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Real estate agent · Arroyo Grande, California

John Souza

Agent, Richardson Sotheby's International Realty ·28+ years experience ·CA DRE #01239099

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The verified record

Every number below is computed from public records of closed sales, last 24 months · how we compute this
16
homes closed, last 24 mo
▲ More than 98% of 520 Arroyo Grande-area agents
$17.9M
closed sales volume
$755K median sale price
99.3%
of list price achieved on sales
▲ 0.5 pts above the area average
13%
of listings needed a price cut
▲ Area average is 30%
John Souza is a licensed real estate agent (CA DRE #01239099) with Richardson Sotheby's International Realty in Arroyo Grande, CA, with 16 closed transactions verified in public records over the last 24 months at a median sale price of $755,000 and an average 83 days on market on listings (66 days slower than the market median). That is more recent sales in Arroyo Grande than 98% of the 520 agents active there.
Source: California public property records. Updated monthly. How we compute these numbers →

About John

Compiled from public sources — not written by the agent

Began career in 1998 selling new homes and resale in Central Valley. Relocated to Central Coast in 2004 and established reputation as successful agent. Represented buyers/sellers in 700+ transactions. Five-time Centex Homes President's Award recipient.

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What clients say elsewhere

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Recognized multiple times for exceptional customer service and integrity through J.D. Power & Associates.

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Performance in detail

Verified from public records · 2023–2026 · metrics shown only where at least 3 closed listings support them

Closed transactions by year

Current year is partial

5 2023 9 2024 2 2025 7 2026

Price range of closed sales

Middle 50% of John's transactions vs the Arroyo Grande market

$618K $755K $1.3M mkt $920K
Middle 50% of sale prices; dot = agent median, dashed = market median

Who John represents

23 total closed sides, 2023–2026

12 seller-side (52%) 11 buyer-side (48%)
Avg days on market
83
66 days slower than the market median
Active listings now
12
on market today
Closed 2023–2026
23

Where John sells

Closed sales by ZIP, last 24 months

93420
Arroyo Grande
Sales8
Median price$748K
DOM vs ZIP median113 vs 17
93422
Atascadero
Sales2
Median price$185K
93465
Templeton
Sales2
Median price$865K
ZIPCity Sales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOM
93401 San Luis Obispo 1 $1.4M
93433 Grover Beach 1 $275K
93444 Nipomo 1 $1.8M
93454 Santa Maria 1 $469K

1 more ZIP with older sales (before the last 24 months) not shown.

Questions to ask John in an interview

Generated from this agent's own public sales record — bring them to your first call

  1. Your listings average 83 days on market vs the 17-day local median — what's your marketing plan?
  2. Your typical sale is $755K — how does your approach change for a home like mine?
  3. Who will I actually work with day-to-day — you or a team member?

Compare with similar Arroyo Grande agents

Ranked by verified sales in public records, last 24 months — no agent pays for placement

AgentSales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOMSale÷listPrice cuts
John Souza 16 $755K 83 99.3% 13%
Anthony Schaar 30 $750K 8 101.3% 14%
Nancy Allison 8 $750K 20 101.7% 50%
Eric Kramp 18 $749K 50 101.8% 57%
Sara Humes 39 $764K 57 100.6% 20%
Michelle Mcelrath 16 $765K 29 99.8% 31%

Frequently asked questions

How many homes has John Souza sold?

John Souza has 23 publicly recorded closed transactions in 2023–2026, including 16 in the last 24 months (12 representing sellers, 11 representing buyers over the full period).

What price range does John Souza work in?

John Souza's closed sales have a median price of $755,000; the middle 50% of transactions fall between $617,500 and $1,260,000.

Is John Souza's license active?

John Souza holds an active California DRE license (#01239099). License status can be verified on the California DRE public lookup.

What do John Souza's reviews say?

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John SouzaRichardson Sotheby's International Realty · Arroyo Grande, CA
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Data window 2023–2026, computed 2026-07-22 · Dispute or correct this data · *our public sales record begins 2023; John's career may predate it