The story of The Jacobs Team began many decades ago, when its founder Joy Jacobs had her own home listed with one of the area’s most well-reputed real estate agents. She watched everything this person did, from initial preparations, through marketing and negotiations, all the way to the closing table. Even then, Joy had the natural confidence to know she could do it better. Her tenacious self-assurance lit a spark that, harmonized with a sincere, empathetic approach to others and an innate drive to be forever learning, steadily grew into the world-class force that continues to this day as a standard bearer for excellence in real estate on the Monterey Peninsula.

For 20 years, she and her daughter Jen have shattered records, broken barriers, and collected countless awards through the diligent service of buyers and sellers, who represent family to them. Joy’s colleagues have affectionately crowned her “Queen of the Highway 68 Corridor.” To them, she is a fierce competitor, yet always a kind friend. And her strong relationships with other agents play to the direct benefit of her clients at the negotiation table. Originally having gone to school for nursing, Joy is the ultimate caregiver. She handles the goals and aspirations of her clients as caringly and perceptively as she would those of any parent, patient, child, sibling, or best friend.

In The Ruiz Group, Joy has discovered a powerhouse team of individuals who share and mirror the same unwavering commitment to fiduciary duty that carried her through almost three successful decades in real estate, just as it today carries her and The Jacobs Team ever-forward into a bright future brimming with innovation and limitless potential.

In her free time, Joy loves to travel and have adventures with her husband and extended family. When she’s not writing offers, you will most likely find her at the beach, on the golf course, or on a hike taking in the sumptuous views our amazing slice of paradise provides.