John Kostrey

“You are in great hands working with John Kostrey and his fine team of professionals. John is the consummate professional with extensive expertise in t...”

“I can't say enough about my incredible real estate agent, John Kostrey! His expertise, dedication, and professionalism made my home-buying experience ...”

“Cassy is a gift from beyond! My family and I were moving to Los Angeles from out of state, and we had no clue where to begin. Cassy's kindness and har...”

“After 7 years of moving all around LA, I was exhausted of moving! Dreading looking for a new place, I dragged my feet searching through all the websit...”

“Cassy was super friendly and knowledgable about the area, and really helped us navigate our move from NY to LA! We specifically wanted to live in Stud...”

“Cassy is a DREAM to work with! She helped me find the perfect apartment under difficult circumstances and helped me when I needed an advocate during t...”

“She was such a great support as I was going through a difficult transition. I really trusted her opinions and advice. She pointed out certain things I...”

“Cassy was so extraordinary in helping me find a space for my writing studio. Informed, well-versed, and guided me through the whole process. She helpe...”

“John was incredibly helpful in all stages of our home purchase. He was always available, pleasant and enthusiastic at making our dream home a reality...”

“John was very helpful to my husband and I as first-time home buyers. We didn't know what we were looking for at first, so he showed us a variety of pl...”

“We could not have been more pleased with our experience. John Kostrey is a real expert and makes the whole process as easy and painless as possible. I...”

“John Kostrey is amazing. I highly recommend him. He is professional, very knowledgeable, extremely responsive to requests, and anticipates my needs. H...”

“Loved working with John, would absolutely work with him and his team again! He was responsive and helpful throughout the entire process, even once I w...”

“John was kind, focused, and committed, but more than anything else, he was sensitive to the emotional ups and downs that the home buying process entai...”

“Knowledgeable, helpful, makes sure the client is happy with their new house (or investment) rather than just lushing you to close on the house for a c...”

“I have worked with John on both buying and selling a home and he always goes above and beyond to make the process seamless and stress free. John and h...”

“We had a great experience with John Kostrey and his team. They guided us through the home buying process from browsing through escrow. I especially ap...”

“John Kostrey, Katharine Deering and Amy Peterson are the best real estate professionals I've ever worked with. The Kostrey Collection managed two pro...”

“John Kostrey helped us find our new home. We can’t say enough good things about him. He was a pleasure to work with. John is highly intelligent and kn...”

“Katharine helped me buy my first home a few years ago, and then she helped us buy a new place and sell that one, all during the early parts of Covid l...”

“We highly recommend Katharine Deering after a great experience buying our first home. She was immediately responsive 100% of the time, and very knowl...”

“We recently sold our LA condo with Katharine Deering as our real estate agent. She was referred to us by a 3rd party, and came highly recommended. L...”

“John was invaluable during our house hunting journey. He's incredibly responsive, and was always able to answer our many questions (and relatedly, ver...”

“John had helped our friends find a place to rent and eventually buy another place a year later. Those friends recommended John to us. He helped us fin...”

“John is amazing to work with! His years of expertise, market knowledge and negotiating skills are unparalleled. He is quick to respond and worked tire...”

“A pleasure to work with. Communication was always clear and timely, and explanations to real estate novices was critical to prepping and selling a pro...”

“John and his team have the ability to make you feel like you are his only client. He’s responsive at all times, always has the best interest of the ...”

“We have purchased and sold 9 homes in our lives and by far John is the best agent we have retained. He is informed, responsive, helpful, respectful, h...”

“My experience working with Sarah was top notch from A to Z. She was professional, she was responsive, and most importantly, it always seemed to me lik...”

“We have been working with John & Katharine for a few months finding the perfect home in West Hollywood. They both made our experience so enjoyable an...”

“I can’t even begin to describe how helpful and wonderful Sarah is. She was so incredibly helpful in every step of the process. She was caring, thought...”

“John and his team were amazing to work with. They were always incredibly responsive and quick to answer our questions and concerns. John worked hard t...”

“I worked with Sarah in 2017 as a first time home buyer and had a wonderful experience. She was super accommodating and knowledgable; I always felt com...”

“Sarah was absolutely wonderful to work with throughout our home search and buying process. She made the entire thing as painless as possible and was i...”

“My husband and I were first-time homebuyers and we were so incredibly fortunate to meet Sarah McMaster. She walked us through every step of the way. ...”

“I do not hesitate for a second to recommend Sarah to anyone buying or selling in the residential market. She was key in landing my fiancee and I in ou...”

“Sarah is wonderful! She was supremely knowledgeable, attentive and patient as we looked for our home and a fierce advocate for us as we negotiated our...”

“Sarah (and John Kostrey) are absolutely incredible. We met Sarah through a referral of a friend that could not stop talking about Sarah long after s...”

“Sarah is essentially all that you would hope for in a realtor. Not only does she have the basics that every realtor should have in their arsenal - kno...”

“Very laid-back, genuine, experienced and knowledgeable. I really appreciated that he always gave us a straight answer even when it wasn't the one we ...”

“John went over and beyond while helping us find our new home. He was incredibly patient, knowledgable, and put in extra effort to make sure we were ta...”

“I cannot imagine a better broker than John. Buying a home is a really intense process, and John was the perfect guide through it. From the initial pha...”

“This is our 4th real estate purchase and sell with John Kostrey and his team. We couldn't be happier and would highly recommend them. His knowledge, h...”

“For a first time home buying experience, Katharine made the process feel SO EASY. Quick to follow up and an incredible advocate for her clients, I ho...”

“The Kostrey Collection is fantastic! John Kostrey and his team are intelligent, thoughtful and responsive, not to mention experts in the LA real estat...”

“John instantly became like family in our search for a first home -- he was always deeply respectful in explaining the million things we didn't underst...”

“Top notch team - both for selling and buying. Takes time, listens, knowledgeable about the various neighborhoods, and went to bat for me both as a bu...”

“The Kostrey Collection helped us buy and sell a house this year. Buying and selling a home is a very stressful and emotional event so we felt very for...”

“Extremely capable and utterly fantastic to work with! We sold quickly but there was a slight hiccup with the buyers lender. John and Sarah went above ...”

“This is my second time in the last year working with John and The Kostrey Collection. He helped my wife and I purchase a home last year and then helpe...”

“John (and his team) did an incredible job. He is very professional, courteous and communicates well. Also, his background as a lawyer, he made sure th...”

“Working with Katharine was an absolute dream. She guided us with care every step of the way and was very responsive and attentive throughout the entir...”

“Katharine is an excellent agent! She is very thorough, knowledgable, she has great taste, and a wonderful attention to detail. We didn't want to commi...”

“Sarah and her team at The Kostrey Collection were great! We needed tough and thorough negotiators for our offer, and we got just that. From setting th...”

“Sarah is an incredible real estate agent. When looking for a real estate agent we knew of several people to speak with, however, Sarah stood out from ...”

“John and Katharine are fantastic at finding and closing on a home. Their communication throughout the process is also first rate. I was a first time b...”

“John and Sarah from the Kostrey Collection couldn't have been better. They were knowledgable, patient, and supportive as my wife and I went through t...”

“The Los Angeles real estate market is tough, competitive, and filled with people who will try and swindle you for a dollar. John Kostrey is the except...”

“Katharine was both patient and understanding of our relative ignorance of the market and guided us from our initial search through the purchase of our...”

“John and his team at Kostrey collection are best in class. He has a deep knowledge of the market and strong relationship with people in the community....”

“I've heard that buying a home can be one of the most stressful events in a persons life. But I will just have to assume that's true because there is n...”

“My husband and I have two jobs, two kids, and one on the way. Our lives are hectic to say the least, and we expect professional service providers to b...”

“John Kostrey and his team did a tremendous job for me. I was an out-of-town seller and they made it very easy and helped me get a great price for my p...”

“I was a first time buyer in an area I didn't know that well and was so incredibly lucky to find Sarah to represent me in buying my home. She was tirel...”

“We had an amazing experience with Sarah! It was my first time purchasing a home and it was overall a very memorable experience. She was very patient...”

“John and Katharine are truly the best. They are smart, savvy, and totally on top of things. Plus they are top-notch negotiators! I have my total dream...”

“John and Samantha were fantastic to work with! Not only did they have great knowledge of real estate in the area, helped me negotiate, and answered al...”

“John worked with me and my husband to buy our first home. As first time home buyers, we had a lot of questions and John was patient and took time to ...”

“We love the Kostrey Collection! My husband and I bought two properties and sold one with John and Katharine. We had SO many questions throughout the p...”

“Katharine is an extraordinary real estate professional, with deep knowledge of the business but also a keen understanding of her clients and their ind...”

“Katharine was amazing from the first steps of finding our house to all the way through to final close. Her caring attitude, attention to detail and ...”

“John has been wonderful for us. He helped us buy and sell our first home, and then with the purchase of our second home. He's always there for us whe...”

“John handled the sale of my home in a desirable area of West Hollywood. He was referred to me neighbors who also recently used him to sell their prope...”

“We recently just closed on our home where Katharine was fantastic at every single stage. From putting in a strong offer, to negotiating fairly for us...”

“Katharine made the search for our new home such a seamless and enjoyable experince! We were moving from NY and not able to see the places in person be...”

“Katharine is an incredible agent! She was extremely quick to respond to my questions and requests. She was also very patient with me during the whole ...”

“John is an absolutely stellar agent. His knowledge of the market and attention to detail are top notch. We were selling our home while living in a dif...”

“John did an awesome job. He is knowledgeable, honest, responsive, resourceful, available, professional, and consistent. I highly recommend him to anyo...”

“Katharine helped me sell and buy a home in tandem. She was amazing, everything from her industry knowledge to her eye for design, when assisting with ...”

“Katharine Deering's work ethic is exceptional. She handles everything from start to finish. She was able to get to know me quickly, which enabled her ...”

“ John and his team, Katharine Deering made what could have been a very long and difficult process VERY easy! Their knowledge and experience coupled wi...”

“I would highly recommend John Kostrey as a buyer's agent. John helped my wife Fran and I purchase our first home recently. He was incredibly patient w...”

“John helped us through our very first home purchase. We brought him on when we knew the area in which we wanted to live, and contacted him every time...”

“John was a wonderful agent. He was very responsive, understanding, and patient. Further, he always had our best interests at heart. My husband and I...”

“John moved quickly and was responsive. Which is great in this market. Would recommend him to other friends and family.<br/><br/>We found the majority ...”

“John is absolutely amazing to work with. He is patient and persistent and he really knows his stuff. He's very thorough with everything decision. My h...”

“John made everything easy for us, and selling a home is by no means EASY! He was professional, insightful, and managed our expectations, and he deliv...”

“John was an outstanding Realtor for us in the sale of our home. John represented us well, was professional in all of his dealings and was very knowle...”

“Sarah and John were an awesome team to help us buy our first home! Sarah tirelessly met us at countless properties all over Los Angeles, from Westche...”

“John was always available to answer all our questions and find out any information we needed on just about anything. Awesome. Smart. Friendly. Such a ...”

“John provided exemplary service to my wife and I throughout a complicated contingency deal. He is kind, patient, tireless and attentive. He has a very...”

“Katharine Deering found my husband and I a house to rent when we were expecting our first child in 2012. She was hands down the best agent we have ev...”

“When it comes to the home buying process, Katharine is very capable and efficient, a real bulldog when it comes to negotiating, and I say that in the ...”

“Our experience working with John was extraordinary. He went "above and beyond" in our every interaction. He helped us with the sale of our home and t...”

“Katharine was extremely efficient and wonderful to work with! She made the entire process as simple as possible, and we got a fantastic deal. I will d...”

“Katharine was very responsive and helpful throughout the entire process. She was also very patient when I wanted to spend additional time looking and ...”

“John was great to work with, always accessible, pleasant, and patient. He worked very hard on our behalf and did everything possible to enhance our p...”

“He knew the area we were looking in quite well, and gave us great information about the neighborhood while at a showing. John was so kind, respectful,...”

“Katharine is the Best! Knowledgable, great attention to detail, we never felt rushed at a showing, and she really helped us find our perfect place. I ...”

“Katherine was awesome - she found me places to look at that were all suitable- which means none of my time was wasted on showings. When it came time t...”

“We used John first for the purchase and years later for the sale of our home. He was great for both stages; very personable, knowledgable, and on top...”

“John is reliable, knowledgeable and highly intelligent. He also has the "it" factor along with an intuitive nature which is perfect for this line of ...”

“John has been terrific and consistently dependable for years. If there was ever an issue or problem, him and his team always responded promptly and th...”

“John Kostrey is a fantastic realtor and made our first home buying experience in Los Angeles an extremely smooth process. John always had our best int...”

“John just helped us close on a house that we thought we would NEVER get. Time and again we felt hopeless but John hung in there and persevered and we ...”

“Mr. Kostrey is an exceptional agent who is highly knowledgeable and always responsive. We ran into some very sticky issues both with the sale of our ...”

“Katharine was a delight to work with! She immediately understood what we were looking for and took special care to show us properties that included ma...”

“We had a wonderful experience with Katharine Deering. Katharine was very responsive; she was available morning until night to answer any questions or...”

“Katharine was a pleasure to work with; she helped us find our first home in LA. She dedicated a great deal of time to familiarizing us with neighborho...”

“First time homebuyer, and John made the process quick and easy. For the biggest purchase I've ever made, was very straightforward and simple. Kept me ...”

“Katharine was a pleasure to work with. As a young married couple, my wife and I have moved around quite a bit and worked with many agents. Katharine i...”

“Katharine was AMAZING!! Total rock star of an agent. She found me my dream house and then was the best possible advocate to have in my corner when ne...”

“My wife and I needed to find a place in a very short amount of time in Los Angeles. Katharine was referred to me by a friend and I was so glad! Kathar...”

“Worked with Katharine twice. Both times she was very helpful, responsive, and knowledgeable. She takes time to really go over properties with you and ...”

“John was incredibly patient and helpful through the entire process. he stuck around for 3 years, he never pressured me, always gave his honest opinion...”

“I was a first time home seller in a stressful and complicated situation. I was in the process of moving out of the country for work, starting a new ca...”

“John is an incredible agent. He is very knowledgeable and genuinely cares for his clients. He was quick to respond to everything and walked me throu...”

“I couldn't think how anyone could've been better than John during this crazy market. He was extremely professional, helpful, tireless & knowledgeable...”

“John kept me at ease through my first time home buying experience. He is professional and extremely adept at getting your needs met all the while maki...”

“To start, I would say that John is trustworthy, reliable and extremely helpful. This was my first home buying experience and John's expertise really ...”

“All I can say is that John Kostrey was the perfect agent for us!! He helped my husband and I through the whole process of buying our first home. John ...”

“Of all the realtors we've met, John was the most down-to-earth and honest. As first time home buyers, he made sure we understood all the steps of the ...”

“Thank you, John!! John is able to produce miracles! I got my dream house after being out-bid by muliple other buyers and sweating it out as the back...”

“John helped us buy our house in Hancock Park which we chased for months until John finally convinced the seller to let us have it. He was patient and ...”

“John is fabulous! He is the most conscientious agent we've ever worked with! He sends out new or re-listings before everyone else. I highly recomme...”

“My husband and I met John back in October 2011 as we were in Los Angeles for a week, before selling our condo in Brooklyn NY to move to LA. We had pic...”

“We have had many real estate agents and brokers in three different states over the past two decades (we buy and sell a lot of properties) and John Kos...”

“John helped us find a vacation house in Los Angeles. We started with a very wide search and he was able to help us narrow down what we wanted. He sh...”

“My wife and I really enjoyed working with John and would recommend him to anyone.<br/><br/>He was a great help during the inspection process, but us i...”

“John listed an apartment that a friend saw in passing. I found it on zillow and called John's number which was listed. Although out of town he respo...”

“My husband and I were fortunate enough to be represented by real estate agent John Kostrey when recently purchasing our first home. He is incredibly s...”

“We happened upon John when looking at another house he was listing. At the time, we weren't looking for an agent, but when he called us back he was p...”

“Selling a house in this economy can certainly be challenging, but John Kostrey made it much more comfortable! Thank you John, Lydia”

“John was an amazing agent. He worked with my husband and I for about 4 months. He showed us about 50 properties till we found the one that fit us best...”

“I'm a single woman who bought her first home 3 years ago. It was a short sale with very 'dodgy' owners. John fought for me. He went to court, showe...”

“Extremely professional, knowledgeable and went the extra mile every step of the process. We were very impressed and would highly recommend to anyone b...”

“John Kostrey is the BEST!!!!!!!! My husband and I couldn't have been happier with the whole house buying process. John was always available to sh...”

“John was so patient, never pressured us, and always put our best interests first. His negotiating skills are paramount and he made himself available ...”

“It is with great pleasure that I write this testimonial for John Kostrey. As someone who is a small business owner also working in a customer service ...”

“John Kostrey is an amazing realtor and I would personally recommend him to anyone buying or selling a home in the Los Angeles area. He remained extre...”

“It was a pleasure working with John. He was always available and responsive to us and always went above and beyond the call of duty when we bought ou...”

“My wife and I started the house search process by looking at a condo without a realtor and just happened to meet John because he was showing a differe...”

“I've used quite a few real estate agents in my day, and John stands apart from the rest with his insatiable desire to get his clients into the homes t...”

“John is very intelligent, thoughtful, diligent, precise, dedicated and responsive.”