John Duerler - Testimonials

Additionally, he responded quickly to texts, calls, emails around the clock!

He went above and beyond at every step to make sure I was informed and ready to purchase my first home. Not only did he fight tooth-and-nail for each prospective offer, he also cancelled her weekend family plans–multiple times–to ensure that he was present at every meeting between me and a potential seller. Five stars is simply not enough; he is the agent that I will use for all future real estate endeavors.

He is patient, knowledgeable and exceptionally responsive. We were in several difficult escrows before finding our dream home, and throughout the entire search John was a consummate professional. His integrity, and client centric approach truly shines through. We are absolutely thrilled with our new home and are thankful to John for all his efforts. We would not hesitate to recommend him to our friends and family.

Throughout the entire process, no matter what time of day, they were always there for us. From the moment we signed with them to when the moving trucks arrived, they were always extremely pleasant, knowledgeable and committed to getting the best deal for us. The entire teams extra efforts really took a lot of the pressure off of our family as we put our home on the market and prepared for a new chapter in our life. I cannot recommend them enough.

Because of the insane prices, we were open to a lot of variables -- felt we'd know our house when we saw it. It didn't make his job easy, but John rolled with that, showing us places from 5k-$7500, all over town, from Hancock Park to Encino. Even with that breadth, he knew what was out there, what it was worth and how to negotiate for a better deal, which ultimately we got. We remain grateful and can't recommend him highly enough

I had decided to sell my home of 26-years in Hancock Park. I had lots of questions and from my first meeting with John, I knew I was talking to someone who would listen, provide me answers, and guide me to the finish line of selling my home in a timely and professional manner. John is incredibly knowledgable about home values in the neighborhood and we were able to communicate clearly and honestly about the assets of my home, it's desirability and define specific areas that needed some sprucing. Once I was ready to pull the trigger and put my house on the market, John explained, in detail, the plan to promote and sell my house from the first open house to the first offers. I always felt like I knew what was going on and if I ever had a question or concern, John was a text or phone call away. His team is amazing. Always reachable and always happy to help with whatever I needed from getting the house ready to show or assisting with the various inspections. Jill Duerler was terrific keeping me informed of any legal language or process involved in escrow. Jill and John are an excellent negotiating team and I thoroughly trusted their expertise. I was also grateful that they always welcomed my "two cents" when it came to financial specifics. If you really want commitment, honesty, knowledgeability, accompanied with loads of kindness and sensitivity---John Duerler and his team are your realty company. Sincerely, Kellie Davis

I would highly recommend him, he's great!

He exceeded my expectations as a real estate agent and taught me many things about the real estate industry along the way. He navigated the entire process seamlessly from the articulation of the correspondence between the seller, seller’s agent and myself. I highly recommend him based on his skillset and his amazing team.

He was great at hand holding me through the process as a first time home buyer, and goes way beyond his duties as an agent, to make sure you're happy. Couldn't recommend him more.

We had just lost a deal on our dream house and were looking for a stronger agent to represent us. So with a very strong recommendation from my friend, we contacted John. He was there for all the house viewings and gave us a very honest opinion. Not only did he help us with the loan and mortgage documents but he went above and beyond to co-ordinate all the house fixes with the contractor. He was available 7 days a week. Anytime we would reach him, we received a response from him within one hour. He worked incessantly to help us get our house and we are very happy for his services.

! I had recently left my previous agent and was searching for someone that had a little more experience working with investors. After several chats with John, I decided to go ahead, and I am super glad I did!! Working with John was definitely the best experience I have had working with a broker! He is knowledgeable, reliable and most importantly of all, patient! I was purchasing during the last half of 2020, right in the middle of COVID. There were many bumps along the way as a result, but John kept a level head and kept things on track the whole time, all the way through escrow and to close! John was able to help analyze the different properties as we looked through them, providing insights from an investment standpoint as well (which my other agent could not do). He was attentive and happy to answer my endless stream of questions. I would highly recommend John to anyone looking in the LA area. I look forward to buying my next property with him! Thanks again, John!

We are so grateful to have found John Duerler and his team. Before putting the house on the market our mother moved to the other side of the country. This meant that everything had to be done long-distance and phone calls involved very different time zones. John was very accommodating. He and his team ably guided us through all the inspections and forms that had to be filled out. They had helpful suggestions for making the house more marketable. When the offers came in they gave knowledgeable advice in how to proceed. Everyone with whom we worked was kind, sensitive to our feelings and needs, and unfailingly patient. I highly recommend going with Hancock Homes, and John Duerler.

He helped us purchase a home and then sold it for us at almost $50K over our asking price. All I can say is WOW! If you want top dollar for your house don't look anywhere else.

He is so insightful and able to keep the process moving smoothly. It was invaluable having his expertise in selling our home.

He was incredibly diligent and got our deal done in an aggressive timeframe. We needed a deal closed within a month, and John got it done. I would recommend him on either buy- or sell-side, and plan on using his services far into the future. Bravo John!

John and his team were phenomenal in navigating the process, mitigating stress and providing expertise. John is dedicated to the neighborhood and offers up his time, energy and resources to fundraiser for the community. He's a true asset. I would definitely do business with him again.

First and foremost, he is an incredibly savvy, intelligent man, in addition to being uproariously funny. He instructed me to do several things in addition to my rental application, which I never would’ve known otherwise, that helped us secure the home. He was driven, yet graceful somehow throughout the deal making process. I truly appreciated how detail oriented he was when reviewing our lease, which alleviated a great amount of pressure for us. He is the kind of person you want in your corner. Before we found our dream home, we spent countless hours driving around, so he could get me aquatinted with areas of the city and learn about my tastes. He was able describe my tastes better than I could myself! I was lucky to share these adventures with John because in them I got to call him my friend, as well as my real estate agent. John Duerler is an absolute treasure.

He showed us as many properties as we wanted to see, patiently answered our questions, and basically held our hands throughout the buying process. We were able to negotiate favorably with the seller through John. Our family highly recommends Hancock Homes Realty.

John is forthright, warm, quite knowledgable about market trends, and very skilled in the art of negotiation. He and his staff were always there to respond to my questions, look at properties, make calls on my behalf, and generally field my anxiety that came with such life altering decisions. I wouldn't have wanted to go through the process with anyone else!

He was always available to lend a helping hand or ear!! His team is very organized and was always very helpful. I will for sure use John in the future. When it come to anything and everything real estate!

He was consistently professional, helpful and available for any and every question I had. Helped to make the home buying process much easier and stress free!

He recommended painters and handymen who did excellent work at a modest price. The house was on the market for less than 48 hours before we were in contract, with a bid that was over our asking price. We closed in about 4 weeks, which seemed like rocket speed. John was professional and effective in dealing with the buyers and their agent. John always responded to our questions and concerns in a timely manner, and explained the process to us very well at each step. I can recommend John as an agent with no reservations - I give him my highest rating!

Equipped with a heart of gold, John went above and beyond guiding me through my first home buying experience. He is one of the hardest working people I have ever met. His expertise and attention to detail are unparalleled. He was always quick to communicate and respond with any breaking details. However, John was not just all business; I felt he truly cared about finding the perfect home for me. He listened to my concerns and spoke up when he felt something wasn’t right as well. And now as I sit in my new home that I love, I would absolutely recommend him to anyone I know and all of you reading this. Thank you for everything, John!

After being referred to her and her team at Hancock Homes Realty, we took the chance because of the confidence he instilled into us after a single phone call; he was insightful, full of knowledge and genuinely seemed to care more about his clients than just lining his pockets. The months that followed were nothing short of chaotic, from patiently showing us listings for weeks on ends to guiding us through one of the most difficult and emotionally draining processes on closing with an irrational seller / listing agent, I genuinely believe no other agent could have pulled off what John had in the timeframe we were allotted. This was our 5th home so we're not new to this landscape but in our experience John went above and BEYOND what any agent would or should have done, she is an absolute saint. We couldn't thank him enough for pulling off the impossible and getting us into our place just in time for our newborn, thank you again John, we are forever in your debt! See you soon!

A year and a half ago, John Duerler leased my house for well over the asking price. and followed up, most recently, with a sale for more than I ever expected. John's personality, emphasis on relationships, market instincts, patience, communication and focus on getting the job done all combine to serve his clients well. His Hancock Homes Team complement him well. Their exceptional service, efficiency and friendliness, add to making a client feel confident during the process. I have wonderful memories of the entire experience.

You truly were wonderful! I interviewed many brokers before and during my remodel. There were some excellent realtors, but I found that you were the benchmark to which I compared them all. Your first visit was inspiring! You gave me some wonderful information and ideas for both the interior and exterior. Your vision turned the weaknesses into strengths. You were realistic, yet always positive. When it came time to pricing my home, I was surprised at the figures, and was thrilled that you were able to sell for much more than I had ever expected. I’m glad I put everything in your capable hands. It’s obvious you love your work, and your positive energy brought about positive results. Your Hancock Homes Realty team is a perfect complement to you! Thank you again for your inspiration, market savvy, excellent salesmanship and true professionalism……..and all of it with that winning smile!!! ~ Cheryl

He is with you every step of the way, and is responsive, accurate, available and incredibly knowledgeable. We highly recommend him to anyone who is buying or selling a home.

John was very professional and took total care of the whole transaction as if it were one of his own. He also brought the deal to me off market which I am thankful for. Working with John was different than working with other agents and I will definitely continue to do business with him! Highly recommended agent!!

He was attentive, knowledgeable, and persistent with his efforts. I can't speak highly enough of John and I would definitely recommend him!

They made the whole process of selling our home effortless, from selling off market, scheduling inspections, organizing and preparing documents for disclosure, they were very thorough.

Absolute pleasure to have worked with him on the sale of our property. The sale did take a while, however John was very informative, hardworking around the clock and always available to answer any questions. Definitely recommend him to represent your buying and selling of properties.

He was very responsive. He listened to my concerns. He stayed in contact with me when I was looking at other properties. He knows Hancock Park.

My husband and I contacted John to purchase a new home in Northridge/Santa Clarita Area. We wanted someone who could work with us to find a home that met our growing family's needs and being first time home buyers, we had no clue about the process and John was the perfect person we came across. From meeting us in a coffee shop to explain the details of the home buying process to handing us the jangling keys to our shiny new home, John led us through the entire process with grace, wisdom, and efficiency and has become a part of our family. We could not be happier with the result! Throughout the whole search process, John carefully listened to our needs and quickly calibrated him recommendations accordingly. His insight into the different homes on the market saved us from unnecessary trips to open houses and in the end, he found us a home that literally hit every single bullet point on our list. It's so clear John truly cares about his clients. He'd text us updates and helped us with the placing down an offer or passing up on an opportunity. For the house we bought, he helped us negotiate the price and guided us with insights that would help close the deal. The offer and closing process was simply a dream with John. She was highly responsive to all our questions, scheduled/managed the inspections for us, also worked with our time schedules as we both were only available on weekends and generally kept all parties on schedule. We didn't know buying a home could be so much fun and easy! Thanks to John being pregnant and buying a house wouldn’t have been this simple if it wasn’t for him.

Not only was the process as stress free as it has ever been, John is a consummate pro and he and his staff really listented and worked with us. They went above and beyond for us as we ran back and forth across the country. John's secret weapon is Jill Duerler, she is super smart and as the company attorney really helped us iron out any details that needed attention. We highly recommend John!

They kept me up-to-speed and helped advise me on all issues with the buyers, sellers, bank & escrow company. I very highly recommend John Duerler’s company!