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."
Fantastic experience — couldn't recommend John more highly!
Selling a property can be a stressful process, but John made it an absolute pleasure from start to finish. His realistic, honest approach and outstanding communication meant I always knew exactly where things stood, and his patience and transparency gave me a genuine sense of trust and confidence throughout. John coordinated everything — painters, repairs, flooring, and styling — with impressive organisation and attention to detail, running a meticulous campaign that drew thousands of listing views, dozens of inspections, and an incredibly successful auction day. His market knowledge, strategic thinking, and tireless work ethic truly shone through, and I have no doubt he achieved the best possible result for all parties involved. If you're looking for an agent who is as personable as they are professional, look no further than John.
Review submited by James Medley (Vendor) on 3rd March, 2026
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Outstanding Service and Market Expertise
John provided all the information I needed and demonstrated strong knowledge of property values and the Western suburbs market. His insights gave me greater confidence in my decision to purchase the property through him. I also found his comment about his auction style that it usually finishes quickly particularly helpful, as it gave me a good sense of when to step in during the auction process. Overall, I’m very happy with my experience purchasing this home through John. I would definitely reach out to him again when I decide to sell in the future, as I trust he will achieve the best possible price for me.
Review submited by Jinsik Choi (Buyer) on 2nd March, 2026
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Professional and clear honest communication made the buying process smooth.
John was always available to answer my questions and followed up on all queries about the property that I had. His knowledge of the market resulted in no surprises for me during auction day. Cannot recommend John highly enough.
Review submited by (Buyer) on 28th February, 2026
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Excellent agent from start to finish
Outstanding service, clear communication, and a great result. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience selling our home.
Review submited by (Vendor) on 24th February, 2026
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Great communicator great expectations management
I was helping my mother downsize and John was great to deal with. He was very straightforward with the quality of the home and the expectations of the vendor which made things very smooth. John also understood our family dynamic which helped my mother (lived in the same house for over almost 40 years) the situation. I thank John for helping my mother begin her next chapter in such a lovely home.
Review submited by Nick & Kathy (Buyer) on 17th February, 2026
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Agent with knowledge
“Working with John on the sale of our house was an outstanding experience. His communication was always clear, he kept us updated every step of the way, and he answered all our questions with confidence and expertise. John’s deep knowledge of the real estate market made the entire process smooth and stress‑free. We couldn’t have asked for a better agent.”
Review submited by Boris Todorovski (Vendor) on 22nd December, 2025
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Respectful, considerate and highly skilled
I met John over 2 years ago selling a neighbor's property. I was impressed by thoughtful interactions and his knowledge of the market. I engaged him to sell my home a few months later and his advice and support was invaluable, but due to a change of circumstances, I elected to rent the property for a year. John took this incredibly well, given the time that had been invested in advising and supporting me at that point. A year went by, and my tenants advised they were leaving at short notice, which meant there was a tight timeframe within which to decide to find more tenants or prepare a short marketing campaign and sell right before Christmas. John re-engaged the same support team and they were ready to fly into action preparing the property at short notice. Unbelievably, we got the property from a post-tenancy trash pile to fully painted, repaired, carpeted, styled and ready... Read More
Review submited by (Vendor) on 19th December, 2025
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Wonderful experience
John was highly professional, upfront and transparent throughout the purchasing process. Straight shooter with a no bs attitude is very refreshing in the Real Estate game.
Review submited by James Geekie (Buyer) on 17th December, 2025
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Highly recommend
Our experience with John was outstanding. He was instrumental in guiding us through the process, engaging and informative at every step. His advice was realistic and tailored to our needs, and he showed great sensitivity to our personal circumstances. Beyond his professionalism, he’s a genuinely nice person who made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. Highly recommended!”
Review submited by Sylvia & Tanei (Vendor) on 15th December, 2025
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Made it very simple..
We worked with John and he was brilliant. He made the whole process easy and took care of everything for us. His communication was clear and we always knew what was happening. He set realistic expectations and delivered exactly what he promised. Highly recommend him if you want things done without stress.
Review submited by (Vendor) on 14th December, 2025
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