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Born and raised in Detroit Michigan, Joe is no stranger to hard work. The son of a truck driver, he learned at a young age the value of a great work ethic. Joe has since dedicated his life to the service of others. Graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Eastern Michigan University has helped him excel in anticipating the needs of his clients and prepared him for his relocation to Los Angeles in 2014.
When Joe moved to the Westside, he thrived in the hospitality and fine dining industry, serving celebrities and LA’s elite prior to entering the real estate industry. As a certified negotiation expert, he ensures that his clients are represented at the highest level in every transaction. Along with his tenacious work ethic, Joe is constantly in communication with his clients going above and beyond his call of duty.
Joe specializes in selling homes that other agents couldn’t in Los Angeles. As lead agent of the Alphonso Bjorn Group at Carolwood Estates in Beverly Hills, Joe and his team have repositioned and sold 257+ previously expired or canceled listings across Santa Monica, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Venice, and Mar Vista.
Joe is personally responsible for over $200 million in sales, with the Alphonso Bjorn Group closing over $2 billion collectively. The team is ranked #13 in the Nation, #9 in California, and #3 in both LA County and Beverly Hills (RealTrends Verified 2026). Joe is also an exclusive Forbes Global Properties and Knight Frank partner.
Beyond real estate, Joe is a Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, founder of Santa Monica Stories, and host of The Real Westside Story w/ JGLA Podcast. He volunteers with Meals on Wheels West and the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica.
When he is not working diligently on behalf of his clients, he’s mentoring other real estate agents and volunteers at OC Pom Rescue and Meals on Wheels Santa Monica. Joe resides in Santa Monica, on sunny days, you’ll find him exploring hidden trails with his fiancée Jen and their rescue Pomeranians, Gubi and Benji, fueled by a latte from his favorite neighborhood spot, Caffe Luxxe.
With the strength of The Alphonso and Bjorn team at Carolwood Estates behind him, Joe offers the expertise that accompanies working with a team who have decades of experience, countless transactions, and over a billion dollars in sales.
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