We should be one of the clients who took a lot of Johnny's time I should say! It's because we had very specific requirements about the house we wanted to buy and Johnny was with us every time we wanted to see a house, place an offer or talk to the sellers' side. He gave us all the required inputs every time we were interested in placing an offer. Johnny makes the process easy. He has a great team that takes care of most of the paperwork and process. I'm pretty sure that no other realtor has such an excellent methodological approach towards closing a deal. We are more than happy to have had Johnny as our realtor. To be truthful, he is more than a realtor to us. He treated us like his own family. And he gave me great tips when I told him I was searching for a job. I'm glad that we had Johnny as our realtor and I'm sure that he would be our realtor in our future transactions too. With Johnny, it's never a one time 'hi and bye'. It's always a life long relationship!! read more

It was an absolute pleasure buying our house with Johnny's help. Johnny worked extra hard and made sure we were able to get the house we loved and guided us in every step of this process. He is very knowledgeable and goes extra mile to make sure you are fully convinced about the house. I would highly recommend him to any one who is looking to buy a house and wants to have that stress free experience. read more

Johnny and Vicki have helped us to find our first home in Santa Clara. In the beginning of our home search we were extremely nervous. We've talked to a handful of agents, but only Johnny has made us feel comfortable about the process. Just like other agents that we have talked to Johnny has impeccable credentials and reviews online, however, his presentation, the data, answers to our questions, speed and accuracy of responses, all was a step up compared to others, so it was an easy decision for us. Johnny has a warm and kind personality and he knows how to use it to the advantage of his clients. To an outsider it looks just like some Jedi mind trick. In a matter of just a couple minutes he can turn people around, make them feel very comfortable and open up. This is extremely helpful when negotiating or trying to get information about the house. Johnny and his group have built a solid process for the buyers. First we went on a "calibration" tour. We write down things that we like and don't like, then score them. It helped us to establish a clear scoring function and learn about each other criteria. The offer and negotiation are largely handled by Johnny, so we just needed to be available and answer Johnny's inquiries. Then we clear the loan and sign. Johnny works with the very best loan officers, so this process was a breeze. For quite a long time we couldn't find a house that we wanted and that also fit our budget. Accidentally we stumbled upon a home that was in a clearly different league than the homes that we've seen so far and we loved it. It was slightly outside of our comfortable budget, but it still looked like a great deal. The home was on the market for a while (and at that time of buying it was a hot seller market), so we were paranoid and wanted to understand why this gorgeous home was on the market for so long. Johnny was very thorough: he read disclosures end to end and walked us through every bullet point and provided his estimate for the fix, he did his estimate for the home value as though he was a sellers agent and explained to us the issues with the home listing which resulted in offers that were below seller expectations (seller had another house and didn't want to sell his old home for cheap). So after looking at all the data we were certain that the home is actually a pretty good deal. We agreed on a reasonable price and bought it. It has been a few weeks since we have received the keys and we're very happy and grateful to Johnny for making our dream come true. read more

Johnny and Vicky helped us find the best fitting house in a very short time. Together, we narrowed down search areas thanks to Johnny's amazing knowledge about the Bay area, which helped us focus on the best locations. I would highly recommend Johnny not just for helping you find your 1st dream home: A few years after we bought our house, I'm in a stage of investing with another property, and thanks to Johnny's extended connections in the real estate world, he helped me locate good areas for investment out of state. The bottom line: he's THE best real estate agent in the Bay Area - period read more

We were really disappointed with the services. The conversation always seemed one sided, which made it difficult/waste of time for a relatively informed buyer. We were not shown any properties despite 4-5 visits, which really frustrated us. Additionally, we were the type of buyer that is conservative on budget. We did have other resources, but wanted to start at the lower end and move up. We got this flexibility with sites like Redfin. Unless you're buying for 3-4mil, I'd suggest working with other firms. read more

We are looking for house in cupertino, Sunnyvale and Mountain View area. We are lucky to find Johnny B. It took a long time for us to find our house. We saw close to 100 houses before we found to a new construction. John is very knowledgeable, professional and patient. He showed us house and analyzed the house so that we learned to know how to examine and evaluate the house. He taught us the economy of the area and taught us how to negotiate. We never know it was so hard to get a house that we like and can afford. He also introduced us to a loan officer that we worked to get the loan we need for buying our house. We feel very comfortable with him. He was always their guide us step by step, answer our question and send us information of houses to look. He has a good strategy and we are truly very lucky to have him to be our agent. We highly recommend him. You will not go wrong with him. read more

Johnny has been crucial for us to find and win our 1st home. With all the stress that comes buying a new home in the Valley, Johnny made all the process very easy and fun and he was very transparent with us during all steps. He has a very unique way of working and makes sure you get the home you want. He is super well connected with contractors, insurance, loaners and can get you quotes in hours to be sure you have a clear picture of all the financial impact before going. read more

Johnny B and his wonderful wife Vicki helped us purchase our first home in Santa Clara. I cannot recommend them more highly. We are two software engineers at large tech companies in the area. We met Johnny B and his wife at an open house when we were just starting to look around and explore the market. At the time, we weren't yet ready to work with an agent, but we got a very positive first impression from meeting them. A week or so later, we were ready to get serious and partner with an agent, so we started interviewing some agents to find a good match. Coincidentally, we ran into Johnny B at another open house in the area and took him up on his offer of a no-strings-attached initial consultation and introduction to buying a home for first-time buyers like us. Johnny B spent over three hours with us (late into the night on a holiday!), walking us through the home buying process and explaining things, as well as helping us understand how he worked and what he could bring to the table. Johnny B has a lot of experience as a realtor, and he has the end-to-end process down to a science. It was highly educational, and since we had already been speaking with and interviewing other agents, we found Johnny B was a night & day difference -- we were quite certain that he would be the right agent to work with. The first thing he did was set up a "calibration tour", where we visited a half dozen open houses and assessed them on various criteria, so that we (as buyers) could establish which criteria were most important to us, and Johnny B could get a clear understanding of what we liked and were interested in. He knows a lot about psychology and how people make decisions, and gave excellent advice about how to make such a large decision and focus on what's important. We quickly identified some houses on the market that we were very interested in, and decided to prepare an offer for one. Johnny B is a master negotiator -- you can tell this is one of his favorite parts of being an agent -- but more importantly, he knows how to take advantage of every edge and angle available. For example, he coached us on writing a heartfelt love letter directly to the sellers expressing how much we liked their house and how it was a perfect match for us. He also is an expert at reading people (like the seller's agent) and changing his strategy based on it. These seemingly small things make a huge difference, especially in a highly competitive real estate market like Silicon Valley. Right before we actually made this offer, in an amazing stroke of luck, we ended up finding a brand new house just listed on the market that we instantly fell in love with. This new house was incredible -- it put the other house to shame -- and it was clearly going to be hot, likely to sell well over the asking price with a bidding war. We quickly realized that if we acted fast and made an aggressive offer, we could potentially seal the deal before anyone else even had a chance to submit an offer. Johnny B gave us excellent advice on how to proceed with this strategy. We ended up submitting an offer, and after some negotiation got the sellers to agree to accept our preemptive offer! And we had only been working with Johnny B for less than two weeks at this point! Johnny B, together with an amazing Junior Underwriter/loan officer at Citi he works closely with and the help of his team, helped us execute an unheard of 21-day escrow without a hitch. The entire process went extremely smooth and we couldn't be happier. Johnny B and his team really went above and beyond for us. We have been living in our new house for a few months now and we love it! Johnny B is a master of his trade and we are extremely lucky that we found him. I am absolutely certain that we would not have had the incredibly successful and expedited experience we did if we were working with any other agent. If you're looking to buy a home in Silicon Valley, you're doing yourself a disservice if you don't talk to Johnny B first. read more

We enjoyed working with Johnny, he was professional, responsive and caring, we felt he looked after our interest and was genuine in his advise and approach, i recommend Johnny B if you are in the market and need trustworthy representation. Thank you Johnny! Sam read more

I cannot say enough good things about Johnny B. First, he is honest and open. Second, he is experienced and an effective negotiator. Third, he produces results. Fourth, he really cares about each client. I've known Johnny B close to 8 years. He has helped me purchase two homes. The process was transparent as he walked me through every step of the way. The tools he uses to assess comps on a property was brilliantly created by him and this help the client make informed decisions. His style of negotiating an offer is nothing short of magical. I cannot think of a better person to be on your side than Johnny B. read more

Johnny B and his team were on top of every aspect of our journey. His communication throughout the process was impeccable. He was our buying agent and selling and he did a tremendous job! His energy and dedication should be an example for other agents in the area. He went beyond our expectations. Door knocking our Los Gatos neighborhood getting the word of the new listing. We sold our Los Gatos home and bought in beautiful Saratoga. Thank you Johnny B for your hard work and dedication! Highly recommended. The Patels read more

I would say that purchasing my dream home was a pivotal point in my life that I will never forget. The escrow turned out to be very complicated with multiple people on the title living in various states. In fact the only reason we had success with the sellers requirement of a 20-day escrow was because Johnny B stood in the title office to be sure the transactions were completed correctly and on time. Even after my offer had been accepted, another bid came in for a much higher amount and the seller wavered until Jonny B team stepped in to represent us. This guy knows his stuff. I am certain I would not have had my dream home without Johnny B. Los Gatos is lucky to have him! read more

John represented a buyer on one of my listings. His attention to detail and attentiveness from beginning to end was impeccable. He responded quickly and defused any issues that came up alone the way. He is forward thinking to head off any potential issues so that they never occur. John is a competitor in my field however I would highly recommend his services and he is one of the best Realtors I have worked with in my 25 year career. I welcome our next transaction together. read more

If you are looking to buy a home in the Bay Area look no further: Johnny B is your realtor. He was recommended to me by a friend. He had already helped most of her colleagues in a high tech company in Silicon Valley and the feedback has always been amazing. The amount of work, professionalism and care that he has put in helping us get the house we want is unbelievable. He is extremely transparent with his clients, provides amazing support throughout the whole process and utilizes his extensive knowledge to focus on the important aspects of a house search. I've been blown away by the amount of effective work that he can get done in a day. He has demonstrated that he really and truly cares about his clients. His main goal is to make them happy and that is really inspiring. I can't recommend him enough to anyone looking for a realtor. read more

At first I was not sure if he was my type of guy. However, I believed him as a person who can make it work; and I was right. I got the place I wanted, because he could negotiate before the seller's offer acceptance date. He made me to get the place within 3 days of end of the open house. There was a hiccup for the condo, but he could connect to the seller and HOA and solved the issue easily. After the accepting process was done by his assistant Sandy, and it was smooth transaction. I am happy about my first home, and Johnny made it work. read more

Since doing business with Johnny B and his team, I have had the opportunity to do business with others in his field. I feel the need to reiterate to everyone, you won't get a better group of people to work with than Johnny B and Friends. Thank you again Johnny B! read more

We bought a home with Johnny B's help back in September and the process went by faster than I could have imagined. Johnny B is extremely professional and bends over backwards to answer any question and solve any problem you have. This was my first home buying experience and I imagined it would have been a lot more difficult, but everything was surprisingly smooth. He really gives you his full attention and genuinely cared about making sure everyone was happy and satisfied. Some problems came up after we closed the sale, but Johnny was always available to solve it. Even now, 3 months after we closed, I had a question about property taxes and he promptly resolved the issue. I would recommend Johnny B because he will always be on your side. read more

I can't say enough good things about Johnny B and his team. They are consummate professionals, very sharp in their fields, and just good people. My husband and I've worked with him twice to buy in Silicon Valley, and it's been a pleasure working with him both times. He'll help navigate you in the home buying process (which can be confusing and overwhelming at times). I know he's a busy guy, but I always felt he took care of us. He and his team were never too busy to answer our questions. I always felt he was looking out for our best interests. If you're looking for an agent you can trust to be honest and professional, I wouldn't look any further. He's your guy. read more

Johnny B is the right person who will find you the dream home. From the starting point to the end, he was really helpful in every aspect. Whenever we had a certain issue, he responed quickly, even on Christmas holidays. He has the tremendous network about not only realtors but also financial partners. We are pretty much sure we would not have had our house without him. Thanks Johnny B and Vicky. read more

There are not enough kind words to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the Johnny B team. We feel so fortunate to have found you. Vicki, you spent so much time setting up the tours, we appreciate it and found them invaluable! Johnny, you really helped us to understand the mechanics and processes you utilize to help your buyers be as successful as possible in such a competitive market. Your approach is very well-thought out and methodical in order to ensure the highest level of success for your clients. We have worked with a number of realtors in the past and by far you stand out above the others! We appreciate your customer service, expertise and professionalism. We highly recommend Johnny B and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell! You can't go wrong with this team! read more

We have moved around the Bay Area (Fremont, San Jose and Santa Clara), selling and buying houses each time to be near our children's school. Each time we used a different realtor. Johnny B, who helped us buy the last property at which we are residing, is by far the best. After taking to him at length, my wife and I realized that he was way ahead of others in this field. He is truly a consummate professional. He made the whole experience of buying in Silicon Valley a painless one...starting with giving a big picture view of where the market in Santa Clara is heading, all the way to negotiating with seller for the particular house. He has a great supporting team who are fun to work with and they also have a good reputation in this area. I would strongly recommend him to anyone buying a house in the Silicon Valley. read more

Johnny B hustled so hard to get us our dream home! When we found out that we only had a few hours to put in our offer, Johnny B leapt straight into action - he was able to put in our offer and got it accepted that very evening. We also appreciate his knowledge and experience in how to create a strong offer that's not just about the highest bid. In all, we're very happy with Johnny B's services. read more

I want to thank Johnny B. for helping us sell our income property in San Jose. I wasn't sure that an income property could be sold on a short sale. Johnny B. confirmed that he would be able to short sale the property with our bank. He has turned our circumstances into a win-win situation. Johnny B. spelled out his objectives and we benefited on the short sale to avoid foreclosure. Johnny B. has met our short sale goals within a short period of time. We closed on the 11th of March 2010 from his initial email dating January 4, 2010. He conducted his business professionally, very courteous, delightful to work with, and above all, he was consistent with what his intentions were. Marie and I trusted Johnny B. so much that we decided to have him handle our 2nd income property. We were amazed with Johnny B. and his wife (Vicky) wanting to drive over 350 miles just to meet with us. We were overwhelmed with gratitude when Johnny B and Vicky handed us a check that was sincerely needed. Thank you Johnny B. and Vicky for all your help in saving us from foreclosure. Had it not been for your determination, our credit rating would have been worst than what it would have been without the short sale. With your help, Marie and I are now looking forward for an even brighter future. read more

Johnny B and his team are great. They are so efficient and fast that the whole process of buying was a breeze. Johnny B really listened to what we wanted. When we were ready to make an offer, he did all the research and helped us get our offer accepted. Even with the loan process and closing, it was as smooth as it can be. Love these guys. Would recommend them to all my friends and everybody out there who are looking to buy. read more

We are blessed to get Johnny as our agent. He managed almost every aspect of the home buying for us. One example: we have excellent credit and income to cover the mortgage, but were unable to put 20% down. We had hard time finding a lender. Johnny used his channel skills to find us one lender who could get us a loan with 30 year fixed at good rate. We were planning to put a high offer price on the house we bought so we are not out-bidded, but Johnny advised that we could buy at asking price if we work tactically and quickly. Finally we had to pay only 15k more. There are many anecdotes from how he helped find various insurance agents to finding necessary documents from the city - he goes above and beyond his normal duties to make the deal go smoothly and the process feel smooth for busy people like us. We would recommend his service to anyone we come in touch. Go Johnny! read more

I was really in a bad position with a condo that I was upside down on and had to sell due to a recent disability. (Upstairs unit and i could not do stairs) I had contacted many so-called "short sale specialists" but after speaking to John I knew he was the man for the job! He is sincere and thoroughly knows what to expect and how to get things done. He and his team were not only professional but gave a very personal feel throughout an often stressful process. My experience was long but painless thanks to the competent group of individuals he has enlisted. I would recommend John to anyone with any type of real estate needs...if he works this hard for a short sale that is long and tedious...just imagine what he can do to sell your property without all the obstacles in the way. He is conscientious, caring and knowledgeable. A wining team that cannot be beat! read more

Johnny B was amazing! We got super lucky with our house, and can easily pinpoint our luck as having started when we bumped into Johnny and Vicki at an open house. We'd been browsing for almost a year already, but within 3 weeks of first meeting him (and only 36 hours after we'd first seen the house), we'd gotten our first offer accepted, despite having been wildly unprepared to make a bid. Johnny helped us navigate the process from start to finish, which as first time buyers we would otherwise have easily gotten lost in. He pulled many minor miracles on our behalf, not the least of which was getting his go-to mortgage agent to put together a package for us while on his vacation. Without Johnny's connections and experience, we would never have even found our dream house, nevermind be living in it today! read more

Jonny is awesome! He helped us bought our house, he also helped my mother in law and my friends get their dream house!

We bought a home in December 2014 in Santa Clara with Johnny B as our agent. Johnny B is a thorough professional, honest, straight forward, master in this field, has a great insight into the market, locations and price. He genuinely cared for our best interest through out. He was there with us during open houses providing insight into the condition, value of the houses, location and answering all the questions we had through out. I have owned and sold a home in Chicago before moving to Bay area but buying a home in Bay area is over whelming and quite a different experience. Having an agent like Johnny B made the process go smooth and saved money. He has a great insight into price, helped to set starting price for offers, presented offers professionally, negotiated the price. In fact, the owner of the current home that we bought has commended Johnny B's professionalism. Johnny B has a great team that tracked and helped through the entire process. We closed in December but are going to get the possession of the house in March and Johnny B and team are tracking this and are in touch with us. Johnny B and team have gone beyond our expectations and we highly recommend. read more

Johnny B had exceeded our highest expectations in helping us find the perfect home? We had some stringent criterial for location and school district. Johnny B focused on our needs and was very patient with us. He treated us like close friends instead of a typical client. From the initial home buying consultation to signing the escrow document, Johnny B was with us every step of the way. He and his team of dedicated professionals were very helpful in guiding us through every step. Vicki, Johnny B's wife, was equally helpful. She was such a charm to work with. What separates Johnny B from the average realtor are his vast market experience, psychology (which is vital during negotiations), and his work ethics. There were nights when Johnny B would burned the midnight oil to create the bid documents. The house we eventually bought was a result of Johnny B knowing the seller's situation and timing. Long story short, he was able to get our offer accepted when there was already a counter offer from the seller to another party and a looming deadline. It's been close to two months since we bought the house and our family couldn't be any happier with our new home. We strongly recommend Johnny B to anyone who appreciates the highest level of professionalism and success. read more