Diane Demetris-Duermit Real Estate Professional Agent in North Asheville, 820 Merrimon Avenue Asheville NC 28804

team member since 2005

About Me

As a native of Asheville Diane has had the opportunity to watch our community grow and prosper, and her in-depth knowledge of the Asheville market allows her to match people with one of the many lifestyle options this area has to offer.

Attaining a reputation of exceptional professionalism has led Diane Duermit to the pinnacle of the residential real estate market. Diane’s success story is founded on her strong desire to educate herself and provide superior customer service to her clients. Branding herself as a proven leader in home sales, she is educated, focused and hardworking, which has fostered a loyal following.

She also continues to give back to the community by volunteering her time in organizations like the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina, Eblen Charities, Asheville Buncombe County Historical Resource Commission, Buncombe County Community Advisory Committee for Nursing Homes, ABCCM, and Brother Wolf.

Besides her family, dogs and real estate, her other passion is running. Diane has completed 12 marathons, a half-iron man triathlon and earned her way to the state tournament in tennis.

Diane’s commitment to ensuring that both buyer and seller are winners in every real estate transaction is what earns her the loyalty of her clients, their children, and even their grandchildren in some cases! Known and regarded for her tireless work ethic and commitment to service, Diane’s clients can’t help but catch her enthusiasm and positive attitude.

Experience

A successful supervisory and engineering career for Progress Energy proved to be a perfect launching point for her transition to real estate professional. Diane discovered that with hard work and determination, she could utilize her management, marketing and customer service background to flawlessly transition into a successful real estate career. She has focused on building a strong referral base and, in turn, has created lasting relationships. Diane also works steadfastly to maintain strong connections with other agents to assist her in connecting buyers and sellers.

Diane is continually striving to educate herself and provide excellent customer service to her clients. Diane is a Licensed General Contractor and she has earned several designations in the real estate industry.

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Testimonials

Diane was responsive, very patient and extremely helpful as we navigated through the purchasing and closing process. We enjoyed working with Diane.

Brock, East TN

Diane was amazing. She was straight-forward, driven, knowledgeable, consistent and persistent. She was very good at communicating back and forth between me, the buyers and the buyers’ agent. She answered all of my questions promptly. She kept me in the loop throughout the entirety of the sales process. I would definitely recommend Diane.

Erika Gillette Candler, NC

Diane Demetris-Duermit always went out of her way to be at our disposal. She was always polite, very knowledgeable, and went out of her way to explain everything to us. She broke selling a house down in layman's terms.

Cynthia Prejna

There was absolutely no other choice for me but to use Diane as my broker! The reasons are really too numerous to list, but I will try. She is so knowledgeable at what she does, she listens, she is conscientious, she is kind and thoughtful, she is respectful, prompt, courteous, serious when she needs to be and also so much fun to work with! Diane keeps her promises and always is prompt in returning my calls, texts, and emails! On a scale from 1-10, she honestly is an 11!! As I eluded to earlier, Diane does her homework! She is thorough and detailed! All of my friends feel like they know her through me because I am proud to talk about her and to tell people that if they ever need a realtor… She is so amazing!! All of these very important ingredients are mixed together in massive amounts in Diane! She is sheer blessing to work with! From start to finish, Diane was there for me; encouraging me, helping me to get to the bottom of - and getting answers for - any questions or problems that arose in a timely manner! There just are not enough positive words to say about Diane because she goes beyond the call of duty and she is an amazing broker! I will go one step further, without hesitation, and say that you are very blessed to have her on your staff working at Beverly Hanks! Diane is the real deal!

Martha Scott Weaver, Fletcher

Having worked with Diane Demetris-Duermit in the past, I knew she would be an excellent real estate agent, could be completely trusted to do a great job, and stay on top of things. She is a go-getter. She also has years of real estate experience in this local area, and I was confident she could guide me through the entire process. I know that I would not have this house if it were not for her persistence, her willingness to work nights and weekends, and remain in communication and accessible. Matt Gaglione and his staff were also wonderful. So patient and understanding. I was so emotional during the process, I was not easy to deal with, but they were always kind, accessible, were so willing to help,Kathlee and answer all my questions.. Buying a house was not at all fun, but I am so grateful I had Diane and this team working with me. I was always confident they were working hard to take care of all the necessary details. I would highly recommend them.

Kathleen Hannigan, Swannanoa, NC

Diane really knows her stuff! Diane is very knowledgeable of Asheville and the surrounding area. Thanks to Diane, Negotiation and closing all went very smoothly. Not only is Diane a pleasure to spend time with she’s also very professional, and we knew we were in good hands.

Rich and Sally Sox

We were so fortunate to have Diane Duermit has our real estate agent. She helped us with the selling of our home and it sold quickly. We could not have done it without her expertise and knowledge of the business. We can’t say enough good things about her. She is an asset in her field. Thank you!

Barbara and Eugene Jones Weaverville, NC

Ms Diane is wonderful!!! She had our best interest at heart, was very informative, very knowledgeable about all aspects of the buying process, did not put any pressure on us at all, was totally invested in our process by helping us to act quickly on a house we needed to move on fast if we wanted it, gives the best recommendations which ended up being the best routes to go...if she is still selling houses in 10-15 years when we’ll be likely ready to repurchase, we’ll come right back to her. Thank you SO much Ms Diane!

Victor and Shanna Hough

Diane was very helpful and was constantly looking for properties that met my needs and location. She was always accessible and answered all my questions in a timely manner. I would highly recommend.

Martha Clontz, Asheville

Diane was wonderful to work with in finding our forever home in Asheville. I would highly recommend Diane to anyone searching for a home or selling a home. Best agent ever!!

Hilda Starnes, Asheville

Diane was prompt, informative, responsive, interactive and thorough throughout the listing and sale of the property. The property came with challenges which Diane embraced and with which she worked well. I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone seeking to sell or purchase a property.

Doris Phillips Loomis, Asheville, NC

Diane is not only a friend, but is a go getter that does not quit and stays on top of every point, dealing with the other realtors, lenders and attorneys to make sure everyone has there ducks in a row, and will burn the midnight oil to make sure this is done for her client.

Annette Fuller

Selling our home with Diane Demetris-Duermit was a wonderful experience. She was professional and very responsive throughout the process. I felt that she was working hard to get us the best deal from start to finish. Diane was very knowledgeable on the current market and kept us updated with relevant data and information with regards to comps in the area and feedback about our showings. I would recomend Diane Demetris-Duermit to anyone who is looking for a personal relationship with an agent who puts your wants, needs, and desires first.

Robert - Asheville, NC

I am proud to have known Diane for many years, She is full of energy and enthusiasm, along with a positive attitude. I would not have considered anyone else as my realtor. Beverly Hanks and associates are truly blessed to have a person like her on there team! You need a column above excellent! I can't thank them enough for there help, guiding me thru the closing!

William (Bill) Stewart

Diane Demetris-Duermit was such a blessing to work with! She was able to recommend services in the area to help us with renovating the house, which was very helpful since we live out of town. It was difficult emotionally having to deal with our father's estate, but she was there to offer suggestions and kept the process running smooth. We appreciate her patience, availability, and professionalism. She was a joy to work with!

Renee Blevins Vinson

We chose Diane as she had a good reputation from several others in the family who had worked with her. Even when Diane was not available due to personal travel, she assigned another wonderful agent to cover for her during that time. Then she picked everything back up smoothly when she returned. We were out-of-town buyers and it was great to have Diane handle the local activities so well, including arranging inspectors and inspections. She was very friendly and helpful, as well as being extremely knowledgeable about the area. Karen Etheridge was also really wonderful in treating us as she would her own clients even though she was really covering for Diane when she was out of town. The staff in the office was also very courteous and helpful as well.

Lynn Bryant, formerly from Boston

Diane put up with my inexperience and was very reassuring. I appreciated her honesty and felt she gave us good advice. I would definitely recommend her to others and will seek her out if the opportunity arises again; buying or selling.

G. Connell, Asheville

Diane is a knowledgable real estate professional who is willing to listen to the needs of her clients. Extremely professional and easy to communicate with on a regular basis.

Joanna Crew

Diane is a wonderful professional agent, who truly demonstrates a care and concern for her clients. I would use and recommend Diane without hesitation. A pleasure to work with and someone who always listened and responded accordingly. Thank you!

Vicki Banks

Diane is awesome and I can't imagine going through this process without her guidance.

Steve & Susan Clark Myrtle Beach, SC

Diane Demetris-Duermit was wonderful the whole time. She met with us and gave us a idea of the price to ask for our mother's house. She answered all questions we had and was always very professional. I would highly recommend her for anyone who has a home for sale she is truly very good at her job and will go the extra mile for you.

Brenda Robinson

Diane Duermit is a consummate professional. She was more than a real estate agent, she assisted me in each aspect of this acquisition. I wont hesitate to call upon her and Beverly Hanks in the future.

Takele K. Woldu Asheville, NC

Diane was knowledgable, friendly and definitely looked out for our best interests

Rebecca Murphy, Asheville

Diane has been our agent for several years and has helped us sell and buy several homes. She is always wonderful !

W. Miller

Diane is a very knowledgeable and professional agent.

Mark Powdermaker, Weaverville, NC

Diane Demetris-Duermit was exceptional in putting our plan into place. We spoke about what we wanted our house to look like, how we wanted it marketed, and what price range we wanted, and she put it into action. She gave us honest, professional feedback, not just what we wanted to hear. I will definitely use Diane in the future.

Christie, Marshall, NC

Thanks Diane for all your help in this transaction. You were more than helpful on several occasions when our computer literacy was highly questionable, as well as numerous others. We do appreciate all you did in helping us thru this in scheduling inspections, window replacemement, electrical repairs, etc. You did a great job and can't thank you enough. Personal regards, Lonnie & Scottie

Lonnie & Scottie Harris Covington Crossing in Arden, NC

I would recommend Diane Demetris-Duemit to all my family and friends. Diane listens well and when issues come up is able to find solutions. Diane works hard and smart. We had lost all hope of finding an agent in Asheville and where so blessed when we found her.

Cindy in Beetree

Keep her around as long as you can. She is truly an asset to your organization with skills and qualities that cannot be matched. The entire process was all I could ever ask for.

Kyte Ferrell. Liecester

Diane was great to work with! She made herself available to help every moment. She is very professional and knowledgable about all aspects of real estate, and has a very positive attitude. Would recommend her highly to friends and family.

Beverly G. Fish, Arden, NC 28704

I am new to the area, and Diane is tremendously knowledgeable about Asheville. She is very professional. She was patient as I fine tuned what I really wanted in my next home and became more familiar with potential neighborhoods.

Alexa Viets

Diane Demetris-Duermit was like dealing with a close friend, she went above and beyond to help find our dream home (with a large shop) in a secluded area and was smiling every time we met. We led her all across WNC and put alot of wear and tear on her truck but she was always willing to do what it took to find our dream home and couldn't have found it without her. Very professional but extremely personable couldn't have asked for a better realtor. I WILL ALWAYS RECOMMEND HER TO ANYONE THAT WANTS AN ABOVE AVERAGE REALTOR!!!!!!

Aaron Tenpenny, Green Mountain

Diane Demetris-Duermit sold our house prior to even listing, due to her extensive contacts. She is knowledgeable, experienced, friendly and professional. And she listens! For those reasons, I would recommend her to others.

Diane Amos Weaverville

Diane Is awesome. She's patient in chaotic times and helps you undersrand all the intricacies of the process. She helped my parents and she's helped us. I'll be recommending her to everyone!

Rita and Rob Merritt, Candler

Our experience with Diane was excellent in every way. We would recommend her and her office to anyone and everyone.

Mike and Theresa Sorrells Fletcher North Carolina

Diane is very positive. We really appreciated and enjoyed working with Diane.

Diane was exceptional. She made was very helpful and made it a relaxed process.

Diane was a huge asset during our relocation. It was a very smooth process due to her expertise.

Diane is an outstanding Realtor. She is responsive and professional.

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Diane was responsive, very patient and extremely helpful as we navigated through the purchasing and closing process. We enjoyed working with Diane.

Brock, East TN

Diane was amazing. She was straight-forward, driven, knowledgeable, consistent and persistent. She was very good at communicating back and forth between me, the buyers and the buyers’ agent. She answered all of my questions promptly. She kept me in the loop throughout the entirety of the sales process. I would definitely recommend Diane.

Erika Gillette Candler, NC

Diane Demetris-Duermit always went out of her way to be at our disposal. She was always polite, very knowledgeable, and went out of her way to explain everything to us. She broke selling a house down in layman's terms.

Cynthia Prejna

There was absolutely no other choice for me but to use Diane as my broker! The reasons are really too numerous to list, but I will try. She is so knowledgeable at what she does, she listens, she is conscientious, she is kind and thoughtful, she is respectful, prompt, courteous, serious when she needs to be and also so much fun to work with! Diane keeps her promises and always is prompt in returning my calls, texts, and emails! On a scale from 1-10, she honestly is an 11!! As I eluded to earlier, Diane does her homework! She is thorough and detailed! All of my friends feel like they know her through me because I am proud to talk about her and to tell people that if they ever need a realtor… She is so amazing!! All of these very important ingredients are mixed together in massive amounts in Diane! She is sheer blessing to work with! From start to finish, Diane was there for me; encouraging me, helping me to get to the bottom of - and getting answers for - any questions or problems that arose in a timely manner! There just are not enough positive words to say about Diane because she goes beyond the call of duty and she is an amazing broker! I will go one step further, without hesitation, and say that you are very blessed to have her on your staff working at Beverly Hanks! Diane is the real deal!

Martha Scott Weaver, Fletcher

Having worked with Diane Demetris-Duermit in the past, I knew she would be an excellent real estate agent, could be completely trusted to do a great job, and stay on top of things. She is a go-getter. She also has years of real estate experience in this local area, and I was confident she could guide me through the entire process. I know that I would not have this house if it were not for her persistence, her willingness to work nights and weekends, and remain in communication and accessible. Matt Gaglione and his staff were also wonderful. So patient and understanding. I was so emotional during the process, I was not easy to deal with, but they were always kind, accessible, were so willing to help,Kathlee and answer all my questions.. Buying a house was not at all fun, but I am so grateful I had Diane and this team working with me. I was always confident they were working hard to take care of all the necessary details. I would highly recommend them.

Kathleen Hannigan, Swannanoa, NC

Diane really knows her stuff! Diane is very knowledgeable of Asheville and the surrounding area. Thanks to Diane, Negotiation and closing all went very smoothly. Not only is Diane a pleasure to spend time with she’s also very professional, and we knew we were in good hands.

Rich and Sally Sox

We were so fortunate to have Diane Duermit has our real estate agent. She helped us with the selling of our home and it sold quickly. We could not have done it without her expertise and knowledge of the business. We can’t say enough good things about her. She is an asset in her field. Thank you!

Barbara and Eugene Jones Weaverville, NC

Ms Diane is wonderful!!! She had our best interest at heart, was very informative, very knowledgeable about all aspects of the buying process, did not put any pressure on us at all, was totally invested in our process by helping us to act quickly on a house we needed to move on fast if we wanted it, gives the best recommendations which ended up being the best routes to go...if she is still selling houses in 10-15 years when we’ll be likely ready to repurchase, we’ll come right back to her. Thank you SO much Ms Diane!

Victor and Shanna Hough

Diane was very helpful and was constantly looking for properties that met my needs and location. She was always accessible and answered all my questions in a timely manner. I would highly recommend.

Martha Clontz, Asheville

Diane was wonderful to work with in finding our forever home in Asheville. I would highly recommend Diane to anyone searching for a home or selling a home. Best agent ever!!

Hilda Starnes, Asheville

Diane was prompt, informative, responsive, interactive and thorough throughout the listing and sale of the property. The property came with challenges which Diane embraced and with which she worked well. I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone seeking to sell or purchase a property.

Doris Phillips Loomis, Asheville, NC

Diane is not only a friend, but is a go getter that does not quit and stays on top of every point, dealing with the other realtors, lenders and attorneys to make sure everyone has there ducks in a row, and will burn the midnight oil to make sure this is done for her client.

Annette Fuller

Selling our home with Diane Demetris-Duermit was a wonderful experience. She was professional and very responsive throughout the process. I felt that she was working hard to get us the best deal from start to finish. Diane was very knowledgeable on the current market and kept us updated with relevant data and information with regards to comps in the area and feedback about our showings. I would recomend Diane Demetris-Duermit to anyone who is looking for a personal relationship with an agent who puts your wants, needs, and desires first.

Robert - Asheville, NC

I am proud to have known Diane for many years, She is full of energy and enthusiasm, along with a positive attitude. I would not have considered anyone else as my realtor. Beverly Hanks and associates are truly blessed to have a person like her on there team! You need a column above excellent! I can't thank them enough for there help, guiding me thru the closing!

William (Bill) Stewart

Diane Demetris-Duermit was such a blessing to work with! She was able to recommend services in the area to help us with renovating the house, which was very helpful since we live out of town. It was difficult emotionally having to deal with our father's estate, but she was there to offer suggestions and kept the process running smooth. We appreciate her patience, availability, and professionalism. She was a joy to work with!

Renee Blevins Vinson

We chose Diane as she had a good reputation from several others in the family who had worked with her. Even when Diane was not available due to personal travel, she assigned another wonderful agent to cover for her during that time. Then she picked everything back up smoothly when she returned. We were out-of-town buyers and it was great to have Diane handle the local activities so well, including arranging inspectors and inspections. She was very friendly and helpful, as well as being extremely knowledgeable about the area. Karen Etheridge was also really wonderful in treating us as she would her own clients even though she was really covering for Diane when she was out of town. The staff in the office was also very courteous and helpful as well.

Lynn Bryant, formerly from Boston

Diane put up with my inexperience and was very reassuring. I appreciated her honesty and felt she gave us good advice. I would definitely recommend her to others and will seek her out if the opportunity arises again; buying or selling.

G. Connell, Asheville

Diane is a knowledgable real estate professional who is willing to listen to the needs of her clients. Extremely professional and easy to communicate with on a regular basis.

Joanna Crew

Diane is a wonderful professional agent, who truly demonstrates a care and concern for her clients. I would use and recommend Diane without hesitation. A pleasure to work with and someone who always listened and responded accordingly. Thank you!

Vicki Banks

Diane is awesome and I can't imagine going through this process without her guidance.

Steve & Susan Clark Myrtle Beach, SC

Diane Demetris-Duermit was wonderful the whole time. She met with us and gave us a idea of the price to ask for our mother's house. She answered all questions we had and was always very professional. I would highly recommend her for anyone who has a home for sale she is truly very good at her job and will go the extra mile for you.

Brenda Robinson

Diane Duermit is a consummate professional. She was more than a real estate agent, she assisted me in each aspect of this acquisition. I wont hesitate to call upon her and Beverly Hanks in the future.

Takele K. Woldu Asheville, NC

Diane was knowledgable, friendly and definitely looked out for our best interests

Rebecca Murphy, Asheville

Diane has been our agent for several years and has helped us sell and buy several homes. She is always wonderful !

W. Miller

Diane is a very knowledgeable and professional agent.

Mark Powdermaker, Weaverville, NC

Diane Demetris-Duermit was exceptional in putting our plan into place. We spoke about what we wanted our house to look like, how we wanted it marketed, and what price range we wanted, and she put it into action. She gave us honest, professional feedback, not just what we wanted to hear. I will definitely use Diane in the future.

Christie, Marshall, NC

Thanks Diane for all your help in this transaction. You were more than helpful on several occasions when our computer literacy was highly questionable, as well as numerous others. We do appreciate all you did in helping us thru this in scheduling inspections, window replacemement, electrical repairs, etc. You did a great job and can't thank you enough. Personal regards, Lonnie & Scottie

Lonnie & Scottie Harris Covington Crossing in Arden, NC

I would recommend Diane Demetris-Duemit to all my family and friends. Diane listens well and when issues come up is able to find solutions. Diane works hard and smart. We had lost all hope of finding an agent in Asheville and where so blessed when we found her.

Cindy in Beetree

Keep her around as long as you can. She is truly an asset to your organization with skills and qualities that cannot be matched. The entire process was all I could ever ask for.

Kyte Ferrell. Liecester

Diane was great to work with! She made herself available to help every moment. She is very professional and knowledgable about all aspects of real estate, and has a very positive attitude. Would recommend her highly to friends and family.

Beverly G. Fish, Arden, NC 28704

I am new to the area, and Diane is tremendously knowledgeable about Asheville. She is very professional. She was patient as I fine tuned what I really wanted in my next home and became more familiar with potential neighborhoods.

Alexa Viets

Diane Demetris-Duermit was like dealing with a close friend, she went above and beyond to help find our dream home (with a large shop) in a secluded area and was smiling every time we met. We led her all across WNC and put alot of wear and tear on her truck but she was always willing to do what it took to find our dream home and couldn't have found it without her. Very professional but extremely personable couldn't have asked for a better realtor. I WILL ALWAYS RECOMMEND HER TO ANYONE THAT WANTS AN ABOVE AVERAGE REALTOR!!!!!!

Aaron Tenpenny, Green Mountain

Diane Demetris-Duermit sold our house prior to even listing, due to her extensive contacts. She is knowledgeable, experienced, friendly and professional. And she listens! For those reasons, I would recommend her to others.

Diane Amos Weaverville

Diane Is awesome. She's patient in chaotic times and helps you undersrand all the intricacies of the process. She helped my parents and she's helped us. I'll be recommending her to everyone!

Rita and Rob Merritt, Candler

Our experience with Diane was excellent in every way. We would recommend her and her office to anyone and everyone.

Mike and Theresa Sorrells Fletcher North Carolina

Diane is very positive. We really appreciated and enjoyed working with Diane.

Diane was exceptional. She made was very helpful and made it a relaxed process.

Diane was a huge asset during our relocation. It was a very smooth process due to her expertise.

Diane is an outstanding Realtor. She is responsive and professional.

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3 bed · 1 ba · 1095 Hsq ft · 0.26 acr

77 Fair Oaks Road in Arden, NC 28704 - MLS# 3933610

$350,000

77 Fair Oaks Road
Arden 28704

Come inside to this charming and beautifully updated bungalow offering three bedrooms and one bath in a wonderful South Asheville location. You'll a ...

MLS# 3933610 - Active Under Contract
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North

0.649 acr

0000 Fair Oaks Road in Arden, NC 28704 - MLS# 3933741

$115,000

0000 Fair Oaks Road
Arden 28704

Large lot with possible subdivision opportunity. A portion of 77 Fair Oaks Rd. City water and sewer available per city water department and MSD. No ...

MLS# 3933741 - Active Under Contract
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North

0.77 acr

2088 E Winds Avenue in Morganton, NC 28655 - MLS# 3731905

$39,900

2088 E Winds Avenue
Morganton 28655

Easy to build lot One hour from Charlotte, One hour from Asheville. 45 minutes from Lake James. In East Winds Subdivision, an area of fine homes! ...

MLS# 3731905 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North

0.78 acr

2180 E Winds Avenue in Morganton, NC 28655 - MLS# 3731918

$39,900

2180 E Winds Avenue
Morganton 28655

Easy to build lot approximately one hour to Asheville and approximately 25 minutes to Hickory. Lovely area. Great value! 32 miles from Lake James ...

MLS# 3731918 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North

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How is the tax bill of a home determined in North Carolina?

Real property is appraised at 100% of market value and includes land, buildings, structures, and improvements. State law requires counties to reappraise every eight years, but many counties reappraise every four. A bill can be a combination of tax rates. For example, a home inside the City of Asheville and Asheville City School districts will have three separate tax rates represented on a bill: the Buncombe County rate, the City of Asheville rate, and the Asheville City School rate. All rates are totaled to calculate the total tax liability. Tax rate estimates for our mountain communities can be found on page 127 of the Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Welcome magazine.

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