John Bathurst

John wasn’t just our real estate agent, he was a true partner and friend in our home-buying journey. John made the whole buying process no pressure and stress-free. We were new to the area and weren’t even sure what neighborhood we wanted to seriously look at. John took the time to understand our needs, preferences and budget. Because of his market knowledge, John showed us great options in multiple locations efficiently so we were able to narrow down to one location after just a few days of looking at homes. John was candid about every home we looked at and his honest assessment, while taking into account what our needs were, was invaluable. His experience really was apparent when we were in a multiple offer situation and he gave advice that resulted in our offer being accepted immediately even over other offers with a higher purchase price. But, John’s professionalism and dedication to us did not stop there. He walked us through the escrow and closing process every step of the way and negotiated every point on our behalf. Even after we closed and moved in, he continued working for us, helping us with last minute issues. John responded to us right away at all times and promptly answered all of our questions. On top of all of that, John is a super nice and genuine person who has his clients’ best interests top of mind at all times.

My girlfriend and I were first time home buyers looking for a property on the West Side. John was very helpful walking us through the different options and intricacies of buying a home. He was always happy to get on the phone, even when it was late, and represented us well to the selling agents. I'd highly recommend John to anyone considering buying or selling.

John was amazing to work with! He has a great read on the local market and really honed in on properties that met our needs and fit our lifestyle. His communication was stellar, and administration of contracts was a breeze. We felt we were very well represented through the entire process and couldn’t be happier with the outcome of our transaction. The Champagne's

I am moving from Texas to Los Angeles. John was recommended to me by my Austin realtor, and I couldn’t have had a better guide through the process of buying a condo long distance. John expertly answered all my questions about the LA market, arranged to tour a condo I’d found interesting, and showed it to me simultaneously on FaceTime. It was as good as bring there. He helped me submit an offer, arranged for an inspection, and we did another FaceTime tour with the inspection report in hand—and again when all was fixed. I visited the condo once, with John, who met me there, and I was thrilled with everything. We closed the transaction yesterday. John’s help was invaluable throughout, and he is going the distance by meeting me in LA when I arrive to take up residence. I could not be happier with my easy house-buying experience with John.

John was instrumental in our first-time home buying process as newlyweds. His market knowledge of LA real estate and professional approach gave us an edge in an extremely competitive market. He was always available any time of day or night to answer all of our questions no matter how big or small. When we faced roadblocks, he would stop at nothing to demand the best for us as his clients. Looking forward to working with John for years to come! Choose John and don’t look back.

We were so fortunate to connect with John early in our house search in the South Bay when we were readying our Oakland home for sale. With his life long experience in the area, he offered his knowledge to us regarding current market trends and helped guide us to our new neighborhood in Palos Verdes Estates. We looked at over twenty homes on the market before finding a fixer with a gorgeous panoramic view of the ocean and walkability to Lunada Bay. Despite being listed by a discount broker who offered a mere fraction of the normal buyer’s brokerage compensation, John understood our love of the home’s location and layout and negotiated tirelessly on our behalf to secure a winning offer. Under unusual circumstances, John took considerable extra effort to guide us through our options in buying our new family home. He secured the finest inspections on the property in a timely manner. Because the property needs work, John arranged for numerous specialty inspections in addition to the standard ones on the buyer’s side. All his selections were based on his vast experience as a five star broker with incredible networking in the real estate community in the South Bay. John was continually available to us during the stressful and complicated contract process. We always felt that he was in our corner and guided us without pressure while representing us well. We regard him as one of our first true friends in the South Bay Area, and we know we can count on him for valuable trade references as we improve our dream home for our family.