About John
Since joining Jas Stephens in 2015, he has guided countless clients across Melbourne's Inner West with honesty, dedication and genuine care.
As both a Senior Sales Consultant and Auctioneer, John brings energy and composure to every campaign, achieving strong results from Williamstown through to Maribyrnong and beyond.
A lifelong local, he has a deep understanding of the community he serves.
Away from work, John values time with his wife and two daughters, whether exploring regional Victoria or enjoying the Inner West's vibrant lifestyle. A proud Western Bulldogs supporter, he sees plenty of parallels between teamwork on the field and success in real estate.
"I love working in real estate for the relationships created and being able to play an integral part in such life-changing moments."
John is a class act
John can always be relied upon for help, guidance and advice, whether you're a buyer or seller, and regardless of who a property is listed through. He is thorough, responsive, and (of course!!) gets the deal done. The rest of the JAS team are great, but John is a standout.
Review submited by (Vendor) on 26th October, 2026
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A fantastic first auction experience with John and Carlos
I recently purchased my new home through John and Carlos at JAS Stephens and had a fantastic experience throughout the entire process. Both were friendly, professional, approachable and responsive, and always happy to answer my questions and provide information along the way. As this was my first time bidding at an auction, I particularly appreciated John taking the time beforehand to explain the process and give me some helpful advice, which made the experience feel much less daunting. Carlos was also fantastic during the inspections and in the lead-up to auction day, and both made what could have been a very stressful process feel positive and exciting. I’m absolutely thrilled with my new home and very grateful to John, Carlos and the team at JAS Stephens for helping make it happen. Highly recommend!
Review submited by Nate Jamieson (Buyer) on 16th September, 2026
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Uttermost professional in every sense.
John had the expertise and vision needed to get a great result. He is very committed to his craft and provides suggestions to enhance the outcome. I am so grateful that he had my back in every part of the campaign. I fully trusted his judgement on the sale and in the end he didn't disappoint. He is personable, very professional, has outstanding knowledge of his craft and I would recommend him to anyone who would want some one as dedicated as John.
Review submited by Oriana Madonia (Vendor) on 15th September, 2026
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Responsive, practical, no fuss
I bought a villa unit in South Kingsville through John as an investment purchase. He was easy to deal with from the first inspection through to signing, and quick to come back with answers whenever I had questions. John chased down the details I needed for my due diligence rather than leaving me to work it out, and kept things moving on his side. After the contract he also arranged for me to advertise for a tenant early, with opens before settlement, which saved me weeks of vacancy. Small thing for an agent to do, but it made a real difference. Happy to recommend him
Review submited by Sam (Buyer) on 30th August, 2026
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Great Experience with John
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very happy with the service. John was friendly, professional and made the whole process very easy and smooth. Communication was excellent, and everything was handled efficiently. Highly recommended!
Review submited by (Vendor) on 27th August, 2026
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Dealing with John was an absolute pleasure.
John was always easy to talk to and was a great listener . There was never any hard sell or pressure during the process. Truly knowledgeable of the area and the present market. His professionalism was outstanding and easy going I highly recommend him as an agent to anyone, and I would use him again in a heartbeat. He has a unique gift of being a great agent and a genuinely nice guy.
Review submited by (Buyer) on 4th July, 2026
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Excellent communicator with a wealth of knowledge
John was our agent for a recent campaign in Melbourne's Inner West. John showed nothing but transparency in all communications and provided in-depth assistance right from the time we contacted him 2 years ago to the sale of our property in June. We cannot say enough as to how impressed we were by him. His availability to answer questions anytime was appreciated along with up to day market information to assist us in making decisions. We made a choice to trust the process, even in a difficult time in the market and found Johns commitment to our property very re-assuring. John is one of those rare agents I feel who truly understands the market, how it is reacting and doesn't sugar coat the information allowing you time to process and question until you are comfortable with the information. I would certainly recommend John if you are looking at selling or buying.
Review submited by (Vendor) on 14th June, 2026
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Fantastic experience with John
We have worked with John on two occasions and each time he was great to deal with - clear and honest communication- worked hard and we felt in safe hands. Would highly recommend.
Review submited by Benita & Ben (Vendor) on 13th June, 2026
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Professional, supportive service that went above and beyond
We had a fantastic experience working with John Galea. He was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and made the entire sale process smooth and stress-free. We’re especially grateful for the extra guidance and support he provided while supporting us purchase our new home in another suburb - his advice and generosity with his time were greatly appreciated. Highly recommend John to anyone looking for a trustworthy and dedicated real estate agent. Thank you again, John!
Review submited by Jane & Tavish (Vendor) on 13th June, 2026
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Professional and supportive
Great to work with throughout the whole process. John explained everything clearly ahead of time, gave really good advice leading into auction day, and never made me feel pressured or talked down to. I appreciated how approachable he was. During the auction he was calm, supportive, and made things feel much less intimidating. It made a stressful experience feel much more manageable. Highly recommend.
Review submited by (Buyer) on 27th May, 2026
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