Joanne DeSanctis Kirk
About Joanne
Ten years ago, I never imagined I’d be where I am today. My real estate journey didn’t start with a lifelong dream—it started with my husband’s encouragement after we bought, sold, and developed several properties. “You should do this. You can do this better,” he said. And he was right.
Coming from a law firm recruiting and talent development background, I already have communication, marketing, and negotiation skills. But over the last decade, I've learned that real estate is much more than contracts and closings. It’s about people, relationships, and trust.
The greatest joy of this career has been becoming the “family realtor” or the go-to agent for a close-knit group of friends. Many of my clients have become lifelong friends, inviting me to their weddings, introducing me to their children, and trusting me to guide them through every stage of homeownership.
Real estate doesn’t stop at the closing table for me. I’m here long after the keys are handed over—whether for renovation advice, referrals to trusted professionals, or navigating tax appeals. My goal has always been to provide service that makes my clients feel genuinely cared for.
Someone recently asked me if I ever stop working. The truth is, when you love what you do, it never feels like work.
To my clients, friends, and family—thank you for making the past 10 years so meaningful. I can’t wait to see what the next decade brings!
Joanne is a fantastic realtor. She made what can often be a difficult and emotional process, smooth and successful. We are thrilled with our new home and are grateful that she was able to guide us along the way.
Joanne’s Past Sales
See what people are saying about Joanne
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Yasmina D. I cannot recommend Joanne highly enough! From the moment we began our search for a new home in the city, she was an invaluable resource and a true partner in the process. Her expertise, dedication, and attention to detail made what could have been a stressful experience feel seamless and enjoyable. Thanks to her, we found our dream home!
We felt like we were her top priority throughout the entire process. What stood out the most was her in-depth knowledge of the local market. She was incredibly well-informed about the neighborhoods, trends, and hidden gems (old and new) that fit our criteria. Her dedication, professionalism, and genuine care made all the difference. Joanne is knowledgeable, patient, and truly dedicated to finding you the perfect home. -
Lincoln Park Joanne was an outstanding agent to work with! We initially worked with her in early 2020, but unfortunately due to the pandemic, my wife and I had to cancel the contract we had found in March 2020. Joanne was understanding and beyond patient with us as we waited to purchase our dream home. After 3 years waiting on us to be ready, Joanne found the perfect home for our family and orchestrated a very smooth transaction with the seller's team. Joanne was more than just our real estate agent, she was our therapist at times as we went thru this process! :) Thank you for everything, Joanne!
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John R. Uptown My partner and I (1st time homebuyer) worked with Joanne in 2024 looking to buy small condo on the north side of Chicago. We were referred to by two friends of ours and had such a positive experience. Joanne was not only attentive, quick to respond, and knowledgeable just about everything we had questions about -- she was also patient, warm, and kind. She gave us the information we needed so that we could the choices we needed to make for ourselves and was along for the ride, which was exactly what we needed.
