John was born in San Luis Obispo and came to Santa Barbara in 1963 to join a family produce business. He stayed in that business for many years, eventually leaving as Manager and VP of Operations to enter Real Estate.
John brings 40 plus years of local knowledge to his real estate business, having self contracted and built 2 homes. In addition he managed his own rentals for 28 years adding additional knowledge to help his clients make the right decision and the sale or purchase of Santa Barbara property.
When John represents you as the buyer he listens to your wants and needs. Staying on top of local inventory is a daily task, but John has also been successful in helping clients purchase properties not on the market through his many contacts, networking and relationships with other real estate professionals.
Most of John’s business is through referrals from past clients - which is the highest compliment anyone can receive.
E x pe r i e n ce
• Top 100 Agents Santa Barbara MLS
• Former Sales Manager and Vice President of Operations
• Skilled Negotiator
• Internet Savvy
• Representing all markets and price ranges
E d u ca t i o n
• BS Degree, Cal Poly S.L.O.
• Accredited Buyer Representative
• Senior Real Estate Specialist
P e r s o n a l
• Married to wife Marcia
• Daughter Staci
• Grandsons Ethan and Chase
• Enjoys surfing, canoeing, most anything in the ocean and personal training
My husband and I had the pleasure of using John Sween as our Buyers Agent when purchasing a home in Santa Barbara. This was somewhat complicated as we live in Asia. John was very willing to take us on as clients and we communicated frequently by email until we were able to visit Santa Barbara on two separate occasions. John is very knowledgeable about the local area since he has resided in Santa Barbara for many years. He is also very responsive, accommodating and helpful. Everything went very smoothly. We are now the proud owners of a lovely home in Santa Barbara.
- Juliene and John Richards, August 2014
John was great! The only agent that kept bringing us homes until we found the right one. Also, John was a great help in providing tips and information on the house’s remodel. Thanks John!
- The Zenders
Selling a home is a real challenge in today’s market. John Sween took on this challenge with all confidence:
1. The outstanding amount of paperwork
2. The many hours spent showing a house to interested clients
3. Being on call all hours I could never have completed my sale without him.”
- Ms. Penny Fauskee
Thank you for your excellent service. We appreciate your consistent efforts throughout the sale and close of our escrow. It was a pleasure to have you work with us toward the successful sale of our property. Your professionalism was appreciated.
- Jonathan & Diane
Thank you for your patience, John, and for finding us the perfect property and making us go look at it before it came on the market.
- Ken
(805) 448-9171
DRE #: 01409078
johnrsween@gmail.com 
