About John Swartz

John Swartz True North CRE

Meet John

With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, John has firmly established himself as an expert in the Los Angeles multifamily market, skillfully guiding investors toward the creation of sustainable, multi-generational wealth. As a top real estate broker, John has acquired and disposed of over $1 billion dollars of real estate over the course of his career. His deep understanding of his clients' needs, combined with his extensive industry insight, enables John to craft and execute strategies that consistently outperform the market. Known for his ethical approach, tireless work ethic, and unwavering dedication, John ensures that his clients’ interests are at the forefront of every transaction.

His client base is diverse, ranging from private families owning a few apartment buildings to larger family offices and institutional clients with extensive property portfolios. John has consistently ranked as a top broker in Los Angeles and has received numerous accolades including being named the West Region Producer of the Year in 2018 and 2019, and receiving the West Region Deal of the Year award from 2017 to 2019.


Core Values & Approach

At the heart of John’s work is a commitment to transparency, strategic insight, and client-focused service. Whether advising a family with a single building or an institutional portfolio, he emphasizes clarity and trust at every stage of the process. His approach blends rigorous financial analysis with a long-term perspective, ensuring that every decision is both market-smart and aligned with the client’s vision.

John believes that strong relationships are built on more than transactions—they are founded on understanding each client’s goals, protecting their interests, and creating pathways to lasting value. This balance of data-driven insight and people-first service has earned him the trust of clients across Los Angeles.


Career Highlights & Credentials

John earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Michigan State University and a Master of Science in Finance from Walsh College. His professional achievements include multiple industry awards, with recognition as the West Region Producer of the Year and recipient of the West Region Deal of the Year for three consecutive years. These honors reflect not only his success in closing transactions but also his dedication to delivering outcomes that surpass expectations.


Beyond Real Estate

Outside of his career, John enjoys spending time with his family, cycling in the Santa Monica Mountains, exploring museums, and traveling. His passion for architecture, design, and community advocacy reflects his belief in the broader role real estate plays in shaping vibrant neighborhoods and lasting legacies.

John Swartz

Principal
LICENSE NUMBER
01873487
ADDRESS
9454 Wilshire Blvd, Ground Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

True North CRE Agents & Team: FAQs

True North CRE’s team advises buyers and sellers of multifamily assets across Southern California. Our advisors bring a principal’s perspective and a proven record of transactions, helping clients navigate acquisitions, dispositions, and development site sales with clarity and confidence.

We focus on Southern California, with concentration across the Los Angeles metropolitan area, including West Los Angeles, Hollywood, Metro Los Angeles, and the San Fernando Valley. Explore neighborhoods on our Los Angeles Areas

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The team brings 20+ years of investment sales brokerage experience and 14 years as active principals in acquisitions, dispositions, asset management, and development. This dual lens informs strategy and execution.

Our track record includes $451M total sales, 1,564 units, and 92 transactions across Southern California. These figures reflect depth of deal flow and market reach.

We anticipate hurdles from both buyer and seller sides, then structure solutions that move deals forward with transparency and speed. This approach is grounded in hands-on principal experience.

Use our Property Search to view active multifamily listings across Los Angeles, or visit Current Listings for featured opportunities curated by the team.

Browse our Past Sales to see closed multifamily transactions across competitive Los Angeles submarkets. It is a helpful reference for pricing, unit counts, and market performance.

Expect responsive, transparent communication.” Our values emphasize honesty, integrity, and complete visibility throughout each step of the transaction.

Request a confidential assessment through our Property Valuation page. You will get guidance informed by current comps and market conditions in your submarket.

Reach out via Contact Us or connect through the quick links on our site to schedule a consultation. We make initial discovery simple and timely.

Work With True North CRE

We take the time to get to know our clients on a personal level, building lasting trusting relationships that are essential to a successful transaction. Having worked on the principal side of the business we understand both sides of the transaction and can overcome any hurdle that may come up during a deal.  Our goal is to provide an enjoyable experience that leads to a successful outcome for all involved.  We'd love to get to know you; open up a discussion and see what transpires.

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