PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Active in real estate since 1989, John represents clients throughout the mid-Peninsula, focusing primarily on Menlo Park and Palo Alto.  John’s real estate experience includes sales, rental and homeowner’s association management.  His thoughtful, professional approach and broad range of experience give you the edge, whether you’re buying or selling a single-family home, condo or investment property.  In his twelve years of selling real estate, John has been in the top 8% of all Coldwell Banker agents internationally four times and in the top 18% once.  In both Q4 2008 and Q4 2009 he was one of the top 1000 NRT sales associates, putting him in the top 2% nationwide.  John was ranked sixth in sales volume of approximately ninety agents working in the downtown Palo Alto Coldwell Banker office as of August 2011.  Twice in 2011 he led the office in number of buyer transactions per month.  Currently in the Top 100 of San Francisco Peninsula Region Coldwell Banker agents.  

PROFESSIONAL PHILOSOPHY

John believes that a client deserves the utmost care, integrity, honesty and loyalty.  One of John’s clients best expressed his approach when she said she felt “well led and well advised”.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Committed to professionalism, John holds the Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI) designation to better serve his clients.  To keep abreast of technology, John has earned the e-Pro and Real-Tech real estate technology certifications.  John belongs to the local board of REALTORS (SILVAR) and to the California and National Associations of REALTORS.

EDUCATION

Educated in relevant areas, John has degrees in Advertising and Business Administration, plus advanced training in real estate analysis.

INTERESTS

John’s interests include music, history and architecture, and how markets operate. 

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

A local resident since 1967, John lives in the Sharon Heights area of Menlo Park with his wife, Claudia, a third-generation Palo Altan.  He is a graduate of Palo Alto schools and of San Jose State University.

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ABOUT JOHN'S OFFICE

The Menlo Park El Camino office is one of Coldwell Banker's premier offices, ranking 16th of 646 nationwide in 2003.  The average production of its agents is the highest in the Bay Area.  Their success comes from several factors.  First is the synergy of working with other experienced agents.  The average tenure of the El Camino agent is 18 years.  That long-term experience enhances—and comes from—finely-honed professionalism, knowledge, skill, integrity and credibility.  Another component is the network of Coldwell Banker offices, from San Diego to Seattle and from San Francisco to New York, connecting agents and clients as no other company can.  Finally, each El Camino agent has a large toolbox of equipment, staff, marketing and other services that help them successfully represent their clients.  From award-winning Internet sites and local and regional advertising to a team of reliable vendors, no one can market your property better.