About Janine
Janine has been immersed in the real estate world since age thirteen, when she began translating real estate contracts, loan paperwork and construction documents for her father, a developer. She had preceded her parents to the US as a student, and was fluent in English by the time they arrived five years later -- allowing her to be her father's eyes and ears. Although at times she was overwhelmed by the early responsibility, she knew she had to be thorough and detailed, since he was relying on her. By the time she got her agent’s license in 1984, she had years of intensive experience in real estate sales and development.
Today, with 35 years in the greater Foothill, Glendale and Pasadena community, she brings an invaluable insider’s knowledge of the local market to her clients. Her lifelong background in development makes her both a seasoned expert in the complex business of real estate and an invaluable resource in helping clients visualize the potential of a property.
Janine is also a developer of single family homes, a pursuit that gives her an understanding of issues beyond that of many agents. With powerhouse connections on the development side, she’s able to draw on a vast network of contractors and property development professionals on her clients’ behalf. These advantages combine with her inborn passion for real estate and deep desire to help others achieve their dreams as homeowners … making her a powerful, passionate ally for sellers and buyers alike.
Janine is fluent in Armenian and Farsi and knows some Spanish.
EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Arts – Cal State University Northridge, Magna Cum Laude• Doctorate in Chiropractic – Cleveland Chiropractic College, Los Angeles, Magna Cum Laude
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
• National Association of REALTORS®• The California Association of REALTORS®
• The Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®
MY TEAM
• Scott Brown - Compass, Vice President | Manager• Deborath Santiago - Compass La Cañada Flintridge, Office Administrator
• Brian Hill - Compass Pasadena, Office Administrator
• Venice Ta - Compass La Cañada Flintridge, Transaction Coordinator
• Joby Arambulo - Compass La Cañada Flintridge, Marketing Coordinator
• Joelle Winicki - Chartwell Escrow, Sales Executive
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
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★★★★★
Janine was professional and competent, which is my highest praise. Beyond that, she went above and beyond to help us sell our home and was very knowledgeable about the market and the process. She guided us through every step of the process and was always available for questions. We really loved working with her, and would highly recommend her to anyone." - Chris Lake, Granada Hills, CA
★★★★★
★★★★★
The most knowledgeable agent we have worked with. She was very responsive and made the home buying process enjoyable." - Mike Piric, La Cañada, CA
★★★★★
"Incredibly professional and knowledgeable. Helped us navigate many small and large decisions, culminating in a sales price well over asking. Can't recommend her enough..." - Daniel Dodd, Shadow Hills, CA
★★★★★
"I met Janine at an open house over a year ago. She made a very good impression on me. I knew that I would like her to be our agent when the time came to sell our house. We had problematic buyers! Janine handled many stressful situations extremely professionally. Janine is extremely detail oriented and was always available when we needed to speak to her. Janine is excellent in her profession. We will always remember her with appreciation and fondness." - Laura Nicholas, Portland, Oregon
★★★★★
"Janine was amazing throughout the entire process and made sure we felt taken care of. Her experience and contacts were invaluable especially in the inspection process. As first time home-buyers, we were happy to have her guide us and maintain a strong stance through negotiations. We would definitely work with Janine again!" - Taylor, Altadena, CA
★★★★★
"Janine was so patient with us! As first time buyers, we did not know anything about the home buying process and she did a great job overall. She was very thorough with all the necessary paperwork and explanations. Janine also gave her professional opinion and input regarding anything and everything we didn’t even think of. Highly recommend her!" - Mary Moursalian, Upland, CA
★★★★★
"Received over initial asking price. Janine was amazing to work with and really cared about the sale of our family home. We are currently in escrow on our forever home and we look forward to another successful transaction. We will definitely use her in all future transactions as well! Cheers!" - Andy & Christina Sarian, La Cañada, CA
★★★★★
"In all the years I've known Janine (as her son of 22 years), I've never seen her faced with a challenge she couldn't handle. From raising a family, to running a business, she has excelled at everything she's put her mind to. The daughter of a developer, Janine began learning about real estate at a very young age. She continued in the field of real estate by building single family homes in La Canada and has intertwined herself in the community as a whole. Coupling her work ethic with her knowledge of the area, I have no doubt Janine will outperform her clients’ expectations as she continues an excellent career. " - A.M., La Cañada, CA
★★★★★
"Having worked with Janine on several projects I can assure you that she has an eye for detail and quality. She is aware of market trends and will work diligently and hard at finding her clients their dream home which in turn will also be an investment as she is excellent in maximizing the potential of properties." - D.T., La Crescenta, CA
★★★★★
"I have known Janine for decades and have seen nothing but top-quality work from her. I can assure you that she will stand out in any career path she chooses. She will outperform most in all areas with ease. I would highly recommend her in your home buying/selling venture" - E.G., Glendale, CA
★★★★★
"Janine is extremely reliable and professional in her approach. She will go above and beyond to help her clients find the perfect home and will not leave any stone unturned. She takes pride in doing her best in all that she does. She is thorough, works hard for her clients day in and day out, and leaves no stone unturned. " - E.M., San Dimas, CA
★★★★★
"When I was asked to comment about our home buying experience with Janine, the immediate qualities that popped into my mind were how meticulous and honest she was. She is extremely precise and looked high and low to find the answer to our questions. We took comfort in the fact that her opinions were based on facts and not hearsay. She gave us the proper guidance for the largest investment of our life. I would highly recommend her to friends and family. " - V.B., Glendale, CA
★★★★★
"Janine is a meticulous, results driven representative for her clients. Her dual perspective as a home builder and agent was a great asset throughout our search process. She possesses the unique ability and skill set to identify value in properties that other agents miss due to her extensive background. Additionally, her focus on long-term success and building durable relationships with her clients gave us great comfort throughout our home buying process. We would not hesitate to recommend her to any of our friends or family." - A.A., La Cañada, CA
★★★★★
"Incredibly professional and knowledgeable. Helped us navigate many small and large decisions, culminating in a sales price well over asking. Can't recommend her enough..." - Daniel Dodd, Shadow Hills, CA
★★★★★
"I met Janine at an open house over a year ago. She made a very good impression on me. I knew that I would like her to be our agent when the time came to sell our house. We had problematic buyers! Janine handled many stressful situations extremely professionally. Janine is extremely detail oriented and was always available when we needed to speak to her. Janine is excellent in her profession. We will always remember her with appreciation and fondness." - Laura Nicholas, Portland, Oregon
★★★★★
"Janine was amazing throughout the entire process and made sure we felt taken care of. Her experience and contacts were invaluable especially in the inspection process. As first time home-buyers, we were happy to have her guide us and maintain a strong stance through negotiations. We would definitely work with Janine again!" - Taylor, Altadena, CA
★★★★★
"Janine was so patient with us! As first time buyers, we did not know anything about the home buying process and she did a great job overall. She was very thorough with all the necessary paperwork and explanations. Janine also gave her professional opinion and input regarding anything and everything we didn’t even think of. Highly recommend her!" - Mary Moursalian, Upland, CA
★★★★★
"Received over initial asking price. Janine was amazing to work with and really cared about the sale of our family home. We are currently in escrow on our forever home and we look forward to another successful transaction. We will definitely use her in all future transactions as well! Cheers!" - Andy & Christina Sarian, La Cañada, CA
★★★★★
"In all the years I've known Janine (as her son of 22 years), I've never seen her faced with a challenge she couldn't handle. From raising a family, to running a business, she has excelled at everything she's put her mind to. The daughter of a developer, Janine began learning about real estate at a very young age. She continued in the field of real estate by building single family homes in La Canada and has intertwined herself in the community as a whole. Coupling her work ethic with her knowledge of the area, I have no doubt Janine will outperform her clients’ expectations as she continues an excellent career. " - A.M., La Cañada, CA
★★★★★
"Having worked with Janine on several projects I can assure you that she has an eye for detail and quality. She is aware of market trends and will work diligently and hard at finding her clients their dream home which in turn will also be an investment as she is excellent in maximizing the potential of properties." - D.T., La Crescenta, CA
★★★★★
"I have known Janine for decades and have seen nothing but top-quality work from her. I can assure you that she will stand out in any career path she chooses. She will outperform most in all areas with ease. I would highly recommend her in your home buying/selling venture" - E.G., Glendale, CA
★★★★★
"Janine is extremely reliable and professional in her approach. She will go above and beyond to help her clients find the perfect home and will not leave any stone unturned. She takes pride in doing her best in all that she does. She is thorough, works hard for her clients day in and day out, and leaves no stone unturned. " - E.M., San Dimas, CA
★★★★★
"When I was asked to comment about our home buying experience with Janine, the immediate qualities that popped into my mind were how meticulous and honest she was. She is extremely precise and looked high and low to find the answer to our questions. We took comfort in the fact that her opinions were based on facts and not hearsay. She gave us the proper guidance for the largest investment of our life. I would highly recommend her to friends and family. " - V.B., Glendale, CA
★★★★★
"Janine is a meticulous, results driven representative for her clients. Her dual perspective as a home builder and agent was a great asset throughout our search process. She possesses the unique ability and skill set to identify value in properties that other agents miss due to her extensive background. Additionally, her focus on long-term success and building durable relationships with her clients gave us great comfort throughout our home buying process. We would not hesitate to recommend her to any of our friends or family." - A.A., La Cañada, CA