Deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of Guam, Jodee C. Duenas brings her two decades of experience in real-estate combined with the local Hafa Adai spirit to serve her clients.
Born on Guam and raised in the villages of Barrigada and Mangilao, Jodee started working at an early age for her parents' businesses. It was there where she learned the importance of work ethic and providing the best service for customers and clients while building lasting relationships. She earned her associates degree from the Guam Community College graduating near the top of her class. This awarded her the Merit scholarship to attend the University of Guam where she obtained her Bachelors in business administration with a concentration in marketing.
With 25 years of local real-estate experience, Jodees' passion turned career has led her to servicing clients with various needs over the years. Her clientele being 85% referrals serves as a testament that her expertise and knowledge in Guam's market has led to client satisfaction and exceeded expectations.
Although she embraces that real-estate is a 24/7 career, Jodee does enjoy travelling with her husband and 2 kids, baking, and trying different foods and cuisines. Being a local islander born and raised on Guam, Jodee brings the Hafa Adai spirit which includes the value of respect, cooperation and kindness to her new venture with Hafa Adai Realty. Now the “Broker in Charge” of a truly locally owned firm, she will continue to bring much needed real-estate advice and guidance to all clients looking to buy, sell, rent, or need property management.
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With the passion for helping people as her motivator, Joanne brings her seven years of real-estate experience to Hafa Adai Realty.
Born and raised in southern Guam, Joannes' roots started in the village of Yona. Coming from a political family background - She graduated from Notre Dame High School and received her Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Seattle University in 1985 and her Masters Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from California State University in 1987. Making her way back to Guam after school, Joanne started working for the Guam legislature as an analyst. She then pursued her over two decade career at the Guam Community College as a program specialist, eventually getting promoted to Director of the Federal TriO programs. She did not stop there. She moved up as an Associate Dean of student support services where she retired with over 24 years of management experience.
With the drive and determination to try something new, Joanne then started her real estate career in 2015 leading her to Hafa Adai Realty in 2022.
Joanne brings a special advantage to her real estate service. Living on Guam for over 50 years allows her to connect with local clients and help the numerous different cultures and ethnicities with their needs in the industry. Her past professional experience compliments her real estate career perfectly with knowledge of the island community. Familiar with location and environmental surroundings, they have been the key components in helping her clients find exactly what they are looking for.
A mother of 4, Joanne enjoys volleyball, basketball, shopping, traveling, and meeting new people from all walks of life. Joanne loves challenges and learning new topics. Appropriate for someone who sees clients on a weekly and often daily basis. Joannes' relationships with her clients are built on positivity and trust. She strives to provide them the best deal and be not just satisfied, but happy with their real estate experience. She believes the value's of team in helping people is very important. When asked what being a part of the Hafa Adai Realty team means to her she states, “My personal and professional relationship in the real estate industry since 2015 has been developed and magnified by the long-time agents in Hafa Adai Realty. Their professional assistance and expertise in the real estate industry has greatly enhanced my experience and knowledge. My journey is to continue working collaboratively and efficiently with the team in helping our clients professionally in all areas of the real estate industry, to continue to learn from these experienced agents by enhancing my knowledge and skills to be a productive and successful real estate agent.