process a very pleasant experience. He understands the specifics of the market, is very well connected, super responsive and goal oriented. Great job in finding us a good home!
- Christian & Ricarda
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"I would put him in the best category"
Over the last few years, John has helped my husband and me buy and sell several properties in the Bay Area. He's always available, returns phone calls fast, is super responsive. Besides that, he's a lovable guy who's funny and knowledgeable. I would put him in the "best" category. All of this is huge for me to say, because generally speaking, I don't like realtors. There are too many slimy and aggressive ones out there. But John salvages the whole profession by just being who he is. You rock, John!
- Sarah
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"Truly Honest Partner"
Working with John was a true pleasure! He helped us buy a home in an extremely competitive situation, and it was clear that his relationships within the real estate community made a tremendous difference in our success. Most importantly, he was not only a pleasure to work with, but also a truly honest partner in the process! As someone who's bought multiple properties and been involved in both residential and commercial real estate, I can't recommend him highly enough!
- Ajay
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"Made us feel confident"
John helped us sell our condo in San Francisco. He had a great sense of the market, was well-connected with the numerous agents / vendors / inspectors / etc. required to get through the sales process, and had all the answers to our questions. Throughout the process, John made us feel confident that he was putting our needs and interests first. And most importantly, he got the deal done quickly and smoothly. Definitely recommend.
- John
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"John is exuberant, confident and a true expert in his field"
As first time home buyers in SF's overwhelming and intimidating market, we were tremendously grateful for John's expertise and support. Throughout the entire process, John was communicative and made himself available to answer all our questions. John is exuberant, confident and a true expert in his field. Our first and only offer was accepted without counter and we moved into our dream home less than a month after starting to look. The complicated process was made easier and enjoyable with John's support and guidance. I could not recommend him more highly. Thank you, John!
- Jenny
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"Incredibly Deep Relationships"
John was great to work with. Over several months, my wife and I looked at dozens of houses with John's help. We were not easy clients as we couldn't decide what we were looking for exactly! John was always patient and helpful though. John clearly had incredibly deep relationships in the SF real estate community and helped us put in several competitive offers, the last of which we won. John was also generous with his time and market knowledge, and I would recommend him to anyone considering buying (or selling) in SF.
- Zachary
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"Akin to Magic"
My wife and I worked with John to buy our first home in SF. It was a daunting process and John was always there to advocate for us and explain the process as we went. He brought a very relaxed and knowledgable approach. We never felt pressured and that was very important to us. Most importantly, at the end, we got our house and John even talked us down in price (saving us money, while still getting the place!). Doing that in SF is something akin to magic. Maybe we got lucky, maybe its John :)
- German
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"John was with us every step of the way"
John is an exceptional realtor. Even though it took my wife and me over two years to find our perfect home, John was with us every step of the way. When we found our dream property John sprang into action, using his impressive negotiating skills and decades of expertise to get us an excellent deal (under asking price in San Francisco? A miracle!). Since we bought our house we have referred him to a number of friends all of whom have been well served by his immense local knowledge and tireless efforts.
- Isaac and Nobl
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"We Cannot Thank John Enough"
John's knowledge of the Bay Area real estate market is unparalleled. He always gave us his honest opinion on the different places we looked at and pointed out both the good and bad with each place. We had heard horror stories of friends that had put in 10-20, even more, offers before finding a place. We were lucky to have John on our side, he read the market well and the first offer we put in was accepted. We cannot thank John enough, for his patience, his professionalism, his knowledge, and for his amazing attitude :-)
- Snehi
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"Not Pushy"
We worked with John in 2015 and after 8 months in a very competitive market, he helped us close on our favorite house. He has a great knowledge of San Francisco and helped us discover some great neighborhoods for our family. He was patient, available (via email, text, in person, etc.), fun to work with, not pushy, and really keen to help us find what we wanted. We recommend him if you are looking for a place to buy!
- Guillaume
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"Sellers Took Us Seriously When They Heard We Were Working With John"
We approached John with the idea of buying a house in San Francisco in early 2018. We had some specific ideas about what we wanted and where we wanted to buy. However, we were entirely unfamiliar with how the buying market in San Francisco worked. John was great at answering every question we had about real estate transactions, what the state of the market in SF was, and what we should expect from the offers we placed. He has fantastic knowledge of the area, having been working in SF for decades. Some things that really stood out were how well he knows the housing stock. He's been in literally thousands of houses and apartments in San Francisco so he's seen every possible variation on things. He also seems to know nearly every other real estate agent, or at least, they know him! Many times when we went to look at an open house on our own, we'd mention his name to the realtor and they nearly always knew him. This was great for buyer/seller communications and I got the impression that sellers figured we were serious when they heard we were working with John. In the end, John found us an apartment in a neighborhood we hadn't considered, but we fell in love with it as soon as we walked in. He was familiar with our tastes and knew what to show us. He helped us through the insanely complicated tasks of making offers, going through all of the disclosures, and ultimately closing the deal. He and his team at Aethos were exactly what we needed to find a great place in one of the most difficult markets for buyers in the world!"
- Sam and Liz
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"John is Ethical, Moral and a Breath of Fresh Air"
John is ethical, moral and a breath of fresh air in a highly competitive industry. He is honest, knowledgeable and works his butt off for you. Highly recommend.
- Bill B.
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"John is the Perfect Realtor"
John is the perfect realtor. He listens, always answers phone calls, responds to queries with cheerful readiness, and is an all around good guy. He and his business partner, Marcus, facilitated the purchase of a property for us in San Francisco, and made it very easy. I recommend him without reservation.
- Laird C.
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"John Helped Us Through Multiple Potential Minefields"
John helped us through multiple potential minefields in the purchase of our first home in San Francisco and later in its sale. We couldn't ask for a better team in these complex and pivotal -- and most personal -- decision processes. We are grateful for the day my husband wandered into a cafe and happened to meet John early in our SF sojourn.
- Frances
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"He is Proactive in Getting Things Done"
Buying my new apartment would not have happened without John; he is very proactive in getting things done and always available to answer any questions. I will definitely refer all my friends and family to him when buying property in the future!
- Vanessa
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"Express Our Appreciation"
We just wanted to express our appreciation for the good work of John in the successful sale of our home in South Beach. What we truly appreciated was that they guided us through the process step by step, made themselves available for questions and within a week of aggressive marketing managed to sell our home in a declining market.
- Vijay S.
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"I can’t speak highly enough about my experience"
I really enjoyed working with John on the sale of my condo. Being my first sale, I was a bit clueless about the sellers end of the transaction. John diligently walked me through the process and explained things every step of the way. Not only was he professional, responsive, and knowledgeable, he was pleasant to talk with and fun to be around. I can't speak highly enough about my experience working with John.
- Kelley G.
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"Tremendous Command of SF Real Estate"
John has a tremendous command for the SF Real estate market, and strategies to sell and purchase. I've bought and sold houses with him. Anyone looking to close a great result in a real estate transaction, I'd highly recommend engaging John for such services.
- Chuck F.