Joan Shannon is a seasoned, award-winning real estate professional serving Alexandria, Virginia, 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 co-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.