John Houston

John Houston

Broker Associate | DRE# 00990835

Specialties

Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation, Foreclosure, Landlord

Education

San Francisco State University - Business & Finance

Client Testimonials

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★★★★★
"John Houston is everything a buyer or seller could want in a real estate agent. Hands down, I could not have been more impressed by his expertise and professionalism. When I contacted him to sell a complicated listing and left a message, he called me back on his vacation and said we could talk more in a couple days. When we did talk, I told him what I wanted, he had a buyer in one day with an offer more that I asked. He stayed on top of every step, doing what I wanted and explained the complexities of the transaction so I was always informed. I attribute his success to the fact that he actively listens to you, is highly ethical and very personable. Having him for an agent is a path to success. You can’t go wrong if he is your real estate agent." - Juanita

★★★★★
"John has been an excellent real estate agent for me in two transactions in Palm Springs. He was super easy to work with the first time, and the second time he identified a great property that I would have passed over. He is very knowledgeable about neighborhoods of Palm Springs, and he was able to offer solid advice about making a competitive offer in a seller's market. John is an A+ agent, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone."

★★★★★
"We met John Houston at an open house in Palm Springs on Feb. 20, 2018. "We were just looking." We live in Dana Point so we told him to watch for any homes in our price range in South Palm Springs. In three days, he sent us six options. We liked one in particular. He said to come out and look at it. We did. On February 28, we made an offer with John as our realtor. He jumped through many hoops for us. He has great attention to detail. Always looking out for us the buyers. We closed escrow on June 6, 2018. And we love our new home. Not only is John the best realtor we`ve ever used, he`s a great guy to boot. So, now we have a dream home and a life, long friend in Palm Springs. Highly recommend him. Please feel free to contact us for questions." - Tom and Greta

★★★★★
"A good friend who had worked with John in purchasing his mid century home in Palm Springs referred us to him. We initially spoke on the phone and I gave him our wants and needs for our new home. I gave him the budget for the new property. After our phone call, that same afternoon, I received several listings to review. Over the course of a few weeks, we received several emails with great properties that met our criteria. Since we lived out of the area, John kept an eye on the market and then we made a plan to meet up and go see several properties. By the end of the 3rd day, we had decided on a condo. We put our offer in and the following day we were in contract. Both of us wondered was it supposed to be this easy? From start to finish, the transaction went smoothly, John working behind the scenes and representing our interests at all times. We are so grateful that we chose John as our agent and we love our new home in the desert." - Frank and Trish

★★★★★
"There is a reason that John is a top real estate agent in the desert - he is fantastic! He guided us through the entire selling process, from staging to professional photography and drone videos. His marketing was beautiful - from stunning pictures, drone videos, social media and email blasts. What I most appreciated about John was his responsiveness, calm demeanor, and professional guidance to help us make the best decisions. He is also pretty funny, and levity always helps in big stressful situations like selling and moving! Thank you John for all your help. We wish you continued success in the Coachella Valley." - Phil and Julie

★★★★★
"John was nothing short of amazing. We sold our condo and bought a house within a lightning fast escrow turn around. Time and time again, we were hit with roadblocks- but John turned everything around so quickly, with accuracy, attentiveness to detail, and smiling customer service all the way through. He even managed to keep the two escrow companies on track with this fast schedule. Dependable, efficient, and professional- We could not more highly recommend John. We decided to sell our home and were referred to John through a friend who had worked with him. Our friend described him as friendly, caring, knowledgeable and thinks out of the box. After going through the selling process, we agree! We met and discussed our expectations. John explained the process and what we would need to do to get our home ready for sale to maximize our sales price. We are so pleased with our decision to use John. He does not disappoint! daunting. When we found the home we wanted, John counseled us on the offering price and once we secured the deal, he made the transaction run smoothly." - Ami and Joseph


About John

Experience, Knowledgable, Integrity

John Houston has been selling real estate for over 30 years. He started his career in San Francisco and specialized in representing buyers and sellers from all walks of life. He discovered his passion for creating quality homes while still selling real estate in 2004 and began remodeling homes for profit (Flipping). He purchased a number of “fixers” and with his creative input on floor plans, interior, and exterior finishes, his remodeled homes were sold for a substantial profit. John has been a property owner in Los Angeles and Palm Springs since 1997 and is familiar with the different cities and neighborhoods.

He is an experienced negotiator, highly organized, detail-oriented, and “thinks out of the box”. His friends and family have characterized him as a perfectionist. These are great characteristics for a successful real estate transaction.

Enthusiastic, Pragmatic, Trustworthy

John realized that he didn’t just want a job. He wanted to be passionate about what he does. John Loves houses!  Going on a Broker’s Tour is like going to Disneyland! Keeping up to date with trends is so important for buyers and sellers…and having an agent that is well informed is priceless.


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John Houston’s Listings

$659,000 | 1264 Oro Ridge, Palm Springs, CA 92262
1/38
Listed By Compass

$659,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,630
Acres
0.13
a view of a balcony
1/34
Listed By Compass

$309,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,170
a living room with furniture
1/10
Listed By Compass

$275,000

Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
0.35

John Houston’s Transactions

Past Sales
a front view of a residential apartment building with a yard

$4,375,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
5,975
Acres
0.5
$2,370,000 | 105 Vail Dunes Court, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

$2,370,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
4,066
Acres
0.39
a view of swimming pool with outdoor seating

$1,656,250

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
4,057
Acres
0.31
a view of a fountain with a bench in front of it

$1,620,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,822
Acres
0.25
a front view of a house with a yard

$1,550,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,693
Acres
0.11
front view of a house with a street

$1,107,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,554
a view of a house with a yard and garage

$1,085,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,240
a view of street with cars

$1,075,000

Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
4,200
a view of a house with a small yard and plants

$1,000,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,596
Acres
0.56
a view of a livingroom with furniture and ceiling fan

$994,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,002
a kitchen with a table chairs microwave and cabinets

$965,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,240
a view of a house with a porch

$959,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,708
a swimming pool with chairs

$825,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,151
Acres
0.11
a front view of a house with a garden

$819,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,683
a view of a building with a balcony

$810,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,200
Acres
0.45
$795,000 | 1522 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262

$795,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
1,897
Acres
0.09
a front view of a house with a yard

$790,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
2,206
Acres
0.16
$760,000 | 472 North Orchid Tree Lane, Palm Springs, CA 92262

$760,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
2,248
Acres
0.23