Our Team Barroso Real Estate Team

John Barroso

DRE# 01434090

John Barroso is president and real estate agent at Barroso Real Estate Team, an agency located in the heart of downtown Chico. John is a graduate of California State University, Chico where he received a BA in English Literature.

After graduation, John and his wife, Sara, bought their first home together, rented it out and moved to Italy where they taught English as a second language to high level executives at FIAT in Torino, Italy. This career path eventually led him back to Chico to take advantage of the real estate growth going on in Chico. Soon after returning to the States, he and Sara bought their second home and started his career in the loan industry.

Angela Garey

DRE# 01520611

It is said that most Americans find the home buying process to be overwhelming. It is Angela's passion to educate and guide people through the home buying process in a way that makes them feel understood, valued and empowered to make the right decision.

Angela began her real estate career doing residential mortgage loans, which she did for over 11 years. Five of those years her and her husband opened their own “net branch”. Being a realtor was always her end goal. However, she first needed to raise her three beautiful children to an age that allowed her to have CRAZY realtor hours.

The combination of Angela's experience in both mortgage and and real estate, along with her work ethic and love for people allows her to coach all Clients through out the entire process from getting a loan to getting your keys.

Katy Binsley

DRE# 02041912

Katy's goal for you through this venture is to leave you feeling empowered about your Real Estate decisions, fulfilled each and every day with her communication and service for you, and above all; leave you genuinely happy through every single step in your transaction.

Before starting her career in Real Estate, Katy achieved her Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Business at CSU Chico and spent 4 years at E&J Gallo Winery in a top producing sales position negotiating sales in the wine industry. She became known for her unmatched customer service, work ethic, creativity, and incredible relationships.

Today she brings with her all the same qualities to the table to work for you in your Real Estate venture. Combined with her energetic marketing approach, strong work ethic, and love for being of service to others, she will strive to exceed every expectation in helping you find your dream home. Katy is ready to show you that no one will be a bigger advocate for you or work harder for you.

Nicole Wright

Nicole has been in the real estate industry for over 16 years, starting as a receptionist at the age of 19 with a large commercial land developer in Southern California. She quickly worked her way up to managing their 18+ office buildings, county buildings and business centers where she worked closely in the purchasing and selling of the commercial properties. This is where she fell in love with real estate and in 2005 she received her real estate license. In 2006 she decided to make the switch from commercial property management and land development to selling residential real estate.

In 2013 she wanted to be closer to family and relocated to Chico from Southern California with her two beautiful children. They are so happy to call Chico their home! With her background in real estate, experience with contracts, attention to detail and excellent customer service skills, Nicole is excited to help the team get your home sold!

Chelle Ando

DRE# 02147052

Chelle joined the Barroso Real Estate team in October of 2017 after being a stay at home mom for 11 years (arguably the most important and challenging profession of them all!) This new adventure with real estate served as just the sort of challenge, community, and fulfilling interpersonal connection she was craving. Chelle moved to Chico in 2008 as her husband began his career at Enloe Medical Center, and found herself eager for a new chapter and level of experience to build on her foundation of customer service and business communications. Today, Chelle is not only the busy mom of 3 kids, but has found a love for working in the real estate industry. After meeting John and his family amidst their children’s hockey league, Chelle knew this new endeavor with the Barroso Real Estate Team was precisely the family oriented, goal driven community entity she was looking to become a part of. Filled with equal aspects of challenge, excitement, and values which aligned with her own, she found herself extremely fulfilled in this niche of Chico’s local business community. She is in the process of obtaining her license in real estate, and will continue her real estate path on the Barroso Team... where her expectations of learning, acquiring valuable knowledge, and family/ oriented small business workplace settings and friendship continue to fulfill and surpass her expectations. Chelle is a valuable member of our team, and we are so fortunate to have her as a model of work and family balance, inspiring us all to live life - personally and professionally - to the fullest!

Barrett Thomas

DRE #02173578

Barrett has been working in the Real Estate business since 2006. He comes to the Barroso Team after a long career with Watson Realty in Florida. He brings over 15 years experience in relocation services, lead management, marketing, and organizing community events. In 2019, Barrett began work on a project with the Leading RE Group, assisting healthcare professionals with their national and international relocations. He prides himself on the highest level of customer service and attention to detail when serving our client’s needs.

After visiting Chico in 2016, Barrett fell in love with the landscape, Bidwell Park, and the active community that makes it such a special place to call home. When not in the office or on the phone with a client, you can find him on the soccer field, riding his bike through the park, or playing music with other talented musicians in our community.

From first contact to the closing of your transaction, Barrett’s goal is to provide the highest quality of service and an experience that you would refer to your family and friends.