Hi, I'm Diane Mitchell!
I'm here to help you throughout your entire home buying and selling process.
St. James, Southport, NC has truly captured my heart—it’s the perfect blend of living and working that made me choose to call it home.
Originally from CT, NY, and AZ, my family and I leaped to North Carolina, enticed by the warm, welcoming community, stunning sandy beaches, and the plethora of amenities that St. James and its surroundings offer.
Relocating can be a whirlwind, whether it’s across town or the country. But fear not—I bring over 35 years of experience in real estate to the table, ready to tirelessly work alongside you to achieve your home buying or selling goals.
Real estate isn’t just a job for me; it’s a passion. Over the years, I’ve honed my skills in listing, selling, renovating, and managing homes, consistently delivering stellar results in the ever-evolving real estate market.
During my tenure with an international firm in AZ, I clinched several accolades, ranking among the top performers statewide and regionally in both sales and listings.
My secret sauce? Listening intently to my clients’ needs and desires, then leveraging my expertise to find them their perfect abode.
Experience Matters
What Our Clients Say
Client Testimonials
I appreciate everything you both did, from Chris in the very beginning and Diane you helping seeing it through to the end. You were both exceptional, professional, patient and understanding and truly a pleasure to work with!!! Thank you once again!
Russell Foote
You have been wonderful throughout this entire process of buying our boat slip. You are a true professional. Thank you for all you have done for us!
Ken & Catherine Scalzo
I am writing to you to express my deep and sincere satisfaction with Mrs. Diane Mitchell during our recent home purchase in St, James Plantation. What distinctly stood out about Diane was her responsiveness to all of our questions and concerns about the house in particular and the buying process in general. Her response time was impressive; often immediate or just minutes later. For questions that required interaction with the seller, she kept us apprised when we could expect an answer. She paid meticulous attention to details; particularly the resolution of the home inspection issues. We were very impressed with the professional documentation she generated detailing each issue and how it was to be resolved. This eliminated ambiguities for both the buyers and sellers and seemed to make the process go without a hitch. Diane possesses a wealth of information about St James and the Southport area which helped us to understand and appreciate our purchase and future move. She represented us well as buyers and steadfastly looked after our interests during the whole process. We feel like she helped us secure a fair price on the property. We would recommend Diane to any buyer considering purchasing a home in St. James or in the Southport area.
Mike Byerly and Laurie Halverson Byerly
Thank you so much Diane! You were such a gift to us……and made our journey pain free and so successful.
Darla and Dennis
We moved to St James this week (Mid January). Diane Mitchell was the person most responsible for showing off St James, helping us find and buy the right home, and following up with us from start to finish. We wanted you to know we trusted Diane as our expert, and she always came through. Diane is a true professional.
John and Judy Downs
My husband and I worked with Diane Mitchell when buying our home in St. James. We thought she was terrific - she was professional, very detail-oriented about St. James itself and the properties we were considering. and gave her opinion honestly. She was always responsive to communications. She made the purchase/closing extremely easy, managing the paperwork and set up of inspections efficiently, and taking some of the pressure off of us. Without hesitation, we would ask for Diane’s help in the future if we decided to buy or sell another property in the area. We highly recommend her.
Steve and Vicky Giaquinto
We couldn’t have asked for a better agent than Diane Mitchell to help us buy our home in St. James. Between us, we have over 60 years of lending experience, so we understand real estate transactions inside and out—and Diane still managed to exceed our expectations.
We were searching from the West Coast while traveling full-time in an RV, which added layers of complexity, timing challenges, and logistics.
Diane’s communication was exceptional—clear, proactive, and steady no matter where we were parked. We always felt informed and confident in the next step.
Her local market knowledge was invaluable. She didn’t just provide data; she understood pricing nuance, neighborhood dynamics, and how to position us strategically in a competitive market.
When it came time to negotiate, Diane was calm, thoughtful, and effective, balancing firmness with professionalism to keep the deal moving forward without unnecessary friction.
As issues and questions arose—as they always do—Diane approached everything with a true problem-solver mindset, handling details efficiently and without drama. Most importantly, she consistently demonstrated client-first integrity, offering honest guidance even when it meant slowing things down or rethinking a direction.
Diane is the rare agent who combines skill, experience, and genuine care. We trusted her completely—and that trust was well earned.
Thank you!
George & Wendy Charles




