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Meet Joanne Brown
Broker/CEO, JB Real Estate & Investment, Inc. (since January 2011)
GRI, SRES, SRS, AHWD, BPOR, EPRO, SFR, C2EX, ABR, RENE
JB Real Estate & Investment, Inc. — Corporate DRE #01975531
📞 888-751-0086 | 📱 323-514-6480
Born and raised in Los Angeles County, Joanne Brown brings a lifetime of local insight and over two decades of real estate expertise to her clients. Before launching her real estate career in 2002, Joanne was a successful business owner—an experience that sharpened her skills, discipline, and business acumen, which now provide peace of mind to the buyers and sellers she serves.
Specializing in complex and emotional transactions—such as probate sales, trust sales, and assisting seniors with downsizing or relocating—Joanne is known for her unwavering commitment to guiding clients through each step with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Her clients often praise her listening skills, negotiation expertise, and ability to mediate challenges while marketing properties with precision.
Her approach is simple yet powerful:
- Listen closely to each client’s needs
- Know the Los Angeles market inside and out
- Guide every client toward the best possible outcome with the least stress
Joanne holds an impressive portfolio of professional designations, including GRI (Graduate REALTOR® Institute), SRES® (Seniors Real Estate Specialist), SFR® (Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource), SRS® (Seller Representative Specialist), ABR® (Accredited Buyer’s Representative), and certification as a mediation expert from Pepperdine University’s renowned Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution.
Her clients remain loyal because they trust her to go the extra mile—no matter how complicated the circumstances. Friendly and approachable yet fiercely protective of her clients’ interests, Joanne doesn’t stop until every option has been explored and the best solution found.
Grounded in her faith and inspired by the values her late parents instilled—a servant’s heart, confidence, and independence—Joanne remains deeply committed to giving back. She volunteers her time in real estate leadership at both the local and state levels, serves her community, supports children’s and animal nonprofit organizations, and is active in her church. She also keeps her promises—like caring for her mother’s beloved dog, Hershey, who continues to bring her joy.
For Joanne, the greatest reward is seeing her clients’ smiles at the close of a successful transaction. That joy is genuine—because she truly loves what she does: helping people successfully sell their home, whether it’s a standard sale, probate, trust, or distressed property, and experience the pride and happiness of homeownership.
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Enthusiasm and a genuine zest for life are the driving forces behind Venicia’s real estate career, and her life. Known for her warm personality and positive spirit, she brings dedication, professionalism, and care to every client interaction.
As a trusted Realtor serving Los Angeles County for more than 21 years, Venicia continues to find joy and fulfillment in helping people achieve their real estate dreams. Her passion for creating positive experiences is reflected in the strong relationships she builds and the many referrals she receives from satisfied past clients.
Venicia believes real estate is about more than buying and selling homes; it’s about providing a true concierge-level experience. She works diligently to ensure every transaction is as smooth and stress-free as possible, even in today’s highly competitive market. Her attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ability to connect with people have been key factors in her long-standing success. She understands that doing things right the first time helps avoid unnecessary challenges and creates a seamless experience for her clients.
Outside of real estate, Venicia enjoys relaxing at luxurious beach resorts, listening to jazz, and savoring a great glass of wine. Most importantly, she treasures spending quality time with her husband, adult children, three granddaughters, and four grandsons.
“Luxury service. Lasting relationships.”
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About Bernard Tatum
I believe that hard work, honesty, integrity, and strong communication are the foundation of every successful real estate transaction. As a dedicated REALTOR®, I take pride in educating and guiding my clients through every step of the buying or selling process so they feel informed, confident, and supported from start to finish.
My goal is to provide exceptional service while building lasting relationships based on trust, professionalism, and full transparency. I understand that real estate decisions are some of the most important financial and personal decisions people make, and I am committed to making the experience as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Whether you are buying your first home, selling a property, or investing in real estate, I am here to work hard on your behalf and help you achieve your real estate goals with confidence.
— Bernard Tatum
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About Violet Thomas-Hicks
VIOLET THOMAS-HICKS REALTOR/NOTARY PUBLIC * REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL* Integrity-Enthusiastic-Professionalism-Detailed-Knowlegable-Commitment-Gets”It” done Violet is a native Californian who grew up in Los Angeles. She has experienced a successful Real Estate and mortgage Career that Spans over 20 years in the Greater Los Angeles area. She has worked every aspect of the industry representing sellers, buyers, investors and banks in both residential and commercial entities. Some of her experience includes: * Real Estate Professional * Mortgage Lending * Title Insurance/ Customer Service * Probate * Mortgage Processor * Sr Loan Consultant Asst * Notary Public * Escrow Violet is community orientated and a Member of Several Associations: National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, Rancho Southeast Association of Realtors and The National Notary Association.
She is passionate and devoted to making sure her clients are informed during the process by bring each transaction to a successful culmination. Violet uses her years of knowledge and experience to proactively handle details before they can escalate into more. Violet is backed by JB Real Estate and Investment Inc since 2011, that is a Dynamic multifaceted, state of the art real estate company that specializes in buying, selling, property management, probate, short sales, condominiums, multi-family, senior living, foreclosures, and marketing. Prior to coming aboard with JB Real Estate Investment Violet has been licensed Realtor since 2004 with Century 21 Success. In Violet’s past time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading and donating her time to good causes. Question: Looking for the total package of Personal Service to get your transaction handled? Answer: Contact Violet Thomas-Hicks, you’ll be glad you did. Violet Thomas-Hicks JB Real Estate & Investment Inc. Direct: (310) 702-8997- Email:[email protected] Violet Thomas-Hicks, Your Sales Agent & Notary Public DRE#01488406 310-702-8997
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About Jacqueline Nichols
Jacqueline Nichols is a Sales Associate with JB Real Estate & Investment Inc located in Torrance, Ca. She enjoys providing Real Estate services such as buying, selling, leasing, and consulting to anyone that need such services. As a member of National Association of Realtors, she is pledge herself to the NAR Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice in protecting her Clients and Customers. She believes that advising and protecting the Clients’ personal information is just as important as closing the deal. She supports housing affordability, laws promoting homeownership and providing scholarships. She needs all people reading this bio to ask “ALEXA” “to create Peace, Happiness, and Prosperity for all Humans and Earthly Creatures now and thru out eternity. Now get to work”.
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About Valerie Childress
Reach out to me if there’s anything that I can do to help you buy, sell or rent a property. I’ll help you find the right home, negotiate prices, manage the paperwork, and make sure you’re 100% satisfied with your transaction.
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About Dr. Linda Timmons
Linda started her Real Estate career after retiring from a 35-year tenure with City Government. She always set high standards for great customer service and later became a customer service trainer and manager for many years.
Linda’s real estate career started in late 2006 with the Prudential Realtor Office in Bellflower. After many years, Linda later joined Realtor Executives.
Linda is known for integrity, professionalism, sincerity, and reliability. During her tenure in the business, it was first and foremost to maintain integrity and professionalism so that clients and colleagues knew she was someone they could put trust and faith in.
During the Real Estate market’s devastating turn, Linda stepped away from Real Estate and decided to complete her education and pursue a personal business. She received her Ph.D. in Psychological Therapy from Liberty University.
Linda was appointed a Notary in 1980. During her absence from Real Estate, she maintained her license as a Notary. Ranked one of the longest-tenured Notaries with the National Notary Association and became a registered Notary Signing Agent. This was important in keeping with the changes in real estate and the loan market.
In 2021 she returned to Real Estate and signed with Maser’s Realty. Linda felt there was no connection with this company and calls it a “rare opportunity” to find JB Real Estate & Investment, Inc. She instantly connected, was excepted, and decided to list her license with the company.
Outside of Real Estate Linda is a career volunteer, Community Service activist, a two-term Public Works Commissioner, and a Paramount homeowner for over 48 years. A retired city administrator, property investor, and current small business owner.
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About Keysha Danyalle Green
Reach out to me if there’s anything that I can do to help you buy, sell or rent a property. I’ll help you find the right home, negotiate prices, manage the paperwork, and make sure you’re 100% satisfied with your transaction.
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About Arianne Inez Brown
Arianne Brown is a Los Angeles native who is very active in her community, who is excited to be turning her focus to real estate. She has a passion for helping others and is ready to help you with your home buying and selling needs. As a proud member of JB Real Estate & Investments Inc, Arianne values hard work, honesty and integrity, and always putting her client first in everything she does. When Arianne isn’t making homeownership dreams come true for her clients, she enjoys spending time with her 3 children and husband. Arianne is an Inglewood resident and is ready to serve the community and create more generational wealth!