About Joanna Foote
Originally raised on a large farm in the Hokianga, Joanna’s upbringing was shaped by the hardworking values of her farmer/developer father, and the caring sensibilities of her community health nurse mother. This blend of practical skills, resilience, and people-focused values laid a strong foundation for her diverse and accomplished career path.
At the age of six, Joanna moved to Kerikeri, where she completed her schooling. An unexpected series of opportunities led her down an extraordinary path—pursuing a professional career as an opera singer. For over 15 years, she lived, studied, and worked as a freelance musician in some of the world’s most vibrant cultural hubs, including Los Angeles, New York, London, and Berlin.
Now back in her hometown with her young family, Joanna is excited to begin a new chapter in real estate. While this may seem like a significant shift from the operatic stage, she brings with her a deep understanding of communication, a high-performance mindset, and unwavering drive—all of which she’s now applying to helping people navigate the property market.
Joanna is proud to join her sister Terri and the welcoming team at REAL Property, whose integrity and dedication she has long admired. With strong local roots and a passion for connecting people with homes, she is committed to providing a professional, personable, and results-driven service to the Kerikeri community.
Joanna Foote's Properties
Client Testimonials
Joanna was so lovely. She helped us find our perfect house.
She listened to what we were looking for and found exactly what we wanted. She helped us present the right offer to give us the best outcome.
Excellent Service from Start to Finish
We had a great experience working with Joanna from Real Property. She was professional, easy to communicate with and kept us updated throughout the process. She was always helpful in answering our questions and made everything clear and manageable. She made our first home buying experience awesome and much less stressful than expected. I would be happy to work with her again and would highly recommend her to others.
Joanna's excellent communication skills made for a very smooth sale.
Joanna was a pleasure to deal with. Her local market knowledge and faultless communication were superb. The whole process from listing to sale was completely painless.