Treating customers like family is both a guiding principle and a way of life for me.  My mission: To be the trusted advisor you turn to for all things real estate. 

I began my real estate career in 2001 representing clients in Lebanon County Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. It has been the joy of my life!  I consider it a great responsibility to walk buyer's and seller's through their process.  I work in all realms of real estate, from assisting first-time home-buyer's who are buying their first home, to empty nesters wanting to "right-size" and simplify their lives. 

I hold the distinguished SRES - Senior Real Estate Specialist designation and specialize in working with buyers and sellers in our local 55+ communities. Equipped with an extensive knowledge of the properties, the communities, their amenities, and build processes.  I aim to be an invaluable guide. I love these communities and have personally seen them transform lives. Over the years I have been honored to sell nearly 100 homes in these 55+ communities.  I enjoy being a connector and introducing new clients to past clients who now call these 55+ communities home.  I love championing these beautiful communities.  

As a SERVICE DRIVEN Realtor, I'm dedicated to listening intently, understanding, and matching individuals and families with the properties that best suit their needs, while building relationships that will last over time. I understand what it's like to stand in my client's shoes, and have a deep drive to help people find homes that will exceed their expectations. As a Realtor who holds the ABR designation - Accredited Buyer Representative I have the knowledge and skill set to represent buyers, and position them for success. I am a huge Dave Ramsey fan, and enjoy sharing his words of wisdom with my young first-time buyers. I have a network of wonderful local lenders, inspectors, and movers that I would love to share with you! 

As a top listing agent I use the most modern technology to beautifully showcase my listings.  From professional high-quality photography, floorplans graphics, interior staging knowledge, staging inventory, and a strong focus on the details. I have all the strategies and skills to ensure you get the highest price possible for your property.   

Happily married since 1997, I adore my husband.  Jason is a 2nd grade school teacher.  Together we raised our daughter, who is now a young adult about to leave the nest after completing 6 years of college. Jason + I are homebodies.  We enjoy taking walks together in our neighborhood, sitting on our front porch, or relaxing together around our backyard firepit. Home is truly our favorite place on earth.  I'm incredibly thankful for my husband and the life we have built together over the past 27+ years. 

I am thankful that I found a career I feel I was built for and born to do.  I feel fortunate to combine my love of real estate with serving others.  It would be a joy to serve you.  717-679-0756

Awards + Memberships                                                                 

• Full-time licensed Pennsylvania REALTOR® since 2001
  
• National Sales Excellence Awards
• Ranked in the top 5% of Realtors nationwide per production - multiple years
• Quality Service Awards - annually
• Pinnacle Performance Awards
• Outstanding Service Award 2019 (presented by The Lebanon County Association of Realtors board)
• Annual multi-million dollar producer
  
• Memberships NAR, PAR, LCAR
• SRES Designation - Senior Real Estate Specialist
• ABR Designation - Accredited Buyer's Representation

Client Testimonials

"There are insufficient words of praise to describe the extraordinary and exemplary service provided by Joy in the listing and selling of our mother's house. Joy's extensive experience as a Senior Real Estate Specialist combined with her numerous Arbor Gate real estate transactions, gave us the confidence to select her as our agent. But then things only got better! Joy proved to be exceptional in every way. We greatly appreciated her hands-on, can-do and positive attitude, her outstanding communication skills, and her thorough real estate knowledge. Joy made every step of the process seem so easy! Her guidance and resources proved to be invaluable. The excellent service she provided was way above and beyond anything we could have anticipated. By any measure, Joy is the best!"

Written by family of the late Ruth Thompson - Myerstown PA

 

"Joy Burt was exceptionally responsive, caring, personable, knowledgeable, and well prepared.  She assisted us in every step of the process, accommodating the family extensively and provided outstanding Realtor services.  Prior to our first meeting, Joy prepared a portfolio of materials which illustrated for us, the types of services we were likely to receive if signing with her.  Her preparation exceeded other companies with whom we have worked with in the past, and this as well as her caring, knowledgeable approach suggested the quality of her service, as well her the care and commitment to her work.  Our family's situation during the sale of the home provided challenges as homeowners were residing in two different locations.  Joy's flexibility, understanding, and desire to provide access for all parties, include all parties extensively, each and every step of the sale and respond to each person's needs and questions was remarkable.  I would recommend Joy Burt to others without reservation, knowing that she provides outstanding service, and is responsive to homeowner's individual needs and levels of experience. "         Written my the POA for Edward & Linda Blazer ~ Myerstown PA    

 

" Before and after the sale Joy has been the best.  Professional in every way.  Knowledgeable about the local 55+ communities. Patient and willing to go the extra mile for her clients that she truly cares about.  As buyer's we were moving to a new state. She handled our situation with great care.  She is a woman of faith and we knew we could trust her to help us make the right housing decision.  Call Joy if you are looking for a Realtor.  You will not be disappointed.  You'll be in good hands."              Written by James + Judy Leslie - Briar Lake 55+ Community

 

" When God called me to serve as the Bishop of the evangelical denomination in PA I told him I would if he would give me "joy".  I do not think it was an accident that he lead us to you Joy, to help us relocate and find a new home in Lebanon.  Thank you for all your care and help in our house purchase.  You certainly went above and beyond our expectations.  We pray God continues to bless you, your family, and your "ministry" of connecting people with homes. "                                                        Written by Randal + Carla Sizemore - Lebanon PA

 

" Joy was an answer to prayer, such a blessing to me, making this very difficult move of 49 years much easier than I thought.  She gave me suggestions throughout the process and was there for me all the way.  Such a kind, helpful, considerate, and caring person.  She has the right name.  All her suggestions to improve my home helped me get the most value for my property.   It sold well over the comparable sales - well over the asking price.  Going beyond by staging my house was an added plus.  She always took my calls, and visited me in person many times.  A+.                                                                                              Written by Darlene Boltz - Home Seller in Jonestown.  

 

" Joy is my neighbor and has been a true blessing to work with.  From the original meeting to the final settlement.  She has been my fiercest advocate. "                  Written by Ken Moyer

 

" Joy brought a wonderful balance of professionalism, wisdom, comfort, and fun to our home hunting journey.  Her instincts secured us the perfect starter home when the housing market was very difficult, and inventory was low.  We are so glad we found Joy and would choose her to be our Realtor 1,000 times over. "                        Written by Alec + Mackenzie Soltys