About JOHN LEE

When you learn that the architectural photography of agent John H. Lee has been published in Dwell, Curbed and the New York Times to name a few, you might think he's only interested in representing architecturally and historically significant properties. But you'd be wrong. "Every property has its own unique appeal," he says. "You just need to have the eye to recognize it." In John's case, his discerning eye is one of the advantages his clients value most. Formerly a cinematographer/filmmaker whose photographs appeared in Korean GQ and Vogue, John shoots every property he lists - from videos and photos to twilight fantasies and aerials. He draws on his strong visual skills in staging properties, too, working in partnership with the Compass Concierge program. His sellers are always impressed by his unerring eye for the changes that will enhance their properties' appeal to buyers. John's experience in the complex world of filmmaking has given him confidence in handling challenging logistical issues - a valuable advantage that translates well to the demanding world of real estate. "This may sound strange, but I actually love the problem-solving side of my job," he says. "I find it a great joy to deal with." John specializes in neighborhoods heavy on historic revival homes, like Country Club Drive, Harvard Heights, Oxford Square, Wilshire Park, and Windsor. His thorough understanding of the regulations for Historic Preservation Overlay Zones (HPOZ) is invaluable to sellers navigating the ins and outs of these special transactions.