Let's Meet Jim and JoAnne

• Strong Midwestern values with a focus on Honesty, Integrity, Professionalism and Respect
  

• Over 30 years of combined business, professional services, management consulting, information technology and customer service experience.
  

• Over 10 years of successful real estate experience 
  

• Real estate investors who understand the meaning and focus on Return On Investment for our clients
  

• Experienced in working with and negotiating purchases involving 1031 Exchanges
  

• Extensive experience in dealing with investment properties and residential and commercial income producing properties
  

• Extensive working knowledge of the desert communities, trends, and most importantly, VALUES. 
  

• Full time desert residents and professional REALTORS. 
  

Results Focused

• Over 60% of our business has come from client referrals.
  

• Our List Price/Sales Price average of 98.08% vs valley average of 96.80%
  

• Our Days on the market for listed properties is 44.2 vs valley average of 56 days
  

• RE/MAX Multi-Million Dollar Producers and Award Winners
  

Awards

• Selected and Recognized by the Desert Sun in the "Who's Who in Desert Real Estate" by the Desert Sun for the past 4 years - 2002,2003,2004,2005. 
  

• RE/MAX Top Producers in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
  

• Recipients of the prestigious RE/MAX 100% Club, Presidents Club and Executive Club Awards. 100% Club induction places us in the top 30% of all RE/MAX agents worldwide. 
  

Education & Memberships

• Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees in Business and Law
  

• Seniors Real Estate Specialist Designation
  

• Certified Professional Consultant Designation
  

• Completed 96 hours of post licensing training in the areas of Ethics, Appraisal, Real Estate Law, Brokerage, Real Estate Economics, and Real Estate Marketing.
  

• California Real Estate Brokers Exam Candidate
  

• E-Pro Designation Candidate
  

• Licensed California Notary Publics
  

• Continuing participation in Local Real Estate Board Activities
  

• Participation in local and national Real Estate Conferences
  

• Certified Document Signers
  

Civic Involvement

• Participation and sponsorship of local Run for A Cure
  

• Sponsorship of 5 Guide Dogs for visually impaired individuals through the national Guide Dogs of the Desert Program
  

• Participation and sponsorship for Angel View Crippled Children
  

Memberships

• National Association of Realtors
  

• California Association of Realtors
  Desert Association of Realtors
  

• Senior Advantage Real Estate Council

Our Approach

When buying or selling real estate, you are placing your trust in a real estate agent. We believe that it is important to select a full time professional REALTOR with the knowledge, character and skills required to handle this very important purchase or sale. As with any investment, the key to success is a combination of obtaining the most comprehensive, accurate and timely information possible. This information is than analyzed, summarized with the end result being a educated decision. 

As professional REALTORS, our function is to provide the expertise and experience relative to the desert market, its trends, and provide our clients with the best possible service. We will provide you with a superior level of information, customer service, and professional real estate services for the Coachella Valley. 

We focus on building long term relationships with our clients based on trust, honesty, integrity, professionalism and results. We LISTEN to our clients to understand their goals and requirements. We Exceed Client Expectations - everyone should meet expectations and deliver 100%, we strive to exceed expectations and deliver 110%. We Explain the Real Estate process to our clients to avoid unnecessary anxiety or confusion. We OVERSEE the entire transaction process supported by a team of senior level specialists. This assures accuracy and timeliness regarding all facets of the real estate transaction. We conduct NEGOTIATIONS on your behalf and strive to provide the best possible results for our buyers and sellers. We never loose sight of our RESPONSIBILITY - to protect our clients and deliver the results expected. <We are not the biggest real estate group in the desert, but our clients tell us that they feel we are certainly one of the best!!!


For Buyers, Listening is our most important function. Next is finding a property or investment vehicle that fits your financial and lifestyle goals. As professional REALTORS, our goal is your Satisfaction.  Our goal is not to just sell you any property.   It is to provide you with the knowledge and expertise of the desert communities and real estate that will lead you to formulate a decision to either purchase or not.  We will help you analyze detail on specific properties, subdivisions and comparable sales figures. WE ARE NOT DRIVEN BY COMMISSIONS. We are driven to develop LONG TERM RELATIONSHIPS by exceeding your expectations.  That has been and continues to be the foundation of our successful real estate practice. To see what others are saying about Jim and Joanne, click here. 

For Sellers, Listening is also the most important function. We will be HONEST and ETHICAL in our dealings with you, WORK WITH AND FOR you to market your property at the best possible price and obtain an offer in the shortest period of time based on the current real estate market. We WILL NOT suggest UNATTAINABLE selling prices in order to gain your listing. Your satisfaction and exceeding your expectations are our goal. We will negotiate your best interests and oversee the transaction through close of escrow. We will also be there after the sale to continue to provide exceptional customer service. 60% of our business is generated by referrals from previous clients.  Talk is cheap - Results speak for themselves.  To see what others are saying about Jim and Joanne, click here.  Our success to date reflects our commitment to our clients. This represents the first and possibly biggest step in a long term relationship. Additional information on our Strategic Marketing Plan can be found in the Buyers Section of this website.