Joyce Hughes is a one-of-a-kind real estate agent—and an absolutely extraordinary person.

We first connected with Joyce through a recommendation from a close friend in the area. We were moving from out of state, and my friend didn’t hesitate: “You’ve got to go with Joyce—she’s the best in town.” He told us she had deep community roots and a sterling reputation. He was absolutely right.

From the very start, Joyce was a force of nature—steady, insightful, and endlessly patient. We spent a year working with her before finding our home, and through it all—countless showings, endless questions, late-night calls, and weekend visits—Joyce was unwavering in her dedication. In a tight Barrington market, she was our rock. She kept our spirits high and our hope alive, always assuring us that we’d find the right home. We believed her—and she delivered.

When we finally discovered the home of our dreams, Joyce sprang into action. She went above and beyond, crafting smart, creative strategies to help us put forth the most competitive offer possible. Thanks to her skill, tenacity, and quick thinking, that house became ours. I still can’t believe it!

We will never be able to repay the mitzvah Joyce did for us by taking us on as clients, but we’ll always be grateful. Joyce doesn’t just treat you like a client—she treats you like family. And now, we truly consider her part of ours.

Joyce Hughes is more than a real estate agent. She’s a super-agent, a superhuman, and a true gem. Don’t think twice—go with Joyce. You’ll be so glad you did.

Hi,
I just wanted to say a few words about my recent home sale and purchase with one of your associates, Joyce Hughes. She went so far over and above the normal responsibilities of a Realtor on the sale of my home at 83 Walnut Road and purchase of my new home at 138 Church Street and neither of the transactions would have gone through if it were not for Joyce. This is my sixth home purchase and Joyce was by far the best Realtor I have ever had the pleasure of working with and she should be commended for her efforts. P.S. please remove the sold sign at 138 Church Street.

We had been searching for the perfect house for what seemed like forever when we met Joyce while looking at one of her listings. We were immediately struck by Joyce's kind nature, patience, and in-depth understanding of the local real estate market. We had been plugging along assuming that we would never be satisfied with an existing home, but that we would make small changes to a property to make it our own. Joyce took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for and immediately recognized that we had been looking at the wrong types of properties. Our two-year search ended immediately when Joyce showed us a well-priced property with incredible potential. Joyce negotiated a wonderful deal, we did some construction and we are now settled in our dream home. We really cannot thank Joyce enough for all of her great advice and support. We have recommended her to friends, family, clients and colleagues. Joyce is not only a knowledgeable professional, but also a wonderful person who is a joy to work with.

I've known Joyce for a long time and I use to be a realtor myself, but I chose to use Joyce because I believe she is the best selling agent. Joyce invests her own time and money into my properties as if they were her own. She helps with staging and letting me know what needs to be done to get my properties ready for sale. She always answers her phone when I call and is always there to do showings and open houses.

Joyce listens to her client needs and works hard to find just the right match. She stays on top of the market and has a philosophical calm to her that helps to reduce anxiety and tension that inevitably occurs during house hunting and negotiations. "If it's meant to be, it will happen." Joyce is a superb person to do business with.