Joel entered the real estate profession after a 30-year career in real estate finance. Clients find his strong business and finance background valuable, whether buying their first home, selling an existing property to meet a changing lifestyle, or purchasing an investment property. Joel held leadership roles at major financial institutions, including Wells Fargo, Bank of America and Arch Mortgage Insurance Company. Beyond that, he has purchased and sold several properties in the Bay Area — giving him a firsthand appreciation for what buyers and sellers encounter in this unique market. Because of this background and experience as a homeowner and real estate investor, he understands his client’s circumstances and situations, conveying a strong sense of empathy in every interaction. Joel brings to Compass an unwavering commitment to achieving exceptional results for his clients, always doing more than what's expected. In combination with a strong business background, he is both logical, resourceful and strong negotiator; qualities that clients value. As a third generation Californian and Bay Area native, he provides his clients with an intimate knowledge of the City and region’s neighborhoods. Joel Luebkeman earned a BA in Economics from the University of California, Davis and MBA from the University of San Francisco. He serves on the Board of the nonprofit Homeownership SF, an organization that works to expand ownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income home buyers; the Legislative Committee San Francisco Associations of Realtors; and a member of the Edgehill Way Association, his San Francisco neighborhood. Put Joel’s professionalism and experience to work for you.