Joe Burns specializes in the sale of residential and investment properties across the North Bay. A passion for the Marin lifestyle and love of the Bay Area result in value enhancement for his clients. His knowledge of the industry and constant study of market trends provide his clients a leg up in a real estate transaction. Strong character and an affable personality provide Joe the basis for win-win negotiations and client satisfaction.
Believing there is no better way to improve one’s community than through direct involvement, Joe serves on the Marin County Park and Open Space Commission and was voted by his realtor peers to be the 2024 President of the Marin Association of Realtors. Previously, Joe served on the Sausalito City Council and was elected Mayor by his colleagues in 2018.
Joe began his real estate career in 1986 while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration-Marketing from California State University, Fresno. During his senior year of college, Joe successfully closed five residential sales in a dreary Fresno market. With over 35 years in the industry, Joe has gained diverse experience in mortgage lending, building industry advocacy and commercial sales. Prior to returning to residential sales in Marin County in 2009, Joe was a sales manager for DMB Realty at the famed luxury home communities of Lahontan in North Tahoe and Santaluz in San Diego. He has sold property in 10 California counties, including SF, Napa, Sonoma and his home turf of Marin.
