About Joy's Team

	Joy Luedtke, Broker of Record Email Joy \|Download vCard Joy is a native Long Beach Islander who lives in Barnegat Light. She has 34 years of experience marketing and selling the finest homes on LBI's prestigious North End. Joy will utilize your time wisely, focus on your priorities and, most importantly, use her knowledge and negotiating skills to help you achieve your goals. Joy also makes the process fun!
	Jean B. Luedtke, Broker-Sales Associate Jean Luedtke is a name that for 43 years has represented the best in real estate marketing on Long Beach Island. Mention her name and agents and customers alike react with smiles, anxious to share anecdotes about her enthusiasm, quick-thinking, integrity and insights into both the market and her customers' and clients' real needs and wishes.
	Lee Luedtke, Shareholder - Sales Associate Email Lee \| Download vCard Lee Luedtke is a third-generation Long Beach Island (LBI) real estate professional and partner at Joy Luedtke Real Estate, LLC, specializing in luxury oceanfront, bayfront, and waterfront homes throughout LBI with a core focus on Barnegat Light, High Bar Harbor, Loveladies, Harvey Cedars, North Beach, and Surf City. With over $1 billion in family sales history and more than $150 million sold in 2025, Lee is known for strategic pricing, high-impact digital marketing, and expert negotiation in the Long Beach Island luxury real estate market. Living on the bay with two kids and his wife Victoria, Lee understands the waterfront lifestyle firsthand. An avid offshore fisherman and boater, he often showcases LBI properties by water when possible — giving clients a true perspective on access, dockage, views, and proximity to open bay and ocean routes. From land value transactions to legacy waterfront estates, Lee delivers a strategic, data-driven approach designed to position Long Beach Island properties at their highest value.
	Michael Ziman, Sales Associate Email Mike \| Download vCard Starting a snow removal company at the age of 10 and a cleaning service at 15, Michael is a born entrepreneur. Putting together his first real estate deal while attending The University of Michigan, Ross School of Business, Michael saw his future in real estate. He has since developed a vast knowledge of state and local zoning and building codes, architectural design, and an intricate knowledge of the LBI Real Estate Market. Michael continues to learn something new from each of his many projects and experiences. He is pursuing his dreams in real estate at Ziman Development.
	Jon Mann Email Jon \| Download vCard Jon Mann is the son of an Island developer. Jon has been sailing the local waters since he was 14. He graduated the University of Delaware with a degree in Civil Engineering. Now Jon brings his local knowledge and professional expertise to help you identify your ideal LBI home. Jon also works closely with the Island's most eminent developer of high-end properties Ziman Development.
	Stephanie Scarce, Sales Associate Email Stephanie \| Download vCard As the daughter of a real estate attorney and the granddaughter of a Beach Haven developer, LBI real estate has always been an integral part of Stephanie's life. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve growing up right here on the beaches of LBI. From scooping ice cream in Bay Village to coaching soccer camp at Sunset Park, Steph's love and knowledge of the Island runs through her veins. After graduating from Rutgers University - New Brunswick in 2016 with a degree in strategic communications and planning, Stephanie embarked on a successful pharmaceutical sales career. Combining her expertise in sales with incredible understanding of the island, Steph joined Joy Luedtke Real Estate in 2024. Steph now resides in Barnegat Light with her husband, Russell, and their one year old son, Anthony. As a family, they enjoy walking the dogs on the beach and day trips to the south side!
	Ray Luedtke, Sales Associate Email Ray Ray is a third-gen real estate agent born and raised in the LBI area and the newest member of the Luedtke Family luxury real estate brokerage. Ray’s local knowledge of Barnegat Bay and Barnegat Inlet’s navigation waterways surrounding tony Long Beach gives him an edge selling multi-million dollar properties. Ray has a passion for helping both clients and customers, providing valuable insight from generations of real estate tales passed on from Ray’s Grandmother Jean Luedtke, cousin Lee Luedtke, and father Captain Rick Luedtke. You could say it’s in his blood. Ray has a true passion for the environment and all of its creatures and has directly impacted the preservation of the local Terrapin Turtle population. A savvy negotiator with a keen sense of market trends, Ray is delighted to help you sell or find your shore home.
	Lynda J. Harnish, Sales Associate Lynda Harnish (Kranjc) made the journey from her hometown of Medford to Barnegat Light by way of an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School and ten years as an international derivatives trader for Morgan Stanley and Lehman. A woman for all seasons, her interests range from the Arts Foundation to gardening to developing properties under CAFRA regulations.
	Kathleen Madden, Sales Associate Email Kathleen \| Download vCard Kathleen Madden is a trusted agent on the Joy Luedtke Real Estate team. She is a year-round resident in Barnegat Light. Like many visitors, Kathleen once spent her summers on Long Beach Island with family & friends. In her heart, she always knew the Island would ultimately become her home. Kathleen's love of LBI is truly infectious. Kathleen holds a Master of Health Care Administration. Prior to being an agent, she worked as an administrator for top academic medical centers in the tri-state area for two decades. Kathleen is highly organized and detail-oriented and will work diligently to close your sale, whether buying or selling. Her passion for real estate makes her uniquely suited to find your dream home.
	Karen Puljer, Assistant Email Karen \| Download vCard After vacationing on LBI since she was a kid, Karen became a full time islander in 1981. With 32 years of experience in real estate offices, including Weinlein Realty, Karen brought her arsenal of sales and management skills to JLRE. As a licensed Realtor, Karen is able to assist Joy and Lee in all avenues and keep things streamlined and flowing smoothly while making appointments and showings easy. Karen's expertise in basically everything that has to do with real estate makes her a most valuable asset to Joy and all of the agents at JLRE.

	Joy Luedtke, Broker of Record Email Joy \|Download vCard Joy is a native Long Beach Islander who lives in Barnegat Light. She has 34 years of experience marketing and selling the finest homes on LBI's prestigious North End. Joy will utilize your time wisely, focus on your priorities and, most importantly, use her knowledge and negotiating skills to help you achieve your goals. Joy also makes the process fun!
	Jean B. Luedtke, Broker-Sales Associate Jean Luedtke is a name that for 43 years has represented the best in real estate marketing on Long Beach Island. Mention her name and agents and customers alike react with smiles, anxious to share anecdotes about her enthusiasm, quick-thinking, integrity and insights into both the market and her customers' and clients' real needs and wishes.
	Lee Luedtke, Shareholder - Sales Associate Email Lee \| Download vCard Lee Luedtke is a third-generation Long Beach Island (LBI) real estate professional and partner at Joy Luedtke Real Estate, LLC, specializing in luxury oceanfront, bayfront, and waterfront homes throughout LBI with a core focus on Barnegat Light, High Bar Harbor, Loveladies, Harvey Cedars, North Beach, and Surf City. With over $1 billion in family sales history and more than $150 million sold in 2025, Lee is known for strategic pricing, high-impact digital marketing, and expert negotiation in the Long Beach Island luxury real estate market. Living on the bay with two kids and his wife Victoria, Lee understands the waterfront lifestyle firsthand. An avid offshore fisherman and boater, he often showcases LBI properties by water when possible — giving clients a true perspective on access, dockage, views, and proximity to open bay and ocean routes. From land value transactions to legacy waterfront estates, Lee delivers a strategic, data-driven approach designed to position Long Beach Island properties at their highest value.
	Michael Ziman, Sales Associate Email Mike \| Download vCard Starting a snow removal company at the age of 10 and a cleaning service at 15, Michael is a born entrepreneur. Putting together his first real estate deal while attending The University of Michigan, Ross School of Business, Michael saw his future in real estate. He has since developed a vast knowledge of state and local zoning and building codes, architectural design, and an intricate knowledge of the LBI Real Estate Market. Michael continues to learn something new from each of his many projects and experiences. He is pursuing his dreams in real estate at Ziman Development.
	Jon Mann Email Jon \| Download vCard Jon Mann is the son of an Island developer. Jon has been sailing the local waters since he was 14. He graduated the University of Delaware with a degree in Civil Engineering. Now Jon brings his local knowledge and professional expertise to help you identify your ideal LBI home. Jon also works closely with the Island's most eminent developer of high-end properties Ziman Development.
	Stephanie Scarce, Sales Associate Email Stephanie \| Download vCard As the daughter of a real estate attorney and the granddaughter of a Beach Haven developer, LBI real estate has always been an integral part of Stephanie's life. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve growing up right here on the beaches of LBI. From scooping ice cream in Bay Village to coaching soccer camp at Sunset Park, Steph's love and knowledge of the Island runs through her veins. After graduating from Rutgers University - New Brunswick in 2016 with a degree in strategic communications and planning, Stephanie embarked on a successful pharmaceutical sales career. Combining her expertise in sales with incredible understanding of the island, Steph joined Joy Luedtke Real Estate in 2024. Steph now resides in Barnegat Light with her husband, Russell, and their one year old son, Anthony. As a family, they enjoy walking the dogs on the beach and day trips to the south side!
	Ray Luedtke, Sales Associate Email Ray Ray is a third-gen real estate agent born and raised in the LBI area and the newest member of the Luedtke Family luxury real estate brokerage. Ray’s local knowledge of Barnegat Bay and Barnegat Inlet’s navigation waterways surrounding tony Long Beach gives him an edge selling multi-million dollar properties. Ray has a passion for helping both clients and customers, providing valuable insight from generations of real estate tales passed on from Ray’s Grandmother Jean Luedtke, cousin Lee Luedtke, and father Captain Rick Luedtke. You could say it’s in his blood. Ray has a true passion for the environment and all of its creatures and has directly impacted the preservation of the local Terrapin Turtle population. A savvy negotiator with a keen sense of market trends, Ray is delighted to help you sell or find your shore home.
	Lynda J. Harnish, Sales Associate Lynda Harnish (Kranjc) made the journey from her hometown of Medford to Barnegat Light by way of an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School and ten years as an international derivatives trader for Morgan Stanley and Lehman. A woman for all seasons, her interests range from the Arts Foundation to gardening to developing properties under CAFRA regulations.
	Kathleen Madden, Sales Associate Email Kathleen \| Download vCard Kathleen Madden is a trusted agent on the Joy Luedtke Real Estate team. She is a year-round resident in Barnegat Light. Like many visitors, Kathleen once spent her summers on Long Beach Island with family & friends. In her heart, she always knew the Island would ultimately become her home. Kathleen's love of LBI is truly infectious. Kathleen holds a Master of Health Care Administration. Prior to being an agent, she worked as an administrator for top academic medical centers in the tri-state area for two decades. Kathleen is highly organized and detail-oriented and will work diligently to close your sale, whether buying or selling. Her passion for real estate makes her uniquely suited to find your dream home.
	Karen Puljer, Assistant Email Karen \| Download vCard After vacationing on LBI since she was a kid, Karen became a full time islander in 1981. With 32 years of experience in real estate offices, including Weinlein Realty, Karen brought her arsenal of sales and management skills to JLRE. As a licensed Realtor, Karen is able to assist Joy and Lee in all avenues and keep things streamlined and flowing smoothly while making appointments and showings easy. Karen's expertise in basically everything that has to do with real estate makes her a most valuable asset to Joy and all of the agents at JLRE.