Joy Desmond

Joy Desmond

REALTOR® at Coldwell Banker Realty member of The Desmond Group
  •   5   (24 reviews)

About Joy

Joy, originally from Tennessee, moved to Lakeland in 1980. Joy combines her love for the real estate industry with her passion for helping people. Joy strengths include communications, organization, attention to detail, knowledge of market conditions, and successfully guiding clients to a smooth and stress free closing. A past customer said, "Joy is one of the best realtors we have ever dealt with. Our experience with her was very positive. She knew what we wanted and stay with us until she met our needs...We would recommend Joy 1000 times over, she is a asset to the real estate world and so perfect in what she does, you couldn't get any one better if you tried." Joy's Certifications include Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI), Certified Home Marketing Specialist (CHMS), a Coldwell Banker Luxury Property Specialist, and a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS).

Joy's reviews

  5  
Joy has 24 reviewsacross 10 different locations, showing 6.
Review Joy
over 3 years ago
Best Realtor I've Ever Had!!

It was quite by accident that I found/contacted Joy Desmond and it was the best thing that could have happened at the time/circumstances. Having recently lost my wife of 58 years, I needed to downsize from a 4 bedroom, 3 car garage house to a 2 bedroom apartment closer to my son. Joy listed my house on 27 October and we closed on 20 December. . It selling as quickly as it did, even with interest rates having jumped to over 7% is, in my opinion, a direct result of Joy having gotten my house listed nationally via the Caldwell System plus her aggressiveness. She kept me informed EVERY step of the way and made things happen when she said she would. Almost daily updates were especially noteworthy as was her and husband Gary treating me as a friend and not just a customer. And last but not least, I got a higher the price then I expected. I have no hesitancy giving this realty team the highest marks possible and urge any potential sellers/buyers out there to look them up!!! True professionals in every way....

over 3 years ago
A true test of "expect the unexpected"!

I had no idea what would be involved in selling my home of 38 years but had the best guidance through the process. Joy is indeed a "joy" to work with. The added advice from her husband Gary helped a lot. The experience was a true test of patience, understanding and knowledge and that is how the mission was accomplished. I was very fortunate to have two very professional but also very caring individuals as my agents.

almost 4 years ago
Full package power seller!

Joy and her husband Gary are an extraordinary power couple and truly masters of their craft. They made the process of selling our home so seamless. From our initial meeting, it was evident that the necessary research was done and all our questions and projections were thoroughly tended to. Most importantly, there were no stressful last minute surprises as everything was outlined and communicated with ample time. Joy implemented top of the line tools and marketing resources in order to give our home the ultimate selling power. We are extremely grateful for the Desmond Group and their outstanding professionalism.

about 4 years ago
A pleasure to have on my side!

Joy and Gary are a wealth of information. The team kept Me updated in every aspect of the contracts and signings. The pleasure of working with professional people made the ordeal very smooth. I'm working with them to find my dream home!!! A very satisfied person. Doug...

over 4 years ago
Rockstar!!!

Joy and Gary are Rockstars! They are undeniably GREAT at what they do. They are patient, knowledgeable, determined, kind, and the very best communicators we've ever had the pleasure of working with. I can't say enough positive things about Joy and Gary. Ashley and I have recommended them to several friends and family members, and they NEVER disappoint!

almost 5 years ago
Our experience with Joy was extraordinary.

By extraordinary I mean a lot of extra, and nothing ordinary about it. I'm not just talking about Joy as a realtor, I'm also talking about the market in general. We put in a total of 11 offers on different houses within a matter of months. Joy was extraordinary and went above and beyond any of our expectations. She was always there on our side, working for hard for us. Joy was always available to us when we needed answers to any questions we had. She was always professional, very knowledgeable, and inventive. Joy and her husband Gary are a great team. After this experience, we consider them friends.

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Joy's properties

Joy has 10 properties for sale and sold 16 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldMar 31, 2026
$585,000
911 Sagamore Street
Lakeland FL 33803
3
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of HARPER REALTY FL, LLC and REMAX EXPERTS
SoldMar 12, 2026
$442,000
529 Tuscanny Street
Brandon FL 33511
3
2
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of REMAX EXPERTS and PREFERRED SHORE
SoldFeb 12, 2026
$380,000
8147 Lake James Drive
Lakeland FL 33810
2
2
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of REMAX EXPERTS and S & D REAL ESTATE SERVICE LLC
Pending
$299,900
4104 East CR-540A
Highland City FL 33813
3
2
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of REMAX EXPERTS
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