My primary residence is in Bellingham, and I wanted a second home closer to Seattle to be near my adult children. I was unsure of the location and style of home I wanted, and admittedly I was all over the place. Joanna has incredible knowledge of Seattle and its surrounding areas, and she was able to help me reign in my search. Joanna is very patient and a great listener, which was imperative during my search. The home I fell in love with was an absolute dream, but it was a little over the top of my range. Joanna skillfully negotiated a price that I was comfortable with, and the entire process was smooth and easy. She made the experience fun and memorable. I highly recommend teaming up with this woman! - Andrea M.

Joanna Hayes is an outstanding realtor. She expedited the sale of our condo with extreme professionalism, honesty, and courtesy. We found her very conscientious, hard-working, and instrumental in finalizing a sale with a transaction favorable to both us and the buyer. She has a full understanding of the market, and we would highly recommend her to any prospective buyer or seller. - Barbara F.

As a former Seattleite living in Montana, I didn’t know how I was going to get my condo ready to sell from two states away. I had visions of flying back every weekend to deal with carpet installers, painters, and contractors, and the process taking months. Enter Joanna. When she said, “I’ve got this,” it was the first time I’d relaxed since I knew I had to sell. And boy, did she have it. My condo was a former rental unit that needed serious work. Joanna orchestrated all of the upgrades with her list of home improvement professionals she’s got on speed dial. Not only did she know the best people for the job, but she also rolled up her sleeves and did some of the work herself. When I told her that this was above and beyond, she’d simply say, “It’s my job!” I can’t think of a single person who’s had an experience like this with a real estate broker. Thanks to her incredible project management, she got the unit looking impeccable and ready to list in record time. Of course, she secured me an offer that was $20k above the asking price. But it didn’t stop there. When the title company and buyer’s lender were having trouble securing documents from my condo’s property management company, Joanna sprung into action. Her persistence and professionalism kept the deal on track for the scheduled closing. On top of these heroics, she had me laughing the entire time. There’s nobody you need more than Joanna Hayes on your team — nobody.
- B. Billstein

After 30+ years in my home, it was time for me to move to an assisted living community. Downsizing decades of personal belongings coupled with the emotional side of the move was not easy. Joanna held my hand throughout the process and knew exactly what needed to be done to get my home ready to sell. I really didn't need to lift a finger, and she coordinated everything necessary to make my home shine. We had multiple offers above the listing price, and my home sold in under one week.I appreciate her dedication and sensitivity during an emotional time, and I couldn't imagine working with any other realtor. - Joan O.