John Syrene

With more than five decades of experience in real estate, John Syrene brings a depth of knowledge and firsthand experience that is rare in the industry. John assists clients across all facets of buying, selling, investing, development and financing.

John’s career in real estate began in 1973, immediately after fulfilling his military obligation. With no money in his pocket, he purchased his first six-unit apartment building through a For Sale By Owner transaction, negotiating seller [...]

With more than five decades of experience in real estate, John Syrene brings a depth of knowledge and firsthand experience that is rare in the industry. John assists clients across all facets of buying, selling, investing, development and financing.

John’s career in real estate began in 1973, immediately after fulfilling his military obligation. With no money in his pocket, he purchased his first six-unit apartment building through a For Sale By Owner transaction, negotiating seller financing with nothing down. That first investment marked the beginning of a remarkable career built on recognizing opportunity, creative financing, and a deep understanding of real estate as both a business and an investment.

Over the years, John went on to acquire and develop multifamily properties, mixed-use buildings, waterfront townhouses, oceanfront homes, hotels, and land. He ultimately developed an oceanfront complex and expanded his investment portfolio into beach resorts in the Caribbean. At its peak, his portfolio included approximately 40 units in the United States and another 40 in the Caribbean.

John’s experience extends well beyond ownership and development. For more than a decade, he and his wife, Janna, owned and operated a mortgage company licensed in numerous states, giving him an uncommon understanding of the financing side of real estate. He later became a licensed real estate agent in multiple states and, together with Janna, their daughter Sophia and her husband Matt, built Atlantic & Alpine Realty into a well recognized and successful family-owned real estate business.

Today, John brings more than 50 years of experience as an investor, developer, mortgage professional, and Broker to the team. His perspective goes far beyond the transaction- helping clients understand not only how to buy or sell a property, but how to recognize opportunity and make informed real estate decisions.

Since 1973, the Syrene family has helped clients buy and sell more than $500 million in real estate, building a legacy based on experience, integrity and a genuine understanding of the business from every angle.