John LaRosa - REALTOR - PHA Realty -

S Zunt

As a first time homebuyer, this was an intimidating journey to set out on, and I could not have gotten through it without John and the PHA Realty team.

Through all of my questions John was incredibly patient and thorough in his explanations, providing priceless guidance at each step in the process. Not only that but he is careful to never just answer with a yes or no, but to provide context and explain why he is recommending a certain decision. It's difficult to stump John and he proved knowledgable in a wide range of issues we faced in our work together. In addition to his patient and thorough guidance, he was very prompt with responses (almost never letting more than a few hours pass before responding to an email) and quick to pick up the phone and give me a ring even at odd hours if needed.

Perhaps most importantly though, I never doubted that John had my best interests at heart. He is honest, trustworthy and treats his clients as friends.

I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home in the competitive and crazy Los Angeles area market, especially for first time buyers like myself.

Paul V

I turned to PHA Realty for my first-time home purchase. John was instrumental in getting me up-to-speed on everything I needed to be aware of and helped coral me into making a reasonable plan of attack for dealing with the LA-area sellers’ market. He was both reliable and trustworthy and I can’t recommend him enough. He didn’t talk down to me and really made himself my trusted advisor, looking out for the numerous pitfalls that could hinder my goal of purchasing a new house. I’m so happy and he’s #1 on my go to list for any future real estate dealings.

Januel Mercado

I had a great experience working with John Larosa at PHA Realty. He helped me purchase my first home, a condo in Toluca Lake. I had a lot of questions at every step of the process and long before I actually purchased John made time to help me get a better understanding of the responsibilities, benefits, and consequences of home buying and home ownership.

He was always helpful and always reliable. He even developed a sense for my personal taste in a home and knew more and more, exactly what I was looking for.

Through the entire length of the process John always made sure I understood what my options were and what those options meant to me financially, logistically, and even emotionally. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I always felt like he had my back and that the decisions that I was making were made with confidence.

Most importantly he was always aware of how and when to negotiate terms in my favor. He got the seller to pay for my owner's title policy, my home warranty, and negotiated a $1k credit from the seller to pay for repairs around the unit. I wouldn't have known any of that was even possible without his thorough attention and diligence.

John Larosa and PHA Realty are truly dedicated to their clients.

Todd Banhazl

I simply cannot speak highly enough about my experience working with John Larosa and PHA Realty. At every step of the way John was my partner and confidant. From finding my actual dream house to helping me get the best, smartest deal possible at every step of the process.

He was always, and I mean ALWAYS there for advice or help through all the paperwork and contracts. He was passionate, smart, efficient, friendly, and effective. I felt confident knowing John was representing me during the sale, I know people trust and appreciate his attitude, honesty, and work ethic. We closed the sale in record time without any hitches and I am positive this is due to John's focus and attention to me and my home.

t's a family affair at PHA, and isn't that what we all want from the people we do business with?

5 stars. 10 stars. 100 stars.

-Todd Banhazl

anton smith

John's performance was exceptional! He was thorough, committed and extremely professional. I felt confident in his represention and we closed on my new home, meeting all of my expectations.