The One Who Keeps Everyone in the Loop
AJ, who joined SearchLight in February of 2025, is our resident communicator. On any given day, you can find him speaking with tenants, owners, and vendors, updating them on projects, repairs, and rentals. His favorite aspect of his job is finding the right properties for tenants. “I really enjoy matching people with their new, perfect homes,” he says.
Before joining SearchLight, AJ worked as a headhunter for a senior bank officer. This work required extensive research, calls, and documentation – ideal experience for real estate. Equally relevant were his studies in construction management and business at Allen Hancock College in Santa Maria.
A native of Santa Barbara, AJ grew up in a family with a thriving restaurant business. By helping out, he honed his skills in customer service, which his SearchLight clients appreciate. “Professionalism is important to me,” he notes.
Outside of the office, AJ spends time at the gym, weightlifting and practicing calisthenics. His other hobbies are listening to music (70s, 80s, 90s, and Latin genres are his favorites), visiting the beach, or hanging out with his family, which includes his SearchLight colleague Joe Alvaro, also known as AJ’s father.