John and his staff are beyond outstanding- in fact, we need a new word for above and beyond expectations. I happened to find John through a property listing and from our first conversation we were blown away. John is extremely respectful, responsive and thorough. He actually treated our home sale as if it were his own - with so much care and consideration. And to top it off he is not your average agent. His ability to review and recommend a selling strategy gave us the confidence to move forward. Not only did we receive multiple offers on the first listing day, but we received over asking. At no point did we feel alone in this process and he was there throughout every step. John is a pleasure to work with and have hired him to help us purchase our new property in a few months. John made our dreams come true and I can't say enough about his work ethic and expertise. Look no further and give John a call. You won't be disappointed! read more

If I could describe John in 3 words, knowledgeable, honest, and professional come to mind. John handled the sale of our condo and the purchase of our new house. Our condo sold for the highest in the neighborhood (with 4 offers in the first few days) and we got a steal of a price on the home we purchased. I feel like all of his advice was spot on. He always knew when a house wouldn't appraise and where we should price our home to get top dollar. My husband doesn't trust many people, so it was very important that we worked with an agent who really knew what he was doing, knew the neighborhood, and who we got along with easily. I loved that he already knew which communities had mello roos, and he didn't waste our time on properties that were not for us. He's not the fake salesman type, he learns your wants/needs and only gives you those options. He's very realistic and does not exaggerate. He was a pleasure to work with and extremely responsive to all our questions and requests. We also went with his broker which made everything so much easier, faster, better, and cheaper for us! We would definitely recommend him to our close family and friends. We do not plan on moving anytime soon, but will definitely use him again if we did. Thanks John! read more

John helped us refine our offer so it would stand out and even gave us tips on writing a letter to the seller. The asking price was already our max and we thought it was a long shot for us. But John showed us how to tweak the offer to make it more attractive within our budget. Throughout the offer process and closing/escrow John was always very thorough and made sure we understood each document and were prepared for every step. He responded promptly any time we had a concern or needed clarification. All the way through we felt comfortable and informed. John helped us achieve a big milestone in making our dream of home ownership a reality. read more

John is simply the best. I was referred to John through a mutual friend and can say that from the get go, John showed interest in my needs, dedication to my home search and was there to provide expert advice and information to me as a first time home buyer. He has remained a confidant and friend since that time and I will absolutely use him again in my future real estate ventures. Furthermore, I would have absolutely zero reservations of referring him to anyone I know whether it be for a small condo or a multi-million dollar home. He acts with the highest amounts of integrity, a knowledge of the business that is paramount and a quality that I find most attractive, true kindness. As stated before, he is simply the best and I cannot recommend his services enough. read more

John is very professional, efficient and knowledgeable. This was my first time buying real state property, I had a great experience, made my experience fun and non stressful. He was very helpful and supportive during the process and after, he is very effective at answering any questions and concerns in quick manner. I would definitively recommend John to my friends and family! read more

I'm grateful that John was presenting me to purchase my first home. He genuinely cared and went above and beyond in making sure everything ran smoothly. He was professional, knowledgeable and followed up with me in a timely manner. In addition he answered my countless questions instantly with clear explanations and patiently. He made my first home buying experience pleasant and all I can say he is someone who you can trust and count on. Thank You. read more

Purchasing a house can be stressful and exhausting but having John as our real estate agent made the whole experience very pleasant. He is knowledgeable, professional and responds to any communication in a very timely manner, almost immediately. It only took us less than 3 months from hiring John to finding our house thanks to John's hard work. During this time, John educated us on various aspects of real estate market, loan options and everything we needed know to make decisions that were most beneficial to us. I don't trust people easily but if you are looking for an honest and reliable real estate agent (who will also help you save tons of money on closing costs through his rebate programs and lender credits) then John is the one. My husband and I met him as a real estate agent and now we consider him a very good friend! read more

John is my go to guy for all of my mortgage needs. I really appreciated that he was patient and explained in detail all of my questions, and let me tell you I ask so many questions. He was professional and made sure that everything was going smoothly. What stood out to me the most was how efficiently John worked and how he kept me in the loop during the whole process. I would recommend John to all of my friends and family, knowing how frustrating and dreadful the process of buying a home can be. read more

John Karabian is incredible and we are grateful that we were able to buy our first house with him as our real estate agent. He was very patient and thoughtful while we were looking through houses, making sure that we found the right one. He is very knowledgeable and will research any house you are interested in so you know about the seller and how to make a competitive offer. While working with him throughout the entire real estate process, I am confident that he can navigate any obstacle that you will encounter. He has all traits that you want in a real estate agent: prompt, professional, prepared, honest, and flexible. I can honestly say that John will do everything he can to make sure that you are fully prepared to buy a house. I would absolutely recommend John to anyone looking to buy or sell a house and would definitely work with him again in the future. read more

John is great! He is both a realtor and broker. I would highly recommend him. He is diligent, very responsive, and goes beyond and above to meet your needs. He's straightforward, honest and looks out for your best interest. He helped me buy my first home and the process was very smooth. He was on top of things and it was very nice to have a holding hand. He knew exactly what I was looking for and helped me find it. I recommend him to first time buyers and anyone interest in buying! read more

John was truly instrumental in the selling my home and completely understanding of my goals and aggressive timeline. Given that I now live in the Bay Area, there wasn't ever a time that I felt I needed to fly out to oversee anything in LA - he just handled it! From the first time we spoke on the phone, I knew his work ethic was solid and his positive attitude was also reassuring to me as I had no idea the selling process was just as anxiety-provoking as the buying process! He was extremely thorough with walking me through the process, provided me with timely and detailed updates, and most importantly, set realistic expectations with me which was reassuring. In the end, I received an offer within the first week of listing, and my home ultimately sold over asking. Without a doubt, John is a truly valuable asset to work with, and I'd recommend his services to anyone! Thanks John!! read more

After the second time going through First American, I'm so incredibly grateful to have come across John in my search for an investment property in LA. Not only did he help me find the perfect investment, but he has also become a good friend. John knows the city like the back of his hand and showed me a plethora of different condos until we found the perfect one for my investment strategy. I'd definitely recommend his services to anyone in the Los Angeles area. read more

Our first experience with a broker didn't turn out amusing. We saw John on Redfin and took a chance on him, so thankful we did. Husband and I were first time home buyers, anxious and skeptic, but John made the whole process so much easier and lighter. He answered all our questions knowledgeably, explaining every detail patiently and guiding us every step of the way. He always took initiative, doing more than what was required. John has an excellent sense of follow through and made sure we were always on the loop, keeping us updated even with the smallest details. His experience and expertise in his field generated a significant amount of savings for us. The whole process, from viewing to closing took only a month & a half. We would not hesitate to recommend John to friends and family and everyone looking to buy or sell their home. John is a topnotch real estate agent bar none! read more

As first time home buyers, my husband and I had no idea what we were in for. John was referred to us by a good friend and we are so grateful for all of his help. John was incredibly invested in ensuring we would be getting the right home, and once our home was found he did everything in his power  to make the process as smooth as possible. He is honest, trustworthy, reliable, and incredibly responsive to any question and concern you might have. We would not hesitate to use him again and will recommend him to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home. read more

We have known John for 8 years. He has helped us in the purchase of our town home and now the purchase of our first house . His knowledge of the San Fernando Valley & Santa Clarita in particular is unmatched. During the negotiation stages he had valuable and thoughtful input that led to a successful closing . It is a pleasure to work with him and his associates . read more

Ifound John on Zillow after realizing how frustrated I was with my current rental status and commute.  John listened to my needs and was available day and night to answer my questions.  I found a house that I really liked and worked with John to come up with a reasonable amount to bid on...what do you know, but the first house and first bid that we submitted was accepted!  Although "finding" the house was the first step, there is so much to do after you get the winning bid.  John walked me through the process and calmed my fears about things that I could do to prioritize some of the upgrades and repairs that needed to happen.  He even had her general contractor "Jack" come by and fix some of the repair items for free!  I'm so blessed to have had John as my agent to help me find the perfect home for me! read more

John is fantastic. As first time home buyers in the LA area, he was knowledgeable, responsive, friendly and patient (even when we were trying to get paperwork done while traveling overseas). He made every step of the process seamless and stress free, walking us through issues and strategizing with us to get us a great price and a signfigant amount of money back to do renovations on the property. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to any of our closest friends or family. read more

We are so fortunate to have crossed paths with John at the beginning of this journey. His level of professionalism and knowledge were very much appreciated from a first-time home buyer. Being that this was our first purchase, we had quite a few concerns and obviously a ton of questions. John just had a gentle and uplifting approach that made us feel comfortable to bring up any issue. We've learned that this process takes patience, meticulousness, and resiliency. John brings all these qualities to the table and more. John it truly was a privilege having you show us the way home! read more

John and his team are the best especially Liliana they made the process so easy. They were there to answer any questions and help. I will definitely recommend them. Thank you John and Liliana read more

The level of professionalism provided by John is exceptional! He never missed a call or left a message unreturned. He helped us purchase our first home and was beyond patient, he did not leave any questions unanswered and eased any fears we may have had. He took the time to give an in-depth explanation on all of our options and in the end helped us make the best choice for us. We recently refinanced our home with John (of course) and had the same experience! Can't wait for his help when we purchase our next home!!! Phenomenal Service! read more