John Friend Top real estate agent in Murphys

John Friend

Friends Real Estate Services
12 Years of Experience
(61)
$120M
Total Sales Last Year
12
Years of Experience
172
Recent TransactionsTransactions from the last 3 years
$394.8K
Average Price Point

    About John Friend

    Friends Real Estate Services is an established Sonora based Real State Company. We are a fully Licensed independent Brokerage serving the Gold Country in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and portions of the San Joaquin Valley. Broker and Founder John Friend brings 26 years of Real Estate experience to the table. During his many years appraising properties in the foothills and the valley, he appraised well over 10,000 homes in five Counties. He knows all of Tuolumne, Calaveras and Amador Counties extensively, as well as San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties. This knowledge of the market in multiple Counties allows John to suggest other similar foothill areas that are similar to where the clients started that have better pricing and/or inventory, and allows him to suggest areas that fit his clients best needs and interests. "As a Broker who has been in the Industry for 26 years, I am very familiar with the local markets in the Counties we serve, and their many quirks. I love helping people find the property that suits them best, and there is nothing more rewarding to me than a satisfied customer." Selling your house or property? Looking to buy? Check out our current listings on Zillow below. Or search 4 different MLS's in real-time, on our new state of the art website, www.friendsrealestateservices.com to search the "Property Search Page", or find everything you need to know about selling your home on the "Sell Page." If you have any questions about buying or selling a property, please contact us today! We can't wait to bring you quality service and an exceptional experience! Tell a Friend! Your Friend in Real Estate, John Friend
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    Credentials

    LICENSE
    Real Estate - California - # 01923817
    Designation

    Broker / Associate Broker

    Specialties

    • Sellers
    • Buyers
    • Residential Property

    Awards

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      2025

      TOP AGENT

      Sonora, CA

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      2025

      TOP AGENT

      Angels Camp, CA

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      2025

      TOP AGENT

      Murphys, CA

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    John Friend's Reviews & Ratings

    61 Reviews
    (4.9/5)
    Note: Reviews may include other agents on their team
    What clients say about this agent....
    • Knowledgeable
    • Responsive
    • Communicative
    • Professional
    • Outstanding
    • Trustworthy
    • Attentive
    • Available Remotely
    • Great for new buyers
    • Hard working

    Daniele

    Review for Member: John Friend
    November 16, 2025
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    Rikki was an absolute standout realtor. Her deep knowledge of the area and sharp understanding of the market gave us complete confidence from day one. She masterfully guided us through every step of the process with remarkable patience, always taking the time to explain, clarify, and ensure we felt comfortable with each decision. Her professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care made all the difference. We truly cannot recommend Rikki enough. Shes exceptional at what she does, and were incredibly grateful to have worked with her.

    Karla S.

    Review for Member: John Friend
    September 22, 2025
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    Rikki was the perfect realtor for us as she was always responsive when we targeted specific homes via Zillow over the last year as we had pretty specific requirements. She made sure we could fit in multiple viewings in a single day which was extremely helpful since we are not from the immediate area. Her knowledge of the area was extremely beneficial since she is a lifetime resident of the area. Rikki explained all the processes for buying and answered all of our questions easily and promptly. Rikki had great suggestions when asked for opinions. If she didnt immediately know answers she always got back to us. She knows local trades people for needed improvements. Definitely would recommend and utilize Rikki again.

    Clawsandsaucers

    Review for Member: John Friend
    September 20, 2025
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    We used Rikki when purchasing a home in Murphys, and we thought she was great. She was very prompt and clear with all communication, and she was friendly and helpful on the two occasions we toured the house. She noted and explained several features, like kitchen amenities, that we didn't notice at first. When we were unable to make the walkthrough before closing, Rikki did it for us and reported back to us. She helped us get a purchase price we were very happy with. At the end, she gave multiple options to get us the keys. Basically, she was with us every step of the way. We highly recommend her.

    Judy C.

    Review for Member: John Friend
    September 15, 2025
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    John was the perfect realtor for me. His knowledge of the area and commitment to providing quality service made the process of selling my four (4) properties remarkably "doable", even long distance! Without hesitation, I highly recommend John---he's the BEST!

    Crystal C.

    Review for Member: John Friend
    August 31, 2025
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    zillowZillowVERIFIED

    Barbara and her team did an excellent job making sure that I knew what the process was going to be and which step we were in the entire time. She was available for showings and had great communication.

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    90 Big Trees RoadMurphys, CA, 95247

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