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John Byars

John Byars brings a rare perspective to real estate: before helping clients buy and sell homes, Byars spent many years inside them, crawling through crawlspaces, walking rooflines, and evaluating well over a thousand properties across the Bay Area.



That experience shapes how Byars works today. Where most agents focus on square footage and staging, John sees the technical aspects that distinguish a house prepared for sale from a solid house.


Whether buying or selling, John Byars’ clients don't just get a skilled negotiator; they get someone who can translate a home into a price-and-value strategy to secure commitment.


In San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo, and the surrounding Bay Area, John represents both buyers and sellers with a calm, analytical approach — no pressure, no hype, just honest analysis of the property and the market around it, with the goal of getting the deal done for the maximum value.  Known for thorough preparation, transparent communication, and treating every dollar of yours as if it were his.


As part of the Canas Team, based with Engel & Völkers, you receive a global luxury brand with deep local and technical knowledge.


CA DRE# 02446063

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"Alan has high integrity, incredible energy, and many creative ideas to

sell a house"

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Alan has high integrity, incredible energy, and many creative ideas to sell a house. For my home in Portola Valley, he did a wonderful job setting the price with me and preparing the house for showings.The materials he produced were outstanding, especially the drone pictures which showed how beautifully my house was placed surrounded by open space in ways no other visuals could have shown.The house sold in record time, at the price I wanted, and the whole process was as painless as possible.I highly recommend Alan and his excellent team.


- Seller - hamiltonjh94062

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