Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have known and worked with Joan for many years, having her competent expertise and prudent advice in the purchase and sale of my employer’s real estate portfolio, rentals, and property management. Joan goes beyond the required procedures of handling real estate transactions, while efficiently working the required time-consuming contractual documentation, applies her own personal experience to ensure transactions are handled perfectly to make certain every detail is completed beyond one's expectation and toward a rewarding and successful conclusion. I highly recommend Joan to anyone seeking a "five-star" Broker.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joan is an AMAZING real estate broker/Realtor. She helped me purchase a property in San Jose while I was living in Asia. I never had to worry about anything throughout the entire process. Joan kept me well informed and she did everything in her power to ensure that we closed the deal. There were multiple offers on the property and Joan wrote a very convincing letter to the seller and our offer was accepted, even though it was not the highest bid. Joan was extremely professional and responded to every single text, email and phone call. Her knowledge, patience, timely responses (despite the time difference) and attention to the smallest details really make her stand out among other real estate professionals. I have bought other properties in different states and no one has come close to providing the same level of service. If you are looking for a broker, look no further because Joan is truly the best!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We feel so lucky to have found Joan—not just as our realtor, but as someone we now consider a true friend. Joan helped us find our current home in a very tough market back in 2019 in San Francisco (at the height!), and she did it with unwavering dedication, integrity, and heart. Her passion for her work shines through in every interaction, and what sets her apart is how deeply she cares—not just about the deal, but about you and your welfare. PLUS: She’s trustworthy to the core, always goes the extra mile, and has been there for us long after the papers were signed. In an industry that can sometimes feel transactional, Joan brings warmth, honesty, and real human connection. We can’t recommend her highly enough.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joan is nothing short of amazing! Her organizational skills and commitment go far beyond what anyone could expect. When we embarked on the journey of purchasing our first home—an especially tricky TIC (Tenancy in Common) deal—Joan took charge, overseeing every aspect of the process from start to finish. She worked tirelessly, often putting in extra hours, to make sure everything flowed smoothly and that communication with the sellers was always on point. What truly sets Joan apart is her calm, caring nature, which made a potentially stressful process feel easy and enjoyable. Her expertise in navigating the complexities of a TIC purchase was invaluable. Anyone lucky enough to have Joan guiding them through a home purchase is in for an exceptional experience. She’s an absolute treasure!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joan is truly exceptional! Her efficiency and dedication far exceed expectations. We had the pleasure of working with Joan when buying our first home, and she went above and beyond to ensure a seamless experience. Her tireless efforts, overtime hours, and facilitation of communication between us and the sellers were invaluable. Joan's calm and compassionate demeanor makes her an absolute joy to work with. Anyone would be extremely fortunate to have Joan by their side during the home-buying process. She's a true gem!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joan is simply the best. Smart, direct, efficient, and commercially savvy. From start to finish, she made selling my property an incredibly smooth and successful experience. Her work ethic is unparalleled—always going above and beyond to ensure every detail was handled with care. I have worked with many real estate agents in the past and Joan is the best, I could not recommend her more.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joan is an amazing realtor and I'm so glad we chose to work with her! We recently engaged Joan as our realtor to both help us purchase a new condo as well as sell our old condo in San Francisco. I quickly realized how valuable it is to have an experienced, savvy, creative realtor like Joan in your corner. We were able to purchase our new place at an ideal price point and she simultaneously sold our old place within 2 weeks of it being on the market for more than $100k over asking price. She was deeply involved in the details of fixing up/staging our property and oversaw all the work personally. She was also able to negotiate fair pricing with the contractors with whom she had good relationships which I really appreciated. Finally, she spent many hours ensuring the paperwork/disclosures were flawless. Joan is someone who really cares about doing a great job - she is detail-oriented, efficient and a problem solver and throughout the process became good friend. I know I will go to her for advice in the future, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to make moves in the SF real estate market!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have known Joan for over 15 years. She helped me to with purchasing a unit at the Promontory Point in Foster City. Throughout these years she helped me finding long term renters and preparing rental agreements. She helped me with locating contractors when the unit needed remodeling or fixing. Whenever I have any real estate questions Joan has always been there for me. She is current on the real estate market conditions and all matters related to the real estate market. Joan handled all my real estate matters with utmost professionalism and integrity.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joan is an outstanding real estate advisor and agent to all her clients and a truly wonderful person. She has an innate ability to understand what you need and work precisely to obtain it, fast and efficiently, with utmost professionalism and business acumen. Overall and A+ experience every time. You want Joan on your team when you buy and sell real estate without a doubt! Thank you Joan!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. In the beginning, I waffled about whether I should try selling my house on my own, use Redfin (or equivalent) or find a real estate agent. But selling a house in San Francisco is, to put it mildly, a challenge – pricing strategy, scheduling, staging, and the labyrinthine city system must all be navigated effectively if one wishes to maximize profit and minimize hassle. In shopping around for real estate agents, I drew on my network and listened to (too?) many opinions. It is near-impossible for me to imagine a better San Francisco real estate agent than Joan Laguatan. She always provided excellent input and intelligent critique on every facet of house selling, every step of the way. I was not in the country during this process, and Joan was “on the ground” organizing everything with contractors, painters, handymen, gardeners, etc. She always showed me multiple competitive quotes/offers for every job, and the results were always impeccable (from the photos she consistently sent to me in Denmark). She also had her own staging furniture, and between that and using some of my own mid-century Danish design furniture, no staging costs accrued. Whether in home improvements, repairs, or staging, no detail escaped her artistic and holistic – to not say spiritual – eye. Her enormous efforts bore fruit. A lovely family bought my home for the price I had hoped for, and it all seems like a win-win for both buyer and seller. Joan helped oversee the sale to completion by, again, being present every step of the way. (Her extreme competence and wisdom even permitted me to take a small vacation during escrow.) Add to this that she is endlessly fascinating to talk to, with perfect people skills as well as powerful and subtle artistic, cultural, and philosophical sensibilities. You will only regret _not_ having chosen Joan Laguatan as your San Francisco real estate agent. Thank you, Joan.
Shmulik Friedman
"Joan is nothing short of amazing! Her organizational skills and commitment go far beyond what anyone could expect. When we embarked on the journey of purchasing our first home—an especially tricky TIC (Tenancy in Common) Read More
Lisa G.
"Joan is an amazing realtor and I'm so glad we chose to work with her! We recently engaged Joan as our realtor to both help us purchase a new condo as well as sell our old condo in San Francisco. I quickly realized how valuable Read More
Rasmus W.
"In the beginning, I waffled about whether I should try selling my house on my own, use Redfin (or equivalent) or find a real estate agent. But selling a house in San Francisco is, to put it mildly, a challenge - pricing Read More
Grant L.
"Joan is simply the best. Smart, direct, efficient, and commercially savvy. From start to finish, she made selling my property an incredibly smooth and successful experience. Her work ethic is unparalleled--always going above and Read More
Steve and Lina Liao
"I have been involved in real estate for the past 40 years which includes owning and operating two apartment complexes with 400 plus units and a shopping center in Houston, Texas. Joan represented us in purchasing a foreclosed Read More
Michael Hu
"I have known Joan for over 15 years. She helped me to with purchasing a unit at the Promontory Point in Foster City. Throughout these years she helped me finding long term renters and preparing rental agreements. She helped me Read More
Jim W.
"We decided to sell our home in February, 2021 and chose Joan as our agent, listing our home with her in March after several discussions to understand her approach. We had been in our home for 15 years, and we knew it might be Read More
Jerry and Harriet Streich
"We have enjoyed working with Joan. She is very professional, helpful and responsive. She made our move easier and we would recommend her in any endeavor she chooses.” Read More
Yoshi Kumagai
"Joan Laguatan was the listing agent when I purchased my current residence. When I first visited the residence as it was being constructed, Joan toured me through and was extremely well-informed about the property, surrounding Read More
Hans Eide
"Joan represented me both as a buyer and seller during my latest move and did an exceptionally good job. In addition to her ability to sell my home in a very difficult market, she willingly helped with arranging for cleaning and Read More
Phil Mummah
"For years, my only realtor was my best friend's wife, who always looked out for my interests because we were good friends. Unfortunately, she passed away, and every agent I met since then seemed to be more concerned with their Read More
Jeanne Lee
"I have been in the real estate business for 30 years, and had owned and managed all my properties in the past. However, after losing my husband, my life had changed so much in the past year, that I simply don't have the energy Read More
Al Aramendia
"Joan, thank you for a job well done! My client and I were fortunate to have your professional assistance with the lease of his home. You were clear, concise, and timely on all your contracts, and your negotiation and Read More
Al and Liz Dossa
"My wife, Liz, and I have purchased and sold homes a number of times during our 36 years together, and feel we well know what a difference a good sales agent can make. Joan Laguatan made a huge difference for the better in the Read More
Bonnie Joe
"Joan has been our realtor for our rental property for the past several years. We have had nearly zero vacancy period with excellent tenants that she screens and selects for us. There is never a sign in front of the property. Read More
Dan and Cynthia
"Thank you very much Joan. We appreciate everything you've done for us. You have truly made our hectic lives less complicated and less stressed. We have worked with many real estate people over the decades, and we can honestly Read More
Katherine Capistrano
"Joan helped me purchase a home my parents used to own. She is knowledgeable, detailed, and communicates very well. The purchase of the home was complicated due to family issues that was tied to the home but Joan made everything Read More
Clive and Renata Merredew
"Joan Laguatan is a terrific broker! She has provided real estate services for us on two separate occasions and in all of our dealings with her we have found that she delivers a level of service that is far higher than our Read More
Paul and Maggie Ko
"Joan Laguatan was the real estate broker who helped us purchase our residence. Not only is she knowledgeable about real estate transactions, she is also very responsive and helpful in many ways. Joan is always available to Read More
Erica and Tim
"We had a wonderful experience with Joan as our agent and wholeheartedly recommend her to any home buyer! Joan is a very genuine, no-nonsense realtor whom we could trust and rely on to get things done correctly and quickly. As Read More
Christopher F.
"Joan is amazing and would get more than five stars from me if Yelp would let me give them. She helped us buy a sizable home in San Mateo and the whole experience was wonderful and allowed us to feel comfortable, despite how Read More
Alex Y. and Nellie T.
"Joan is the best real estate agent! She just helped us buy our first home in San Mateo. Joan is extremely knowledgeable about the San Mateo area. (Once we showed her an address for a condo, and she told us the history of the Read More
Ana Mummah
"You accomplished what several seasoned realtors could not and you did it in a record three weeks. Bravo again for over delivering like I could not have imagined. You guided us through the chaos and uncertainty of prepping the Read More
Geoffrey Dryan
"Joan has been my real estate agent for a few years now, and she is the best! No one I know in this business, goes the extra distance that she does. She makes your life when it comes to buying or leasing properties so simple. Read More
Lydia Rasmussen
“After several years of managing, leasing, and selling my investment properties, Joan convinced me that she could help ease my property expenses if i rented out one of my condominiums fully-furnished. She did an amazing job of Read More
Robert Truitt
Dear Ms. Laguatan, We did it! Or should I say 'You did it!' I'm not going to claim that I lucked out finding you to list and sell my REO penthouse in Foster City. I actually conducted a thorough search for a quality professional Read More