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John Cole

John Cole

  • License: #01939498
  • Broker Associate

John Cole is a 4th generation native of San Luis Obispo County, deeply connected to the region’s history and communities. John’s great-grandfather, Chris Anholm was a Danish immigrant and settled near downtown San Luis Obispo in the late 1890’s. His generational ties to downtown San Luis Obispo, specifically the Anholm Tract residential area, have shaped his profound understanding of the Central Coast’s unique character. John graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1992 with a degree in Agribusiness, and his professional journey has always exhibited integrity.

Before joining the real estate industry, John served as General Manager of a multi-franchise new car dealership. He also worked as an independent accountant for medical offices, commercial real estate developers, and a handful of other businesses. John has experience in 1031 tax deferred exchanges, commercial property and residential income investments. John has experience in selling larger agricultural properties as well as all types of residential real estate. John is a licensed real estate broker and joined Richardson Sotheby’s International Realty in 2025.

John has been married to his wife, Darsie, since 1997, and together they have raised their four children in San Luis Obispo County. When John is not working, he and Darsie can often be found checking their cattle or riding their horses. As a committed family man and local expert, John approaches his work with integrity, professionalism, and a personalized touch. Whether helping buyers find their dream homes or guiding sellers through seamless transactions, John is passionate about connecting clients to the unparalleled lifestyle of the Central Coast.

Client Testimonials

“John is the man for the job. He is exceptional when it comes to real estate. Me being in my eighties was a test for John. He was very courteous, polite and a down right gentleman. He was always on time even if i wasnt, no complaints always had a smile and took time to explain every detail. John was always a step ahead things went very smooth. If by chance he had no answer he would see to it that we had an answer by end of day. John continues to help with purchase of a new place to live. Can't go wrong he is the man!!!!”

-Jean Rotta

“Outstanding I highly recommend John Cole for all of your real estate needs. We hired John based on his professionalism, years of experience and knowledge of rural properties; we were not disappointed! We spent about a year and a half with John searching for the perfect piece of property, which he ultimately found for us. We learned many things from John along the way, and his calm, reassuring presence was very welcome. He alerted us to concerns that he had, which were unique to rural properties we viewed, and as a result we felt very safe in his competent hands. Our experience with John as our realtor was outstanding!”

-Candy W

“Highly recommended real estate agent John Cole is an exceptional real estate agent. He is well-informed about the process and never puts pressure on his clients to close a deal. He worked with us according to our schedule. My husband and I work during business hours, but he makes time to collaborate with us outside of that time. John Cole's service is something we highly recommend to everybody.”

-CJ

“John Cole surpassed my expectations John was extremely accessible and communicative during the sale of my mixed use building. I pretty much had nothing I needed to do because he knew his business. He negotiated a fair deal and would highly recommend him. He was very pleasant in all our conversations”

-Diana W.

“A Consummate Professional John is a reliable and competent agent. The knowledge he showed from the very beginning, of providing an accurate property valuation, through the close of escrow was beyond expectations. He is both friendly and personable and happy to explain and/or answer any question without making you feel stupid for asking it. He knows how the real estate market works and is always up to date with its ebbs and flows. He always provided input from prospective buyers and kept us in the loop regarding same. His initial analysis of the home was spot on and his input, as to what needed to be done to best present the home for sale, was well received. The time he spent insuring the desired result of selling the home, for the most amount of monies in the least amount of time, to meet the needs of the seller was exceptional. I highly recommend John Cole to be your agent, regardless if you are a buyer or seller. A consummate professional, such as he, are few and far between.”

-Bill F

“Great group to work with John Cole and associates are a great group of caring people. John was very caring, knowledgeable and professional. John made me feel like one of the family and helped me along the way. The presentation of rooms in the home was remarkable. John has a 5-star rating with me.”

-Dolores F

“Outstanding Service John has been extremely helpful in selling various properties for me over the past several years. He is always professional, knowledgeable and courteous. He has offered numerous suggestions regarding courses of action when dealing with problems related to the properties. He keeps me informed throughout the entire process and has always shown great integrity.”

-Jayne

“Professional John kept me apprised throughout the listing process. His research on an extremely difficult and complicated case was extraordinaire.”

-Jack

“John knows the market! He gave me a current market analysis which assisted me in marketing my home at the correct price. He and his team also assisted me in prepping my home for market so it would appeal to buyers. John let me know what to expect each step of the way during the selling process so I was never left with unanswered questions. My home sold quickly and I attribute much of that to John?s high level of professionalism.”

-Kelly
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