Joan Caton Cromwell

In 2003, after twenty years in the telecom industry, Joan decided it was time to make a career change. The only choice for her was to become a real estate agent. You see, she loves houses and believes in real estate as an investment. She purchased her first property at the age of twenty-three and have owned several properties in the DC area over the years. She has had more investment success with real estate than she has ever had in any other investment vehicle.

When acting as a buyer's real estate agent she does NOT sell properties. Instead, she helps people buy properties. This is an important distinction because she believes that this process requires an agent advocate for the purchaser. If she is representing you as a buyers' agent, she is your advocate in the transaction.

As a listing agent, her strongest skill is preparing a property for market to maximize profits. Even in a market that has balanced in recent years, many of her listings are under contract in less than ten days. she believes this success can be attributed to her efforts to work with homeowners to properly prepare the property for market launch.

Another important aspect of purchasing a home and working with an agent is working with an agent who understands and respects that your home is likely your largest investment. As such, it is critical that an agent understand financing options and basic tax law as it pertains to real estate. As the financial markets have changed the ability to borrow money has become more challenging for some buyers. Working with a reputable lender is a critical part of the purchase transaction. She works with several reputable lenders who can help most people with verifiable income and good credit.

Joan was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Northern Virginia. She has lived in DC, Maryland and Virginia and know the Metro area very well. She is licensed in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.