John is a knowlegable agent and great partner to help you find an amazing home! He cares about his clients and spends time finding a home that matches what you are looking for. John made our buying process seamless and we now own our first beautiful home! Highly recommend John for anyone looking for a new home. read more

Honesty, Integrity, and Experience, with swift attention to detail from the smallest to the largest. John W. gets it all done correctly. Very impressed. read more

John Woodruff did absolute magic in helping us get our dream house. He helped us get our previous house (which we knew would be temporary) and convinced us to get one in a specific neighborhood. That house increased a lot in value right after we bought it and helped us buy our dream house later. It was also a WAY better place to spend covid lockdown than the kinds of places we initially thought of. He helped us use a program he partners with (Revive) to buy the dream house for us while we sold the other house, then buy it from Revive once the other house sold. Without this program and his help we never could have done it. He is very experienced and "full service" as a realtor. When you come in with him looking to buy a house people know you are serious and treat you well. read more

What are the qualities of an effective real estate agent? They listen and take into account your wish list as well as your position as a new owner. You want someone who will be consistent, well connected in the business and above all, a good 'people person'. John Woodruff is all of these things and more. When you engage with him he will guide you through the most efficient route to a sale or a purchase. We loved working with him! read more

The minute we met John we liked him. He is someone who we enjoyed spending time with during our search and who you can tell, loves his work. He's extremely knowledgeable about San Francisco and Bay Area properties having lived and worked there for so many years. When it came time to make an offer he was extremely helpful and supportive in a tricky market. John knows many people in the business and has a support group who will fix things, paint, clean, and inspect in short notice. He listens, gives his opinion and never pushes, which we appreciated. And did I mention his patience? We never felt like we were wasting his time. I recommend him highly and am very happy that we found him. And now we're happy owners of a San Francisco condo that we love! Thanks, John! read more

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. read more

We were looking to move from our old place that John helped us buy 6 years ago. John worked his magic and helped convince the sellers/ their agent to sell at asking in a market that was going way beyond asking in most cases. John continues to be awesome and his knowledge unparalleled. Highly recommend! read more

It's a daunting prospect to be a first-time home buyer in the Bay Area. When we teamed up with Jessamy at Aethos, we knew right away that we were in good hands. She worked tirelessly, and kept in constant communication with us when we had any questions. Being new to the process, we had a lot of questions! Jessamy excels at cutting through the jargon and laying out the details of house hunting in a way that made sense to newbies like us. She found us a house in our budget that matched our needs point-for-point, and in record time! A real unicorn in this day and age! read more

We used Aethos Real Estate to sell our San Francisco home. We could not have been happier with the service. John Woodruff did a thorough assessment of our property and advised us regarding the improvements that would maximize our asking price. He then connected us with reasonable and professional service providers who responded quickly to our request for assistance. Our home sold within 12 days of listing, and we believe this was, in large part, due to the work we did at John's suggestion. The escrow period went smoothly, and John closely communicated with us throughout the process. We were very happy with the sale. Selling a home can be a stressful process, but John and everyone at Aethos made it as seamless as possible. Thanks, everyone! read more

Escrow has officially closed!!! HOORAY..... the buyer is totally happy & satisfied and the seller (which means us) couldn't be happier! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!!!! First American Title Company (Heather Shiffer) did wonders and helped us close on time, too!! I am recommending John Woodruff to anyone who wants to do business and sell their properties or purchases. John is extremely reliable, dependable, and has the upmost integrity in this business. Most real estate agents only work for themselves and what the bottom line can bring; however John is a selfless human being and has excellent excellent work ethics. ... I'm a little late in posting this. Actually escrow closed on time 5/03/2021 without delays! read more

Aethos was supportive and friendly. They helped me with everything but there was a hitch when I purchased my new home. I had a difficult time getting final keys-in-hand, ok-to-move dates. It's not clear to me if this was due to Aethos or the previous owners but in either case, more drive to advocate for my needs would have been helpful. read more

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. read more

It was great working with John to purchase our first home. He made the process very easy and walked through every house with us before we made an offer. He worked with us to find houses that fit our needs and stuck with us all the way. We don't know where we would be without him! read more

John is the absolute best realtor I can imagine working with. We were fortunate enough to purchase homes on two different occasions, both with John as our agent. He never made us feel rushed and truly respected our needs and wants. His incredible expertise in the field along with his patience and attention to our requests made what could be a stressful experience quite easy and enjoyable! We consider John a true friend and supporter and will always look to him when we have real estate needs! read more

It was really great experience working with John at Aethos Real Estate. John has been super helpful and nice showing the properties and taking care of essential deadline along the way. He made sure that we are working on a timeline to make sure all appointments, loans, closing are handled properly to get out dream home. He is super humble and flexible in every aspect of getting us the right home at right time. He has great connection with all different kinds of right people to get the home you wanted from making connection with Loan office, getting cleaners to clean before we move, getting connection of various contractors for various job in future. It was totally great experience working with Aethos Real Estate for our 2 homes. I would not hesitate to call him again for my next home. The best real estate agent and real estate office in Bay Area for sure. Thank you for being super helpful on getting our dream home. read more

My wife Beth and I met John through a mutual friend who he had previously helped find a home. I'm really glad we met him! We were looking for a home during the first few months of shelter in place and John's knowledge of SF and Bay Area real estate dynamics really helped us focus and narrow our list. We found a home we now love quickly and safely. John's experience and connections in the Bay Area continue to be an asset for us as we settle in and think about customizations we want to make. I highly recommend working with John and Aethos Real Estate. John's friendly and pressure free approach was very much appreciated by both Beth and me and we both came away feeling like we had a true partner in the process. read more

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. read more

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! read more

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 :) read more

John helped my buy my home in 2012. I have bought and sold many places and must say that my experience with John was amazing and totally stress free. He is an insider in the SF real estate biz who knows everyone and can quickly get inside scoop on places including ones not yet listed. It's so competitive in SF as a buyer that having John's knowledge experience and connections made all the difference!! He is responsive and a consummate professional with tremendous integrity. Would recommend him to anyone buying a home in SF Bay Area! read more

We met John in 2012 and he helped us find the perfect house in SF. We knew he was the right guy for us when he told us all the reasons we shouldn't get the first few we looked at- and he was right. Then we referred him to 4 more of our friends over the next years, and they all had great experiences and bought with him. We stayed in touch and so 6 months ago when we were looking for a weekend house he helped us navigate the market in Truckee and Nevada City, then joined us up in Sonoma to again- find the perfect house. He helped us navigate a tricky closing and we're are again very happy. Go with John- here really is the best. read more

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! read more

John is an amazing agent. I have had the pleasure of working with him while trying to buy a house in 2013 in an extremely competitive market here in the Bay Area. He was patient, listened to my needs and knew the ins and outs of the business like no one I have ever worked with before. He's also rather fun to be around, and we still stay in contact. John has a lot of experience in the SF market and that expertise is the reason I found my dream house! I can't recommend him enough. read more

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! read more

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. read more

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! read more

We have worked with John in 2015 and after 8 months in a very competitive market he has helped us close on our favorite house. He has a a great knowledge of San Francisco and made 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! read more

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". read more