John is the best! He worked tirelessly to get us our home in Tustin. John is a master negotiator with a wealth of knowledge in real estate. His job doesn't stop once you make a deal. He went above and beyond afterwards to work with contractors to get our home in the best possible shape before moving in. I could not recommend John more. read more

We used John to help us with the purchase of a property. John was great! He's honest, responsive, knowledgeable and diligent. He helped us navigate through many of the pitfalls associated with buying a property. We was always there when we needed him, answered all our questions, and made whole the process smooth. If you need a realtor, go with him! read more

I cannot recommend Arc Realty enough! John worked tirelessly to get us our dream home. He was available all hours, cared about our needs, and made an amazing deal happen. He is professional, extremely knowledgeable, and patient. Arc Realty truly is the best of the best! read more

We can say with no reservations that making the decision to work with John and Arc Realty has been the best experience we could ever have. John is extremely knowledgeable, experienced, personable, and provided incredible insight on the buying and selling our homes. We always felt like we were fully informed about what was happening. John did an awesome job of explaining things clearly for us to understand so we could make the best decision for ourselves. John provided top tier service and gave us a plethora of connections for all the needs we had for our homes. My wife and I felt very well taken care of and could tell that John prioritized his relationship with us over all other things. Thank you, John, for making one of the most important decisions of our lives an amazing experience! John truly deserves the maximum rating and much more. read more

Working with John and the ARC team was a great experience. John was fun to work with and fast moving. John definitely loves what he does and is very good at it. Our house sold in less then a week and we were very happy with the price we got. The home went to a great new family, who should enjoy it for years. During our sale process John had many referrals for the few projects that never got done, the things that we just didn't want to do ourselves and the ones that made the house look great at the time of sale. The ARC photography team we had was awesome also. The team put together such a great video and still shots of the house, I wanted to buy the house back myself. If you are looking for a Realtor that is down to earth, will tell you honestly what the housing market is doing in your area, give you his advise and still listen to your input before listing, then John and the ARC team is for you. Just be prepared for the quick transaction because once his team starts they don't stop until the deal is done. ( I don't think John actually sleeps) Thanks again John and ARC for a job well done. BH read more

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We just moved into our home, and John made the process as easy and pleasant as can be. As first time home buyers, we had a lot of questions and a lot of things we didn't know. John was everything we hoped for in a realtor - kind, knowledgeable, patient, and never tried to up sell us. He advocated for us when we were closing and ended up saving us a bunch of money. We're definitely happy to be done with the process, but my wife and I both kind of miss house shopping with John! Can't recommend enough. Hope to do business again read more

We were renting, and intimidated by the home-buying process, but were hoping to buy a house at some point. John helped us find exactly the right place for us, and answered our million questions about what things to look for and avoid. He helped us to negotiate an amazing deal. He is a relentless negotiator, and you are sure to be getting the best deal buying or selling with him on your side. We are certain that we would have ended up paying more for the same house if he wasn't on our side being our advocate. During the entire process he was extremely responsive, answering all of our questions quickly no matter the time of day. His knowledge and expertise about each detail was so apparent, in his patient listening to our concerns and clear explanations of all of the options. Even outlier situations like probate sales were no problem. He walked step by step with us, even helping with loan paperwork when our lender was not in the office and so many other things. Once the purchase process was complete, he was even a great resource for the process of remodeling, and had suggestions about what work is possible and not, where to get good deals on the materials, what work we could do and what was better to contract out, and saved us even more money during that time. We realized that not all Realtors are the same and finding one that is so well-versed in all aspects of housing is just rare. We would not think about buying or selling a home without him! read more

Where do we begin? John, with Arc Realty, was recommended to us by a close friend and we are so grateful that we decided to go with them for our first home! Not only was the home buying experience easy to understand, navigate, and manageable... it was all done so through challenging COVID-19 times. We put multiple offers out, and we were coached through everything without feeling pressured. We eventually found our perfect home to start a family and John has been there every step of the way even post-close to help us get the property tuned up to what we wanted. We could not be happier with our first time home buying real estate experience and we will be going with Arc Realty for years to come! Thanks guys!! read more

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My wife and I listed our property at the beginning of Covid. We were expecting the worst, but received the best! From our initial consultation with John to the final closing of escrow, John's experience and guidance provided us with a seamless experience. We received our best offer within one week after listing! And after a bit of negotiation, we were in escrow. The speed of the process actually caught us off guard since we were not really prepared to move! But everything went like clockwork, and we actually closed escrow sooner than we expected. Whenever I try to describe John, I think of words like Honor, Trust, Ethics and Experience. And now I can add Friend to this list. John is the BEST at what he does because he honestly cares about his clients. He will refuse a listing if he doesn't believe that it is in their best interest to proceed. Even if it means that he will personally lose out on the transaction. There is a reason there are no 1 star listings here. John is great at what he does. Thank You John! read more

John and his team were the best to work with! We purchased our first home with them and are very happy about the whole process. Most importantly, it always felt like they had our best interest in mind, getting to know our family preferences but also what we envisioned much further down the road, helping us shape a future that included real estate. They were extremely communicative and explained every step of the, at times daunting, process. We felt supported and knew they had our backs at every turn. In the end they negotiated where they could and came out with a fantastic deal for us! The Arc Team were very professional, knowledgeable, and patient. Would 100% recommend and would use them again in the future. True SoCal gem! read more

From the moment I first contacted him to the completion of an exceptionally smooth home-buying process, John was amazing. He is warm and friendly and easy to talk to, and really took the time to understand what we were looking for. Looking at homes with John is like having your own personal building inspector and general contractor there to guide you. He was quick to point out details that I definitely would have missed (hello covered up water leaks, termites, security issues) and had helpful ideas about changes that could be made and what they might cost. On several occasions John steered us away from a particular house, giving us his opinion that the value wasn't there, or there was something structurally unsound about the build. As first time home buyers, we had a lot of questions, and he was so patient, taking the time to talk through things, always making us feel like we were his only client even though we definitely weren't! He was super responsive, usually getting back to us within minutes when we reached out. I really appreciate that John is a straight shooter, he will tell you his honest assessment even when it's not in his best interest. He always provided realistic guidance around things like pricing and the market. He was a fierce advocate for us when he began negotiating our offer, and I really do believe his professionalism and communication skill resulted in us getting an exceptional deal on a great house. He gave us sound advice about what we should offer, negotiated on our behalf aggressively, and even after the buyer had accepted our offer, he found a few more things and managed to get the seller to knock a few thousand more off the price. As we put together our offer, John coordinated things smoothly and kept us in the loop with excellent communication at all times. In the end, I bought a great house for well under list price in a crazy competitive market where that's virtually unheard of, and I felt so confident about the process because John guided me through every step. He's a true gem, a lovely guy, a consummate professional, and an aggressive negotiator who will protect your interests as though you were his own family. I hope I'll get to work with him for my next house too! read more

My family has worked with John on several occasions throughout the years, and he's always provided top notch guidance, and market analysis. Most recently he helped us with an investment in Orange Park Acres. He knows the OC real estate market better than anyone we've ever worked with, and takes real pride in his job. John's the only real estate agent I would recommend in the area. read more

John was referred to me by a highschool friend. I had never really talked to a real estate agent before and as a new-home buyer, I had no idea what things such as "escrow" or "closing costs" were. John patiently explained me the home buying process and what types of places I could afford/look at. He was very responsive to my emails/calls and would follow up with every listing I showed interest in, and knows the Orange County are very well. He even set me up with a lender and I was able to get pre-approved in a timely manner. He helped me buy my condo and was able to negotiate down the seller's asking price. And then gave me references to some of the contractor's he's worked with. His guys were professional (and punctual) and reasonably priced and did a great job with the place. I've learned a lot from John about the home buying process, so much so, that I can advise my friends/coworkers on terminology and areas they should be looking at. I would highly recommend him if you're looking to buy/sell a place. read more

John Babai is a TOP NOTCH realtor! He is knowledgeable, confident, and personable. Because of John, we got TOP dollar for our home! He exceeded our expectations. John was always accessible and responsive. He was able to manage more than a dozen offers to get us WAY over our asking price. John hosted a classy open house at our house with gourmet coffees. All of our neighbors attended and were impressed with John, the open house, and the staging. The photos he had taken of our house were very professional and made our house look like a million bucks...literally! We know, without a doubt, that we made the right choice in choosing John to sell our house. read more

We worked with John to sell our home in Lake Forest and my husband and I were extremely impressed with his work and professionalism. He was super responsive and very personable, which made us feel so much more comfortable talking working with him. He exceeded our expectations by far! We look forward to working with him with future sales and purchases of properties! THANK YOU JOHN! read more

I connected with John Babai at, of all places, Costco. We discussed the fact that my wife's parents home was going to go into probate and we were unsure as to how to proceed with some type of listing and sale of the property. John came out to their home, in Norco, and spent a lot of time explaining how the whole process works and what our options were. His knowledge of the real estate market was extremely impressive and helpful. I would highly recommend him to anyone interested in buying or listing a home! read more

I have been so impressed with the care and consideration given to helping my folks sell their home. My parents are older and I think that most realtors try to push push push. But with Arc Realty no rush, no gimics. High value addition to selling the home with staging the home just right, bringing in the right people, pricing it favorably, and walking my parents through this to mitigate stress or confusion. I highly recommend Arc Realty and team! read more

I could have never imagined that selling a home would be so effortless. The Arc team knew exactly how to help me prep my home for sale. The showing process was so easy and they ended up selling my home for over asking in less than 2 weeks on the market. In a time when real estate rates and questions are all over the place, it takes someone who truly knows how to not only value your home properly,but knows how to sell it. Arc is that team. read more

Arc Realty are amazing. They completed my recent home sale smoothly and efficiently. John was always a phone call or text away for any questions. All my family have used John for their house purchases/sales and are all very happy. read more

In an historically fast moving and challenging market for buyers John Babai and his team helped us purchase a condo. Not only did John help us find and purchase exactly what we were looking for he referred us to contractors who have renovated the kitchen and baths and painted our 3 bedroom condo in less than a month starting the day we closed escrow. His team was on site the day we closed and did great work at very reasonable prices, no doubt because of John's influence and connections. John also referred us to the best financing team we have ever used, Firstline Home Loans. By the way, all this done remotely with us purchasing in Orange County and living in Northern California. Run, do not walk to Arc Reality and John Babai for all your home purchasing, renovations and financing needs. read more

We were first-time homebuyers in an incredibly competitive housing market stacked against us. We had seen some houses with a few local agents, who were nice and seemed good. Then we met John, who was totally next level. He is courteous, supportive, and extremely knowledgeable. He has been in the business for decades as both a buyer and a seller, and it shows. He would notice things about homes that the other agents did not -- a bump between two beams on the floor, different shades of the same color, the grade of material, or quality of workmanship. While other agents at times appeared to be full of hype and unrealistic optimism, John was honest and direct when we toured properties, pointing out flaws or potential issues, whether major or minor or praising unique or exceptional aspects of a home. When it came to searching for homes, John did not only consider our "asks" at face value; he tried to understand the reasons behind them and our needs and wants now but also in the future. He was patient and prompt in answering our innumerable questions about specific homes and about the process once our offer was accepted. Not only did he help us find our dream home, he provided close guidance placing our offer and during the negotiation process. With his advice, we had our offer accepted (100k below the original asking price). Toward the end of the process, when we encountered one final hiccup from our lender that required a few days to sort out, John negotiated with the seller to extend our contingency so we would not potentially lose our deposit should the unlikely happen. Thankfully it did not and we were able to buy our dream home. John was there for us doing the home buying process, and is still there for us today. Since buying the home, we have asked for his advice several times and he has continued to be patient and helpful. For example, he recently helped us find someone to build a sliding glass door for our bathroom who did amazing work. We are infinitely grateful for John and his team and only have the highest praise and recommendation. He is a true veteran in the real estate market committed to advocating for and guiding his clients into their dream home. read more

As a first time home buyer, we did a lot of research on hiring a qualified realtor to walk us through home buying process hand in hand BEFORE we even start shopping for a house. Because your realtor is the key to a worry-free transaction. We were looking for a realtor who 1) is aggressive in negotiating yet has a polite attitude, 2) who is attentive and patient, 3) who is responsive to our phone calls or emails, 4) who is honest, 5) who is organized with attention to details. So a very good friend of mine referred John Babai to me, and the entire process turned out to be the best experience ever. John and his team not only provided all of above (which is already impressive) but much more beyond that. John is very experienced in home renovations. He gave us a good idea of how much we would spend on renovations before we purchased the house. That definitely helped us to get a better idea of the overall cost. John not only saved us a lot of money, he also made sure we understood each step in the process even it means hours of talking on the phone with me late at night to explain. John's transaction coordinator Jeannie was very friendly and was always available for us. There wasn't once our phone call went to her voicemail. Impressive! Now we are only days from getting the keys to our new home, the whole process was so easy and stress-free thanks to John and his team. I would definitely recommend Babai Group to my friends. read more

First time homebuyers and we could not have done this without John. He was beyond patient with all our questions and had our best interest with every step of the process. On top of that, he made us feel like family. We will be doing more business with him soon. Best of the best!!! read more

John of the Babai Group is the best! I couldn't be happier with the two transactions we have done with him. He has been helpful in many ways beyond just the buying and selling as he knows the entire industry well and has been doing it full time for 15 years in So Cal. Make sure you are ready to hear the truth because he will tell you very honestly what he feels about a property you are interested in or what you should do to get the most return when selling. I highly recommend the Babai Group for anyone in Southern California. read more

John (Realtor) and Jeannie (Transaction Coordinator) made my fiancé and I's first time home buying experience a breeze in the park. Unlike my partner, I knew very little about the home buying process but John and Jeannie helped us throughout the whole process. They were easily accessible by email, phone, and text at all hours of the night. 30 days came and were gone and we were into our new home. The team is experienced, organized, pays attention to detail, and most importantly, they will make your life easier. In addition, they have a network of connections, information, and resources that allows a buyer to make calm and sound decisions. P.S John is a master negotiator. He will get you the best price and give you advice that will lead you to save money. read more

The premier Real Estate Group in CA. John definitely looks out for his clients as you were one of his family members. John and his team of experts make home buying easy and equip you with the knowledge to know you have made the best decision. We highly recommend Team Arc Realty for your first or next home buying experience. read more

Arc Realty is the only way I will go when it comes to buying or selling my home. He is professional, caring and he goes above and beyond to help his clients. John helped my wife and I buy our first home back in 2011, and he was the first person we went to when we wanted to sell our home and buy another house in a different area this year. Simply, John and Arc Reality is the best, and through the process of us working together, he has become a great friend and a part of our family. We were able to secure our dream home at a dream price because of John's ability to advocate for us and his willingness to think about our best interest. He is simply the best! Thanks you John for not only being a great realtor but a great friend! read more

This is about 10 years later, but they didn't have yelp then. My husband and I were just talking about John. We said if we do sell our house we will use him, and we have 2 realtors in the family. About 8-10 years ago we thought we wanted to sell. We chose John, as our Son referred him. John came out several times, shot a video of the house and then the For Sale sign went up. After sleeping or should I say, not sleeping, all night. The very next morning we both realized we made a mistake, we no longer wanted to sell. I had to make the dreaded phone call to John. He was so gracious and understanding. We have now been in our home 34 years and again are discussing the possibility of selling. We would definitely ask John to be our Realtor again. He's very honest and knowledgeable and might I add forgiving. I would highly recommend him. read more

My husband and I are first time home buyers and we are SO glad we worked with John to find our home! John stuck by us through a LONG process of putting in offers that we were comfortable with, even through multiple rejections in this insane market. John answered our questions fast and helped us through every step. The best part about working with John is his honesty. He wasn't trying to push us to buy "just anything" and would be up front with us if he felt that a property had some red flags. We truly appreciated his insight and helping us weigh the pros and cons of each property and offer. We're really grateful for his patience in not only answering our questions, but in guiding us through months of property viewings to find the best place for us. He's also incredibly knowledgeable about real estate in various parts of Southern California. We cast a wide net, and John always had insights into the homes in different regions. John is also helpful in imagining the future. We often found ourselves getting hung up on the "now," but John helped us think about how our decisions today might impact what we can do years down the road. He worked seamlessly with the seller's agent, our lender, and the escrow office to get us our dream home. read more

John was a referral from a friend who's used him on a number of transactions and I can see why. John knows realestate and he navigated me through a tough Escrow during the start of the COVID stay at home orders. He even negotiated a price above asking, during a difficult time. When the buyer's agent started playing games, John knew exactly what to do. He also has lots of great contacts for contractors that do great work at fair rates. I will be using him for all future realestate transactions, as well as recommending him to friends and family. read more

I am so thankful to have you as my realtor. You sold my condo and the following day purchased my new condo. Your method of attracting buyers and negotiating with seller was amazing.​ I would highly recommend you & your team to my families and friends. YOU are my real estate agent for life (: read more

We bought a house in August 2022 and I am so grateful that we had John to guide us through the process. He was invested in what was best for our family, provided pros and cons, asserted his own biases, and provided thoughtful insights as we decided to proceed with buying our home. We felt confident we were making the right decision for our family with his contributions and we now live in a home that we love! We were hesitant at first but after talking through the pros and cons with John during a time when so many people were telling us to wait, he helped us recognize the advantages of buying the home we wanted that was a perfect fit, despite an overwhelming number of people telling us that it was the "wrong time to buy". Had we waited, and not proceeded with buying our home, we not only would still be looking for the right home, but we would be paying a 7% interest rate instead of 4.75%. Thank you so much John for all your support! read more

Most professional, fast and fun real estate group around. John is a great and genuine guy who seriously knows his stuff about real estate and will not treat you like a paycheck like some other agents do. As a first time home buyer, the entire process was so simple, quick and easy and my wife and I were able to really put our trust in John because we knew he had our best interests in mind when purchasing our place here in Orange County. Don't waste time with other people, go with John & the Babai Group. read more

This was our 3rd home we've sold and the Babai Group is by far the most professional, knowledgeable and courteous realtor we've worked with. All of our calls/questions were always answered promptly and we were always treated as people, not as a paycheck. I wish we would've known John and Jeannie when we sold/bought our 1st two homes. We were so impressed with the Babai Group, we introduced them to our daughter and son to help them buy their first home. John not only helped them buy their first home, he made sure it was the best investment for them. John sold our home for top dollar and helped my kids buy their first home for the best price. Even though we sold our home in a few weeks while other homes for sale in the track sat on the market for months/year, he never looked for the quick sell or buy. I would highly recommend the Babai Group for any real estate transaction. read more

Nothing but an amazing experience selling our first property with the Babai group. Very knowledgeable and professional. They work with you every step of the way to make sure you are satisfied and happy with every decision made. Highly reccomend them and will hire them again in a future. read more

They both, husband and wife are great. They are very Friendly and kind. They are founding the properties, which suits your needs. They stay Freind with you for rest of your life. If you need someone to care about you for rest of your life, choose them as your realtor and Freind. read more

Hands down one of best Realtors that I have ever worked with! I will not go anywhere else ever again! Thank you Babai Group!!

Amazing, Talented Real Estate Group! On the top of solid experience, the high level of management, Ethics behaviors, way of coordinating appointments, and giving you honest and caring advices are the qualities you cannot find easy in real estate industry. Real Estate is not something you go over perhaps once in 7 years, if you get a bad experience it impacts your life for a long time, but if you leave everything in a good hand, besides a good result, you will have a friend for the rest of your life! read more

I wanted to share my experience with the Babai Group to help others who are looking to buy or sell. We bought our first home last year and worked with the Babai Group after many friends highly recommended them. John was patient, knowledgeable, gave us honest insights and ultimately found us our dream home and BELOW our expected budget! He knows Orange County like the back of his hand and was able to help us efficiently. He was so patient and we never felt any pressure to buy. He also suggested several loan officers to speak with and we ended up getting a rate much lower than another one of my coworkers who bought a home at the same time. He truly cares about my family and our future success. Now we are in the process of buying our first investment property with him. He understands the dynamics of real estate investments and worked for us as an advisor, NOT a salesman. I feel very content now that I have a real plan for my future retirement. read more

John and Bahia are the best realtor team that we have ever worked with. We first met John while we were looking for future retirement home in SoCal back in 2010 during the financial crisis. He is very professional and extremely patient, and always goes out of his way to make sure we understand everything in detail. At the end, with John's help and hundreds of emails, texts & phone calls exchanged, we acquired three excellent properties for investment. In addition, John helped us in finding quality tenants and setting up leases; and provided various advises in how to manage rental properties remotely while we still live in east coast. He also helped us in selling those properties in the past three years with good profit. Furthermore we are so glad that we have become best friends with mutual trust and respect on top of everything. With all these great experiences, we truly believe John is at the top of his field and we will highly recommend John to our friends or anyone who needs real estate services without any hesitation. read more