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."
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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Honest, Genuine and approachable agent
This is the second time I have sold a home with John Galea and he proved throughout this sale campaign why I trusted him again. He gives realistic price guides, knows the inner west market like nobody else, and provided a really thorough timeline of the sale campaign and set expectations that he clarified and checked in on throughout. He is approachable, honest, and had nothing but time to answer questions, explain the process, provide his thoughts and stopped short of providing advice - the consummate professional. He checked in with me throughout the campaign to ensure I was still comfortable, told me what I can expect at each stage, how each process would work, and was genuinely warm and friendly. I have also bought a property from John and know that he treats his buyers with the same respect, openness and honesty as he treats his vendors, and this is exactly what I would... Read More
Review submited by (Vendor) on 26th May, 2026
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John Galea No.1 Agent of the Inner West
We recently sold our modest 2 bedroom apartment in Footscray. We were amazed by the effort, hard work, skill and care which John afforded us. I have no doubt the price we recieved was not impossible but it was the most we could have hoped for and far exceeded our reserve. John's ability to create competition and handle the sale was second to none. Furthermore, he kept us completely informed throughout the campaign. We are truly grateful to John for handing the sale of our property and highly recommend him.
Review submited by David & Tania (Vendor) on 12th May, 2026
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Clear communication with a smooth pre-market sale
John took the time to help us understand our options when selling and worked hard to secure a pre market sale which we were happy with. He communicated often and consistently in a way that suited our availability.
Review submited by (Vendor) on 30th April, 2026
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Genuine care for first home buyers
John was so great at helping us secure our first home, he talked us through everything and answered all of our newbie questions. Fantastic communicator and would highly recommend.
Review submited by (Buyer) on 28th April, 2026
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Accommodating and informative throughout the whole experience.
John was accommodating to our family as we navigated the process of assessing the home right through to purchase. very happy with the outcome as we now have our new home.
Review submited by (Buyer) on 5th April, 2026
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