DeSell Team

 

Jo-an was born in Chevy Chase, MD and grew up on a waterfront property in the town of Annapolis. Enjoying the waterfront life, she took to boating, fishing swimming and waterskiing. But her real love came years later when she discovered horses and riding.

 

After the purchase of her first horse, Jo-an began competing in Hunter, Jumper and Equitation shows an with great success decided to go into the horse business. Jo-an opened her first barn in 1969 that specialized in training, instruction and boarding and operated it over the next 30 years. Additionally, she judged 20 Hunter/Jumper and Equitation shows annually over the course of her professional career.

 

In 1986, this career drew her  to Southern Pines, NC because of the world renown Walthour Moss Foundation, including land over 4,000 acres for all disciplines to access riding/driving enjoyment. She wintered for the next thirteen years in Southern Pines before making it her permanent residence in January of 2000.

 

Eventually retiring from the horse business and moving to the “Horse Country” of Southern Pines, Jo-an designed and built her current residence, where she was allowed to maintain her love of horses as well as explore her second passion…..Real Estate.

 

After acquiring her Real Estate license in 2000, Jo-an has helped hundreds of buyers and sellers acquire and sell property, enabling them to progress with their dreams and future. Besides owning investment property consisting of commercial, raw land and rental homes, she is knowledgeable and informed about a wide range of real estate allowing her to help clients with their investment and 1031 Tax Exchange properties. Jo-an is considered a "hands-on" Broker, that will keep you informed from the beginning of your experience to the end.