Joan Shannon

Joan Shannon

RealtorĀ® | Licensed in VA & D.C.

Awards

NVAR Diamond Lifetime Top Producer
Washingtonian Magazine Top Realtor Team 2021, 2022, 2023
Northern Virginia Magazine Top Team over $20 million 2022

Specialties

Licensed in VA & D.C.

Historic Homes | Military Relocations | First Time Homebuyers | Downsizers

Charity

National Autism Association
St. Coletta of Greater Washington
The Bascilica of St. Mary Old Town Alexandria Parish

Client Testimonials

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"We selected Joan Shannon to help us in the sale of our condo in Belle View and we are so glad that we did! Joan knows Belle View, she knew exactly what we needed to do to put it on the market and who to hire to get it done. She staged the unit, priced it perfectly, and it sold in one day. We highly recommend Joan!"-PAST CLIENT
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"Margaret-Mary and I want to thank you for the truly exceptional job you did in helping us get our home in Mount Vernon sold last month! Joan, you refreshed the marketing, were a tireless networker with agents who work the Mt. Vernon market, increased the traffic to the house, and most importantly, got our home sold just two months after you stepped in. You helped us get a price that we were not at all certain we could get. As a principal in the firm, it is always my objective to have our agents exceed our client’s expectations and to provide an exceptional experience. You more than exceeded our expectations Joan, and please accept our heartfelt thanks for a job well done!"-MARGARET-MARY AND DAVID
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"Joan & Patrick Shannon were the perfect team to work with in selling our Belle View condominium! They are so knowledgeable about the area and the market and made great suggestions about how to prepare our condo for sale. In addition, they were always available to answer questions or handle any ā€œbumpsā€ through the process. If you are looking for the perfect team to work with in Alexandria, contact The Shannon Group…you will love working with them!!"-ANNE K.
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"Joan and Patrick sold our house in one week at a great price! They are experts in the neighborhoods from Old Town Alexandria to Mount Vernon and beyond. Their staging help and listing advice were perfect. They were easy to work with and answered all of our questions. Joan and Patrick went above and beyond to make the process as smooth as possible. We highly recommend!"-ANNE F.
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"We had the most incredible experience working with Joan and The Shannon Group. They were always so incredibly helpful, friendly and happy to assist in anything we needed. As a first time homebuyer I could not have had a better experience!!"-AMY P.
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"Joan did a fantastic job and knows the Old Town Alexandria, VA housing market very well! She guided us through a ā€œchangingā€ & ā€œunpredictableā€ housing market and we sold our house within our desired timeframe and price. I highly recommend her to anyone, especially active duty members & veterans. In sum- if you buy or sell in Old Town, you need Joan!"-WILL A.
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"Joan and Patrick were amazing. From the very beginning they provided excellent advice and suggestions on how best to prepare and sell our home. We were thrilled when their advice worked - sold in 5 days over asking price. We couldn't be happier!"-GAIL B.
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"We called Joan to help us sell our Old Town condo and find a new home in the neighborhood with enough space for our family. Right from the start, Joan was more than an agent — she was a partner and advocate. She helped us find and navigate financing, worked with our lender and settlement company, and fought and negotiated hard for our interests. Joan was always just a call or text message away, available day and night to answer our questions and strategize about everything from sale price to staging. She treated our home purchase as if it were her own."-DAN AND JEN
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"Joan and Patrick were fantastic in helping us sell our Belleview condo while we were out of state. They were the second agents we evaluated and immediately after our first meet-and-greet we knew they were the ones for us. They were friendly, knowledgeable, fun, and professional. They are both very familiar with the Belleview neighborhood and came prepared with a thorough market assessment. During our walkthrough, Joan recommended some positive enhancements to entice potential buyers. They also walked us through the selling process and assured us that they could handle everything with us out of the area. After we left the state, Joan and Patrick quickly arranged high-quality, affordable services for painting and cleaning, decorated the condo with some light staging, and coordinated a professional photographer for the photoshoot. They kept in close communication throughout the process. Just three days after listing, we accepted an offer above asking. We couldn't have asked for better agents. They made our first-time home selling experience so seamless! Highly recommend Joan and Patrick to anyone looking to sell their property!"-JAMES W.
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"Joan was spot-on in her recommendations for preparing our home for the current market. She was able to intuit what buyers wanted and proceeded to get our home ready to meet that expectation. Even during a pandemic, Joan guided us through the entire transaction with outstanding results."-JOE
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"Amazing experience despite a really challenging market. Joan and Patrick were the best agents we’ve worked with. We love to travel but coming back to the home they found for us is still our favorite part of a trip."-PAMELA C.
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"Joan Shannon is an outstanding real estate agent that has a unique ability to problem solve, adjust and resolve and has an extensive knowledge of the Northern Virginia market and is up to date with the varied and fluctuating market trends. She guided us through every step, from listing, to sell, to settlement. Joan's professionalism was remarkable and her support team of interior design and photographer were outstanding. Joan provided extensive market information and evaluation, she diffused our information throughout the McEnearney teams but also used her varied and ample personal network that she has with other agencies. Between her network, her people skills, the beautiful professional brochures (that were inserted in various Northern Virginia mediums) and Joan's negotiations skills, we managed to sell our house at the price we wanted and in the time frame we wanted, without any hesitation or reservation Joan Shannon has surpassed previous agents we have used."-ANDREA

About Joan

Joan Shannon is a seasoned, award-winning real estate professional serving Alexandria, Northern Virginia, and the DC Metro area. With over 20 years of experience and more than $200 million in closed sales, she is known as a top Alexandria Realtor who delivers thoughtful, consistent results for buyers and sellers across all price points.

As founder of The Shannon Group, Joan has helped build a well-respected Alexandria real estate team, recognized by Washingtonian Magazine and Northern Virginia Magazine. She is also a founding agent and member of the Compass Military Division, reflecting her commitment to serving military families and clients relocating to and from the region. As a military spouse herself, she specializes in military relocations, particularly throughout Northern Virginia’s many bases and the surrounding DC area. She holds the NVAR Diamond Lifetime Top Producer designation and has received recognition from DC Modern Luxury Real Estate.

Joan has lived in Northern Virginia and Alexandria since 1980, giving her a deep understanding of the local market and the communities she serves. Her experience is especially evident in her work in Old Town Alexandria, where her listings benefit from careful preparation and thoughtful, strategic marketing. In Homes with a History’s 2020 national competition, she represented the historic home at 109 S Lee Street, selected as one of the top ten homes nationwide.

Clients value Joan’s calm, attentive approach and strong negotiation skills. She takes the time to understand each client’s goals, creating thoughtful, tailored strategies to maximize home value and guide them with clarity throughout the process.

Since 2002, she has provided an exceptional, concierge-level experience to everyone from first-time buyers to families and professionals relocating throughout Northern Virginia and DC.

Outside of real estate, Joan is a dedicated advocate for the cognitively disabled, supporting organizations such as the National Autism Association and St. Coletta of Greater Washington, and is an active member of her local faith community. She enjoys spending time in the kitchen, tending her garden, and being at the beach, and loves working alongside her husband and son as part of The Shannon Group.

Joan Shannon’s Transactions

Past Sales
$3,150,000 | 1781 North Pierce Street, Unit 2301, Arlington, VA 22209

$3,150,000

2
Bedrooms
2,289
Square Feet
$2,800,000 | 601 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

$2,800,000

5
Bedrooms
4,800
Square Feet
0.06
Acres
$2,250,000 | 1138 Daleview Drive, McLean, VA 22102

$2,250,000

6
Bedrooms
5,895
Square Feet
1.51
Acres
$2,250,000 | 1206 Alden Road, Alexandria, VA 22308

$2,250,000

5
Bedrooms
4,085
Square Feet
0.50
Acres
$2,095,000 | 1206 Alden Road, Alexandria, VA 22308

$2,095,000

5
Bedrooms
5,822
Square Feet
0.50
Acres
$1,975,000 | 618 South St Asaph Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

$1,975,000

5
Bedrooms
3,850
Square Feet
0.05
Acres
a front view of a house with garden and trees

$1,950,000

5
Bedrooms
5,676
Square Feet
0.52
Acres
a view of a living room and dining room

$1,740,000

4
Bedrooms
3,248
Square Feet
0.06
Acres
$1,695,000 | 1118 Savile Lane, McLean, VA 22101

$1,695,000

5
Bedrooms
1
Acres
$1,650,000 | 803 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

$1,650,000

5
Bedrooms
3,872
Square Feet
0.07
Acres
$1,600,000 | 317 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

$1,600,000

3
Bedrooms
2,613
Square Feet
0.04
Acres
$1,595,000 | 412 Wolfe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

$1,595,000

5
Bedrooms
3,723
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
$1,500,000 | 7630 Enon Church Road, The Plains, VA 20198

$1,500,000

5
Bedrooms
60
Acres
$1,400,000 | 9521 Mount Vernon Ld Alexandria Va 22309, Alexandria, VA 22309

$1,400,000

7
Bedrooms
7,775
Square Feet
0.45
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$1,400,000

6
Bedrooms
6,290
Square Feet
0.94
Acres
front view of a house with a yard

$1,385,000

4
Bedrooms
1,985
Square Feet
0.03
Acres
$1,373,000 | 310 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

$1,373,000

4
Bedrooms
3,240
Square Feet
0.04
Acres
$1,305,000 | 109 South Lee Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

$1,305,000

3
Bedrooms
2,084
Square Feet
0.04
Acres
Past Rentals
$7,000 | 706 Duke St | Washington

$7,000

706 Duke St

Washington

$6,995 | 801 Rivergate Place, Alexandria, VA 22314

$6,995

3
Bedrooms
2,816
Square Feet
0.04
Acres
$6,000 | 715 G Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20024

$6,000

3
Bedrooms
2,130
Square Feet
0.02
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$5,000

2
Bedrooms
1,476
Square Feet
0.03
Acres
a house view with a garden space

$3,750

4
Bedrooms
2,859
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
$3,600 | 700 Norfolk Lane, Unit A, Alexandria, VA 22314

$3,600

2
Bedrooms
1,216
Square Feet
$3,300 | 8015 Bainbridge Road, Alexandria, VA 22308

$3,300

2
Bedrooms
1,166
Square Feet
0.26
Acres
$3,300 | 521 North Washington Street, Unit 101, Alexandria, VA 22314

$3,300

2
Bedrooms
1,016
Square Feet
$3,300 | 521 North Washington Street, Unit 101, Alexandria, VA 22314

$3,300

2
Bedrooms
1,016
Square Feet
a front view of a house with a garden and yard

$3,100

2
Bedrooms
1,056
Square Feet
0.07
Acres
$3,000 | 700 Norfolk Lane, Unit A, Alexandria, VA 22314

$3,000

2
Bedrooms
1,216
Square Feet
$2,995 | 10845 Fairchester Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030

$2,995

5
Bedrooms
1,833
Square Feet
0.29
Acres
$2,900 | 700 Norfolk Lane, Unit A, Alexandria, VA 22314

$2,900

2
Bedrooms
1,216
Square Feet
a bedroom with furniture and a wooden floor

$2,850

2
Bedrooms
1,224
Square Feet
$2,550 | 309 Holland Lane, Unit 238, Alexandria, VA 22314

$2,550

1
Bedrooms
645
Square Feet
$2,450 | 309 Holland Lane, Unit 238, Alexandria, VA 22314

$2,450

1
Bedrooms
645
Square Feet
$2,450 | 3731 Ingalls Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22302

$2,450

2
Bedrooms
850
Square Feet
$2,350 | 309 Holland Lane, Unit 238, Alexandria, VA 22314

$2,350

1
Bedrooms
646
Square Feet