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Joy Schwarting

I am an award-winning, top-producing REALTOR® with more than 20 years of experience in real estate, marketing, and client service. My passion is helping buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals while providing exceptional service, strong negotiation skills, and a seamless transaction experience.

I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Arts from Bangkok University in Thailand and a Master's Degree in Management from North Park University in Chicago, Illinois. I began my real estate career with Century 21 in the Chicagoland area and, after relocating to Michigan in 2007, continued my career with leading national real estate brokerages. I proudly serve clients throughout Southwest Michigan and am currently licensed with The Shore Real Estate Group in St. Joseph, Michigan.

My areas of expertise include residential homes, luxury properties, and employee relocation services. I have extensive experience assisting corporate clients, whether selling or buying, with their real estate. I understand that effective communication, attention to detail, time management, and market knowledge are essential to a successful real estate transaction.

Throughout my career, I have built a strong network of repeat and referral clients across Michigan and Illinois. My commitment to client satisfaction has earned numerous industry awards, as well as consistently high ratings and client testimonials. Many of my clients return for multiple transactions and confidently refer their family, friends, and colleagues. Their reviews reflect my dedication to professionalism, communication, market expertise, and personalized service.

Professional Achievements

  • Century 21 Centurion Producer Award (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
  • RE/MAX Platinum Production Award (2020, 2021)
  • Coldwell Banker International President's Elite Award (2015–2019)
  • Coldwell Banker International President's Circle Award (2013, 2014)

Professional Designations & Education

  • Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI)
  • Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR)
  • At Home With Diversity® Certification
  • Certificate in Organizational Development
  • Master's Degree in Management
  • Bachelor's Degree in Communication Arts

Whether you are buying, selling, relocating, or investing, I am dedicated to helping you navigate the process with confidence and success. I look forward to helping you achieve your real estate goals.

Contact Details

Email address [email protected]
Primary phone (269) 519-4777
Address 2550 W John Beers Stevensville MI, 49127
License #6501353727
Kind Words From My Clients

Testimonials

Joy was recommended to us by our neighbors. She was fantastic, she always had answers to our questions, and was committed to finding my partner and I the right home. This was our first time buying and we know we ended up making the best decision for us, with help from Joy. She is extremely knowledgeable of the homes in the area. We really appreciated how she doesn't sugarcoat anything and was always honest about the properties she showed us.
Joy was recommended to us by our neighbors. She was fantastic, she always had answers to our questions, and was committed to finding my partner and I the right home. This was our first time buying and we know we ended up making the best decision for us, with help from Joy. She is extremely knowledgeable of the homes in the area. We really appreciated how she doesn't sugarcoat anything and was always honest about the properties she showed us.
Kyle M.
Joy was amazing, helped us find a home in less wthan a month and close on it in 2 months. She was super flexible and went above and beyond for us and our kids as we navigated a move to the area and buying our first home. Thank you Joy!
Joy was amazing, helped us find a home in less wthan a month and close on it in 2 months. She was super flexible and went above and beyond for us and our kids as we navigated a move to the area and buying our first home. Thank you Joy!
Christopher V.
Joy was a joy to work with! I cannot recommend her highly enough. From start to finish, she was a reliable presence, handling every aspect of the home-selling process with exceptional care and attention to detail. She guided me through each stage, making sure I understood what to expect and felt confident in every decision. Joy communicated consistently throughout the entire process, ensuring that there were no surprises. Her extensive experience and knowledge were evident in every recommendation she made, and I always felt that she had my best interests in mind. Selling a home can be an intimidating and stressful experience, but Joy transformed what could have been a scary process into an excellent one. I am incredibly grateful for her professionalism, support, and commitment, and I would gladly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Joy was a joy to work with! I cannot recommend her highly enough. From start to finish, she was a reliable presence, handling every aspect of the home-selling process with exceptional care and attention to detail. She guided me through each stage, making sure I understood what to expect and felt confident in every decision. Joy communicated consistently throughout the entire process, ensuring that there were no surprises. Her extensive experience and knowledge were evident in every recommendation she made, and I always felt that she had my best interests in mind. Selling a home can be an intimidating and stressful experience, but Joy transformed what could have been a scary process into an excellent one. I am incredibly grateful for her professionalism, support, and commitment, and I would gladly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
CSC
We appreciated Joy for every step of selling our home. She noticed detail in listing, steps to invigorate leads and showings, and strengthen negotiations all the way to a good closing. We used her to buy our home initially and were glad to have her on our side again when it was time to sell.
We appreciated Joy for every step of selling our home. She noticed detail in listing, steps to invigorate leads and showings, and strengthen negotiations all the way to a good closing. We used her to buy our home initially and were glad to have her on our side again when it was time to sell.
Brian B.
We had an outstanding experience with our realtor Joy. She was knowledgeable, responsive, professional, and made the entire process easy and stress-free. Her communication and attention to detail was exceptional, and always had our best interests in mind. We highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
We had an outstanding experience with our realtor Joy. She was knowledgeable, responsive, professional, and made the entire process easy and stress-free. Her communication and attention to detail was exceptional, and always had our best interests in mind. We highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
Seller
Joy was a pleasure to work with in helping us sell in Stevensville. MI., when we were not in that area She guided us through the entire process, explaining everything to us, and answering any questions we had. She was very knowledgeable and helped us with all paperwork as well. We would not hesitate to recommend her, or to ask for her help if needed in the future.
Joy was a pleasure to work with in helping us sell in Stevensville. MI., when we were not in that area She guided us through the entire process, explaining everything to us, and answering any questions we had. She was very knowledgeable and helped us with all paperwork as well. We would not hesitate to recommend her, or to ask for her help if needed in the future.
Seller
Great experience working with Joy throughout the entire home-buying process. She was professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to help clarify questions along the way. Her guidance and support made the process much smoother and less stressful. Well deserved 5-star rating, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Great experience working with Joy throughout the entire home-buying process. She was professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to help clarify questions along the way. Her guidance and support made the process much smoother and less stressful. Well deserved 5-star rating, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Ugochukwu N.
Joy is the absolute best of the best! She did so much to help me sell my house. If there was ever an issue she knew about it before me and already had a solution planned out. If you ever want a quality realtor that goes above and beyond choose Joy! I’m so grateful for her help and will recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell their home.
Joy is the absolute best of the best! She did so much to help me sell my house. If there was ever an issue she knew about it before me and already had a solution planned out. If you ever want a quality realtor that goes above and beyond choose Joy! I’m so grateful for her help and will recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell their home.
Jigs
Joy was so helpful throughout the entire process of finding a house. She was patient, knowledgeable and helpful. She worked around our busy schedules and stayed on top of the many complex details of the purchase.
Joy was so helpful throughout the entire process of finding a house. She was patient, knowledgeable and helpful. She worked around our busy schedules and stayed on top of the many complex details of the purchase.
Lundeen K.
Joy was a pleasure to work with! She is knowledgeable and a total professional. Her follow through is exceptional and she anticipates the needs of her clients. I highly recommend her services!
Joy was a pleasure to work with! She is knowledgeable and a total professional. Her follow through is exceptional and she anticipates the needs of her clients. I highly recommend her services!
Lee G.
It became official today! We no longer live in St. Joseph, MI. Last night we said a final goodbye to our house on Tanglewood Trail. She’s a wonderful house. So many amazing memories. All the kids are moved out on their own. It’s now time for me and Cean to start a new adventure. Now I would like to tell you about our Angel of a Realtor Joy. She came to us years ago and said if we ever want to sell our house to let her know. She was always there with kind words. We tried to sell our house before and it wasn’t a good experience at all. This time we said we are calling Joy. She came in like a breath of fresh air. She heard my concerns and showed us there was nothing to worriy about. She goes not the extra mile but, 100 extra miles. She pays for the stagers herself because she believes it’s important and makes a difference. She stayed and held our hands through the entire process. She sold our house in less than a week to a beautiful new family. When we decided to look outside of her area she had her friend step in and help us. Her friend is amazing too! That comes Thursday. Thanks Joy for helping us start this next amazing chapter of our lives!
It became official today! We no longer live in St. Joseph, MI. Last night we said a final goodbye to our house on Tanglewood Trail. She’s a wonderful house. So many amazing memories. All the kids are moved out on their own. It’s now time for me and Cean to start a new adventure. Now I would like to tell you about our Angel of a Realtor Joy. She came to us years ago and said if we ever want to sell our house to let her know. She was always there with kind words. We tried to sell our house before and it wasn’t a good experience at all. This time we said we are calling Joy. She came in like a breath of fresh air. She heard my concerns and showed us there was nothing to worriy about. She goes not the extra mile but, 100 extra miles. She pays for the stagers herself because she believes it’s important and makes a difference. She stayed and held our hands through the entire process. She sold our house in less than a week to a beautiful new family. When we decided to look outside of her area she had her friend step in and help us. Her friend is amazing too! That comes Thursday. Thanks Joy for helping us start this next amazing chapter of our lives!
Cean B.
I would like to tell you about our Angel of a Realtor Joy. She came to us years ago and said if we ever want to sell our house to let her know. She was always there with kind words. We tried to sell our house before and it wasn’t a good experience at all. This time we said we are calling Joy. She came in like a breath of fresh air. She heard my concerns and showed us there was nothing to worriy about. She goes not the extra mile but, 100 extra miles. She pays for the stagers herself because she believes it’s important and makes a difference. She stayed and held our hands through the entire process. She sold our house in less than a week to a beautiful new family.
I would like to tell you about our Angel of a Realtor Joy. She came to us years ago and said if we ever want to sell our house to let her know. She was always there with kind words. We tried to sell our house before and it wasn’t a good experience at all. This time we said we are calling Joy. She came in like a breath of fresh air. She heard my concerns and showed us there was nothing to worriy about. She goes not the extra mile but, 100 extra miles. She pays for the stagers herself because she believes it’s important and makes a difference. She stayed and held our hands through the entire process. She sold our house in less than a week to a beautiful new family.
Angel B.
Joy did an amazing job getting us to the finish line of our new home purchase. She is so experienced and ensures no questions are left unanswered. She is now like a family member to us, as she also helped us settle into our new home. Thank you, Joy.
Joy did an amazing job getting us to the finish line of our new home purchase. She is so experienced and ensures no questions are left unanswered. She is now like a family member to us, as she also helped us settle into our new home. Thank you, Joy.
Missa D.
Joy was wonderful to work with! Since we were moving to Michigan, Joy took her time with us and showed us many houses on the weekends when we would come up. She was always patient and considerate of our time. Since we are new to the area, she has given us good ideas of where to eat, activities to do and people to contact for home projects. Joy truly has been a joy to work with!
Joy was wonderful to work with! Since we were moving to Michigan, Joy took her time with us and showed us many houses on the weekends when we would come up. She was always patient and considerate of our time. Since we are new to the area, she has given us good ideas of where to eat, activities to do and people to contact for home projects. Joy truly has been a joy to work with!
Buyer
Joy helped my wife and I find our perfect home. We were moving from out of state. When we had time to travel to look at houses Joy would setup multiple showings. We got to spend a lot of time with her and she made the whole process enjoyable with her personality and optimistic outlook. I highly recommend her.
Joy helped my wife and I find our perfect home. We were moving from out of state. When we had time to travel to look at houses Joy would setup multiple showings. We got to spend a lot of time with her and she made the whole process enjoyable with her personality and optimistic outlook. I highly recommend her.
Buyer
Joy is helped us find a home that is perfect fit for our family. She is very knowledgeable and made sure that we are always informed all throughout the process, and she’s assisted us perfectly from finding our home all the way to closing. We appreciate her hard work, honesty, patience, and for being detail oriented. We highly recommend Joy!
Joy is helped us find a home that is perfect fit for our family. She is very knowledgeable and made sure that we are always informed all throughout the process, and she’s assisted us perfectly from finding our home all the way to closing. We appreciate her hard work, honesty, patience, and for being detail oriented. We highly recommend Joy!
Maricar H.
Joy was very helpful throughout the whole process. She is detail oriented, very knowledgeable, and made sure that the home is right for our family needs. She made sure we were well taken care of from start of the process to finish. Joy made sure everything was well communicated. We are very thankful for Joy and we highly recommend her!
Joy was very helpful throughout the whole process. She is detail oriented, very knowledgeable, and made sure that the home is right for our family needs. She made sure we were well taken care of from start of the process to finish. Joy made sure everything was well communicated. We are very thankful for Joy and we highly recommend her!
Shonk
Joy was quick to respond to my inquiry to find a rental. No one else was responding from other rentals, but she did immediately while I was in town. I appreciated her kindness and knowledge of the property and the town of St Joseph Michigan. I would call her again if I was looking in the area. Highly recommend her!
Joy was quick to respond to my inquiry to find a rental. No one else was responding from other rentals, but she did immediately while I was in town. I appreciated her kindness and knowledge of the property and the town of St Joseph Michigan. I would call her again if I was looking in the area. Highly recommend her!
Jelay N.
Working with Joy has been an amazing experience from start to finish. She went above and beyond what we expected from a realtor, guiding us through every detail of the process, helping us understand each document, and patiently answering all our questions. Joy took the time to show us every home we wanted to see (and even a few we hadn’t considered but ended up loving). Her professionalism, honesty, and genuine care for our needs made us feel confident every step of the way. We couldn’t have asked for a better agent, she treated us like family and made the home-buying process smooth and stress-free. We highly recommend Joy to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and dedicated realtor!
Working with Joy has been an amazing experience from start to finish. She went above and beyond what we expected from a realtor, guiding us through every detail of the process, helping us understand each document, and patiently answering all our questions. Joy took the time to show us every home we wanted to see (and even a few we hadn’t considered but ended up loving). Her professionalism, honesty, and genuine care for our needs made us feel confident every step of the way. We couldn’t have asked for a better agent, she treated us like family and made the home-buying process smooth and stress-free. We highly recommend Joy to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and dedicated realtor!
Francisco
Joy is, without a doubt, the most exceptional realtor we could have hoped for to sell our home in Saint Joseph. From our very first meeting, her professionalism and deep knowledge of the local market were immediately apparent. She provided invaluable insights on how to prepare our house for sale, and her strategic pricing and marketing plan attracted a high volume of interested buyers almost instantly. What truly sets Joy apart is her incredible dedication and communication. She was always available to answer our questions, no matter how small, and she kept us informed every step of the way. She expertly navigated a complex process with multiple offers, providing clear, calm guidance that gave us complete confidence. The entire experience, which can often be stressful, felt seamless and effortless because of her hard work. Joy goes above and beyond for her clients. Her enthusiasm and positive attitude are infectious, and it's clear she genuinely cares about getting the best outcome. We are so grateful for her expertise and would recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home in the Saint Joseph area. She is a true professional and a joy to work with.
Joy is, without a doubt, the most exceptional realtor we could have hoped for to sell our home in Saint Joseph. From our very first meeting, her professionalism and deep knowledge of the local market were immediately apparent. She provided invaluable insights on how to prepare our house for sale, and her strategic pricing and marketing plan attracted a high volume of interested buyers almost instantly. What truly sets Joy apart is her incredible dedication and communication. She was always available to answer our questions, no matter how small, and she kept us informed every step of the way. She expertly navigated a complex process with multiple offers, providing clear, calm guidance that gave us complete confidence. The entire experience, which can often be stressful, felt seamless and effortless because of her hard work. Joy goes above and beyond for her clients. Her enthusiasm and positive attitude are infectious, and it's clear she genuinely cares about getting the best outcome. We are so grateful for her expertise and would recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home in the Saint Joseph area. She is a true professional and a joy to work with.
Luiz B.

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