We were first time homebuyers and Joan was AMAZING to work with! We had a pretty wide region initially from the Pasadena area to the South Bay and Joan was super accommodating with requests to see listings all over that area. She offered great advice on what we were viewing and potential offers that we could make. Once we found our perfect place, she built a good rapport with the seller's agent and helped us craft an appealing offer. When our offer was accepted she was there any time we had a question or were unsure of something and was a true Godsend. She helped us stay on top of all of the deadlines and made the whole process feel much less daunting than "the biggest purchase of your life". We could not give Joan higher recommendations! She helped us find and secure our dream home and for that we are incredibly grateful! read more

Professional, kind, knowledgeable, available, and responsive are just a few words that come to mind when working with Joan Lamond. Her dedication to helping her clients and knowledge is beyond measure. Joan kept us in the loop through the entire process in the sale of our parents home, making herself available for frequent zoom calls, updating us along the way. I could not be more grateful for the work and professionalism shown by Joan. read more

We chose Joan Lamond to be our agent for the sale of our home of 40 years in La Canada Flintridge. We are so very thankful we did! Joan provided exceptional support at every step along the way, providing recommendations for the presentation of our home, advising us on market conditions, guiding us through the offers we received (including the financial strength of each offer), keeping us well informed and reassured, and answering all our questions throughout the whole process. I have sold two other homes over the past four years as trustee for members of my family and Joan proved to be the best agent by far! Joan is extremely knowledgeable, very skilled at marketing, including expertise with social media, very responsive to all communication, and a genuinely kind and thoughtful person. It is not just a business deal with Joan. She really cares and is a complete pleasure to work with. We could not recommend Joan more highly! read more

Words cannot express the experience I had with Joan as my agent. We met at an open house by happenstance and when the agent my wife and I were using didn't have time to submit an offer for us Joan offered to jump in to help. From that point on she was our agent, she guided us and helped us with all our first time buyer questions (which was a lot.) We always wanted to buy a house but never really thought it was possible until we met Joan. We closed a month ago on our dream house. She even was able to negotiate the deal after the fact to help with the repairs we needed. We couldn't have done it without her. Everyone knows someone who has a real estate license, but Joan is so much more than that. Above and beyond doesn't even cover how far she went for us. You need a miracle? Joan is that miracle. read more

Joan was very professional and was very helpful. She is on your side not just trying to buy you a place... but a home. we couldn't be happier working with her. read more

I highly recommend hiring Joan Lamond for your real estate needs. My husband and I worked with her to sell our house and purchase our next home. Joan is such a pleasure to work with. She is easy to contact whether you prefer phone calls, text messages, or emails. She responds quickly and helps to put your worries at ease. She answered any and all questions we had, making us feel educated and confident in our home buying and home selling process. From our perspective, she seemed to have great rapport with other agents. She communicated efficiently and effectively to gather any information we needed to make our final decisions. At a time when the market is very competitive for home buyers, she provided us with tips, strategies, and things to consider when making an offer on a house. Once we found the right house for us, she helped us win in a multiple offer bidding war. When it came time to selling our house, she had our place under contract within 4 days of listing! In the end, our house was sold for $25K over the asking price. If you are still unsure about hiring her, check out her Instagram and YouTube page. She shares valuable insights regarding the housing market. Best of all, you'll be able to see her charismatic personality! read more

I worked with Joan to purchase my very first home with my brother back in July of this year. I had been wanting to give her a review but I had been super busy. My home buying experience with her was phenomenal. Being a first time home buyer I had so many questions and she was very patient with me and answered all my questions. Due to covid my income went down and was only approved for something lower. It was quite a challenge to find listings that fit my budget. Joan was able to pull through and still found me listings in the LA area. She was always on time to everything. We saw so many listings then finally I found the right one. Thanks to Joan for motivating me since September with emails of listings every day. I almost gave up on looking. But she knew my situation and never gave up. Joan is the best agent I have ever worked with or the first and forever will be my only go to agent ill work with. She made everything run so smoothly. Couldn't ask for a better agent then Joan. I will definitely come to her to buy my second home sometime next year and possibly a 3rd and 4th home in the future. She even surprised me with a closing gift. Thank you so much Joan!! If you are looking for someone to sell your home or if you are looking to purchase a home then look no further Joan is your girl!! She's amazing!! read more

My husband and I would like to heartily recommend the excellent services of realtor Joan Lamond! Joan was absolutely fabulous and indispensable when we bought our very first home at the end of June 2021. Joan was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, understanding and helpful, without being overwhelming or pushy. She supported us every step of the way with good humor and a smile, and even after our purchase, she has still been available to answer all our questions moving forward. We thank Joan for a good experience with an overwhelming and intimidating situation and difficult real estate market, and highly recommend her services to anyone looking to buy or sell property! Thank you Joan! read more

Joan Lemond builds client trust with her professionalism, communication, aesthetic sensibilities, and by providing other-worldly levels of ethics and real estate industry know-how. This review has been on my mind since December, right before the current real estate boom, but I've just now gotten around to writing it (and almost six months after she sold my condo). After interviewing ten realtors to sell my property, I elected to interview the two who responded. The first was very street-wise, and as I suspected, they wanted to "sell" the condo for less than the market average. This would drive up demand, they said. Based on their overall demeanor, it seemed to me to be a rather "easy" way to sell a property (i.e., trying to get less than market value). Next, I interviewed the realtor I initially thought would be the best choice for my needs. Call it a hunch. Fortunately, I found Joan Lamond and the connection was instantaneous. Joan truly listened to my needs as a client. I never sensed frustration throughout a VERY complicated transaction. She was respectful and understood what I wanted. We worked as a team. Throughout the process, I felt Joan was looking out for my best interests. She handled the transaction efficiently, with grace, and also with a sense of style (which is important to me). I was also impressed with her effective marketing acumen, which makes robust use of social media. Selling or buying a property is stressful no matter the market conditions, and Joan was always a phone call or text away. I was very impressed with her level of genuine customer service, and industry knowledge. These skills helped me manage my stress throughout a rigorous escrow. In summary, Joan is real professional, a listener, knowledgeable, efficient, and personable, all the qualities one would hope to find in a realtor. I have referred her to my own family and will most certainly use her services again in the near future. Joan: you made it look so easy! read more

My wife and I just bought our first home, and we could not have asked for a better agent than Joan! She was extremely responsive, professional, and dedicated. Anytime we had a question or wanted to arrange a viewing, she picked up the phone and was available. We never had to worry about getting getting in contact with her, which in the fast pace world of LA real estate, was a huge relief. As inexperienced homebuyers, we were nervous and had a ton of questions. But Joan guided us through every part of the process, reduced our amount of stress, and made us feel supported. She was even able to get us a $15,000 price reduction! We love our new home, and we feel tremendously grateful to Joan for all her help. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell their home! read more

If you don't feel like reading to the end, I'll save you some time. You should hire Joan Lamond as soon as you can. It will make your life so much easier. We first started working with Joan in the Spring of 2020, just as the pandemic was getting started. Right away, she started showing us houses, but we decided that we needed to wait until our baby was born and the pandemic was more under control. Jump to a year later and we started working with Joan again. This time around, the market was much more competitive, and we were instantly intimidated. I don't think we would have ended up with a house that we love if it weren't for Joan's expertise and amazing work ethic. Every time we saw a place, Joan knew what questions to ask and what we should look for when considering whether to put in an offer. As first-time home buyers we knew we needed to work with someone who knew everything about real estate, and Joan made us feel as though we were able to navigate the market like seasoned pros. When it was finally time to make an offer, Joan knew exactly what to do. She guided us about exactly what we should say when crafting the offer, and she explained all of the terms in a way that we were able to understand. Buying a home is a tremendously stressful experience, and Joan made us feel confident that everything would go smoothly. Once our offer was accepted, Joan worked closely with our lender to make sure that everything ran smoothly. She also coordinated with excellent professionals like the inspector and appraiser. Throughout the process, we had complete confidence that Joan was going to make it work. When we got the keys to our new home, we knew that Joan played an instrumental role in making it all happen. From her encyclopedic knowledge of the real estate market, to the personal, caring service, Joan was the perfect realtor for us. We always knew that we could reach out to her at any time to get her opinion, which helped us stay sane throughout the process. There are a lot of realtors out there, but if you are looking for one who will go above and beyond for you, Joan Lamond is the realtor for you. read more

I had family moving to Pasadena and wanted to get the best buyer representation possible. After speaking to JoanI felt very comfortable and knew that she was the right realtor to link my family with. She is very kind and knowledgeable and knows the local market. My family was able to secure a beautiful home and Joan was there to guide them from beginning to end. Great customer service and very down to earth. Thank you so much for the great job! read more

Joan was great at helping me find a rental. I was getting very stressed out looking for a place with two little kids. She did all the coordinating. No more hassling with email and text with various landlords and agents and having appointments spread out. With her I only had to spend one morning looking at places. We looked at 5 places and two were better then I had hoped for. She is very nice, professional and got exactly what I was looking for. Oh, and she doesn't charge the renters but takes a fee from the landlord. read more

We cannot recommend Joan enough. Through our multi-year journey to buy our first home, Joan was extremely patient and informative. When we first began our home search, we had very different goals in mind for our house. During the process, we found out that we are also expecting our first child. Our priorities shifted dramatically, as did the geographic locations where we were searching. Joan did not miss a beat. Even though it is clear that Joan has an expertise in the Pasadena/Los Angeles market, she picked up Orange County and helped us find our dream home as if it were her primary market. Joan instantly builds a rapport with seller's agents and is a pure people person. She is not afraid to engage agents, find out a little bit of extra information that is not always listed or shared with others, and she always made an effort to tell our story and why we would be a perfect choice for the sale. Not only did Joan help us find our perfect home and close the deal, she also helped us with all of the ancillary pieces of home buying that we did not even expect. From finding a termite company for us and cleaning companies, to also getting us estimates for a counteroffer to the sellers following inspections. Joan really does her research and goes above and beyond to make sure her buyers are comfortable and informed. As we built a relationship with Joan, she learned our style and preferences too. Especially, after we closed when Joan became our Instagram photographer with a cute sold sign and videos/photos for us to share and celebrate with our families and friends. Joan is so supportive and we are still in contact with her even months after close, updating her about our home renovations. You will not go wrong if you decide to work with Joan to find your dream home. She is the best. read more

We were dreading the process of finding a realtor as we were searching to buy. Thankfully, we ended up with Joan, and the experience couldn't have been more different! We were quite impressed with her thoughtful approach and her flexibility, as she stayed in constant contact with us. She was extremely knowledgeable about the specific areas where we were searching - down to details about the streets! When we finally fell in love, we were dismayed to discover that the house had 10 other offers, but Joan stayed calm and gave us a lot of thoughtful strategic advice. We were able to get the house AND stay within budget thanks to her excellent instincts! She seemed to work well with the seller's realtors, and stayed in close contact with us all the way through the process. We were really pleased that she was incredibly responsive at every turn, whether she was renegotiating our price after receiving the inspection report, or helping us gather quotes from various contractors. She even assisted us after the house was sold, detecting that someone was trying to run a scam by pretending that our newly-purchased house was available for rent - she immediately noticed and notified us, and reported the scammers so that we weren't being flooded. We barely even had to deal with it! All in all, we are SO GLAD that we were able to meet Joan. She even gave us some seed packets to celebrate when we closed on the home, a sweet personal touch given how excited we are about gardening - and we're proud to announce that the first seedlings are as happy in their home as we are. Thank you, Joan! read more

Our experience with Joan could not have been better! After having her show us one house, we were impressed with her drive and professionalism, and honestly, we just liked her as a person. She helped us buy our forever home in Pasadena for significantly under asking. Our situation was a little complicated, with trustees and accountants and powers of attorney, but Joan handled it like a PRO. We were so impressed with her ability to navigate those muddy waters that we asked her to help sell our old house in Porter Ranch. She was amazing. She marketed our house so well that we had a parade of people to see it the day BEFORE the open house, plus hundreds at the open houses. We had offers in less than a week, started escrow after 9 days, and closed about 35 days after it went on the market. Joan makes herself available to her clients and responds to texts/emails/calls from early in the morning until late in the evening. Joan is the best! read more

We are so grateful for Joan! My husband and I met Joan at an open house over two years ago and instantly connected. We began our search together until the pandemic hit. With all the uncertainty, we decided to take a break from house hunting. Joan became a good friend over these past two years by checking in on us and even offering to drop off groceries! In early 2022 we decided to continue our search for our first home. With this competing market, we knew it would take us some time and multiple offers. Thanks to Joan, we were able to get our offer accepted within 2 months and on our 4th offer! With her guidance and expertise, we were accepted amongst multiple offers in our dream location. As first time home owners, she guided us through the escrow process and no question was too small. We cannot recommend her enough!! The only downside of buying our new home is we won't be seeing Joan every weekend but she is now apart of our family. read more

We worked with Joan to purchase our first home. She was not only attentive to our needs, but she was extremely warm and enthusiastic about helping us find our perfect home. She worked diligently night and day: making appointments, communicating with other agents and finding potential homes for us to view. We visited more than 35 properties over the course of two months, but even through our indecisiveness she never faltered in her efforts. She was always ready to meet us throughout Los Angeles and was able to transport us from property to property, making the whole viewing process smooth and efficient. After a thorough inspection process, she worked to ensure we got the best deal possible. Throughout the escrow process Joanie was on top of everything every moment of every day. Because of her persistence and hard work, we are now enjoying our dream home. You can't get a better realtor than Joan Lamond. Love you Joan! read more

Joan was AMAZING! After a more than terrible experience with a previous realtor which almost left is homeless, Joan was able to pick up the pieces and find us a place to live which far exceeded our expectations. She was kind, courteous, and attentive to all of our needs. I cannot thank her enough for all that she did. read more

Thank you Joan for making this experience a memorable one. My situation was different when it came to looking for a home. At first, I was doing everything on my own and I felt overwhelmingly stressed. But once I crossed paths with her, things went a lot smoother. She's truly passionate about her job and it shows. She's honest, patient and knowledgeable in what she does. Her communication skills are great! She's always willing to go above and beyond by showing you new homes and being accommodating with one's time and day. I'm truly grateful for meeting her. Once again, from my family & I, we thank you Joan! read more

Letting the ball drop (and actually saying so) and making the seller do the hard work to help educate the buyer is a big issue when the buyers agent just does not guide a first time buyer. read more

Joan - we really appreciate all your efforts to assist us in finding our local home. The home is perfect and meets our needs ; providing us with a closer commute, great school district and a lot of amenities and conveniences to everything we need just across the street. You made the home search very stress free and the process was seamless for us working with you. Your ability to provide us access to the properties we were interested to view in a timely manner was key for us. We also appreciate your professionalism throughout the process and for walking us through key communications with the owners realty reps on behalf of the homeowners who live outside the country. Now a few months into the home and we have truly enjoyed our new surroundings and it's been even more than we could have hoped for. We hope others will be lucky enough to have you represent them and take advantage of your experience, professionalism and vast access to resources to help your customers through the process of finding their new home. We wish you the best and look forward to working with you again in the future, The Henderson family Arcadia, CA read more

Joan is a brilliant and amazing agent! We have previous buying experience, but she is definitely the best!! She and her team are tremendously efficient, super tech-savvy and professional. She was so persistent and positive to help us find our right home within our budget. Guided us through multiple offer situations and gave us insightful and helpful guidance. We were able to find a place with reduced price the first day it comes up on the market. At the end not only did she negotiated over $2000 in repairs from seller for us, we were able to close the transaction even amidst the chaos of COVID-19. She always response quickly and made the best deal for us. Throughout the process, she kept us updated instantly about every detail that comes across. She helped a great deal and alleviated a lot of our stress by explaining real estate terms and process till we have a better picture of everything. She is genuinely a remarkable person to work with. I would highly recommend her services! read more

Joan was everything we could ask for in a realtor and more! As first time home buyers, we didn't know where to start and at times felt overwhelmed. We went to open houses for over a year and spoke with many different realtors, who either wouldn't engage with us or couldn't provide answers to questions we had about the properties and/or the home buying process in general. Just when we thought about stopping our search, we met Joan at an open house and, from one conversation, we knew she was different from the rest. She was professional, knowledgable and got us excited to keep searching! Within 24 hours, she was showing us homes that fit exactly what we were looking for and within our budget. She worked around our schedule, regardless of how early or late it was, and was always communicating with us. After only a few weeks of searching with her, she found us our dream home and we couldn't be happier with the deal she got us! She negotiated $20,000 below asking price and, after issues came up during inspection, she also got us $7500 in credit from the seller! Joan made this entire process seamless and we are still shocked at how stress free we felt from beginning to end. We are so impressed with Joan's professionalism and for always making us feel like we were more than just clients. We couldn't thank Joan enough for helping us find our home and we look forward to working with here in the future! read more