In today's challenging real estate market, it is crucial to select the right agent. Experience, knowledge, patience, humor and excellent negotiating skills can make all the difference in the world during your important transaction. Joan Shipps has just those qualities which have enabled her to successfully help nearly a thousand families buy or sell homes in her 19 years of local real estate experience.  Whether you are buying or selling, you can confidently depend on Joan to protect your interests and smooth out the rough spots.