Joan Holmes is the consummate professional. With over 30 years of experience & expertise in the industry, there's not much she hasn't seen or overcome, equipping her to smoothly navigate negotiations & transactions. Whether your need is in luxury real estate, custom home construction, horse acreages, or as a first-time homebuyer, Joan will serve you with impeccable real estate skills. She will earn your trust from the moment you meet her, because building forever relationships is what her successful business is founded on. And, over the years, it's the many referrals from her special clients and friends that have helped her grow. A native of Canada, Joan earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education & spent 13 years in the classroom. She then turned to building custom homes for 11 years with her husband & partner, John. They've been blessed with two amazing adult children, Ashley and Ryan, both of whom share their parents' love for the outdoors. And, of course, the family wouldn't be complete without its 2 Golden Retrievers, Stanley & Riggins, both named after very special Idaho towns. Joan became a Realtor in 2000, earned her Associate Broker's license a few years later, and hasn’t looked back since. Being a consistent top-producing agent, she has earned numerous awards at the national, state, & local levels, including earning admission into the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing as a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist and a Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Specialist.