90+
Neighborhood guides
on the "Living in El Paso Texas" channel
Peña El Paso Realty Group
Peña El Paso Realty Group is a residential real estate team based in El Paso, Texas, operating under Home Pros Real Estate Group (Broker License #9009766). John David Peña (License #0733512, Military Relocation Professional) leads the team alongside Alejandro Sosa (License #0777117, bilingual English/Spanish). Since 2020 we've helped hundreds of families across El Paso buy and sell, with four core specialties: local home sales, out-of-state relocation, military PCS to Fort Bliss, and new construction in Horizon City and Eastlake.
What we do
Peña El Paso Realty Group works across all seven of El Paso's major submarkets (West Side, Upper Valley, Northeast, East, Far East, Horizon/Socorro, Central/Downtown, and Lower Valley) with roughly an even split between buyer and seller representation. Our military relocation practice serves Fort Bliss PCS families across the country, including remote and sight-unseen purchases coordinated through video walkthroughs and virtual tours when families can't fly in to look. The Fort Bliss Concierge program walks PCS families through BAH, on-post vs. off-post decisions, VA loans, and gate-commute logistics, often before orders arrive. Alongside transactional work, we publish a monthly El Paso market report built from GEPAR MLS data, and we run ‘Living in El Paso Texas’ on YouTube (10,000+ subscribers, 90+ neighborhood guides, 1M+ lifetime views).

Owner & Lead Agent · MRP
John Peña is a licensed Texas real estate agent (License #0733512) and the founder of Peña El Paso Realty Group. John launched his real estate career in 2020 and quickly built one of the most active teams in the El Paso market through a combination of local expertise and video-first marketing. John is also the creator of “Living in El Paso Texas,” a YouTube channel with over 10,000 subscribers that has become one of the most detailed video resources on El Paso neighborhoods, schools, cost of living, and lifestyle. His approach to real estate is rooted in education: giving buyers and sellers the information they need to make confident decisions, whether they're across town or across the country.
More about John's story: Doing hard things.

Bilingual Partner
Alejandro Sosa is a licensed Texas real estate agent (License #0777117) and a partner at Peña El Paso Realty Group, where he leads service for the team's Spanish-speaking clients. He lived in Mexico and the Pacific Northwest before making El Paso his home, and his fully bilingual (English and Spanish) service lets him handle contracts, negotiations, and closings in either language for El Paso's predominantly Hispanic community. He specializes in buyer representation, new construction, and walking first-time homebuyers through the process.
The channel
The YouTube channel started as a way to answer the same questions John was getting from relocating buyers over and over. “What are the best neighborhoods?”, “Is El Paso safe?”, “What's the cost of living like?” Instead of sending the same email five times a week, John started filming the answers. The channel grew to over 10,000 subscribers and now covers everything from neighborhood walkthroughs and school district breakdowns to Fort Bliss PCS guides and new construction tours. That video-first approach shaped how the entire team operates. Every guide on penaelpaso.com started as a question a real buyer or seller asked.
Where we work
Peña El Paso Realty Group serves all of El Paso County, Texas, including the city of El Paso, Horizon City, Socorro, and Canutillo. The team operates across all major submarkets: the West Side, Upper Valley, Northeast, East, Far East, Horizon/Socorro, Central/Downtown, and Lower Valley.
Licensed & accountable
Peña El Paso Realty Group operates under Home Pros Real Estate Group (Broker License #9009766). Office located at 1035 Belvidere St, Suite 200, El Paso, TX 79912.
90+
Neighborhood guides
on the "Living in El Paso Texas" channel
5.0
Google rating
across 76 five-star reviews
85
Five-star reviews
Google and Zillow combined
10K+
YouTube subscribers
1M+ lifetime views
In their words
76 five-star Google reviews and 9 on Zillow, every one of them from a real El Paso client. Here they are.
John Peña was very professional, attentive and very personable. I am so glad he was our real estate agent. I am so grateful for everything he did for us and making this experience very pleasant from the beginning to the quick sale of my mom’s house. Thank you John for such compassion.
Rita Shaw
via Google · March 2026
John Peña showed awesome professionalism during the whole process of selling my moms home.I appreciate all the time and patience he displayed during the procedure of all the legalities that needed to be dealt with when we were going through all the documents that needed to be signed.John showed his expertise and excellence that guided us during whole procedure. I defiantly recommend John Peña to sell your home he is phenomenal. Thank you 😊 very much.
Therese Barela
via Google · March 2026
We used John & Alex as a buyer's agent and liked him so much that we used him again when we needed to sell the same house for a move. I would highly recommend him and his team.
bruce3988
via Zillow · March 2026
John went above and beyond in trying to help us with the sale of our home. He is geniune, caring, and willing to take the time and effort to take care of you. My wife and I highly recommend him.
Will Lian
via Google · February 2026
I had an excellent experience with John and Alejandro. As a military member, my purchase was made out of state from my previous duty station and I found their knowledge of the extremely useful in determining what area of El Paso would fit my lifestyle. Finally their willingness to provide a video walk through saved me significant cost and logistics involved in traveling out to tour homes prior to moving. I would not hesitate to use John and Alejandro again, or suggest them to others.
Perry Burch
via Google · January 2026
I had a great experience working with John Peña and Alejandro Sosa. I met with both of them at the beginning of the process, and as I moved forward [especially when I started looking at new construction] I worked primarily with Alejandro. He was incredibly helpful, patient, and kind throughout the entire process. As a first-time homebuyer who had just moved to El Paso, I really appreciated how supportive and reassuring he was. I found John and Alejandro on YouTube and I appreciated their videos because they were educational, transparent, and upfront. From start to finish, both Alejandro and John were thorough, professional, communicative, and personable, which made the experience feel comfortable. As with any big purchase/new experience, there were hurdles and stressful moments; these were due to external factors outside of their control. Despite this, they did everything they could to alleviate those hurdles. I truly appreciated how patient they were in answering all of my questions... and I had a lot of questions. Despite working primarily with Alejandro, John regularly checked in and stepped in whenever needed, which showed how well they work as a team. Overall, Alejandro made the process smooth and manageable, and I felt informed and confident every step of the way. I love my new home! I highly recommend them both to anyone looking to buy a home in El Paso!
Erin KC
via Google · January 2026
I had a great experience working with John Peña and Alejandro Sosa. They both were incredibly helpful, patient, and kind throughout the entire process. As a first-time homebuyer who had just moved to El Paso, I really appreciated how supportive and reassuring he was. From start to finish, he was thorough, professional, communicative, and personable, which made the experience feel comfortable. I love my new home! I highly recommend John for your home-buying needs!
Erin Caula
via Zillow · January 2026
Peña El Paso was a wonderful experience from start to finish. If you have not already subscribed to the YouTube Channel @LivingInElPasoTexas, do so. This is where i initially started looking into purchasing in El Paso, Tx. My wife and I were living in Alexandria, VA at the time and it was time to start looking for our retirement home. I reached out via email to John as was immediately placed on his schedule for a call to discuss what type of property it was we were looking for. We discussed locations, upcoming properties, the PRO/CONS of living in El Paso, TX, and our timeline to purchasing a home. After our initial discussion, I received a great introduction to Alejandro (Alex) Sosa. I was very impressed with this team's communication and transparency throughout our purchase. My concern came after my wife and I identifying homes that we were interested and living on the other side of the country. Alex eased that concern and completely removed it with professional, well informed, and knowledgeable walk-through videos of the homes. The narration and explanation of how properties were built in El Paso was really an impressive touch. This made our decision to view a few properties in person. Alex was very accommodating knowing that I only had the weekend to view properties and return to DC. He was on time, had a route planed, laid out and coordinated prior to my arrival the assured no delay or waste of time. This made our decision to purchase a viewed home easy. Offer was made and throughout the entire purchasing process, Alex kept me informed and at ease. I did not have a broker in Texas and finding one can be challenging. John provided me one but was very adamite about shopping around (which I did). I did however go with the lender John recommended. Mr. Cord Slocum at Lendplicity Mortgage. Cord and his team kept me engaged and assisted me in receiving the lowest rate available utilizing my VA Loan. Again, living in another state can have it challenges when closing on a home. Not for us......Alex was on top of everything in our physical absence and keeping up updated. Inspections, repairs, and providing another top-notch final walkthrough. This also included recommended pool service and landscapers as we would be moving into the home 30 days after purchase. Alex was there to present the keys and welcome us home when I arrived from DC. So, if you want a professional, dedicated and most importantly knowledgeable real estate team, Peña El Paso IS the only one. Again, start with following the YouTube Channel @LivingInElPasoTexas. So much information is on this channel that you can spend hours identifying things to know and questions to ask. This was really helpful in identifying where in El Paso you may like to live. Thank you TEAM Peña El Paso and a really big thank you to Alex Sosa. Your professionalism and patience were truly appreciated and allowed my wife and I to enjoy the home buying experience! We love our home to finally settle in and plant some roots. Very Thankful, Rob and Adriana
Rob Alviso
via Google · October 2025
We recently had the pleasure of working with John Peña from Peña Realty to sell our home in El Paso, and we couldn’t have been more impressed. From start to finish, John demonstrated exceptional professionalism and expertise. He guided us through every step of the process, from the initial staging advice to the final closing details. John’s approach was thorough and thoughtful. He arranged for stunning professional photography, including drone footage and 3D images that showcased our home beautifully. Even more impressively, he managed all of this while we were out of town, coordinating contractors for needed repairs and even catching a water main issue that needed prompt attention. He made sure the property was always in top shape and handled all the logistics seamlessly. In the end, we got excellent value for our home, and it was a smooth, stress-free experience thanks to John’s dedication and knowledge. We highly recommend Peña Realty to anyone looking to buy or sell in the area. Thank you, John, for making this such a positive journey for us.
Army Piper
via Google · October 2025
We recently had the pleasure of working with John Peña from Peña Realty to sell our home in El Paso, and we couldn’t have been more impressed. From start to finish, John demonstrated exceptional professionalism and expertise. He guided us through every step of the process, from the initial staging advice to the final closing details. John’s approach was thorough and thoughtful. He arranged for stunning professional photography, including drone footage and 3D images that showcased our home beautifully. Even more impressively, he managed all of this while we were out of town, coordinating contractors for needed repairs and even catching a water main issue that needed prompt attention. He made sure the property was always in top shape and handled all the logistics seamlessly. In the end, we got excellent value for our home, and it was a smooth, stress-free experience thanks to John’s dedication and knowledge. We highly recommend Peña Realty to anyone looking to buy or sell in the area. Thank you, John, for making this such a positive journey for us.
Richard Smith
via Zillow · October 2025
We began the process of looking for a house while still living in Korea. I came John and Alejandro on YouTube while researching El Paso. Their videos were the most informative I found. We encountered several delays while waiting to transition jobs. I kept in touch with John prior to moving. And answered any questions I had. As a first time home buyer they made the process extremely easy. I am also extremely happy with my house and look forward to being here for many years to come.
Brian Baker
via Google · September 2025
Pena and his team were great to work with. Made buying my first home easy. Video tours of the home were amazing. Couldn't recommend them more. It was also very easy to work with when selling. Pena group worked hard to maintain relationships. His advice on which home improvements to make was spot on. With my very busy schedule, he made everything feel clear and manageable every step of the way. Pena is patient, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable. Grateful for their expertise and care—thank you for making such an intense transition so smooth! Highly recommend
WILLIAM CROWLEY
via Zillow · July 2025
We used the Peña El Paso team to relocate to El Paso from across the state after following John and his team on YouTube. We could not be more pleased with the service we received. Our first contact was with John and he was very helpful and gave us great information. We then worked with Alejandro to find our home and guide us through the process of buying. Alejandro is by far the hardest working Realtor we’ve ever encountered. He was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and on top of everything the entire time. He went way above and beyond what we think most Realtors would do. Needless to say we were extremely impressed and highly recommend them to anyone needing a Realtor.
Randy Maley
via Google · July 2025
John and his Team were amazing throughout the entire selling process! They were well informed, very easy to work with, and answered all of our questions timely and kindly. John and his team are dedicated, thorough and truly have your best interest at heart. I would highly recommend them!
Faraz Khan
via Google · June 2025
If you're looking for a realtor in El Paso here is the one. Moving from out of state, John and Alex made it a lot easier than I was expecting. Super easy going guys. Nice to chat with and make you feel welcomed. Never moving again lol but if I did I would be calling them.
Brad Tuckwell
via Google · June 2025
John and Alex are the epitome of greatness! They helped my wife and I buy a house in El Paso while we were overseas. They worked with the time difference and answered all questions we had with so much knowledge and really made the home buying process enjoyable! At times I felt I was asking Alex to view so many houses and I felt like I was asking a lot but he reassured me that it was no problem at all and he really focused on the details of every home we viewed. These two truly have your best interest in mind and really push for the best possible outcome for you and your family. If we ever plan on selling in El Paso, I’ll simply scroll down my contacts and text Alex and John! 10/10 highly recommended!
Zachary Sheller
via Google · May 2025
These dudes at Peña El Paso rock! They helped us buy a house while we were stationed overseas. They worked with the time difference and were super responsive and always available. I truly felt like I was their only client based on how much care and effort they poured into our home buying journey. Trust the reviews you see, both John and Alex are truly spectacular and I look forward to working with them again if we sell our house in El Paso! 10/10 highly recommend!
Zachary Sheller
via Zillow · May 2025
We found Pena El Paso Real Estate through their YouTube channel, which helped us get a feel for El Paso and ultimately made us choose it over other cities. As newcomers, we really appreciated how honest, responsive, and kind the whole team was. John guided us through our first home tours, explaining neighborhoods and schools, and Alejandro picked up seamlessly to help us find our home. He handled a tough negotiation with professionalism and kept things low-stress. Even after closing, he’s stayed in touch and helped us with local recommendations. We highly recommend Pena El Paso!
SusanMorrow6
via Zillow · May 2025
Peña El Paso Realty Group y Alejandro Sosa hicieron la venta de mi casa una agradable transacción. Recomiendo y me gustaría hacer negocios otra ves con este equipo en el futuro . (Translated by Google) Peña El Paso Realty Group and Alejandro Sosa made the sale of my house a pleasant transaction. I recommend them and would like to do business with this team again in the future.
Dino osipova
via Google · May 2025
John did an excellent job helping my family and I with the purchase of our dream home. He was very attentive and accommodating. He was very thorough in assessing my needs and he helped me locate the perfect home. His replies to my emails in texts were always prompt. And he always made himself available to talk on the phone if needed. He helped me with every step of the process. His entire team worked hard on our behalf. It was very reassuring to have his help with all the paperwork and all the details that go with purchasing a brand new home. I would definitely recommend John Peña and his team to anyone and everyone looking for a home to purchase!! Thank you, John!
richdcarson6
via Zillow · April 2025
John and Alejandro are the best and we highly recommend them! We are quite picky, so it took us years to find the perfect house. But they were right by our side the whole way and never stopped advocating for us. They are honest, knowledgeable, and have great instincts. John was even able to connect us to a reliable and reasonably priced contractor to make some upgrades to our house. There is no substitute for a trustworthy and reliable agent, and that's what you will get from John and Alejandro!
Christine BallBlakely
via Zillow · April 2025
Alejandro and John did a great job in finding a perfect house for my family and me. I moved to El Paso from across the country so I relied on them to do the foot work for me so we could get to the close date.they were always responsive and accommodating.
user95108307
via Zillow · April 2025
Excelente servicio de parte de Alex, buscan varias opciones que sean lo que estas buscando en una casa y dan la milla extra para ayudar a sus clientes. (Translated by Google) Excellent service from Alex, they look for several options that are what you are looking for in a house and go the extra mile to help their clients.
ruben rivera fornes
via Google · February 2025
I used John and his team with buying my home in 2022 and selling in 2024. Both experiences, John was thorough and available for any questions. This was extremely important as things will change on a whim being in the military. He is a great advocate during these major transactions and will be transparent with you. I highly recommend his team to anyone relocating to El Paso/Las Cruses. Even if you don't plan to buy a home, his videos on YouTube/Instagram are so helpful if you're new to the area. Moving is hard enough and having a supportive team to help you into your new home makes life so much easier.
Amanda Phan
via Google · November 2024
We worked with Alex and John as we relocated and purchased our home in El Paso. They were knowledgeable, easy to work with, engaged, quick to respond, and kind through all our questions. Highly recommend working with them!
Tiffany Harrison
via Google · November 2024
I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Peña and his team both when I purchased my home and again when it was time to sell. What sets Mr. Peña apart from other real estate agents is his commitment to making the entire process as smooth as possible. Even though I had already moved out of El Paso, he ensured that every step was handled efficiently and kept me updated regularly, taking any stress or uncertainty out of the experience. Mr. Peña’s knowledge, dedication, and attention to detail made all the difference. I highly recommend him and his team to anyone in need of a reliable and effective real estate professional.
Mario Rosario
via Google · November 2024
Highly recommend these guys, they were a pleasure to work with and are very understanding of your needs. Moved to El paso from out of state and they went above and beyond with the many asks and needs we had. Helped us understand the process in detail and made closing a breeze!
Eran Harrison
via Google · November 2024
We used John & Alex as a buyer's agent and liked him so much that we used him again when we needed to sell the same house for a move. I would highly recommend him and his team.
Bruce Greer
via Google · August 2024
John & Alex were great! They went above and beyond. We had a long search over 6 months and ended up with new construction in NM. Alex even helped me with getting dental work in Mexico. They responded to all our questions and concerns, gave us expert advice and suggestions. John is licensed in both TX & NM. Which was important as we had to expand our search beyond El Paso. I highly recommend them.
Richard
via Google · August 2024
John and his team were incredibly helpful and responsive. John was accessible for all of our questions. He arranged the process to help increase ease of use. A true customer service oriented firm.
Clayton Merkley
via Google · June 2024
My husband and I are very happy with our home. We had a great experience with Alejandro and cannot recommend him enough. He was very helpful and informative and I trusted his advice. John’s YouTube videos are also very informative and he really does a great job describing what life in El Paso is all about. Overall, it was a great experience and I recommend Peña El Paso realty to anyone looking to buy or sell in ELP.
Alejandra Anderson
via Google · May 2024
It was an absolute pleasure working with Alejandro & John! I lived out of state so I didn’t know anything about El Paso until I came across their YouTube channel. They are very knowledgeable, detail oriented & so kind! We were on a short time frame to find a home and Alejandro went above and beyond for us. We had many questions and he was always fast and efficient with everything! They never made us feel like we were a bother to them. We truly appreciate them so much and could not have asked for a better realty group! If you choose to hire them you will not be disappointed!
Mindy Brockus
via Google · May 2024
Amazing!!! We couldn’t recommend John and his team more! He is wonderful to work with and will go above and beyond to help you! If you’re looking for a honest and reliable realtor, John is your guy! Thank you so much for everything, John! We appreciate you more than words can say!
Shea Sebring
via Google · May 2024
Peña El Paso Realty Group provided us with the most seamless military PCS experience I have ever had. The team is incredibly helpful, patient, and professional. They were very transparent, upfront, and honest throughout the entire process. They made sure to help us find the perfect home for our family needs. 10/10 would recommend to others.
Jacob Chan
via Google · March 2024
Great experience all around. Five stars and will definitely use again!
JB
via Google · January 2024
My husband and I are very happy, we have found our dream home. Alex and John were very instrumental in us buying this home as we were in another state across the country. They are aware that we don’t know many folks in the area so they have made themselves available for questions, given us referrals to professionals and have been knowledgeable of various areas of interest. It was a pleasure to work with them👍🏽
Rochelle Katz
via Google · September 2023
My first contact with John Pena was when I called, him from my home in California and John returned my call right away with the information that I required, and facts that I needed to know. John made my experience more pleasant in dealing with out of state Real State issues and buying a home in the El Paso area. I could not have been able to go to the process without the help John Pena and also his associate Alejandro Sosa. I would highly recommend to anyone his services in Real State. Sergio R.
Sergio Rivera
via Google · August 2023
Great experience with Peña El Paso Realty Group. We have worked with a few realtors, and John is the best by far! He genuinely seemed to care about us and getting what we are hoping for. He will give advice and recommendations, but he was never pushy and happily went along with all of our decisions. We just closed on our house, and everything was well planned out to advertise the listing and open with the most hype. Ultimately, the house was pending offer within two days way over asking price.
jordan barker
via Google · August 2023
So appreciate the dedication and perseverance shown by Alejandro Sosa and John Pena in our almost two year house hunt. Thank you team Pena El Paso!
Antonio nash
via Google · February 2023
With less than a month to work with, John and his team worked hard to get us into our new home by Christmas. I am not sure were to start with the many ways they helped to make our home buying experience a great one. Living in Atlanta and trying to purchase a home in El Paso was a bit nerve racking, however, John was knowledgeable, professional, gave us genuine feedback on the homes we looked at, was responsive and patient. Thanks to you and your team for the work you did with our El Paso home purchase.
Amy Lazos
via Google · January 2023
I can not say enough good things about John and Alex at Pena El Paso. They were super knowledgeable about the area and what was offered. We moved from out of state so we knew very little of the area. My wife loved that they were very forth coming with there thoughts on the homes good points and concerns. They communicated through the whole process and it felt like we were always there most important client. We ended up buying a home that we only had them video for us. Didn't see it until we moved in. That's how much we trusted there opinions. You can't find better people.
Darren Massey
via Google · January 2023
John and his team helped us find our dream home. It was honestly such a gruesome process with the lender and the title company not doing their job but John always made sure to stay on top of them and communicating with me every step of the way. If you are in the military and looking for an agent, John is the guy you want to be talking to.
tenzin sonam
via Google · December 2022
Words cannot express the gratitude we have for Pena El Paso. We recently made a major move from another state to El Paso and it was extremely stress free. It was because of everyone at Pena El Paso. They provided great communication as well as organization between all involved in the sale and purchase of our new home. Even to this day we cannot believe how smoothly everything went. We highly recommend Pena El Paso!
Jack Otero
via Google · December 2022
John, Leah, and his whole team have been amazing! My husband and I purchased and sold our home with John’s help. We were located in Dallas 10 hours away when we both purchased and sold the home, and John made the process as easy as possible for us as first time home buyers/sellers. He drove us around El Paso to introduce us to the city and had great communication with us. Would highly suggest using John for all your buying and selling needs! Thank you John and team for all your help!
Sydney Jepson
via Google · November 2022
When my family decided to relocate back to the USA from Hong Kong on very short notice, we reached out to John and Leah Peña. They provided the professional support and services that allowed us to remotely identify and close on a home we are happy with. We would not hesitate to engage with them again in the future.
Ralph Avenenti
via Google · October 2022
Once upon a Time in August 2022 there was a gal who wanted to find her castle in El Paso Texas. On the very first day she found her castle, but alas there were three other people that also wanted her castle, so Sir John, Lady Leah, and Squire Alex took the field for me and they won the day!! So.. the moral of the story, dear reader, is if you want a wonderful Castle and live happily ever after like me, use Peña Realty. They are simply the best.The end.....
Karen Hughes
via Google · September 2022
John and Leah did an incredible job in locating, informing and negotiating our home. We relocated from Tucson to El Paso and couldn't have done it without them. I highly suggest viewing their YouTube channel as there is a ton of invaluable information. Thank you John and Leah!
A. Stewart
via Google · September 2022
As a retired American citizen living in Mexico, I decided that I would like to spend part of the year in the US and started looking at cities that were safe, friendly and not too expensive. After seeing the Peña YouTube videos, I decided to give John a call and he and his team were extremely helpful and answering all my questions and addressing my concerns. When I finally came to El Paso, John, Leah and Alex had put together a list of several properties to visit that met my requirements. On the very first day, I found the house of my dreams and the rest is history. Thanks to these lovely folks at Peña El Paso, I am now able to spend several months of the year in El Paso. They went above and beyond to ensure that the entire process was a seamless as possible and at the same time made me feel like part of the family. If you are thinking of purchasing any real estate in El Paso I highly recommend Peña El Paso to assist you looking down. Thanks again to john, Leah and Alex for making my experience an outstandingly pleasant one!
James Berryman
via Google · September 2022
Highly recommend Peña El Paso to anyone looking to buy a new home (perfect for military families as well). Very knowledgeable and experienced. Always available to answer any and all of our questions and made this experience a lot easier and less stressful for us. My husband and I were initially nervous about purchasing a home, in El Paso, while living in another state. However, the Peña El Paso team took all of that away with the high quality and detailed walkthrough videos that they provided. When watching the videos, we felt like we were there experiencing the house. Additionally, one we closed on the house, we received follow up phone call/text to ensure everything was going well with the house. Thank you John and team for all your helpful YouTube videos and hard work throughout our moving process.
Pamela Cameron
via Google · August 2022
Pena and his team were great to work with made buying my first home easy. Video tours of home were amazing. Couldn't recommend them more. Was also very easy to work with when selling. Pena group worked hard to maitain relationships. His advice on which home improvements to make were spot on. With my very busy schedule he made everything feel clear and manageable every step of the way. Pena is patient, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable. Grateful their expertise and care—thank you for making such an intense transition so smooth! Highly recommend
William Crowley
via Google · July 2022
John and his team went above and beyond helping us find a house! We were in town for a short period prior to our move and he picked us up from the hotel and gave us a tour of the El Paso area and homes. He is very kind and knowledgeable with military/long distance moves. Overall, working with John was a very stress free experience- he continues to check in on us and sees if we need anything! I highly recommend working with him! You will not only have a reliable realtor but you will have a friend that you can come to if you have any questions!
Andy Williams
via Google · July 2022
Great experience! John went above and beyond to help us find our home! He was vey honest and helpful about locations as well as quality of homes during our search. His YouTube is also very helpful in learning more about the areas and market in El Paso. We highly recommend using Pena El Paso with your next home purchase in the area.
Alyssa D
via Google · July 2022
I highly recommend Pena El Paso for your real estate needs. Alejandro, John and Leah are a tight-knit team of professionals that really put in the time and care during the stressful buying process. Throughout my house search, I never felt pressured, or that I was considered a meal ticket. This team is highly ethical, honest, patient, and extremely pleasant to work with. As someone who relocated from the Northeast, I contacted several area realtors prior to Pena El Paso, and I didn't have a good comfort level with the other realtor's approach- too pushy, pressuring me to look at houses outside of my budget, incorrect/misleading information, flashy cars, clothing and fake smiles galore. Not this team- this trio understands and empathizes with your experience of looking for a home, and they will lead you in the right direction, and always respect as well as honor your decisions. They remain humble and receptive and will truly listen to your desires and concerns. I can only say wonderful things about this team. John, Leah, and Alejandro- I wish you continued success in the future...and don't change! Your care, professionalism and empathy is what makes you truly special.
Alberto De Salas
via Google · June 2022
Unbelievable service from the Peña El Paso team! Found them on YouTube and after watching a few videos, I decided to reach out to them; and I’m so glad I did! They are always willing to help in anyway possible no matter the time or day. I asked John to visit multiple houses (way more than a typical customer… sorry John!) and he didn’t even bat an eye. His honest reviews of each house helped us land our perfect home! Leah is such a great asset to the team and she made sure our buying process went as smooth as humanly possible. She would always keep us informed as to where we were in the buying process and ensured we were never in the dark. Not to mention the rest of the team that worked behind the scenes to make Peña El Paso such a great team. Thank you! Lastly, the Peña’s don’t just treat you like clients, they treat you like close friends even long after you buy your home. They genuinely love what they do and they love El Paso. They keep us informed of awesome events in the area and there’s never a dull weekend! The Peña’s truly care about their clients and it’s evident in how they conduct their business; but don’t take my word for it, give them a call and see for yourself!
B CI
via Google · June 2022
Working with El Peña Paso Realty Group was a dream. We are from back east and purchased our El Paso home virtually without seeing it in person. Originally we were working with another local agent who failed to educate us on El Paso real estate customs. We quickly learned that we needed help from someone who was willing to educate and empower us to succeed in our desire to purchase a home in El Paso. We made the switch to El Paso Realty Group and never looked back! The Group went above and beyond with video walkthroughs of each property we were interested in and they discussed what it would take to have our offer accepted. We found the ‘one’ and El Paso Realty ensured that our offer was accepted. We have now relocated to El Paso, met the Group in person and couldn’t be happier with our new home and community. Don’t waste time with unmotivated agents. If you’re looking to find your perfect property in El Paso you should reach out to Peña El Paso.
Micah Angelica
via Google · June 2022
My wife and I were extremely nervous about purchasing a home here in El Paso while living out of state. Mr. Peña and his team at Peña El Paso were super helpful and saved us from alot of stress. From making us walkthrough videos of addresses we would send him to even being available as we called for question about the city once we had moved in. Mr Peña even called a few months after we had moved in to ensure we were settling in to our new home and new city. Thanks John and team for all your helpful YouTube videos and hard work throughout our moving process.
A. Rivera
via Google · February 2022
From purchasing and selling our home John Peña and crew’s experience and expertise has been unmatchable. Very knowledgeable realtor and always attentive to our needs. Could not recommend a better realtor in El Paso.
Peter Smith
via Google · February 2022
Review is a little late as we closed on our home back in August. However, I cannot say enough good things about John Peña. We are a military family who reached out to John almost 6 months before we actually moved from VA. He stuck with us throughout the whole process, made time to show us around El Paso, answered all of our questions, took videos, and even Face Timed with us during home walkthroughs we couldn’t be available for. Also, his Youtube videos are so helpful in preparing for a move to El Paso. I still watch them in order to know the area better. We have been here for almost 7 months now. We love our home and our neighborhood and John was a big part in making that happen. When it’s time to sell, I will be calling Peña El Paso without hesitation. John’s the man! Call him. You won’t be sorry!
Richard and Adriana Rodriguez
via Google · February 2022
We recently purchased a home in El Paso and worked with John Pena. We cannot recommend him enough! We found John online while researching the possibility of moving to El Paso from Virginia (watched all his YouTube videos!!). We contacted John over the phone and the rest is history! He viewed houses for us and sent us excellent videos of the viewings. Eventually we chose our dream home! John was not only our agent but also our eyes and ears on the ground, he helped us throughout the process and we couldn't be happier.. Taking such a decision without ever setting foot in El Paso or in our house was made doable with John's help. We highly recommend John Pena and his team for anyone considering moving to El Paso.
Kristina Zammit
via Google · February 2022
John Peña is a Realator who cares about his clients and ensures that his clients needs are met. He’s so friendly, knowledgeable and can do it all. If your moving to El Paso, reach out to John!
Chase Johnson
via Google · January 2022
1/11/2022 I purchased my home with John Pena as my agent.I highly recommend his company.John is a go getter quickly accesses houses to show and view, answers calls and messages in a timely manner.John is very knowledgable in the buisness and set me up with a great mortgage agent melissa garcia.I live in california and john is still assisting me with the property after purchase 👍
Torres FamTV
via Google · January 2022
When my wife and I decided to move to El Paso from out-of-state last spring the first thing we did was look at You Tube videos featuring El Paso real estate. We were delighted to find a wealth of information about El Paso real estate as well as incredibly well-done videos telling about almost everything you would want to know about a community. After watching a dozen or more of John Pena's videos we knew he would be our best resource in finding our new home. We contacted John, told him what we were looking for, and he began sending us listings matching our description. When we found a home we were excited about, John went and took a look for us. He told us all that we couldn't see from the pictures and saved us from making a huge mistake. We then scheduled a trip to El Paso. We were only going to have five days to find and purchase a new home and John was more-than-ready when we arrived. Although it took us to the last day, John helped us find exactly what we were desiring at a price we could afford. John's help was invaluable through the whole process. We highly recommend John Pena Real Estate!
Keith Derry
via Google · January 2022
John Peña is a fantastic realtor and person. We built a new home in El Paso from over 500 miles away, and we relied on John every step of the way. He tirelessly took videos of our construction site and showed its progress from start to finish. Those frequent videos kept us excited about our move and made sure the builder stayed on their toes! We caught some mistakes in the build early enough to correct them, and the builder made an extra effort to finish on time partly because John developed a great relationship with them. John was a steady hand through the emotional roller coaster of building a new home, and was always there to offer great advice. He was available by phone or text around the clock, and was ready and willing to do anything we asked. Some people might think they don’t need a realtor if they’re building a new home. Think again! You can’t imagine how many unexpected things come up and it’s so reassuring to know that you have an advocate like John on your side. If you’re building in El Paso - in town or from afar - you couldn’t do better than John Peña!
Anonymous Anon
via Google · November 2021
When I started looking for homes I was skeptical because I was not in El Paso and unable to view homes in person. John did a great job looking at both the good and the bad though. He helped me find a home I love and has been accommodating upon my arrival in town as well. John has been very helpful and has exceeded my expectations. Overall I would highly recommend Peña El Paso.
robin cunningham
via Google · November 2021
I worked with John Pena for 4 months searching for a home to purchase and I would recommend him to anyone. He has a good knowledge of the value of homes Here in El Paso, and always answered any questions I had very quickly.
eric leblanc
via Google · October 2021
We really enjoyed working with John. He was very responsive to our requests, especially since we were house-hunting from another state. His honesty, thorough walk-through videos, and real estate expertise helped us get the house we wanted! We are completely satisfied with our experience and highly recommend Peña El Paso.
Lauren Morris
via Google · July 2021
My wife and I sold our home and worked with John to purchase our new home. Buying a home remotely is very difficult and John was absolutely amazing through this process. There were so many stops on this journey and John was at every one of them to guide us though whatever we needed to do and get us to the next stop. In the early stages of this process, he shot so many videos of different houses, offering us valuable opinions, to help us find the right ones. He helped us through every stage of the offer process (including talking us down from the metaphorical ledge when our offers kept getting rejected). Once we had an accepted offer, John transitioned to our "boots on the ground" as he was our liaison with inspectors, the title company and everyone else. After closing, he even arranged to have someone meet us at out home with the keys at 5:00 on a Sunday afternoon. Since we've moved into this house he has offered any additional assistance we need. We made a fantastic choice with Pena El Paso and I would be happy to scream that from the top of the Franklin Mountains. Wish I could give more than 5 stars.
John Carey
via Google · July 2021
From several months before my move to El Paso, to finding a home that is a great fit for me, John was (what my Dad would have called) a “prince” of a guy. An astute, generous, and responsive professional, John carried me through a tough market (for buyers) with realism and positivity. John is an expert realtor and a terrific human being. I feel so lucky to have met John & his wife Leah. I hope they will not mind me saying that I consider them my first friends in El Paso.
Robert C Smith
via Google · July 2021
We enjoyed working with Pena El Paso. John was professional and spent the time necessary to help us in our home search. We would gladly work with him again and highly recommend others do the same.
Jonathan Klassen
via Google · July 2021
great experience, went above and beyond working on my purchase, highly recommend !!
Richard bryce
via Google · July 2021
I just purchased a home at el paso and John help so much from the start to a finish. He was very professional and responsive to every question and steps in purchasing a home. I highly recommend john as a realtor and I would work with him if needed to be in the future.
hyun hong
via Google · July 2021
John & Pena El Paso went above and beyond during my home buying process. Very responsive and professional. Made sure I understood everything that was going on. We did run into some issues during closing on the lenders side but John made sure to keep me and the seller updated with what was going on. We got the deal closed! Will be using again for my next home purchase.
Jose Masso
via Google · May 2021
John, was warm, wonderful and totally informative. He picked us up and gave us a tour of each area we wanted to see. He also gave us information about each area schools, jobs and all other questions we had. John was the best! If your looking to relocate. Please contact him for all the experience and information you will need. It was the best experience meeting him and getting to all about El Paso. Margie Dell and daughter Mary Williams. Thank you John. We wish you the best.
Mary H. Williams
via Google · March 2021
Absolutely amazing! Made my first home buying experience super easy and stress-free. Very responsive, answered all questions and willing to help every step of the way. Definitely would recommend to anyone with real estate needs. Would use again!
Jessica Janson
via Google · March 2021
We can’t thank John enough for all the hard work, dedication, honesty and time he spent. We were more than satisfied with the service John provided us as our agent. He alway reached out and kept us updated. We were out of state buyers and he made buying a home less stressful. We will definitely recommend John to friends and family.
Jenny Arce
via Google · March 2021
John is very responsive and open to welcoming all types of buyers whether you have a low or high budget. He is heavily informative, transparent, honest, and will go the extra mile to provide you accurate details. We love watching his videos on YouTube as they're a great value source if you're looking for real facts. You'll have to provide as much details as possible about yourself and/or your family so that he can try to best align suggestions based on his expertise. We had fun meeting John and we're hoping that we decide to relocate to El Paso!
Luis Delgado
via Google · March 2021
I first saw John Pena on YouTube while my wife and I were considering moving back to El Paso. My wife and I had moved to California 30 years ago and decided to move back. I reached out to John and he responded in a timely fashion, and we dialoged for several months before I made the trip to El Paso to find a temporary rental. As the market is extremely tight, I do not believe I would have been able to secure a property without his help. You will not go wrong working with John, and I would highly recommend his services. I am looking forward to a continued relationship with him, as we will be looking for a property to purchase after we get settled back in Texas. Excellent service by John! After almost a year of looking we finally found a house that we were willing to buy. John was instrumental in helping us during that time. I would gladly recommend his services to anyone who is in the market for real estate. John is dependable and responsive, especially when things are not going well. It is not often there days when you can find someone who is actually a professional at his profession!
Loren Leland
via Google · March 2021
Pena El Paso provided a fantastic experience! They are kind, prompt, professional, and go above and beyond to help you find your dream home. I highly recommend working with them!!
Liz Pienkoski
via Google · March 2021
John is very skilled in the profession. Super responsive and knows El Paso real estate very well. He helped us every step of the way. I would recommend him to anyone.
ad c
via Google · March 2021
Our home buying experience with John was simply delightful. Even though we were transacting from over 1000 miles away, we felt like we were looking at homes right next door. John filled the role of advocate, confidant, tour guide, and advisor. He completely understood our considerations and hesitations, and was supportive of every decision we made. As distance buyers, we relied on John to scope out potential properties. John's acumen with video editing and technology allowed us to virtually visit several properties to decide if they were worth visiting in-person. As a result of John's tireless work on our behalf, we found the perfect property and made a good friend in the process. For any future buying or selling, we will definitely look no further than Peña El Paso.
G T
via Google · February 2021
Always reliable, always professional. We felt truly taken care of as his client. John was not only knowledgeable but also kind. Would recommend his services to anyone seeking to purchase a new home in the area.
Alexis
via Google · February 2021
Good to know