Specializing in
Joanna is a Licensed Realtor,Certified Investment Agent Specialist, Certified Distressed Property Expert, Certified Real Estate Negotiator, Certified New Home Specialist & Certified Residential Construction Specialist with expertise in Distressed properties like bank-owned properties(foreclosures), investments, short sales & pre-foreclosure. Joanna also has several years new construction experience with both townhomes & freestanding detached homes. Her specialty markets include EVERYONE including first time buyers, investors, relocation, to downsizing as a buyer representative plus various residential resale in all situations.
Joanna feels extremely honored when asked to assist a client to find or sell a home and do not take the responsibility lightly; she has the skills, knowledge, and most importantly the resourcefulness to navigate you with ease through your real estate transactions.
About Joanna
Previous to her career in Real Estate Joanna earned a B.A. Business Marketing/Management from Western State College of Colorado while gaining serious customer service skills as “front of the house” manager/catering manager for a popular restaurant & bar. She eventually went on to become Senior Buyer for Gunnison Valley Hospital until her hubby's job provided the opportunity to move closer to his family in wonderful Iowa; ultimately giving her the exceptional communication style she holds today along with the courteous background to negotiate a deal. *** As an active member of the community, Joanna is involved with the Greater Des Moines Partnership, and the West Des Moines and Urbandale Chambers of Commerce. Her professional memberships include the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors, Iowa Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors *** Joanna & family try to get outside and travel as much as possible, forever missing the slopes. Joanna credits much of her success to her parents and husband who have provided her with opportunity, support, and love. *** Joanna is also fluent in German.