I have been a licensed North Carolina Real Estate Broker since 2016. Being a lifelong resident of Western North Carolina, I have witnessed the growth and changes in the area. I primarily focus on Henderson, Buncombe, Transylvania, Polk, Haywood and Rutherford Counties. In my opinion, clients greatly benefit from using me as a local agent, it gives an undeniable advantage in navigating the fluctuating real estate market. Also, being backed by Century 21, an international brand, enables me to tap into vast resources to hone my marketing, negotiating and professional skills. Century 21 also enables me to reach an unlimited supply of buyers worldwide.
My real estate career is my primary professional focus. However, in the rare event that I am not working, I enjoy time with my family and friends! I am married to Dr. Rick Humiston, a local chiropractor. We have three beautiful daughters how keep us busy with sports. My favorite activities include working out, hiking, gardening and traveling.
In the Western NC area you can find a variety of housing, from historic downtown homes to mountain living, new home communities, to farms. All of these have their unique challenges and benefits, and I can help you navigate through them all. Over 90% of my business comes from previous clients and referrals, but my door is always open to new clients.
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★★★★★ "From the moment I met Donna, she was incredibly friendly. Every single question I asked Donna, she had a clear, prompt response. She has knowledge of local contractors, electricians, handy people and attorney connections which made the inspection process and follow-up even easier. I was nervous at first, but Donna was incredibly friendly and made me feel comfortable right away. Her transparency and knowledge about the market gave me confidence, and always kept me informed with clear communication. I was impressed by how quickly she responded to my questions and how she guided me through every step. She went above and beyond with extra support. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for top realtors and local realtors they can trust."
★★★★★ "Donna was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was knowledgeable and attuned to every need we could possibly have. She was able to help us get closed in a very short window. I cannot recommend her any more highly."
★★★★★ "Donna Humiston is an exceptional real estate agent. We’ve worked with her a couple of times now and would absolutely choose her for any future opportunities. Professionally, Donna is responsive, knowledgeable, and extremely thorough. Personally, she is kind and truly cares for her clients. She is always going above and beyond to make the whole process easy and stress‑free. Donna and Century 21 Connected helped us find the perfect home!"
★★★★★ “Donna Humiston was a true professional to work with. As out of state buyers, Donna had to represent us when we could not be there. Donna is trustworthy, reliable, knowledgeable and easy to work with. She was referred to me by my HR Director and I will definitely refer her to my family and friends. It was a pleasure having Donna with us on our journey. Thanks for being with us on our journey.”
★★★★★ “We cannot adequately put in writing how much we appreciate the incredibly professional, knowledgeable, thorough and friendly assistance that Donna Humiston gave us, with the sales and purchases of our homes. Because of Donna's sincerity, integrity, wisdom and communication skills, we know that the steps we went through were made so much easier for us. If the opportunity ever came up again, we would choose to work with her again without any hesitation or reservation. We are so grateful for all the exceptional help she provided us.”
★★★★★ “Donna Humiston was wonderful! She made selling my in-laws’ home a breeze. She communicated with us every step of the way and was so knowledgeable about the area market. We are so thankful!”
★★★★★ "Donna took care of every detail for our family when selling our mother’s home. She took it upon herself to keep the home protected and presentable while assisting our out-of-town family with resources to finalize the sale and remove our mother’s belongings. Donna goes beyond general realtor responsibilities; she anticipates client’s needs and caters to each individual. She is an extraordinary individual!”
★★★★★ “Donna Humiston was an excellent agent to work with. As a first time home buyer, she helped me every step of the way! She advocated for me, asked the questions I didn't know to ask, and affirmed every question that I did ask. She went above and beyond to give me the best experience, make things convenient for me, and help me to find the best place for me. I am so happy with my new home and will definitely be working with Donna again in the future!”
★★★★★ “My husband and I found working with Donna Humiston a wonderful experience from the very beginning. We felt like we were being helped by a friend and never felt pressured. She was incredibly helpful and patient and just a consummate professional throughout the entire process. She was unwaveringly prompt with both her work and her communications and never left us wondering what came next. She handled several difficult situations (and people, honestly) with grace and tact that enabled us to diffuse tension and move forward in a positive manner and resulting in the successful sale of our home. It is just her nature to go above and beyond - and having worked with her twice now as both our seller's agent for our home and as the seller's agent for an earlier property we purchased - I can attest that these are qualities she brings to every transaction without fail. We would gladly and wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. No matter what stage of the process you're at, reach out to her today. You'll be so glad you did!”