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John Tu

Broker Associate | DRE# 01776421

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Awards

John serves as: 

2026:
Orange County Realtors Local Government Relations (LGR) North Committee - Vice Chair
Orange County Realtors Political Affairs & Elections (PAEC) Committee - Trustee
Orange County Realtors Global Business Alliance (GBA) Committee
Orange County Realtors Young Professionals Network (YPN) Committee
AREAA Orange County - Board of Directors Member

2025:
Orange County Realtors Global Business Alliance (GBA) Committee
Orange County Realtors Young Professionals Network (YPN) Committee
Orange County Realtors Local Government Relations (LGR) North Committee

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Education

University of California, Irvine - Economics & Management - 2003

Client Testimonials
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★★★★★

“John was extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout the process of selling our house. He provided clear guidance, answered all our questions promptly, and made sure every step went smoothly. His expertise and support made a significant difference, and we truly appreciated his dedication and professionalism.” - Tony D. - Fountain Valley, CA


★★★★★

“We had the best experience buying and selling houses that we have ever had with John Tu. John managed the sale of our current home and simultaneous purchase of a new home for us and we could not have asked for more. Extremely knowledgeable, responsive, proactive and a very calming force at the same time. We liked working with him so much we consider him a good friend now. I highly recommend John Tu as an agent for buying, selling or renting.” - John C. - Irvine, CA


★★★★★

“John was nothing short of amazing to work with. He knew exactly what we wanted and didn’t try to change our minds at all. He provided me with information and detail that I never would have known which made the process from a to z seamless.” - Stephan K. - Irvine, CA


★★★★★

“We recently made the decision to move our children from private to public school, which meant finding a rental home in a specific area as quickly as possible. While many realtors overlooked us because we were only looking to rent and not buy, John stood out immediately. He returned my call right away and was incredibly friendly, helpful, and professional from the start. John took the time to answer all of our questions, followed up promptly, and was flexible with scheduling. When we met him in person to receive the keys, he was thorough, kind, and never made us feel rushed or unimportant—even though this wasn’t a high-commission deal. He treated us with genuine care and respect, which made a stressful transition much easier. I highly recommend John to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and compassionate realtor. I will absolutely be referring friends and family to him, and when the time comes to purchase a home or investment property, John will be our first call.” - Lana P. - Huntington Beach, CA


★★★★★

“John assisted me through the home purchasing and rental processes with a completely professional and positive attitude. Everything he promised came true -- and more. Thorough, fair and thoughtful are all qualities that John possesses as a real estate agent. He was always on my side and protected my interests at every opportunity. I could not recommend John more highly.” - Will A. - Irvine, CA


★★★★★

“John is very detailed and supportive. I moved to CA from out of state and he helped me with everything. He is able to show my apartment virtually, being a great middleman man communicating with the homeowners, checking every appliance in the apartment, and notifying any possible issues in advance. He is not only an agent but more of a friend. You can see his passion and energy while working with him. Will recommend him to anyone I know!” - Shao L. - Irvine, CA


★★★★★

“John was by far the most detail oriented, respectful, and professional agent that I’ve met. He showed two rentals to us and it was exactly what we were looking for. The whole process from searching, showing, application, move-in to final inspections was more than smooth and breezy. He even celebrated our move in by a well written post card and wine! The communication with John was the easiest and most delightful. I never had to care about the details because he dealt with them all; all I need to do was clicking on some DocuSign on my fingertips :). Thank you John for your service and I highly recommend John for any of your real estate needs.” - Fuheng D. - Irvine, CA


★★★★★

“When I first met John, he was my opponent at the final of an athletic tournament. He said he's a Realtor; I asked him for his business card and said "I'll give you a call in about a year." One year later, I gave him a call and asked him if he could help me buy a house. A few weeks later, we closed on a house--the home of my dreams. I couldn't have done it without John. His expediency and punctuality, his knowledge and expertise, and above all, his kindness and generosity all contributed to a smooth and seamless experience. To wit, when I had questions, he had answers. When I had doubts, he had reassurances. When I was overconfident, he advised me to take more time to think things through. But most importantly, he treated me with respect and esteem, he took great time and care to explain things to me, and he listened to my worries and concerns. When I first met John, he was my opponent at the final of an athletic tournament. He's now my Realtor, my adviser, and also my friend. I highly recommend John for all things real estate.” - Thien L. - Bakersfield, CA


★★★★★

“Hi John, we just wanted to send a quick note to thank you again for your incredible work selling our house. We honestly couldn't have done it without you. Your constant communication and calm demeanor were so reassuring. We are so grateful for your effort and for making this transition so smooth for our family. You're truly a great agent and an even better person!” - Thi N. - Fountain Valley, CA


★★★★★

“We had the best experience buying and selling houses that have ever had with John. John managed the sale of our current home and simultaneous purchase of a new home for us and we could not have asked for more. Extremely knowledgeable, responsive, proactive and a very calming force at the same time. We liked working with him so much we consider him a good friend now. I highly recommend John Tu as an agent for buying, selling or renting.” - John D. - Laguna Niguel, CA


★★★★★

“John is an amazing apartment agent! He was super responsive and answered all our questions in detail. He kept us on track through every step—from the virtual walkthrough to the lease signing and final inspection. Even though we moved from the East Coast to Irvine and handled everything online, we felt completely confident throughout. Highly recommend John for anyone needing a reliable and professional agent!” - Sophia C. - Irvine, CA


★★★★★

“Exceptional Realtor - A True Professional!

I had the pleasure of working with John to find the perfect home, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the beginning, he took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for and took me through many options until we found the perfect house that checked all my boxes - in a great neighborhood, within my budget, and with all the features I was hoping for.

If you are looking for a professional, knowledgeable, and personable realtor who truly cares about finding the right home for you, I highly recommend John.” - Vinh H. - Huntington Beach, CA


★★★★★

“We were looking for a place to live for a while because we had a tight budget and limited locations close to our kids school. We met John and he was able to help us, in 3 weeks we were living in a nice townhouse within our budget and 15 minutes away from our kids schools, John Tu is great at what he does, he is well connected and has a lot of experience. Plus very trustworthy.

We recommend talking to him and listen to what he has to offer, you won't be disappointed.

He is a great guy too.” - Hector L. - Westminster, CA


★★★★★

“Outstanding Buyer Agent: John Delivers a Smooth Newport Beach Deal!

I had a fantastic experience working with John as my buyer agent. He was incredibly diligent and responsible throughout every step of the transaction. Thanks to his expertise, we closed smoothly and quickly on a property in Newport Beach. I highly recommend John for his exceptional service and attention to detail.” - Lily N. - Newport Beach, CA


★★★★★

“Mr. Tu is an excellent agent with strong skills to serve both client and customer. Definitely recommend to anyone to buy, sell and lease your house. We are so lucky to have him to present us.” - David L. - Dana Point, CA


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About John
Specialties

Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation Expert, Commercial Properties, Property Management

Languages Spoken Fluently: English, Vietnamese


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John Tu’s Transactions

Past Sales
$2,900,000 | 50 Eclipse, Irvine, CA 92620

$2,900,000

5
Bedrooms
3,630
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
an aerial view of a city with lots of residential buildings

$2,000,000

3
Bedrooms
2,064
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
a front view of a house with a tree

$1,751,000

4
Bedrooms
2,653
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
a view of outdoor space yard and garage

$1,620,000

4
Bedrooms
2,511
Square Feet
0.21
Acres
an aerial view of a house with swimming pool garden and barbeque oven

$1,530,000

4
Bedrooms
2,268
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
a view of swimming pool with lawn chairs and plants

$1,389,000

4
Bedrooms
1,694
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
a front view of a house with garden

$1,340,000

3
Bedrooms
1,800
Square Feet
0.19
Acres
$1,260,000 | 29401 Port Royal Way, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

$1,260,000

3
Bedrooms
2,100
Square Feet
a front view of a house with a garden

$1,250,000

4
Bedrooms
1,606
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$1,249,000 | 8 Platal Street, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694

$1,249,000

2
Bedrooms
1,814
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
a front view of a house with garden

$1,155,000

3
Bedrooms
1,766
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
a front view of a house with garden

$1,150,000

4
Bedrooms
2,065
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
a view of a house with backyard and garden

$1,120,000

2
Bedrooms
1,576
Square Feet
$1,100,000 | 555 West Elm Street, Ontario, CA 91762

$1,100,000

4
Bedrooms
2,664
Square Feet
0.43
Acres
a view of a dining room with furniture and a chandelier

$903,000

2
Bedrooms
1,155
Square Feet
a front view of a house with a yard

$650,000

3
Bedrooms
1,798
Square Feet
0.2
Acres
Past Rentals
a living room with furniture and a large window

$6,900

4
Bedrooms
3,214
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
a view of building with sign board and garden

$6,200

3
Bedrooms
2,064
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden

$5,995

4
Bedrooms
2,433
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
a front view of a house with garden

$5,800

3
Bedrooms
1,714
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
a front view of white house with a yard

$5,600

4
Bedrooms
2,600
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
front view of a house with a yard

$5,500

4
Bedrooms
2,497
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
$5,400 | 20681 Chaucer Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92646

$5,400

4
Bedrooms
1,606
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$5,200

3
Bedrooms
2,364
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
a house with a outdoor space

$5,100

4
Bedrooms
1,694
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
$5,000 | 9256 Crocus Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

$5,000

4
Bedrooms
2,268
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden and trees

$4,900

3
Bedrooms
2,045
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
$4,800 | 156 Sentosa, Irvine, CA 92618

$4,800

3
Bedrooms
2,362
Square Feet
a front view of a house with a yard and garage

$4,795

3
Bedrooms
1,336
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden and garage

$4,650

4
Bedrooms
1,942
Square Feet
0.06
Acres
a view of an outdoor space

$4,500

5
Bedrooms
1,898
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$4,500 | 2708 Rivington, Irvine, CA 92612

$4,500

2
Bedrooms
1,540
Square Feet
a front view of a house with a yard and garage

$4,300

2
Bedrooms
1,576
Square Feet
a front view of a building with street view

$4,300

3
Bedrooms
1,605
Square Feet
0.00
Acres