When we decided it was time to sale our house in the Pacific Palisades, I was referred to John Hathorn. I met with a few agents, but liked and followed up with John as he came highly recommended. In our meeting we discussed market value, market conditions, timing and strategy. John's thinking aligned with mine and the decision was made. A short time later, we completed the paperwork and before we had finished preparing the home for staging, photos and showings, John brought an offer from someone that fit our needs perfectly. We cancelled the staging and sold the house to someone that John's networking with other agents helped uncover. John made the whole process straightforward and relatively easy. Javier Carbo read more

I think John Hathorn and his PHS Team have represented me on at least 15 of my past real estate transactions. Obviously, I have been in the real estate development business for the past 20 years. Suffice it to say, I have seen and experienced first-hand how the game is played and where the typical problems and issues can arise. I can always rely on John for great service and straight talk. He knows his market better than anyone I have come across but it's his honesty and integrity that I appreciate most. He's got a great team and a stellar reputation and we have become great friends over the 18 years or so that we have know each other. I have no hesitation referring him to my closest friends and associates. read more

"My husband and I are absolutely thrilled with the exceptional service delivered by Morgan Hathorn, Severin Braham, John Hathorn and the Pence Hathorn Silver | Compass team throughout the sale of our family's condo in Brentwood. Having done business with the team before, we were very comfortable calling them when we decided it was time to sell. Once again, their professionalism and commitment shone through. They helped us navigate through each stage of the process with precision, resulting in a seamless escrow and closing. Their communication, negotiating skills, and deep understanding of the market were truly commendable. We enthusiastically recommend their services to anyone in search of top-notch real estate assistance, whether buying, selling or leasing!" read more

Mainly serving the uber-pricey "north of Montana" area of Santa Monica which, if you can afford, you probably are not spending time on yelp. But the agents are all respectable, trustworthy, and ethical and the office staff are extremely helpful especially the office manager. If you are looking to purchase a multi-million dollar home in Santa Monica, this is the place to go for assistance. read more

Pence Hathorn Silver - Real Estate Agents Near Me - Santa Monica, California

We recently sold our home with the help of John Hathorn and his team at Pence Hathorn Silver. John had represented us in the purchase of the house 10 or so years earlier and we enjoyed his professionalism, attention and detailed process. When we decided to sell, it was obvious to call to John and set things into motion. John helped us with a sensible timeline and strategy, and identified the perfect Buyer before we ever had a chance to go on the market! His knowledge, caring, efficiency and the team he has assembled made the process straight forward. Highly recommend! read more

John and his team were amazing in all respects! They handled my home sale with professional expertise every step of the way. I especially was impressed with John's responsiveness as whenever I had a question or an issue arose he was quick to respond and/or resolve my concern. Even more helpful I got updates every step of the way with closing happening exactly when he said it would ! I highly recommend John for any real estate sale or purchase. He is knowledgeable, calm at all times (very important!) and a pleasure to work with! read more

Pence Hathorn Silver - Real Estate Agents Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Well that was easy! John Hathorn, Morgan Hathorn and their Pence Hathorn Silver team helped me sell my Santa Monica condo for top dollar with minimal hassle...during a pandemic! They were able to obtain and negotiate multiple offers and we closed escrow in just two weeks. Since I live out of state, they even managed to arrange so that I did not need to deal with moving out my furniture. With the Covid-19 situation, I really didn't know what to expect, but I never thought the whole process would be wrapped up in less than a month! I am more than happy to recommend John and Morgan Hathorn to anyone looking to buy or sell! read more

We first met John at an open house years ago when we were looking to buy a home in Santa Monica. Coming from the UK we had many questions and concerns and John was patient and thorough in explaining the process and showing us properties that he thought might suit us. Buying and selling a home is a complex and fraught process by definition, and he provided a calm and logical approach in some very difficult situations. Our options were clearly explained and we felt at all times that he battled our corner when the easy option would have been to push the sale though without further negotiations. When the time came 6 years later to sell the house, John used his network of contacts to introduce us to serious buyers before the house formally went on the market, and we were able to avoid the open house/public intrusion scenario which suited us perfectly. We would thoroughly recommend him for his measured, calm approach, good humor, knowledge of the Santa Monica market and his network of contacts. In addition, his reputation with other realtors gave us instant credibility when viewing houses to buy. Mention that John Hathorn is your agent and they start to view you with increased interest! read more

John and his staff recently helped me make my single-family home purchase in the North of Montana (90402) neighborhood in Santa Monica. I have had lots of challenges with real estate agents in the past, and I just say, John and his staff at Partners Trust were professional, responsive, and knew the process and the area. John and his team focused on getting the deal done, and when we closed,were kind enough to lease out my condo. This process was also white-glove - they showed the condo, marketed it, helped with performing credit checks, the works! If you are looking for someone who is responsive and professional, with a solid team behind him to help with endless details of purchasing or selling real estate, I would recommend reaching out to John. Tell him Tom G. sent you! --tom g read more

We had the pleasure of working with John Hathorn in selling our Duplex in Santa Monica earlier this year. It was a complicated property to sell, but John and his team worked diligently until they found the right buyer. John is a seasoned professional, responsive and a pleasure to work with. Most importantly, he earned our trust. We've already recommended him to friends and family and will continue to do so for years to come. read more

Two thumbs up for John Hathorn! He sold our house much quicker than we had anticipated and at full asking price. Correct pricing is the key to marketing a house in Santa Monica and John's decades of experience helping clients buy and sell homes in this area allowed him to perfectly position our home. He also draws on the knowledgeable partners and staff of Pence Hathorn Silver to prepare the house for marketing and to connect to potential buyers. John is very easy to work with and has a very reassuring style which is comforting in a time of stress for both buyer and seller. Overall, a great experience! Sellers, North of Montana, Santa Monica read more

Great people honest and fair. Informational and friendly. Super clean office. I appreciated the level of professionalism. The location was very easy to find and parking was a bit congested but not that big of a deal. I will do business with them. read more

It can be daunting to sell a property, let alone your childhood family home. When it came time to hire a realtor, there was no doubt I would hire John Hathorn and his team as he had sold my grandmother's home several decades earlier and my parents loved John! Over the years he was always helpful to my mom and dad and advised them on all real estate matters. This year John helped guide me though the probate sale process and made the whole transaction as easy as possible. John was able to predict how the market would react to the home. We received multiple offers, just as John said we would, and he provided insight helping us to select the right Buyer for the house (we had many offers to choose from!). Escrow closed on time and for a price that exceeded our expectations. Choosing John was definitely the right decision and I'm truly grateful for him making this process as easy as possible. read more

We have worked with many realtors, and I am confident in stating that John's years of experience and track record of successful transactions really set him apart. John saw the unique magic and beauty in our house and in the process we fell back in love with the home and decided not to sell. We ended up leasing it out for a couple of years instead. In that time John continued to consult us and once we were ready to commit he brought it to market it and executed the sale in a way that nobody else would have had the creativity to do. We ended up selling the home $400,000 over asking. I knew from the moment I met him he was the only person who could handle the sale of this special house with the kind of attention to detail it deserved. He is kind and patient and really smart. He made us feel comfortable that everything was under control and taken care of when our buyer's lender needed more time to fund. We recommend John for all Real Estate needs. read more

As a fellow Realtor, I just wanted to thank John for bringing a great buyer to purchase one of my listings! He stayed calm in a few bumps we had in the transaction. Flexible, a good listener, absolutely never had his ego involved. He helped me to help his buyer and my seller to feel that we all were working together! read more

John Hathorn and his colleagues knocked it outta the park for us! When my family decided it was time to sell my parent's third generation one-family home, we put a team together that included John. He created a plan that would allow us to sell the mostly original 90 year old house without having to worry about inspections or dreaded Buyer renegotiations or disagreements during escrow. The strategy gave us the peace of mind that we wanted and after a 2-week marketing period (that included a cover photo and a feature story in a widely read magazine), we were delighted to receive 10 purchase offers. We were able to close the escrow in just 8 days at a sale price that we were all very happy with. Pence Hathorn Silver provided A+++ service from beginning to end. If you are looking to buy, sell or lease a property I highly recommend calling John - even if only for a second opinion, you will be glad you did. read more

New address is 1333 Montana Avenue! At the corner of 14th and Montana. Across from Peets Coffee.

We highly recommend John Hathorn and his team. He impressed us right from the beginning when we were interviewing for an agent. He is deeply knowledgeable about the area, and presented us with a thorough and well thought out sales plan. He provided us with very helpful advice as we prepared our house and set the price. We were in a difficult market and it took a number of months to sell the property, and John worked hard for us, holding regular open houses and showings. He checked in with us regularly and he kept us apprised of interested buyers and then worked with us to assess and respond to offers. He has an open and direct style and was easy to work with. He also has a great office support team -- all knowledgeable and responsive professionals. read more

John and his partners have been so incredible to work with. He is up to date on the all the on and 'off the market' properties and opportunities. Both my brothers and my sister have had John represent us in multiple purchase and sales buying and selling properties for the last couple of years. He is our official family realtor! He is so precise and personable when it comes to your wants and needs. John and everyone at Pence Hathorn Silver / Partners Trust are so on top of things and responsive when it comes to this lengthy and complicated process. John and his team is the only way to go for finding and/or selling a home! read more

My wife and I bought a house in Santa Monica (escrow just closed) using John Hathorn. He was very knowledgeable, honest, and straightforward. He was very patient (it took about 9 months to find the house we wanted). He and his entire team were very responsive to all of our inquiries and concerns. I would highly recommend John. read more

John has been my real estate wingman for 2 decades; through 6 transactions. Some of those transactions were challenging because of 1031 exchanges, crazy tenants, etc., but John maintained his sense of equanimity throughout. I can't say the same about myself, but this is supposed to be about John. It speaks volumes about him that we even remain on speaking terms... I can recommend him most highly as an honest, hard-working Realtor, with an excellent knowledge base. The PHS office staff is also superb, friendly, very competent, and fun to work with. read more

I've worked with John for over 20 years on multiple transactions, since he helped me sell my first house. John and Pence Hathorn Silver are amazing.John knows his stuff. He is honest and accessible and a wealth of information. He has gone above and beyond, even giving me names of contractors, plumbers, etc. His group - Pence Hathorn Silver is known as the best in their market. They are the go to team and I would highly recommend them any day." read more

John Hathorn and his Pence Hathorn Silver team at Partners Trust sold our Santa Monica home quickly and efficiently this summer. The process was smooth and easy and John and his staff were a pleasure to work with. His local market knowledge and experience made us comfortable every step of the way and we highly recommend him. read more