"WHEN YOU HAVE JOHN YOU KNOW YOU ARE IN RELIABLE HANDS!!! HE IS EVERY SELLER'S & BUYER'S DREAM REALTOR/BROKER."

"AS WE DROVE HOME THAT EVENING, I EXPLAINED TO MY WIFE THAT JOHN LOST A SALE BY BEING HONEST. I FELT AN IMMEDIATE BOND WITH HIM, FOR I HAVE LOST MANY SALES WHEN POINTING OUT ASPECTS OF A PRODUCT THAT DID NOT MEET MY CLIENTS WANTS AND NEEDS"

 "Buying a home in today's Californian market can be challenging and intimidating. It is like having to walk through a dark alley in order to reach your destination; you never know who or what may be lurking up ahead. If I had a choice, I would prefer to walk through that alley with Bruce Lee by my side, giving me the ability to walk through that dark alley with confidence, knowledge, experience, expertise and the intestinal fortitude to take on any challenge that may arise. Unfortunately, Mr. Lee is no longer with us but my wife and I felt at ease knowing that our very own real estate martial artist accompanied us. Mr. John Calvo was by our side every step-of-the-way as we walked through the road of buying a home in Southern California. To describe our experience with John Calvo, it is important to know a bit about my wife and me. My wife will constantly change her mind about liking and disliking people. She tends to ask for things that are, for the moment, beyond our reach. She also has a close friend who is a Realtor at Century 21. I am a sales professional of sixteen years who is very friendly yet very skeptical and I am always screening other sales people to see how professional (or unprofessional) they can be. In addition, I have a lifelong friend who works in the corporate RE/MAX office. My friend pulled a list of top agents in California and amongst those appeared the name John Calvo. After interviewing John Calvo, all other Realtors seemed like amateurs and some seemed more like flakes. He was punctual and well prepared for any and all questions and scenarios thrown his way. He explained the entire process step-by-step and assured us that he was always at our disposal. We never felt John pressure us into choosing him over other Realtors. What my wife and I really liked was that John does not have any assistants so he is able to address our concerns directly, giving us the personal attention we needed (and required). He works alone, is efficient and very professional. John had our best interest at heart and advised us of potential pitfalls with some decisions my wife and I thought to be wise. For example, we found a wonderful cul-de-sac turnkey home in Monrovia that I really liked and could picture our children growing-up in. My wife quickly grew fond of the home, so we felt it wise to make an offer. John did not hesitate to advise us otherwise. He explained that it was overpriced and that the comparables in the area really did not mean that much because this particular home was on an awkward shaped lot and that adding to the home would prove to be very challenging, stressful, expensive and possibly impossible. he continued to explain how homes across, next door and down the street had already been built on and that the lots were different and easy to work with. At this point my wife turned to me and smiled, agreeing that John had understood our needs and this particular listing was not for us. As we drove home that evening, I explained to my wife that John lost a sale by being honest. I felt an immediate bond with him, for I have lost many sales when pointing out aspects of a product that did not meet my clients wants and needs. While looking at homes, I did notice that John's experience was far and beyond than that of other Realtors. On several occasions I could hear Realtors expressing confusion over real estate matters. John was very professional and courteous as he advised them what to do. A few weeks after searching for a home, we found a keeper. John expressed a liking for this home and pointed out all the areas of potential with the property. My wife and I were concerned about finding a replacement lender as soon as possible (our current lender was not cooperative) to avoid losing this home, but John had a list of trustful mortgage brokers and once again proved to be on our side. He got on the phone and negotiated rates, points, closing costs and any fees until we were pleased. At one time, a lender wanted to speak directly with my wife or me to verify employment. When I called, the lender had no idea who I was, but as soon as I mentioned John's name, the lender's tone changed. The representative apologized and explained that Mr. Calvo is a VIP for them and that it was their goal to have everything flow smoothly for us. On signing day, I was running late and the escrow company was about to close it doors for the weekend. John talked to them and they greeted me with a smile. The escrow officer explained that they had a company function to attend and that they were concerned about me not finishing quickly. Furthermore, the escrow officer mentioned that documents had to be notarized (and their notary had left for the day). To her surprise, John explained everything to me, I signed my name and had everything notarized in record time. John is also a Notary Public. As mentioned earlier, John Calvo does everything himself. A few days later my wife got to turn the key to our new home. It really was not difficult at all. John deflected everything that was thrown our way. He also illuminated that dark alley with his brilliant mind and made the entire process easy. A buyer that doesn't use his services, must be crazy or irresponsible. We will most definitely keep in touch with John and be sure to refer as many people to him.

Sergio C. (Insurance Sales) & Irma M. (Health Care Professional), Los Angeles & Duarte, CA

"JOHN WAS PATIENT, KIND, UNDERSTANDING AND TOTALLY SUPPORTIVE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE COMPLICATED PROCESS."

 "After 38 years of living in the same apartment building with rents ever increasing beyond the costs of mortgage payments and no equity, we were pressed into seeking a house, never having owned one. Our daughter and son-in-law recently purchased their first home under the expertise and guidance of John Calvo, Realtor, Broker and Notary with the concern of a friend who has one's best interest in mind to find the right home. Never having gone through the process before, and at a time when real estate prices were skyrocketing, we needed someone with John's experience and concern. He kept with us, calling to look at properties, regularly sending e-mails. He advised us every step of the way with financial concerns, locating the most suitable agencies to handle our specific needs and interceded on our behalf to be sure all things were handled properly and economically. He made sure all our questions were answered and took as much time as was needed to explain details. John was patient, kind, understanding and totally supportive throughout the entire complicated process. At the close of escrow he even provided his own moving truck (free-of-charge) to move us into our new home. We highly recommend John Calvo and his services and are thankful for all his help."

Charles S. (Retired), Pasadena, CA

"WE FELT AS THOUGH WE HAD A HEAVYWEIGHT IN OUR CORNER"

 "My wife and I just sold our home and we chose John Calvo as our agent. From the outset to the conclusion; John demonstrated his professionalism in so many ways. His knowledge of the marketplace, his careful explanation of every step in the process, and thoughtful manner put our minds at ease. We felt as though we had a heavyweight in our corner. We would trust him to handle any real estate transaction in the future and would highly recommend him. "

Richard and Mina S. (Business Owner's), Tujunga, CA

"MY MOTHER SOLD HER HOUSE FAIRLY QUICKLY AND AT A PRICE AND UNDER TERMS THAT WE WERE HAPPY WITH, ALL THANKS TO MR. CALVO'S EFFORTS"

 "This is a letter of recommendation for Mr. John Calvo who acted as agent and broker for my mother during the recent sale of her house. My family and I have only praise and gratitude for Mr. Calvo. My mother is elderly and only speaks Spanish. Mr. Calvo showed the greatest patience, courtesy and professional attentiveness in dealing with my mother and our family as a whole. He explained the selling process in simple terms that we could all understand; he always returned our phone calls, kept us informed of any new developments and provided assistance and advice whenever we needed it. My mother sold her house fairly quickly and at a price and under terms that we were happy with, all thanks to Mr. Calvo's efforts. Mr. Calvo is a consummate professional who we highly recommend highly and without reserve ."

E. Martinez (Banker), Eagle Rock, CA

"AS TWO BUSY PROFESSIONALS, WE RECOGNIZE THAT HIS COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF THE SELLER'S RESPONSIBILITIES & WILLINGNESS TO 'GO THE EXTRA MILE' MADE THE WHOLE PROCESS ULTIMATELY EASIER"

 "This letter is written on behalf of John Calvo, who served as our real estate agent/broker during the sale of our condominium in West Los Angeles, California. He assisted us from the early steps of property listing and open houses, through the final stages of finding a buyer and signing our contracts. Throughout our three month interaction with John, he consistently remained professional, dedicated and thorough in his work. We particularly appreciated his superb knowledge of the regulations and extensive paperwork involved in the transaction. As two busy professionals, we recognize that his complete understanding of the seller's responsibilities and willingness to 'go the extra mile' made the whole process ultimately easier. We would recommend John, without hesitation, to any of our friends and family in the Greater Los Angeles area as a highly competent and efficient real estate broker. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any further information or questions regarding our experience."

Drs. Manish & Sheila P. (Optometrist & Orthopedic Surgeon), West Los Angeles, CA

"JOHN HELPED US SELL OUR HOME IN A SHORTER TIME THAN WE HAD ANTICIPATED & FOR A MUCH HIGHER PRICE ($80,000 OVER THE LISTING PRICE) THAN WE HAD ANTICIPATED. JOHN IS A TRUE PROFESSIONAL AND HE PERSONALLY LOOKS AFTER EACH DETAIL TO INSURE THAT HIS CLIENTS' INTERESTS ARE ALWAYS PROTECTED"

 "I am writing this letter as a recommendation for Mr. John Calvo as an excellent Realtor and broker. My wife and I were referred to John from my brother who represented him in the selling of his home. All of the excellent traits that my brother described to us we have found to be true with respect to John. Our first experience with him was in the selling of our home. We found him to be hard working and always looking out for our best interests as he represented us and assisted us in the selling process. I do not have a lot of extra time and I was looking for a Realtor that I could trust and delegate all aspects of selling the home. He was there for us during the whole process and I was impressed that he did not use an assistant to help in the process. Rather, he did all aspects himself. He was able to orient and guide us as to which touch-ups of our home would be worth performing, how to present the home and exactly what we needed to do in each step of the way in the process. He was organized with all of the paperwork and he always kept us informed and provided us with immediate copies of all paperwork. John helped us sell our hojme in a shorter time than we had anticipated and for a much higher price ($80,000 over the listing price) than we had expected. Because John was such a great help with the selling of our home, we decided to have John represent us in the purchase of our next home and investment property. Although many people would have chosen a local Realtor to assist us in the purchase of a new home in a community 45 miles from Glendale, we preferred to have John represent us in this process. Once again, he was very thorough, made the process very easy and always looked out for our interests. Again, HE (not an assistant) was there every step of the way, including the signing of loan documents and when we received the keys to our new home. We continued to use John to represent us in the purchase of a second rental home for investment purposes. We found him to continue to provide the same excellent, hard-working traits throughout the whole transaction process. We are planning on purchasing more investment/rental properties and are planning to have John represent us in these endeavors. I have also referred himi to my company to help in the acquisition and purchase of a medical office building. I highly recommend John Calvo for representation in the purchase or sale of real estate. John is a true professional and he personally looks after each detail to insure that his clients interests are always protected."

Dr. Michael W., D.P.M. (Podiatrist) Glendale, CA

"BUYING A HOUSE CAN BE BOTH CONFUSING AND DAUNTING. JOHN CALVO'S EXPERTISE AND PROFESSIONALISM MANAGED TO MAKE THE PROCESS STAIGHTFORWARD AND ENJOYABLE"

 "I am writing to give an unequivocal recommendation of John Calvo. When undertaking any complex, new endeavor, such as the first-time purchase of a home, it is reassuring to be guided through the process by a seasoned professional. John Calvo was an epitome of such professionalism throughout the recent 7-month process of my home purchase Pasadena. Mr. Calvo was knowledgeable, patient, friendly, and extremely helpful from the time I first contacted him about buying a home until he delivered the keys to the home. I have already recommended Mr Calvo to friends and coworkers contemplating home purchases in the Pasadena area, and I recommend him without reservation for professional advancement. John Calvo patiently explained each step in the home-buying process to me in a clear and concise manner. He was extremely knowledgeable about the prices of homes in Pasadena and about the quality of various neighborhoods. As I looked at houses, I was able to refine the criteria I wanted in a home and Mr. Calvo was able to simultaneously refine his recommendations which prevented me from looking at houses that would not be to my taste. My job as an astronomer at NASA's JPL often takes me away from Pasadena for extended periods of time and I was out of town twice during the bidding stage of home buying. In those instances, Mr. Calvo manipulated his schedule to accommodate me even when I was up to 9 time zones away. After the purchase was completed, Mr. Calvo provided me with recommendations on cleaners and contractors to perform work on my new home. Throughout the entire process, Mr. Calvo provided sound advice and made sensible recommendations, yet made it clear that ultimately all decisions were mine to make. Buying a house can be both confusing and daunting. John Calvo's expertise and professionalism managed to make the process straightforward and enjoyable. "

Dr. Jason R. (JPL Scientist), Pasadena, CA

"HE SIMPLY MAKES A GREAT BROKER DUE TO THE NATURE OF HIS TEMPERAMENT, PERSONABLE MANNERS, STRONG INTEREST IN THE SATISFACTION OF HIS CLIENTS & HIS PERSISTANCE TO STRIVE FOR PERFECTION"

 "This letter is in regards to the performance and conduct of John Calvo during the purchase of apartment buildings in the city of Glendale. I can not thank Mr. John Calvo enough for the work he did. John is an exemplary broker who completed each aspect of the sale with great professionalism and care. He is extremely conscientious with both his clients and his real estate peers. John displays a keen talent for being a Realtor that is markedly above his competition. In my case, when a couple of problems came up and the sale of the apartments appeared to be falling apart, John's performance shined. He quickly responded by identifying the problems and taking the immediate actions to correct the situation. He was able to do this because he has worked in the different aspects of real estate. He has worked in the finance, selling, buying, title and escrow aspects and knows exactly what to do when other areas come up short or make an error. In my case, his experienced actions made my deal come through and saved the escrow a couple of times. John is an asset to any area of real estate. I can attest that he is a hard working individual, always cooperative with his fellow professionals and constantly trying to provide the best service for his clients, dealing with each case to the fullest extent. He simply makes a great broker due to the nature of his temperament, personable manners, strong interest in the satisfaction of his clients and his persistence to strive for perfection. "

Albert G. (Physical Therapist), Glendale, CA

"JOHN DID SOMETHING I'VE NEVER SEEN A BROKER DO. HE WAS PRESENT DURING DOC SIGNING TO ANSWER, EXPLAIN & SMOOTH THE WAY TO QUESTIONS PRESENTED BY THE ESCROW OFFICER"

 "John Calvo of RE/MAX Real Estate has helped us through every step of the way towards purchasing a two unit (duplex) investment property. We were never turned over to an assistant. John sent us the listings in our category via e-mail and he also gave us addresses and prices over the phone for properties outside of his computer multiple listing areas. John was always prompt with information regarding properties that we found in our area, as we do not live in the Glendale region. On every property we were interested in, John did a comparative market analysis of comparable properties and also comparing income from said properties. He guided us away from some properties that were really not what we were looking for. I really couldn't believe it! John could have had his commission right there, but no, he said it was not worth that much. John visited several properties that we were interested in buying and some of them he quite frankly thought they were overpriced or had defects and dissuaded us from purchasing at the asking price. When we finally found the perfect property we now own, John had done another market analysis and he told us that the numbers looked good with a positive cash flow (in this market!) We went through the loan process under Johns watchful eye (looking out for our best interests). John presented our offer and it was accepted. He added as I remember in the counter process, our wish that the escrow be a neutral third party (not owned or connected with the listing company). During our home inspection, John was physically there guiding us through the myriad of issues that come-up and eased our minds. When it came time to sign loan documents at escrow John did something I've never seen a broker do. He was there to answer, explain and smooth the way to the questions presented by the escrow officer. The escrow would be just a few days more and then the closing. John called us on that day and expressed his hearty congratulations. We received the keys to the duplex and congratulated ourselves on a job well done. Linda and I were content and felt confident in our every move towards acquiring this property because of John Calvo. Thank you John!!!"

Donald H. and Linda D. (Retired and Registered Nurse/RN), North Hollywood, CA

"JOHN CALVO'S INTEGRITY AND STRATEGIC ACTIONS RENEWED MY FAITH THAT THERE STILL REMAIN SOME TRUE PROFESSIONALS OUT THERE"

 " I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Mr. John Calvo. My family and I are still stunned and elated over the recent sale of my Mom's house. On day one, I called Broker/Realtor John Calvo to set up an appointment to meet with him. The very next day we met at the property to evaluate the condition of the house and all of the necessary repairs needed. The house appeared to be a hopeless mess. My family and I felt no hope regarding fixing up the house for sale. John explained to me exactly what needed to be done. He provided all of the professional resources needed to renovate and prepare the house for the new buyers. It was unbelievable to see the transformation of the house before and after. With John's expertise and continual close communication, 26 days later the house remodeling was completed and the property went into escrow. In less than 2 months of meeting Mr. John Calvo our house was remodeled and sold. John Calvo is truly a man of his word. He came through and executed every single issue, item and detail he had explained to me from the very beginning up until the very end. John never dropped the ball on me. I had an overwhelming confidence in him from the very first time I spoke to him on the phone simply because John had confidence in himself. As a rule I do not put much faith in people, professionals, politicians, car sales men, etc. but Mr. John Calvo's integrity and strategic actions renewed my faith that there still remain some true professionals out there. John Calvo's professional approach to customer satisfaction exceeded my expectations. Thank you so much John for all of the work and effort you put forth into the selling my Mom's house. We are forever grateful to you and all of the thoughtfulness and kindness you demonstrated to us throughout the entire process."

Art D. and Beverly D. (Retired), Highland Park, CA

"AS ATTORNEYS, THERE ARE VERY FEW PEOPLE - IF ANY - WE TRUST TO GUIDE US THROUGH SUCH AN IMPORTANT EXCHANGE. WE TRUST YOU IMPLICITLY & HAVE ALWAYS BEEN IMPRESSED BY YOUR MASTERY OF REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS"

 "We are so very grateful for all that you did to help us sell our home in Glendale and purchase our new home in La Cañada. As we look back on everything, it is quite clear without you we would not be here. Although there are too many memorable moments to mention, we would like to note those, which are truly commendable. Listing our home in the spring of 2003 was not a challenge. Managing the multiple offers, buyers and agents was. Your organization skills, as well as impressive knowledge of the process was critical in obtaining a record setting price for our home. I don't even recall you blinking at a particularly unscrupulous agent that scared away a buyer. You had us back in escrow without skipping a beat. Without your confidence and reassurance, we would have given-up. Consequently, we closed a very smooth and quick escrow. The true challenge was helping us purchase a home in La Cañada at a time when every home listed immediately attracted multiple offers. Although we did not have the edge financially, your availability to show at all times, your promptness in returning calls, your hard work in all respects, did provide us a measurable advantage. We will never forget you negotiating an offer from the hospital as your wife labored the birth of your son. We are also impressed how you zealously represented our interests, even during the awkward situations. Although we had no choice but to cancel the first escrow, the second and third cancellations were due to our dissatisfaction with those homes. Despite months of searching and many disappointments, you supported our decision and encouraged us to wait for a home that truly made both Josh and I happy. You were right and we found a house that we love (along with fourteen other eager buyers.) We may never know why we were selected over the others, including those which outbid us. We do know that without your diligence, we would have never been a player. Closing our escrow in twenty days was the icing on the cake.

You should know, as attorneys, there are very few people - if any – we trust to guide us through such an important exchange. We trust you implicitly and have always been impressed by your mastery of real estate transactions. Thank you for helping make our dream come true..

Paris and Joshua C. (L.A. County Public Defender & Real Estate Attorney), Glendale, CA & La Cañada

"WE WERE VERY IMPRESSED WITH HIS VAST KNOWLEDGE OF REAL ESTATE & MORTGAGE LENDING"

 "My wife Diana and I are very grateful to John Calvo. John not only helped us find and puchase our first home, but he also demonstrated a great deal of patience in educating us in the home buying process and jargon. Throughout the process John kept us informed, gave us honest and fair evaluations of homes and genuinely took an interest in finding the right home for us. We could always count on John, day or night to answer any of our multiple questions or concerns. Without John's knowledge, expertise and professionalism we would not be in the home we are in today. John never let us get down on ourselves when we had failed to get two other houses that we had bidded on. Instead he encouraged us to remain patient. I will always remember his persistence and perseverance when he found the house that both my wife and I liked. John Calvo is a true professional and I would not hesitate to recommend John to family or friends. Thanks again to John for his determination, hard work and for making one of our dreams come true."

Francisco and Diana F. (Financial Analyst & Training Manager), Tujunga, CA

"WE WERE VERY IMPRESSED WITH HIS VAST KNOWLEDGE OF REAL ESTATE & MORTGAGE LENDING"

 "My name is Hector R. and I am writing this letter to say how pleased my wife & I have been with Mr. John Calvo, Realtor & Broker. We have just completed the purchase of our first home and, needless to say, it's a complex process. Mr. Calvo was there for us right from the start. He was very professional, courteous, and patient with us and we were very impressed with his vast knowledge of real estate and mortgage lending. He simplified everything so that it was easy to understand and was always willing to explain everything until he made sure we understood. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Calvo to any one of my family or friends who were in the market to find a new home. He has made this experience very enjoyable for us and we are very thankful to him. Thank you.

Hector R. & Nidia R. (Health Insurance Sales Representative & Loan Processor), Burbank, CA

"I WILL NEVER USE ANOTHER REAL ESTATE BROKER, OTHER THAN JOHN CALVO, IN MY ENTIRE LIFE!"

 "After selling a piece of land for me in Eagle Rock, California through my agent John Calvo, I am thoroughly impressed at the expertise and professionalism along with the knowledge of real estate that John showed in consumating this transaction. From the beginning he knew exactly what was a good asking price (over what I suggested and believed I could get), had cutting-edge marketing & internet technology (virtual tour) and was aggresive in finding a buyer. He amazingly sold it in 5 DAYS for over asking price and was helpful in getting me through all the real estate 'mumble jumble'. The lot next door is like ours and has been listed with another agent for over a year and a half. It's still there!!! Too bad those sellers have never met John Calvo!!! I will never use another real estate broker, other than John Calvo, in my entire life!"

Ted E. (Security Consultant), Eagle Rock & Pasadena, CA

"YOU WERE THERE EVERY STEP OF THE WAY TO EXPLAIN TO US THE COMPLEX PROCESS"

 "Marcus and I want to thank you for all your help in the purchase of our house. We didn't expect it to be as challenging as it turned-out to be, but we are thankful that you were there every step of the way to explain to us the complex process and keep us informed. We also appreciated all your help in getting us the best loan we could possibly get -- I know that wasn't an easy task. This is the second house you help me purchase and you can be sure that we will be calling you soon to help us purchase our next home. Also, if any of our friends or relatives are in need of an honest agent, I will gladly recommend you. Until the next time! "

Marcus O. & Soraya G. (L.A. County Deputy Sheriff & Union Representative), Highland Park, CA

"IT IS NOT TYPICAL THESE DAYS TO FIND SOMEONE WITH SUCH GOOD WORK ETHIC. HE IS ALWAYS PUTTING HIS ALL INTO EVERY STEP & NEVER FALLS SHORT. WE VERY MUCH LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH JOHN - AGAIN - IN THE FUTURE"

 "I wanted to take this opportunity to inform you as to how impressed we are with a young man in your employ. John Calvo has performed outstandingly as our real estate agent/broker for approximately the last seven months or so. It was great getting his e-mailed daily listing so that we could do our "drive-by's" of the various listed homes. Once we found something we were interested in looking into further we called John who responded immediately with a time to meet so we could examine the inside of the house. John was always very patient and very honest in his assessment of properties we saw. The house we decided on was one that John had to follow up on for us. It is in an area that we had really wanted to find something in but the homes were sold faster than the signs were going up.  John wrote the offer and we accepted the owners counter offer and we went into escrow around the end of May. John had to do all of the follow up on the disclosures and such. He had to keep after the other agent to stay on top of when things were due. When it came time to sign all of the escrow documents John was there with us. Thank goodness! He found three errors on the documents that needed correction. The three errors totaled over $8,000. It was very obvious that John knew the escrow process extremely well and we really felt confident we had chosen the best possible realtor. He has been so conscientious in every aspect of the sale. We felt very taken care of so to speak. We were both pretty ignorant to the whole home buying process as it had been about twenty (20) years since we either one had been involved in buying a home. We were due to close on June 26, 2002 but the day before we had our walk-through scheduled the owners and their sales representative did not show up (not to mention it would not have mattered anyway, as they had not disclosed a bankruptcy lien on the house and they did not have a release yet from bankruptcy court to sell the house.)  Thanks to the title search we were made aware of the issue. John had to make numerous phone calls to the owners' Realtor who would very rarely respond, let alone promptly. It became obvious almost immediately that the owners' realtor did not know what he was doing. John really did all of the work on the sale. If he had not we would have never gotten this mess cleared up. It took about five months, three sets of loan/escrow documents, and a lot of patience to finally close escrow. However, it took a lot of time and effort on John's part.  He sought out some answers to legal questions we had through one of his contacts, vowed to stand by any decision we made whether we decided to pull out and look for something else or stay with the sale. After three months of waiting for the release from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, escrow finally got a Notice of Hearing that the owners were going to court and trying to finagle something else which could have cost us all the house. The potential for the court to seize the house and sell it was strong. We were pretty certain that we would not be getting the house now. We did seek legal advice and discussed it with John, but we decided to wait it out and go to the hearing ourselves and just accept whatever decision was made. John went out of his way and met us there and stayed with us the couple of hours or so waiting for this case to come up. John listened intently and understood very well all that was going on. I was impressed because when we came out of the court the owners were outside with their two lawyers and were asking a question about the decision and what needed to be done next but their lawyers were a little lost on the subject and John did the explaining. Their lawyers were saying it would take another month to get all the paperwork to the court and have the matter resolved but John went to escrow and got the documents himself to fax to the trustee and the owners' lawyers. In fact, he had been ready to do so for over a month and he made at least nine phone calls to the owners' lawyers letting them know he had this paperwork for them as he knew they would need it but he never got a call back. Again it was John's perseverance that got the job done. When escrow finally got ready to close and the court had not yet sent the original certified copy of the release to escrow, John drove to Los Angeles and got the document himself and took it to escrow.  Thanks to John we did not have to wait another week to a month to have this done. We now have a house that is taking us some time to fix up before we can move in but it is our home now. When we are ready to pursue other real estate ventures we will not even consider working with anyone but John.  He will be even busier, however, as we plan to recommend him to everyone we know. You are very lucky to have such a responsible and conscientious employee who exudes integrity and probity. It is not typical these days to find someone with such good work ethic. He is always putting his all into every step and never falls short. We very much look forward to working with John in the future. "

Vicki C. & Philip C. (school administrator & gas company technician), Diamond Bar, CA

"THANK YOU FOR OFFERING SERVICES WELL BEYOND WHAT ANY REASONABLE PERSON COULD HOPE TO GET."

 "Thank you for your patience, for your guidance, for making yourself available when we needed you, for offering services well beyond what any reasonable person could hope to get, for making the process of buying a home for the first time that much less harrowing. We thank you from the bottom of our heart. "

Bob P. & David S. (lawyer & writer), Glendale, CA

"WE SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOUR SERVICE AND ADVICE IN SEEING US THROUGH THE SUCCESSFUL SALE OF OUR PROPERTY. YOU WERE THE CATALYST WE NEEDED!"

 "With the recent close of escrow related to the sale of our property, we are able to reflect very positively on the manner with which you serviced our varied needs. As shared with you at the onset of our relationship, we were in need of a professional capable of providing comprehensive service. Gladly, I am able to say you provided a complete array of service and advice just as you promissed. Your help came in several ways including; establishing a realistic selling price, development an appropriate marketing scheme, exploring options on appropriate title holding to meet our objectives, presenting offers with a thoughtful review of associated merits and risks, negotiating with potential buyers and their respective representatives, facilitating the flow of documents through the escrow company and ensuring details of the transaction were attended to property and in a timely fashion. We sincerely appreciate your service and advice in seeing us through the successful sale of your property. You were the catalyst we needed!"

Dan E.. (business owner), City Terrace, CA

"FROM BEGINNING TO END EVERYTHING WAS SEAMLESS AND WORKED WELL"

 "My wife and I enlisted Mr. John Calvo's services from Dallas, Texas to sell our condo in Glendale. Throughout the sale, from beginning to end, we found a very efficient and professional Realtor always patient, cordial and responsive to our endless questions and queries. He was prompt in returning phone calls and was positive and proactive in getting the escrow closed on time. I remember sending an e-mail at 11p.m. and getting a prompt reply within minutes. It was indeed a pleasure to work with such an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Realtor. Our escrow was closed in a month due to the diligent and untiring effort of John Calvo. We highly recommend the services of Mr. Calvo to anyone requiring the very best Realtor available."

Dr. Joseph & Mary T. (pastor, engineer), Glendale, CA and Dallas, TX

"THE MANY PROBLEMS WE ANTICIPATED WERE AVOIDED BY HIS EXPERTISE AND KNOWLEDGE"

 "It is our pleasure to recommend Mr. John Calvo as the best real estate broker that we could have ever chosen. The many details of exhibiting our properties, dealing with prospective buyers and others involved in the exchange were handled very professionally. We were out-of-town landlords and were guided effortlessly through our 1031 Exchange by Mr. Calvo. His experience in this field is unparalleled. We were certain that the many problems we anticipated were avoided by his expertise and knowledge."

Vicky B. & Curtis H. (retired), Glendale, CA

"YOU MADE THE ENTIRE PROCESS EASY, ACTING AS MY ADVOCATE, QUICK INFORMATION SOURCE AND SUPPORT-SYSTEM ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE PROCESS"

 "This letter is to express my appreciation for your tremendous efforts at making me a first-time homeowner and first-time landlord. I called you just as I was getting ready to start looking, and before I knew it, I was in escrow on the perfect property. Going into the home-buying process, many people warned me how difficult it was going to be to find a property, to get through the inspections, to set-up the loan, and most importantly, to find a good agent. You made the entire process easy, acting as my advocate, quick-information source and support system all the way through the process. I want to thank you for your continued support since I closed escrow. You are always responsive to my calls with little questions, requests for a phone number, and referrals to contractors and other services. I look forward to a continued relationship with you and have already recommended you to a number of friends in the housing market."

Jena H. (economic development representative, City of L.A., Mayors Office), Highland Park, CA

"IF I EVER HAVE TO SELL ANOTHER PROPERTY, I WILL NOT WORK WITH ANY BROKER OTHER THAN MR. CALVO; HIS DEDICATION AND HARD WORK MAKE HIM MY ONLY CHOICE"

 "I would like to take this opportunity to commend Mr. Calvo on his outstanding performance as a Real Estate Broker. I have known Mr. Calvo only a brief period of time and in this short span he has amazed me with his talent, his care and his dedication to Real Estate and his clients. It was not more than two years ago - I had a property which another broker had been attempting to sell for several months with no avail. After becoming completely discouraged, I met John Calvo, who managed to sell my property in no time at all. It was due to his remarkable performance that I returned to Mr. Calvo when I had decided to sell another property. Unfortunately my husband passed-away at this time and since he was solely in contact with Mr. Calvo I felt lost and confused. Being the wonderful, caring person that Mr. Calvo is, he took the time to take me through everything step-by-step. In fact Mr. Calvo exceeded his duties as Broker just to make sure that I completely grasped the totality of the situation. It was because of this, I was positive that I was in the right hands. If I ever have to sell another property, I will not work with any broker other than Mr. Calvo; his dedication and hard work make him my only choice"

Ileana V. (business owner), Eagle Rock, CA

"WE ARE SURE THAN JOHN CALVO WILL HELP YOU FIND THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS"

 "We, the Ruiz Family, are delighted to recommend John Calvo as a serious, respectful and professional real estate agent. John Calvo was our real estate agent when we bought our first home. We felt that he was more than our agent, he was a professional willing to help us obtain the best deal and gave us great service in responding to our concerns and questions. We are sure that John Calvo will help you find the house of your dreams and will be willing to help you with any concerns and/or questions that may arise today or in the future. "

Ruiz Family, City Terrace, CA