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Specialties
Buyers's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocations, 1031 Exchanges
Education
Rice University - Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management
MBA
Sam Houston State University -
BBA, AccountingClient Testimonials
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“Outstanding job; represented us on both a buy and a sale; we’re very happy with the results on both sides! Jihye and John combine to offer the full spectrum of services of marketing, negotiating and handling inspection results. Very strong communications and there were no surprises. I highly recommend them!”
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“We couldn’t be happier to have been able to work with Jihye and John in purchasing our home. They were so responsive, even months ahead of our purchase, and immediately put us at ease with their knowledge of the homes in the area we were looking. Our offer was chosen over several others and we put that down to Jihye and John’s expertise in putting together such a solid, competitive contract. Buying a house from another country in a different time zone is not easy, but we were in great hands with John and Jihye!”
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“Jihye and John are fantastic! I'm a first-time home buyer, and while I did a lot of reading about the home buying process, I still felt a little overwhelmed once I actually started looking. Jihye and John did so much to ease that stress and make the process very streamlined for me. They explained every step and were always available when I had questions. They told me in our first meeting that it would feel like I was their only client, and that absolutely held true all the way through closing and beyond. I highly recommend them, and I would definitely contact them again if I ever decide to move.”
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“Jihye and John are a powerful duo working for you! They have extensive experience in the Houston market. So they can give you sage advice from how to prepare the house for sale to tips on negotiating. Very caring and responsive, they answered all our questions and helped avoid problems before they ever happened. I have bought and sold several houses and this was the smoothest experience I have ever had. I will definitely be hiring them for our next move! ”
About John
- Real estate advisor on over 350 deals and more than $200M in transaction volume
- Top 5 Small Team (RealTrends 2024 rankings)
- Native Houstonian with intimate knowledge of many of the market areas in Houston
- Top ranked husband & wife team for Compass Houston
Real estate originally was a side hobby, and the accounting/finance world was my career. I started out as a licensed CPA working in audit at KPMG, before earning my MBA from Rice University, where I then transitioned into mergers and acquisitions. I then later went into industry, serving in several leadership roles (CFO / VP) at manufacturing companies. All the while I was active in real estate, personally invested in single-family homes, multi-family, townhomes and small commercial properties. Eventually what was a passion turned into a career.
Negotiations play a big role in real estate transactions. In my prior career I negotiated sales contracts, vendor agreements, debt agreements, employee contracts and real estate lease terms, so by the time I got my real estate license, negotiating for the best deal terms was in my blood. I enjoy helping my clients achieve the best deal they can get and seeing the joy on their face at closing.
As an avid marathon runner and 2x Ironman finisher, I believe the best way to reach one's goals is to work hard for them. Whether representing buyers or sellers, I work hard to make sure my clients' real estate goals are achieved and that they are 100% satisfied.
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