John Seletos

JOHN T. SELETOS
CA DRE #00890261 - 11280 Corbin Ave. Porter Ranch CA 91344
(818) 832-8100 johnseletos@gmail.com



PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Commercial and Residential Real Estate Broker experienced in the sale and management of commercial and residential properties, purchasing notes secured by trust deeds, real estate litigation consulting, industry practices, standards of care, broker duties, and department of real estate rules and regulations.

EXPERIENCE
Coldwell Banker Commercial (CA DRE #01527289)
Real Estate Broker Associate, 2005 – Present
· Negotiate directly as agent of buyer/tenant or as agent of seller/lessor in the sale or lease of commercial and residential property
· Inspect, research and analyze properties as a real estate licensee in connection with brokerage activities on behalf of buyer/tenants, sellers/lessors, or business opportunity buyers/sellers
· Provide explanations to buyers, tenants, sellers, and business opportunity buyers regarding properties, transactions, leases, and any matter that requires advanced knowledge to make transactional decisions
· Complete forms, disclosures, and communications as licensee
· Interact with escrow, title and related services in closing transactions

Southland Regional Association of REALTORS®
Professional Standards Committee, 2012 – 2023
· Process ethical complaints against members of the Association and arbitrations between broker members of the Southland Regional Association of REALTORS®

Ethics Advocate (EA), 2014 – 2023
· Qualified with special training to represent parties during disciplinary process
· Assist parties in preparing for ethics hearing, including the preparation of forms and assembly of evidence
· Represent parties during all stages of the hearing, including making opening and closing statements on behalf of the party represented at the hearing
· Examine and cross examine witnesses, introduce affidavits, documents and other relevant evidence
· Represent parties at any re-hearings or review hearings

Ombudsman, 2016 – 2023
· Contact both parties and attempt to resolve the matter in an informal way
· Assist with communication and conciliation
· Help identify and resolve misunderstandings and disagreements before matters turn into a formal complaint that starts the grievance or arbitration process
· Trained in and familiar with the Code of Ethics, state real estate regulations, and current real estate practices
· Available to respond to a wide variety of inquiries and complaints, including general questions about real estate practices, transaction details and ethical practices

Ethics and Arbitration Chair, 2015
· Facilitate communication between the Professional Standards and Grievance Committees, assist with standardizing the Professional Standards Rules, and establish and implement new policies when necessary

Lockheed Martin Corporation
Contract Negotiator/Analyst, 1981 – 2005
· Negotiation and implementation of contracts
· Auditing and analysis of cost proposals


LICENSES

California Real Estate Broker’s License, 1993 – Present
California Real Estate Salesperson, 1985 – 1993

ORGANIZATIONS

Southland Regional Association of Realtors, Inc.
Granada Hills South Neighborhood Council
Old Granada Hills Residents’ Group
Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce