Endorsements
After living in Manhattan, Connecticut and Palm Beach, Fl. for many years my husband Edward and I sold our Connecticut home and were looking for a second home outside of the Atlanta metro area. Knowing little about the area, I saw a home online that looked interesting and Diane Tatum was the broker. I called her cell and reached her on my first try. She was pleasant, engaging, and informative. Unfortunately, she told me the property that I was interested in was under contract, but instead of just giving up, she immediately asked what my family and I needed in a second home, and by that evening she had at least 5 potential homes for me to view. Needless to say, Diane is on her game!
Within two weeks I was in Georgia looking at homes with Diane! She had done all of her background work and unlike many agents she didn’t just show me her own listings, she showed me what she thought would be right for me and my family. I am now enjoying the summer in a lovely, four acre wooded, large, charming, and extremely well maintained English country home.
Diane is what would be called essential, vitally important, and can make a deal happen in the real estate industry. Living in New York and Palm Beach, Florida, I have seen the best of the best agents at work and Diane Tatum fits solely within that small group.
Deborah Robinson
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Edward J. Robinson
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RJR Nabisco
Diane sold our home to us, and then sold it for us! She studies her homes and definitely knew more than we did about our own property. We had multiple meetings over a couple years where we discussed the market, our home, and price, and she helped us choose to sell in the right market. When we did list, we had a contract in a week, and closed for cash in a month. Every step of the way, Diane was a professional – from candid and detailed assessments of what did and did not need to be done prior to listing, to creating online listings with compelling descriptions, gorgeous pictures, and 3D walk-throughs, to choosing inspectors and closing the deal. Diane is a deal maker and a problem solver who gets it done. Moves can be daunting, but Diane is both warm and tenacious – you feel secure when she is on your team.
Jennifer & Dr. Tim Oswald
We were looking for our first home and Diane had been highly recommended to us. We had a laundry list of “essentials” and a very specific areas of town we were considering. Diane invested many hours on the front end helping us narrow down to exactly what we were looking for – and was extremely proactive with finding and showing us homes to help us continue narrowing down the search. Then we found the home that we loved. She got us in at the first appointment slot and hand-held us through the process, explaining everything. She helped submit our offer and then negotiated with the sellers for the outcome that solidified the purchase. Amazing experience in buying our home and we’re in love with it! Diane will make the home buying experience first class. Thank you, Diane!
Stacey Wingad
Hi Diane, just a note of thanks from Sue and me.
After having our home on the market for several years and working with many agents, it was a real pleasure working with someone with you talent and experience. We especially appreciate your attention to detail and your willingness to respond to our calls and texts.
The way we split our property up and had two different closings made twice the work for you.
Thank you Diane, it’s been a real pleasure.
Sue and Doyle Mathews
If you are selling your home, or if you are in the market for a new home, I am pleased to recommend Diane Tatum. Diane’s knowledge of the market is second to none. I know from my experience that she is a zealous advocate for her clients. With Diane on your side, you can rest assured that your interests will be protected
N Jack Cotney Jr, Law partner
Diane Tatum was a pleasure to work with on our recent home purchase. She is very professional, detailed and great follow up. She has great real estate experience and knows the real estate market.
Melodie and Frank Howard
We have had the pleasure to work with Diane Tatum. She has been professional, personable, and wonderful throughout this whole process. We are so happy with our new home and she made this amazing experience so fulfilling.
Thank you so very much for everything,
Hayward and Beverly Crumley
Diane,
We can’t begin to thank you for all your generous time and insightful help during our search process!
We are looking forward to moving down to Georgia!
Many thanks,
Christine & George
My husband and I recently had the pleasure of buying a home with Diane Tatum. We can see why she has been named one of the top ten sellers in Cobb County for the past seven years! She is a delight to work with, very efficient and knowledgeable. We were always able to reach her easily and she made extra efforts to show us multiple homes as soon as possible. We highly recommend her to anyone seeking an active, responsive and caring agent to represent them in their search for their perfect home.
We can’t say enough great things about Diane Tatum and her team. We were able to find the perfect house in a very difficult market only because of Diane’s insider knowledge of the neighborhood. Having someone so knowledgeable gave us the confidence that we were getting the best price for the best home. Throughout the process of buying our new home, Diane walked us through everything, answered all of our questions and was very patient with us. I would recommend Diane to anyone looking for an agent in the area!
Brian and Katie Anderson
Diane Tatum helped us purchase a home that required more work and detail than a traditional sale from an individual seller. She understands these types of complicated transactions and diligently worked with the corporate seller to make sure that all of the requirements were fulfilled for us to purchase our new home. Diane went above and beyond to coordinate a smooth transaction and is truly a pleasure to work with.
Christy and Dave Maddox
To document our appreciation to the Sales Team of Diane Tatum and Dina Dlugos, we wish to express our thanks for the successful sale of our Alpharetta home and for the successful purchase of our new home at Valley Reserve Drive in Kennesaw.
Diane Tatum’s knowledge, analytical thinking, and skill to the above efforts served as an excellent representation of her professionalism and dedication to the real estate industry. She is among the most impressive real estate sales agents we have worked with in the past. Her mentoring and guidance to Diana Dlugos, as a new agent, has resulted in a successful team in the sale of our home.
The team was sensitive to our needs and demonstrated a very pleasant demeanor while continuing to provide contract step by step information. All details were thoroughly and clearly explained by the team to walk us through a seamless result. The team was always a step ahead of the border on Buyer’s side.
To our amazement, our Alpharetta home sold in six days. The most impressive strategy was proving the actual value of the home in support of the appraisal prior to the sale.
Once again, thank you so much for handling the selling of our family home and the purchase of our new home.
Arlene and Bob Forsthoffer
We were lucky to have Diane working with us while we searched for our first home and tried to navigate the real estate marketing during these unprecedented times. Diane showed an incredible amount of knowledge about the local real estate market, and we could not be happier. We looked at a variety of homes across three different counties and Diane always knew where we were going and was able to share invaluable knowledge about the area that can only come with years of experience and a passion for what she does.
Matt Gajda
I would like to take a moment to thank you for your help in selling the 2.6-acre parcel adjacent to my own property. Your knowledge of the market in NW Cobb County was instrumental in establishing a price point that was realistic in the area that I live in. Your helpful advice and ongoing communication throughout the process were much appreciated. The marketing presentation was excellent with photos available at the professional roadside signage dispenser, as well as in the on-line listing portal, with ongoing updates.
From the start of the listing process to the closing itself, you were always involved. Thanks again, I will surely reach out to you when we are ready to sell our home and recommend you to family and friends. All the best to you and your family.
Kevin Malone
Diane was an amazing, professional realtor to work with to sell my home. I was very fortunate that Diane was able to sell the home quicker than I thought possible. I would highly recommend Diane and her team to anyone looking to sell or purchase their next home.
Kelly Sapp-Schatz
Director of Real Estate Development
Catholic Construction Services, Inc.
Diane,
Thanks for the hard work on this transaction. Please use the following as an endorsement.
Diane and her team are thorough, professional and determined. She lets you know what is happening throughout the process and does whatever it takes to get the job done. I would recommend her to others without hesitation.
Diane Tatum’s skill, work ethic and professionalism are nothing short of superlative. She has extraordinary focus and stamina. When Diane sets her sights on a goal, she achieves it. Not only does she get the job done, she does so with elegance, finesse and charm. At the end of the deal, which she always closes, everyone is happy. Diane doesn’t push, she convinces. She doesn’t poke and prod, she draws people out to everyone’s benefit. I have only positive things to say about Diane because there are only good things to say about her.
Rev. Adrian Pleus
Dear Diane & Katie,
Many thanks for the speedy disposition of our home.
We certainly did not expect this considering that no homes over the one million dollar mark have been sold in the Overlook neighbourhood for many months. And, the quality of buyer you brought to the table has eliminated the many squabbles and delays so often present in tough markets.
Even though we are now in an “over 55 home” community, lets stay in touch because we have been known to change our minds on a whim.
Many thanks and best regards,
Eloise & Paul. O'Leary
Diane, I would like to thank you for your work to sell my house at Silver Oak community in Acworth. I was impressed with your organization, attention to details, preparation for buyers’ likely questions and requests ahead of time as well as your persistent follow ups. Also, your presentation was excellent including ordering high quality pictures of the property, preparing a very nice brochure and keeping the property in excellent condition for real estate agents and potential buyers visits, I benefited from your advice on the finishing of the house before the listing and when I needed to respond to the offers or negotiate with interested parties. So I thank you again for the good work and wish you all the best. Mostafa
Mostafa Elahy
Livic Properties LLC
Dear Diane,
Bonnie and I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the highly professional manner in which you represented our interests during the listing and sale of our home. Your market insight, early staging recommendations and constant updates on our activity were the hallmarks of an agent who is not just looking for listings but seriously dedicated to the client’s best interests.
We also appreciated the great efforts pre-closing when several technical issues arose that could easily have delayed or possibly prevented the closing. During those stressful days for us you worked tirelessly to ensure the sale remained on track and on time while keeping us updated on the status.
We are proud to recommend your services to all our friends who may be looking for that one top-tier real estate pro who can manage their sale in the best way possible.
Edward Davidson
Diane Tatum was an absolute pleasure to work with! My husband and I initially had very different ideas of what we wanted for our ‘forever’ home and often times we felt like we weren’t even sure we knew what we wanted! Diane was always open to listening to our ideas and researching different areas for us, often challenging us to think outside the box and explore new homes and locations. Diane was able to seamlessly blend our desires and find us the perfect home in the perfect location, one we hope to raise our growing family in for years to come! We could not be happier with our experience and her expertise, we would recommend her to anyone looking for a home in the metro Atlanta area!
Dr. Megan and Akram Rihan
Having Diane Tatum representing us in both selling our home and buying another home was one of the easiest transactions of our lives. She is seasoned in negotiating, market research and well connected in the real estate market all which provide you with a secure feeling your transaction(s) are fair. You can be assured your sale/purchase is handled correctly and in your best interest as Diane digs into the details of the documents to make sure nothing is left to chance. In our 25 real estate transactions, she is the BEST agent we’ve had to represent us.
Steve & Dr. Robin Reich
Dear Diane,
I wanted to thank you and your team for being so professional and dedicated while helping us sell one of our rentals earlier this month. It wasn’t an easy task and we commend you for your work. Hans and I are so happy to be able to pursue other options.
We highly respect you and the advice that we were given, your experience and knowledge was invaluable. Keeping you in mind for future transactions!
Lynn and Hans Rechsteiner
We are pleased that we listed our home with Diane. She was very responsive, diligent, hardworking and determined to close the sale. Whenever we had question or concern Diane took care of right away.
Don & Claudia Hammett
We were first introduced to Diane in January by a mutual friend, which happened to be her previous client. From the beginning, Diane did a wonderful job in educating my husband and I about the intricates of the home buying process. She is a great listener and quickly was able to capture the essence of what we were looking for in our dream home. She had a unique ability to take our limited ideas and quickly pull together several beautiful homes for us to look at. Diane provided the appropriate resources needed to step us through the entire process. She was very engaged and accessible at all times. She miraculously accommodated our very busy schedules while staying extremely efficient. Our business relationship quickly blossomed into a friendship as Diane was there with compassion through the chaos of our wedding planning. By May, we closed on a beautiful home and are extremely grateful to have worked with Diane. We can't thank her enough for her endless efforts to help us start our lives together in our new home. Without any reservation, we highly recommend Diane to anyone looking for a realtor who will work tirelessly and compassionately to find their desired name.
Jennifer and Adam Everett
We have worked with Diane Tatum several times over the years, both to help our family sell our homes and to help us find new ones. She has helped us with many properties. Ms. Tatum is the whole package: insightful, knowledgeable, professional, and hard working. She has a great understanding of the real estate market and terrific instincts for what her client’s want and need. We highly recommend her and will continue to use her for our real estate needs.
Vanessa Arvid, President Thomas Arvid Fine Art Inc.
Thank you for your note regarding my believing in you and your ability in selling our home and help on the purchase of my new home on Stilesboro. Thanks was not necessary. You earned my business from day one with your follow-through and communication with Rachel and me. I am sorry Rachel was not here for the closings.
Earl E. Smith
Stacey
Thank you so much for your friendship and superb professionalism in helping our dream come to fruition. We have been praying for a long time for God to open the doors for our family to return to GTC. You have made it all possible!! This would not have happened without you!!
Cindy and Tom.
Diane Tatum has been our trusted realtor and dear friend for the last 8 years. She had guided us during what we are always emotional times (moving is never easy). Her honesty, integrity, and sheer tenacity when searching for an ideal new home, can only be matched by her remarkable and tireless patience with her clients. We are blessed she came into our lives. We have just completed our last move and truly, only because of her hard work and understanding what was going to be ‘our perfect home’ did we land in such a wonderful place.
Tony M.
Diane was a pleasure to work with. She is extremely knowledgeable about the area and made this difficult process a breeze. She always answered when I called and kept me in the loop as to who was viewing my house and any feedback she was given. From signing the listing agreement to sitting at the closing table I was happy to have Diane on my side. I can not recommend Diane enough and will keep her in my speed dial for the next time.
Matt G. Patten & Co.
Diane Tatum has been amazing. Not only did she make sound recommendations on the changes that we needed to make to our home in order to achieve the price that we wanted, but she was able to assist us throughout the entire process. She was always in contact with us immediately, whenever we would text, or call her with questions, or concerns. Her knowledge and understanding of home and the real estate business in general, including what buyers like and don’t like in a home was incredibly beneficial to us. While other homes in our neighborhood, of equal or greater value, sat on the market for several months to years, our home sold in three months, and we got a great price. Our neighbors were in disbelief. I would definitely recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home in Cobb County.
Dr. Jennifer Wise
I had such a wonderful experience with Diane being my agent. She not only successfully sold my house but in the process became a dear friend to me. She never encouraged me to take a lesser offer than I felt I needed and was always there to help me feel positive about the perfect buyer coming at the perfect time. Diane always had a way of making me feel like I was her most important client even though I know she had so many clients and closings weekly. I feel so blessed to have been referred to her and would recommend her to my close friends or family members. She’s the best!
Melanie Thurmon
Diane was recommended to us by a friend after we had a disastrous experience with our previous realtor which cost us time and money. Diane is very experienced, knows the market like the back of her hand, and guided us through the entire process of selling our previous home and buying our current home. We were dealing with inexperienced and less savvy realtors on the other sides of both deals. Diane went above and beyond to ensure that this wouldn’t be an issue and got the deals done. Above all, Diane is very patient and always available to her clients, even on vacation. We are so happy we found her and she is now our realtor and friend for life.
Jacqueline Quiroga
We are so thankful for Diane and all the hard work she put in to help us find and purchase our dream home. My wife and I gave Diane a large list of “must-haves” for our future property. We wanted a decent-sized home with land so we could raise our son gardening and doing chores around the property. Diane went out of her way to schedule showing after showing, many at great distances, to make sure we were able to find the home she knew we wanted. After a year of looking at countless listings and properties, we finally found our perfect home on 35 acres. Not only did Diane help us find the home and work through negotiations, but she also helped us find the right banker to secure a good mortgage. I would highly recommend Diane to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the area.
Brendan Nieto
We called Diane after getting a recommendation from our daughter and son-in-law we listed our house in the middle of winter at a fair price. Diane showed me what to expect for selling expenses. She worked with us to make sure we had time to have the house ready for showing (get the dogs away from the house, etc.). When we got an offer, she explained everything in the offer and helped to create a counteroffer. When the contract was signed, she explained what would take place before closing. She helped us through each step. She helped us through each step when we found the condo we wanted to buy.
Diane helped us negotiate the price. She lined up an inspector and suggested a plumber to do some needed repairs. She was also checking progress on the sale of our house, making sure everything would be ready for the designated closing date. Diane was always helpful in answering my questions. She was always making sure things were done on time, without being pushy. She made me feel that I was her only client during this process. The closing were completed on time and without any problems. The selling expenses were almost exactly what Diane had told me they would be. I would recommend Diane to anyone buying or selling a house.
Ron Dickerson
Nicole and I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all that you have done to help us with the sale of our house especially after it was on the market for a full year before someone suggested that we contact you. We have bought and sold multiple homes over the last ten years and as a result, have interacted with numerous realtors. Without a doubt, we were beyond impressed with the way you handled the entire process from start to finish. Your knowledge of the market and attention to detail was apparent to us right away.
The online layout and description that appeared with the listing helped set our house apart from the competition immediately.
Throughout the process, we felt like we were kept informed even though we lived in another state. Additionally, when the closing date got moved up, we were unable to tie up all the loose ends of having the remaining furniture moved and the little items attended to. Once again, you helped us make the entire process seamless by reaching out to your network of friends and getting ALL of our remaining furniture sold and moved our prior to the closing date.
Thank you very much again for all the help you provided. We will strongly recommend you to all of our friends and family for any real estate needs in Georgia!
Chuck and Nicole
Working with Diane Tatum and Joe Pulliam as our real estate agent and loan officer has been a wonderful experience. We were able to purchase a beautiful house quickly. The process, which can be a very stressful time, was seamless. Diane made the home buying process easy and managed everything beautifully for us. Joe had a very dedicated team for the loan and kept close communication with the underwriters. Their wealth of knowledge and experience to problem solve certain situations were extremely helpful. Diane and Joe are an exceptional team.
Dr. Keomahathai
During the course of selling our house, Diane proved to be extremely knowledgeable about the market and gave excellent advice about the proper sales price and what results we should expect. Most importantly, Diane was a very good communicator. She could always be reached and kept us right up to date about her contacts with various prospects. Thank you Diane!
Reed and Jean Steele
Last year Diane Tatum sold my home, and she helped me find the right place to move into within days! She knew EXACTLY what I was looking for and was able to negotiate a great price. During the process, she recommended JP, whom I called and was able to get prequalified in 1 day. I had some unique issues with closing the loan, but with his expert guidance, we were able to close on time! They were both very professional and offered the necessary assistance at each step of the entire process. I would highly recommend both of them for my listing and mortgage needs.
Dr. DJ Kuzio
This past year I had the tremendous opportunity to work with Diane Tatum. About 11 months ahead of time I was asked and accepted a job transfer from Ohio to Georgia. My wife and I made an initial trip to Georgia to scope out areas in which we would have an interest in. Diane was quickly able to identify areas that would be suitable to our lifestyle and recommend them to us. This took place 5 months into the process. We did identify an area that we wanted to focus our house hunting efforts. Then when it came closer to relocation time (5 months later) we spent several days on another house hunting trip working with Diane to find the house of our dreams. We did! We love the home and the neighborhood. We were fortunate to obtain what we have obtained. We were able to obtain additional lots and a home that is absolutely wonderful and we received a great deal.
Let me tell you about Diane. Her work ethic is very strong. She doesn’t stop. Give her a challenge and she will deliver. She worked tirelessly and aggressively to ensure we purchase a home in what we were looking for. We had some challenges with the sellers real estate agent as far as communication but Diane cleverly worked through that and minimize the challenges as we all it could be. I felt as if we worked her very hard and never once did she waiver from her commitment to ensuring we were 100% satisfied with where and what we ended up with. In addition, we had a challenging time working with our mortgage company. There were underwriting issues centered around the additional lots we purchased and how that played into our financing. Diane again worked tirelessly and cleverly to minimize the risk of losing our home. The competitive threat was the seller had a backup offer and we had to delay closing twice. She is outstanding and I highly recommend her. I can assure you that if you decide and you should work with Diane you will be more than satisfied with her.
Keith and Amy W.
Oh my!! How do we even begin to thank you for your dedication and friendship to us.
We love you! Thank you so much for all the time you spend with us behalf of Rick and Jessie. You helped them find the PERFECT house! Then, because of you, they were able to “seal the deal”.
Your professionalism only surpassed your generosity.
C&T
We would like to thank you so much for everything with the house and all the advice we couldn’t have done it without you. We also would like to thank you for the sweet gifts you gave us, we are so overwhelmed with love and happiness.
The house is wonderful and we are enjoying every minute of it. Thank you again for everything!
Jessie & Nick
Diane Tatum was always professional, responsive to my needs and a pleasure to know. She truly had that “get it done” spirit. Diane made selling our home easy and worry-free. After my home sold, I felt that she was a real friend who had my best interest at heart.
Diane was consistent, knowledgeable and dedicated. If you are buying or selling a home, she should be your “go-to-person”. I had an excellent experience having her on my side.
Hugh Halston and Lorraine Johnson
My husband and I were ready to make the change and we called Diane. She listened to what we said, fought for what we wanted and understood from the buyer’s side. Diane was tenacious on getting us what we wanted and needed in our new home, we got top dollar for our existing home and although it was whirlwind of emotions it was a wonderful choice once the dust cleared. I would recommend Diane to anyone thinking of buying or selling because she keeps her client’s best interest in mind.
Lynda and Terry Everett
Diane, I saw in the Atlanta Business Chronicle that you not only made the CAR Multi-Million Dollar Club, but you were in the Top 10 for the entire county! I just wanted to congratulate you on the award and an overall spectacular year. I hope your 2017 is even better than your 2016!
Brian Maloney
We’ve had the pleasure of working with Diane on two home sales. If you’re looking for a real estate agent with experience, and extensive knowledge of the industry with a vast network, Diane Tatum is your agent!! She’ll get it done! She’s always accessible via text or phone to answer any questions or concerns. Superb communicator and negotiator.
We highly recommend Diane.
Dennis and Christie Behl
Diane is the BEST! I am so glad I had you as my agent during the journey to find my dream home. So many outstanding qualities. Smart, Ambitious, Diligent, Exuberant, Intuitive, Persistent, Resourceful. You know you are dynamic Diane to me! The only agent I will recommend to family, friends, and others for their real estate transactions.
Christy Chandler
When you want to sell your home you have a choice in real estate agents. This endorsement might help your decision as you want an agent who knows the market, knows what it takes to get your home ready to sell, and knows how to keep you calm during the time from listing your home to closing day. Equally important is someone who knows how to work with other agents and maintain your homes value even when there may be new listings populating on a daily, weeldy or monthly basis. Diane Tatum is someone I highly recommend as she has the above qualities and throughout the process of selling our home was always easy going and someone who consistently maintained the focus and outlook necessary for such an important time!
Selling a home is an intricate process. Having Diane’s guidance and expertise is something that is paramount to anyone looking to sell their home. Diane consistently communicates either by phone, text or email and when you need clarification, answers or straight feedback about any situation along the way, I can without hesitation say Diane gets the nod for being proactive and excellent at maintaining open lines of communication which is extremely vital in this process.
Diane is an easy choice if you want someone kind, caring, intelligent and pays attention to the details. I am extremely particular and detail-oriented and Diane from day one told me exactly what to do to get my home a step beyond the competition. She immediately can look at your home and pick out the exterior and interior portions of your home that need attention so you take the lead with homes you are competing within the market.
Last, Diane is a joy to work with and is someone I recommend, as she is a proven performer. I cold-called her as I did my research and saw she has some of the highest sales in our neighborhood. It is no secret Paulding County has massive growth and is undervalued compared to many counties surrounding it. You need her, as she will get your home sold quickly and easily while getting you the best price compared to other agents. I spent the time researching her compared to other agents and I’m so glad I did! She knows the real estate business and I highly recommend you give her an opportunity for one of the biggest financial sales you will be having during your life. Make the call!
Michael Martin
We contacted Diane Tatum when we were ready to sell our home. We selected Diane because of her reputation for knowing the market that we were in. She came in with tons of research about our community. She proved herself to be very knowledgeable, a great communicator, extremely hard working and a great person. At one point she interrupted an out of country vacation to walk us through a lengthy negotiating process. We were extraordinary happy to have her in our corner. Her expertise gave us so much comfort and she brought us a great buyer in a very difficult market. We couldn’t be any more pleased with our decision to go with Diane. I am extremely thankful for her and I can’t think of anyone I’d rather be in my corner through the home selling process.
Robbie Wright
Alan and I want to express our deep appreciation for your tireless work in selling our property. You are very knowledgeable in your field and we would never think of hiring anyone else as our realtor. You are very personable and feel more like a friend than just our agent. We have recommended you to friends and will continue to do so. Thank you so much!
Carole and Alan Nicholson
I have known Diane Tatum a long time and have had 3 successful real estate sales with her! She is always knowledgeable about the market, has excellent communication skills, and she is always available to talk to, which are all great assets! She goes that extra mile to make everything go smoothly and gets you to the closing table. I will recommend Diane to any of my friends who want to sell or buy a home. If you want your home sold, always call Diane.
She is the best!
Earl E. Smith
Diane Tatum was referred to Shirley and me by our good friend, Earl Smith. She was highly recommended by Earl as being very professional and aggressive in his dealings with her. We hired Diane as our real estate agent due to her thorough, specific and excellent presentation.
She immediately met with us to suggest staging ideas and had a video presentation of our house developed for her sales efforts. She left within two hours to formulate her plan. As she left, she placed the usual “for sale” sign in the front yard. About an hour later, she called and surprised us with a very desirable contract for 97% of our asking price. We agreed, and the rest is history.
Demonstrating excellent technical skills, she guided us through the due diligence, appraisal and settlement procedures to a timely closing. This was all done in a positive and reassuring manner.
Diane’s strong people skills coupled with her knowledge of the sales process enabled us to minimize the inherent stress normally involved.
She “gets you to the closing table”!
Shirley and Jack Demarest
Diane has represented our family on both the sale and purchase side of real estate transactions in the Atlanta area. We will continue to hire Diane for our real estate needs! We noticed the “Diane Difference” immediately as she protects the interest of her clients and never forgets the small details. Hiring Diane greatly reduced the stress involved in navigating the Georgia real estate market from both the buyers’ and sellers’ experience.
Diane has won national notice for her presentation of several high-end homes and uses state of the art marketing techniques for presenting her listings to the marketplace. Having lived in the Atlanta area for a number of years, she also has the advantage of a complete understanding of the market.
We would ask anyone considering the purchase or sale of a property to do themselves a favor and hire Diane Tatum!
Cindy & Tom,
Just want you to know how much I appreciate everything you did to get my home sold – and so quickly! I know we started this process months ago and, due to some unexpected events on my part, we had to put the sale on hold. You never pressured me to sell and told me to contact you when I was ready.
When I called you to let you know that my home was ready to list, you responded immediately. You met with me within a couple of days, took wonderful pictures, which showcased my home beautifully, and had it online and flyers ready very quickly. You put the For Sale sign up on a Saturday and by Monday we had two offers, mainly due to your great pictures and description of my home. Everything happened so fast, which was a blessing, but I was already working out of town, so it was also very stressful. Thanks to you, you kept in touch constantly, took care of many things that I could not because I was out of town, such as meeting a contractor at my home to repair a door – you stayed there until you were satisfied that it was repaired correctly, and you even paid him!
I can’t thank you enough for all of your help and guidance. You certainly made a stressful situation bearable, and you took very good care of me and my home.
You are the best and you certainly get my highest recommendation.
Jeanette Warren
She is a go-getter! She has lived up to and exceeded our expectations. We have been pleased with her communication with quick response times. I can reach her any time and answers to our questions are quickly and accurately provided.
The advertising, agent open house showings, and professional photographs have been above top-notch. We went into this without an agent not really knowing what to expect and Diane made it a very smooth transition. We have been involved with numerous real estate experiences throughout the country and have been absolutely thrilled with her! Thank you, Diane!
Jennifer and Adam Everett, Former Short Stop for the Houston Astros
When the time came for me to purchase a home, you were wonderful. Every time I called and asked you to show me a house, you always quickly responded and gave me a grand tour of a potential home. Once I finally made a choice you stood beside me during the process and worked hard to get me the deal I wanted. I recall speaking with you on the weekends and late evenings working out all of the fine details of the contract, inspection, and financing. I loved the quote you always told me “I am here to make sure you are happy”. I will say without a doubt that you made me happy and I don’t believe I could have made it through the process without you.
I will close by saying that you are a true professional and I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone who wants to sell their home or purchase a new home. Diane, you are the greatest!!! Thanks for all you have done to “make me happy”!
Marty Ferrell, Deputy Chief of Police, Marietta, GA
Due to Diane’s expertise in Marketing a home and her professionalism she was able to quickly and efficiently sell our house.
Diane answered our calls, texts, and emails promptly and was always extremely professional with a fantastic sense of humor.
All in all what is usually a most difficult experience ran smoothly and efficiently due to Diane’s expertise.
We highly recommend Diane to anyone planning on listing their home.
Ron and Lisa Barnard
If you are looking for a smart, savvy real estate agent to represent your interests in residential, commercial, or investment real estate in the greater Atlanta area, look no further than Diane Tatum of Keller Williams Signature Realty.
Diane is an experienced, results-oriented individual who is knowledgeable about the Atlanta area in general, as well as proficient in the areas of contracts, short-sales, and foreclosures. My husband and I were looking for an agent who is energetic and creative when we were forced to sell our beautiful estate home due to moving out of state. After previous disappointing experiences, we noticed homes selling in our neighborhood had one name attached: Diane Tatum. After hiring Diane, I had finally found someone who enjoys her job, and takes pride in providing customer satisfaction. Our home sold quickly, and Diane followed each detail of the transaction diligently to completion.
Diane Tatum approaches her real estate business as though she is working for herself! Diane is continuing to represent us in a variety of real estate investments, and we trust her advice and judgment. Rest easy, and hire Diane to work for you! Cindy & Tom
Within a few weeks, Diane had found us the home of our dreams in a highly desirable neighborhood. She also personally managed the entire short sale purchasing process while we were transitioning from WA to GA.
We would not be living in our dream house today if it were not for Diane’s knowledge and tenacity.
As my husband commented at our closing, Diane is the first realtor we have ever worked with who earned every cent of her commission – and this is our 4th home purchase. I would recommend her to any family who is looking for a truly dedicated real estate professional to assist them in buying or selling a home. Nora & Eric Jacobsen
If you are looking for an agent to go the distance with you and provide personal service with a good end result, Diane would be the one. Linda Castle
Besides all that, she’s a lot of fun to be around! We recommend Diane without reservation! Debbie & David Turner
Not all situations are alike. You may need to sell quickly, you may want tot get the hightest price even if it takes a bit longer, you might want to do improvements to reduce sales time but aren’t sure what will matter. Trust Diane! She is patient and will guide you along the way. Not only is Diane our realtor, she is also our friend now too. If you want someone you can trust…you want Diane. She’s the best!! Stacey & Chris Halyard
We highly respect you and the advice that we were given, your experience and knowledge was invaluable. Keeping you in mind for future transactions!Lynn and Hans Rechsteiner
Tri-State Utility Products, Inc
We highly recommend Diane Tatum with Atlanta Communities if you are looking for a very knowledgeable agent with a successful track record to help you purchase or sell your existing residence. She represented us in both and especially appreciated the beautiful photography of our home and felt that the use of a drone for the exterior photos really made a difference. Diane is always working for her clients and it shows, because our home sold very quickly despite being listed during the Holiday season. We have bought and sold many homes and would rate her as the best real estate agent we have used. Thanks Diane!!!Donna & Andy Dubinskas
I have been extremely satisfied with the real estate sales support provided by Diane. I enjoyed working with her. She was always available (even when traveling for her birthday), polite, knowledgeable and efficient. When challenged she sold my home fast, located in a neighborhood where things have not been moving in less than 4 months.Zafar
Testimonials From Brokers and Agents
I just wanted to let you know your agent open house event yesterday was spectacular!! I had a lot going on yesterday and couldn’t eat, but it looked devine- I love fish and shellfish! The turnout looked terrific– you never know what it is going to be. The rain held off which was fortunate. All of your listings I saw look really good. Thank you for such a first class event– It is good for the entire community here at Governors Towne Club and we appreciate it!
Charlotte Ayers, Onsite Agent Ken Horton Realty
Melania Saltarella, Associate Broker
Rick H. KW Broker/Owner
Girl, you are Awesome! It has so many corky things and needs some things done to it, but it has so many nice features the yard, the garages, the pool, the elevator, 3 living quarters, It does that makes you go back and re look at it…to process! I did get an all-cash offer that literally just came in. Sadly they are getting a divorce, and the lawyers make the final decisions on this one, and they want to get it moved. So let me know when you guys think you will go back, and I can let the high parties know 🙂 Your Awesome Blossom! Great job on your marketing and all your hard work on the higher end homes! You have done so great with that and the consistency!
Thank you,Wendy Bunch, Broker Re/Max Pure
I wanted to thank you and your team for being so professional and dedicated while helping us sell one of our rentals earlier this month. It wasn’t an easy task and we commend you for your work. Hans and I are so happy to be able to pursue other options.
We highly respect you and the advice that we were given, your experience and knowledge were invaluable. Keeping you in mind for future transactions!Lynn and Hans Rechsteiner
We used Diane in the purchase of our home in West Cobb, She has definitely found her niche as a Real Estate Agent! She was so knowledgeable, Understanding, Prepared, Available, Caring, & Fun! We would recommend her 100%! Lovely Diane!! You have been a pleasure! Love your smile & the twinkle in your eye that goes with it!
We as well found our “Encore” home buying experience was much more enjoyable having you in the mix! We thank you for every effort put forth!K&J Hewatt -
With Love & Appreciation,
We have worked closely with Diane twice buying and selling my daughter’s homes. She is one of the most competent and professional realtors we have ever worked with. In addition, she has become a good friend along the way as she has a wonderful way of being kind, understanding, and open.
I highly recommend using her if in need of a realtor.Judy Dellinger
Diane was our agent for our recent sale and purchase. This was the third time we have sold a house. Her most significant contribution was her counsel during the selling negotiations up to and including the acrobatic details for the closing. There were multiple opportunities for the buyers to walk away or for us to get petty over insignificant issues. Additionally, there were some unusual details to solve before the close. She was able to navigate through all the issues and arrive at a successful conclusion for our family. Similarly, on our subsequent purchase, we achieved more in those negotiations than we had imagined. She is a trusted advisor and a ferocious advocate for her client. Worth every penny!Rusty Batch
I am pleased to offer my endorsement of Diane Tatum. I have known Diane for the past 3 years and have consistently found her to be the most dependable and trustworthy real estate agent around. Diane came with the best recommendations within my community, and we constantly received great feedback about her performance. She went above and beyond to ensure our home buying experience would be a positive one, even with the stressors of organizing a remodel. She negotiated on our behalf as well, proving that she could remain persuasive and stand up for her clients, even during a strong seller’s market. Even after the completion of the purchase, she remained with us through the process of a remodel, offering input on what investments would give us the best return if we ever decided to sell. In addition, shortly before moving in, our home experienced a flood that destroyed everything within our finished basement. Diane did not hesitate to jump in and walk me through the process of what I needed to do to get the insurance company to move as expediently as possible, as well as offer her advice on quality contractors to make sure we made 100% whole again. Diane’s willingness to jump in and offer advice, support and even counseling (for my pregnant wife at the time) proved to us that her dedication to her clients is always her top priority. She has remained a great contact for us, even after our business had concluded.
For the above reasons, please seriously Diane for any of your estate needs. She is well-deserving of this accolade and is an excellent member of this community. Thank you for considering her.Gregory L. Allen
I just wanted to thank you for bringing your buyers to our community. It has been such a pleasure working with you throughout the construction process. Your attention to detail and your focus on your buyers was impressive. I have worked with many Realtors over the years and can say without hesitation that your buyers are very fortunate to have you represent them. Plus, your experience, knowledge, and professionalism made my job that much easier!
I hope to work with you again in the near future!Diane Miller | Sales Professional, Windsong Encore Development
Not only did she help me get everything in order on her listing that my clients were buying, but she also assisted me on my listing to ensure a smooth transaction. With her guidance we were able to complete a complicated deal right on time with no issues. The things she took the time to educate me on have made me a better agent and I can’t thank her enough.Jeremy Brown -REALTOR®