About - Joan Duffield - Coldwell Banker Northern California, Oakland Piedmont

Joan Duffield is an award winning sales associate for exemplifying commitment to professional integrity, marketing expertise and exceeding client expectations. Whether you’re just starting your search for the best location and neighborhood to suit your lifestyle, or you’re interested in real estate as an investment, Joan has the skill, commitment and enthusiasm to lead the way.

Expert Negotiator

Joan’s business background as a sales executive in the high tech industry has proven to be invaluable for her real estate clients. Having negotiated multi-million dollar agreements in high level sales positions such as National Sales Manager for a high growth software firm, and Director of Global Alliances Joan is skilled at resolving complex issues to bring buyers and sellers together. The excellent communication and negotiation skills set Joan apart as a Realtor, and give her the ability to deliver the best results for her real estate clients and effectively protect their interests during every aspect of the transaction.

Joan is a Previews Property Specialist, a prestigious designation earned by successfully representing both buyers and sellers of luxury properties. She is also a Certified Relocation Specialist with expertise of and access to Coldwell Banker’s global relocation network resources.

Joan is a Bay Area native, and UC Berkeley alumni, and has lived in the Piedmont Pines area of Oakland and in Orinda for over 25 years. Her knowledge of East Bay communities includes Berkeley, Kensington and Alameda, as well as the many neighborhoods of Oakland and Piedmont, Lamorinda and beyond.

My client’s interests come first! I’m committed to understanding each client’s wants and needs, so I can help them get more of what they want. I ascribe to the highest degree of professionalism and I will take special care of you.

“We were really lucky to have you as our realtor because you genuinely cared that we were happy with our decision. Your underlying philosophy of putting our needs first came out in a number of ways. At each decision point you tailored your approach to us and helped us through the process. “BS

“For anyone looking for an agent that has pizzazz, patience, stamina, knowledge, experience and fun approach to selling (or buying) a house then this letter will serve as an endorsement for Joan Duffield!” JG

“We were impressed with your comprehensive marketing plan and pricing strategy which helped sell our house within a week.” J&R

“As a General Contractor I was very impressed with your knowledge of architecture and construction. At every turn your steady presence and experience got us through a number of confusing episodes that would have ultimately had us wind up with a house that would not have met our needs. Instead you hung in there with us and we found a home in a great neighborhood for under the asking price. Thank you Joan for your professionalism and genuine desire to do the best thing for your client.” DM