As first-time home buyers back in 2004, my family and I were referred to John Calvo at Lighthouse Realty Associates, by my sister, who highly recommended him after he represented her with the purchase of her first home. During this time, we were all extremely pleased and impressed with John's knowledge of the local market, his dedication to finding us the perfect house, and his professional integrity. Once we chose a property, he negotiated the winning bid for us, amid multiple competing offers, expertly guided us through what could have been a stressful process and explained all the contract information in a way we could easily understand. When my brother and I recently decided to sell this same home, 21 years later, John Calvo was the obvious choice to represent us, and he did not disappoint. As first-time home sellers, John met with us shortly after we reached out to him to go over the process, give us recommendations on home improvements, and kept an open line of communication while we were preparing our home for the market. Once we were ready to sell, John came to the house, took pictures and created a very appealing narrated virtual tour that was posted to social media to gain maximum exposure for our property. As a result, we received an offer within a week for well over the asking price. During the whole process, John was always reachable by phone, text or email if we had questions, provided clear answers, and was very knowledgeable about all the fine print on the many contract and legal forms. In addition, he made the whole process easy by sending us forms we could sign digitally from home We are very grateful for John Calvo's representation and hard work. We couldn't be happier with the results, and he truly went above and beyond for us. He met with us at our convenience, was able to assist us with some required seller forms as a notary that other agents would not have been able to do, and, even though the sale has been finalized, is still available for any questions or concerns we may have. I would highly recommend John Calvo to anyone who is buying or selling a property or needs some assistance with real estate law. I have already spread the word to my family and friends! read more

I've personally worked with John Calvo on several different occasions. He had helped my parents get their first home years ago. Then about 5 years ago John was the realtor trying to sell a condo in the same complex. I needed a house and he was the realtor selling one. It was a perfect match. We were able to turn the entire house buying process within one month. I have never seen a more detailed oriented person who understood the entire process while also having connections everywhere to help expedite the process. There was never a moment where he was taking a break. He always made sure that there was always movement. John had amazing teamwork and would always follow-up with his clients and kept them informed. John also helped me find tenants to rent the condo after living there a few years. He put the advertisement on the web and was able to find several interested parties. With Johns leasing contract, both the tenants and myself feel safe because we understood the requirements. When we were both signing the contracts, John was translating everything on the contract to the tenants' native language which made them feel comfortable. I highly recommend John's services as he is EXTREMELY prompt, responsive, and will always make time for you. John isn't your broker/realtor, he is someone who cares for his clients and wants everyone to be happy and that trait can't be found easily. read more

It's been almost a month since our property has closed escrow in Sunland. John Calvo has showed exemplary assistance up through even now with the logistics of our impending out of state move facilitating the purchase of our next house in Arkansas! The security, ease and expertise he provided all throughout the inspection process, remediation of all needed repairs and negotiation to obtain the highest possible value price for our house was just stellar! He is honest, trustworthy, a pleasure to work with and truly deserves a shout out from a very satisfied couple for his remarkable realty experience! John, the transitions, timing and facilitation you brought to the table for both the selling and buying of our home to a new state couldn't have been anymore an unprecedented service. Thank you John Calvo from the bottom of our hearts! You sold our house in Eaglerock, bought and sold this house in Sunland to facilitate this impending move in 10 days to our next home. We are forever grateful to you and we love you and pray blessings for your many successes ahead in your business and wish you the best for your family. In a nutshell, you're an amazing realtor and have become a hero to our family! read more

"Lighthouse Realty Associates has been handling my Real Estate and Mortgage transactions for over 20 years". I purchased my 1st home in a quiet neighborhood of Long Beach at the age of 20 years old were I was co-owner. My 2nd home came just a few years later in the city of Norwalk and what a deal this was (Thanks to John Calvo). I sold the Norwalk home 2 years later and I purchased my 3rd home in Goodyear, AZ (this was a Wow House) were John Calvo was very instrumental in finding a local agent to represent me while he oversaw and approved the entire purchase transaction (awesome!). My 4th home was back in beautiful Alta Loma, CA where I live with my beautiful wife and two daughters. Lighthouse Realty Associates has also assisted with approximately 10 additional real estate purchases for my family members. Lighthouse has also served as property management consultants and has provided countless valuable resources to say the least. The service I've received for the past 20 years has made me a loyal client and I continue to recommend Lighthouse Realty Associates to all friends and family. I look forward to the next 20 years, Thank you Lighthouse Realty Associates! read more

It is not very often you find someone who delivers on their professional promises; however I can say with full confidence to use John Calvo for all of your real estate needs. From start to finish, John is a true professional. I have dealt with other real estate agents in the past but never one so "results oriented". It's like he has a sixth sense for the real estate market, and he makes it very apparent that he does everything in the best interest of his client. I'm not even sure when he even ever rests as he stays in full communication with you before you even have a chance to check on what it is looking to check on. It's as if he is always one step ahead of the process. He makes the best recommendations and makes you feel at ease throughout the entire process. He is extremely knowledgeable as he has been in the business for over thirty years and that speaks volumes. John is extremely transparent and your always "in the know" about each and every detail regarding your sale or purchase. I cannot fathom using anyone else for my real estate needs, evidenced by the very fortunate position I am in and it is largely due to John Calvo's expertise and work ethic. read more

I've used John Calvo - Broker of Lighthouse Realty Associates in the community of Eagle Rock (in Los Angeles) since 1996 - when he helped me purchase my first home. Since then he has assisted greatly in many other investment purchases and leasing of those properties. John is extremely knowledgeable, patient, a native Angelina, local expert, an expert negotiator, respected in the real estate community, well-connected with other trades (contractors, inspectors, escrow, title, etc), and always available to answer any questions or concerns I've had. Even after escrow closes, he has always made himself available - going above and beyond the call of duty! Don't take my word for it, call him and interview him and decide for yourself. You won't be disappointed one bit. I've referred John to several friends and family and never has anyone been disappointed. I wouldn't trust anyone other than John Calvo - Broker and Realtor (and soon to be attorney) to my precious real estate investments. read more

My mother required assistance in renting a property due to the everchanging and complex real estate laws and regulations. Mr. Calvo presented as an absolute professional with the required skills to reach my mother's goal. He conducted all business ethically and in our best interest which immediately helped gain our trust. Mr. Calvo's wealth of real estate knowledge and courteous nature towards all involved parties maintained my mother at complete ease throughout the process. He took full responsibility to objectively screen potential tenants resulting in an adequate match. Mr. Calvo ensured the required property updates were completed to guarantee compliance with city regulations and prevent future setbacks. He dedicated the necessary time to thoroughly explain the contract and landlord/tenant rights to my mother and potential tenants. All parties were completely satisfied with the transaction. We highly recommend Mr. Calvo and look forward to working with him in the future. read more

I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional service John Calvo from Lighthouse Realty Associates provided during the sale of my grandmother's estate. From the beginning, your care and support were evident, and you were always there for us through the emotional ups and downs of the process. I was particularly impressed by your extensive knowledge and wisdom about the real estate industry. Your expertise was invaluable in selling my grandmother's house, and you also provided invaluable guidance to my family and me on handling the family trust and the proper protocols for selling the estate. John, I cannot thank you enough for the outstanding job you did. Your professionalism, dedication, and compassion made a significant difference during this challenging time. Ed P read more

John was instrumental in the sale of a property for my sister and brother-in-law, he helped us acquire the right buyer and handled the transaction like a true professional. We were so lucky to have had his expertise in the field to manage the complications that arose from the sale of a lot in Glendale, he dealt with the City and is very well connected in the field. John went above and beyond our expectations by being very accommodating. As a Real Estate Broker myself, I chose to hire John which speaks volumes for his talent, patience and commitment to excellence We recommend John highly Thank you John Calvo! Sincerely Alexander Fernandez, Allison James Estate and Homes read more

John Calvo has been our go to realtor for over 24 years, he's always been very knowledgable, honest, dependable and a go getter. John always lets us know the process, keeps us up to date at all times. He's a great teacher if you're a first time buyer, even if you're a seasoned client you'll always learn something new when it comes to purchasing and selling. He's always been up to date with all the latest technologies to sell our properties as quickly and at top price as possible. Do yourself a favor and hire John Calvo, it will save you a lot grief, anxiety, worry and sleepless nights. read more

I definitely recommend John Calvo (Lighthouse Realty Associates) for excellent results with his full knowledge of real estate transactions, codes and use cases including legal experiences samples he possesses. Your prompt response to my requests was very valuable to deal with the out of the ordinary special situations in my difficult multi owners case. The other property owners are also very thankful for your thorough clear explanation and for providing us with factual detailed documentation. Thank you very much John. Very Well Done. read more

John was a fantastic broker for my wife and I as we became first-time renters in LA. He went to great lengths to answer all our questions as we toured the property, via email after our visits and as we completed paperwork. We were particularly impressed by how thorough he was in reviewing the contract with all parties, making sure we understood each step of the process. We would highly recommend John and his real estate services! read more

Very convenient location with a staff of very knowledgeable real estate professionals. I was taken in without an appointment and the advice was right on the money. They also have a notary public on site. I would recommend to any of my Northeast Los Angeles friends! read more