John Barroso × Murdock’s

John Barroso is a Realtor with Parkway Real Estate Co. and co-owner and president of the Barroso Real Estate Team, a boutique agency based in downtown Chico. Before real estate, John spent years in financing and lending, and that background gives his clients a genuine advantage — he understands the numbers side of a transaction as well as the negotiation side, which is unusual for an agent without a lending background.

John was named the #1 Real Estate Agent in Chico by the Chico News and Review in 2015, and in the years since he has built the Barroso Real Estate Team into one of the city's more recognizable boutique brokerages, with an approach the team describes as grounded in education, empowerment, and a strong work ethic. His reviews consistently reflect that combination of competence and personal care: one client, recently widowed at the time of her sale, described John taking her "under his wing" and guiding her through a difficult process with patience she didn't expect from a realtor. Another client called him the best of three agents she'd worked with in Chico.

John represents both buyers and sellers across Chico and the surrounding areas, with a particular strength in situations that require both financial savvy and a steady hand — first-time buyers navigating financing, sellers going through major life transitions, and clients relocating into or out of Butte County.

For Murdock’s Moving & Storage, John is a strong referral partner because his clients trust him not just to close a deal but to genuinely look out for them through a difficult period — the same quality that earns him repeat referrals and a loyal local following. Whether you're buying your first home, downsizing after a life change, or selling a longtime family property, John Barroso brings financing expertise and hands-on personal care to every transaction.