Joan Courtney

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We are real estate experts with over 40 years of experience in sales, leasing and property management. Joan and Kara are considered to be one of Orange County's elite. Our dedication to personal care and excellent service has created a successful business which includes a lengthy list of repeat and referral clientele which includes some of Hollywood's rich and famous such as Diane Keaton and Bette Midler. 

We specialize our efforts as a real estate professionals within the same neighborhoods we have called home for over 50 years. Laguna Beach, Dana Point and Laguna Niguel enclaves. Our personal experiences within these cities make us able to offer a wealth of knowledge ,whether it be knowing the best places to eat or recommendations on top service providers in the area....we can recommend it all!

As part of First Team previously Nolan Real Estate, for the past 40+ years Joan is also 33+ year member of the Laguna Beach Board of Realtors, As part of the First Team family, we have the most comprehensive resources available in the industry, from technology to award winning advertising. With First Team behind our work, We are able able to provide the highest level of customer service for every client we serve.

40+ Years of Experience

50+ Area Resident

Residental Sales

Leasing Short Term, Long Term, Weekly-Monthly Vacation Rentals

Full Service Property Management 
Joan began her real estate career in residential sales in 1977. She later co-owned and operated her own company which included refurbishing and running  commercial properties including 'Eiler's Inn' in Laguna Beach and 'Rainbow Tavern Lodge' in Lake Tahoe. In 1983, she joined the team at First Team (formally Nolan Real Estate) where she found her niche as a property management and leasing specialist. Joan is located at the First Team office in Laguna Beach where she recently celebrated her 40 Year as a REALTOR.

2014,2015,2016, 2017- Hall of Fame Receipient- Sales Volume

2008- Outstanding Service Laguna Beach Board of Realtors



1998- Hall of Fame Receipient- Sales Volume



1997- Hall of Fame Recipient- Sales Volume



1996 -Hall of Fame Recipient- Sales Volume



1994 -Hall of Fame Recipient- Sales Volume



2002- Hall of Fame Recipient



2004- Top Producer with over $8 Million in Sales