Jo-Anne Johnson

'A BETTER REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE'

What do Clients Say?

"It is with great pleasure to share the wonderful experience my family had with Jo-Anne - she is an overall great person and professional. I started working with her under very difficult circumstances and thankfully she was there to help me every step of the way. My parents were very nervous about selling the home they and my dad's parents lived in for over 80 years. Jo-Anne was so patient helping them get the house ready - a daunting task. Sadly, when the house was to go on the market, my mom passed away suddenly. I was faced with my own grief and the overwhelming task of selling the home as my dad was very frail and I was in charge. I live in Ct and I would have been lost without Jo-Anne. She was not only my broker but a true friend. She went so above and beyond - so much more than I would ever dream an agent would do. Any family would be lucky to have Jo-Anne - you would be getting one of the most supportive, caring and thorough people you could every hope to have in your corner."

Stacy Kelsey

About Jo-Anne

Following 15 years of selling for and managing traditional Real Estate offices, I believed there was an opportunity to offer a better experience to buyers and sellers. After a successful career at ATT and Lucent Technologies with experience in sales, negotiation, and real estate, the knowledge and client-focused perspective I gained has helped me to grow my business, especially thankful because it is based on recommendations and referrals from past clients, friends and family.

As a lifelong New Jersey resident, I have raised five children - two sets of twins - all now post college with special pride for my middle child who has returned from two tours of active military duty. Although my priority has always been family, my passion is to continue to be that trusted friend and professional who clients know will always have their best interests at heart. It's true that people don't care what you know until they know that you care.

As a professional agent in this area, my goal is to share my knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate to you. It's not the same everywhere, so you need someone you can trust for up-to-date information. Here are some of the things I can offer:

Find Your Next Home

You need someone who knows the area/community/neighborhood you have interest in. Whether your priorities are schools, shopping and recreation, transportation, medical facilities, I will work with you to find the right home at the right price, including all the neighborhood amenities that matter - not to mention the essential criteria you have for your ideal home. It can be a very stressful process but beginning the process with a 'tour' of every step will lessen that stress.

Sell a Home

When it's time to move, you need maximum property exposure - it all begins with preparation (as a Staging professional - I offer complimentary services), professional photography, targeting advertising of your home with integrated marketing, social media and multiple internet sites, to finding qualified prospective buyers, negotiating the best terms for you, overseeing financing and inspections, while handling every step of the transaction process. Managing relationships with agents, attorneys, inspectors, appraisers and closing agents is essential to getting to the closing table.

Home Preparation/Staging

Buyers can have a difficult time visualizing your home as theirs. As an ASP (Accredited Staging Professional) I can make your home attractive to its ideal audience - which can help you net the most for your home. The most important things to consider doing do not cost much at all. Decluttering is key (we don't live how we sell), making minor repairs or improvements (a pre list inspection is always recommended), painting is the simplest but gives the greatest return. A home that is 'prepared' for sale can net between 7 and 10% more to the seller.