Diane Bonheim
Designation:
RealtorŪ ABR, CLHMS, CRS, e-PRO, GRI
Phone:
321-363-6116

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Office:
Orlando North
1150 Douglas Avenue
Ste. 2020
Altamonte Springs, FL

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Susan Goughary
Diane,
 I want to thank you for all your help in the selling of my house. Your patience, understanding, and guidance were phenomenal! You are the best! Frank is too!
Susan

Kaye and Steve Shapiro
Thank you from the deepest part of our hearts for the unending kindness and immense support you shared with Steve and I as our Realtor. I can’t remember ever meeting someone as dedicated, not only to your profession, but to the people you represent…it amazed me; all of it—your knowledge, your compassion, your strength! We felt honored to say you were not only our Realtor, but just that we know you. Warmest Regards, Steve & Kaye Shapiro

Joann and Fowler White
We really want to express our appreciation for everything you have done for us in our relocation. We particularly appreciated your attention to detail, your strong effort at finding exactly what we wanted in such a few days’ time, and your referrals for so many of the professional services we needed as we relocated were so helpful. It was obvious that you knew the market extremely well, and could make value recommendations for us.  That was so important for us because we came from a different market so we needed help in quickly understanding value in this area. And some of the little things you suggested in contract negotiation, such as requesting a home warranty, have already been beneficial to us. The value of a realtor who has been through growth and recessionary markets was a high priority for us, and you were so qualified to help. You found us the most beautiful home, on short notice, and helped smooth the deal along the way. Thanks so much.  Joann and Fowler White

Ivan Borbon
Hi, Diane
 
          I served the New York City Police Department as a Detective.   After twenty years of dedicated service I retired and sought a new life away from New York's brutal cold, high crime rate, high oil prices, high taxes, etc.   I researched many areas including but not limited to Plano Texas, Lake Norman North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Oviedo/Winter Springs and Lake Mary Florida.     After thoroughly investing countless hours in research on separate search engines such as:   Bestplaces.net, FBI's Crime Stats, Great Schools.com, zipskinny, cityratings.com, myflorida.com, reverse look-up etc. (aside from personal contacts with federal/local law enforcement), it was time to find a realtor. I quickly turned to "realtor.com" and thoroughly researched agents in the Florida areas of interest.  I recalled emailing you a series of questions followed by phone calls.    It was your quick and honest answer I remember most.   At first I asked you questions knowing the answer ahead of time.  I was waiting for a different answer;  which I never received. I've interviewed and interrogated hundreds if not thousands of criminals committing all sorts of crimes--trust me I know when i'm being lied to......you have a honest approach to your business and that makes you priceless. Anelta, the kids and I are very happy in Oviedo. We love our schools, neighborhood, neighbors and of course our house.  And thanks to you we are Floridians.    Relocating is a huge undertaking for any family, but you made it easy.  I know I asked many questions (too many at times) and you seemed to know it all.  Thanks again. My best to Frank.

Amy and Wil Pridgen

I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for all that you did for us!  You helped us turn our situation into a great experience!  I miss talking to you all the time!  I hope business is great because you are the best!  You definitely get high recommendations from us!

Thanks again.

Monique & Jeff Smith
In September of 2003 my husband and I purchased our first home from Diane Bonheim. We made a commitment to each other the December before to be in a home by that August. Unfortunately, we went searching on our own for the majority of that time and realized we needed help. And so it began, from the moment Diane came into our lives, the searching wasn't dreaded anymore. Yes, we still picked through many more houses but only because both Diane and I are very particular about things and weren't settling for anything less than what we knew was out there waiting for us. While the search went on Diane covered all the bases. She gave us contact information for Mortgage Brokers, Real Estate attorneys, Property Insurance agents, Inspectors, et cetera. She educated us in many areas like how to find public information on any particular property, how to deal with stubborn sellers and how to negotiate the asking price and contract. Heck, even when Diane's off she's still on. I say that because one Sunday when reading the paper she came across an article that she thought we should read so she cut it out and by Tuesday it was in our mailbox. I believe that kind of workmanship on Diane's part lead us to find the perfect home and a successful closing. Diane has continued working with us in the search for our investment properties and still contributes to educating us even further in buying and selling Real Estate. For those reasons (and many more) we get excited when the chance comes along to refer her to our family, friends, colleagues and whoever we come across that needs a strong go-getter to assist them in their Real Estate purchase. Thank You Diane.

Craig Allison
Diane was key to our successful move from the Dallas/Fort Worth area to Oviedo. With limited time available for house-hunting trips, Diane maximized our productivity while we were in town. We told her exactly what we were looking for in a home and a neighborhood. When we got into town, she had 8-10 houses lined up for each day, all meeting our needs. She had each day planned out with an information packet prepared for each house. We were able to locate exactly the home we were looking for, get an offer in and accepted in very short order. She walked us through every step from viewings to offer to closing. Her can-do attitude and professionalism truly make her the best agent we've ever worked with. When it comes time for our next move, Diane Bonheim will be our agent. Thank you Diane. Craig Allison Regional Sales Manager, Bell Helicopter.

Don Phillips
In 1998 my wife and I purchased a new home through Diane Bonheim. Diane was actually filling in for the individual with whom we had originally worked with and who was away on vacation. We had viewed a large number of houses up until this time and just never felt as though we had seen the "right" home. Diane brought intuition, persistence, knowledge, professionalism and creativity to the process and quickly brought several homes to our attention that were of interest. While the original agent received much of the credit for the sale, Diane was the person who made it happen. Five years later, we continue to refer people to Ms. Bonheim and would not consider purchasing a new home again without contacting Diane.

Marc Randazza, Esq
Being a realtor is a lot like being a blues musician. Anyone can be a realtor. But, very few people understand the profession well enough to be truly talented at it. When you are looking for a realtor, you do not need a salesperson. Anyone can sell you something, and if it isnt right for you, youve just committed yourself to something that will not make you happy. I moved to Orlando with no knowledge of the area, no understanding of the market, and no idea what was involved in buying a house. When looking for a realtor, what you really want is a real estate teacher. That is what Diane is, and that is why Diane is the B.B. King of realtors. I am admittedly a very tough customer. I fired four realtors before I met Diane. My first realtor attempted to convince me that every property we saw was a once-in-a-lifetime deal that I couldnt let pass me by. This was despite the fact that this first realtor did not show me a single property suited to my needs. The other three were just as bad sharing no knowledge whatsoever, finding random homes, or finding nice homes that were overpriced and about as suited to me as a fish is suited to a bicycle. I dont think that anyone can say this is the perfect home for you after knowing you for only a day. I would have gotten better service by reading the classified ads. Diane showed up at my office quite by chance and brought me to see a property, which she promptly refused to let me consider buying. She walked around the home, and spent her time telling me why this home was not the home for me. And so it went for five or six homes. I began to wonder if she even wanted to sell me a house! She was critical of every property we saw. This is overpriced, this wont have good resale value, this has some upcoming maintenance issues, you wont be happy here. She wasnt going to let me *settle* for a home with 90% of what it would take to make me happy. She could have spent much less time earning her commission by putting me in a home that was good enough. But, she was committed to finding me the perfect place. Diane spent weeks educating me about the home-buying process, and helped me to understand criteria that I previously wouldnt have even been able to articulate. A realtor that doesnt know her clients personality is never going to be able to find that client the right home. Throughout the home-search process, she was actively learning about me; probing me for information about myself, my tastes, and my lifestyle, and used that information to hone in on properties that were uniquely suited to me. For example, I am an avid cyclist. Diane eventually found me the perfect house for my lifestyle, complete with a bike trail that runs from within 200 yards of my front door to within 200 yards of my office! How many realtors dig that deeply into their clients needs? When we finally found that perfect house, the education continued. Diane educated me about the negotiation process and the work that comes after selecting a home. As a practicing Real Estate attorney, you would think that I would know a lot about buying a house. Dianes knowledge dwarfed my own, and she put that knowledge to work to handle every rough edge that came up. She anticipated every need, and usually had every matter handled to the point that all I needed to do was listen to her explanation and sign the papers. At every step of the way, I entered the process a novice and left an expert. Diane found me the perfect home, in the perfect location, the perfect size, the perfect condition, made it (on her end at least) stress-free, and most important, it was the perfect home for me. Last night, for the first time in my life, I slept in my very own house, and I slept like a rock knowing that I made a great choice, because I had the right guidance. Thank you Diane. Youll always have my business. Marc John Randazza, Esq. Weston, Garrou & DeWitt

Paul Gifford, United Electrical Contractors
11/12/2004 (Diane)Without question you are the BEST realtor I have had the pleasure to work with.

Sid and Kimberlee Semones

When we decided it was time to settle down and buy a house we contacted Diane Bonheim at Keller Williams Heritage Realty in Lake Mary, Florida . My husband had met Diane as a client in his business and was so impressed by her professionalism and personality he knew she would be the one to find our family a home. We originally started looking at homes already on the market and as Diane listened to our needs and what we were looking for in a home, she realized what we wanted and what was on the market would not meet our requirements, so she suggested we build. We were a little hesitant, but after showing us several communities and floor plans that would suit our needs, we found our dream house. It was a great floor plan that fit perfectly into our lifestyle. We love the way she listened to our needs, her continued communication and support throughout the building of our home. She was there for us when we signed the building contract on the new house, she went through the walk-through on the new home prior to closing, and she was there during closing ready to answer any concerns or questions we might have. We would highly recommend Diane Bonheim at Keller Williams Realty because it was a pleasure to work with her and she didn’t just try to sell us a house, she helped us find a home

T. J. Apple

Our first encounter with Diane was when we blindly called about one of her listings.  She was extremely pleasant and helpful and for the next half hour helped us to see the direction we needed to go in and showed us the value that using a realtor could provide.  We kept her number and called back when we got serious about looking.  She worked tirelessly for us for the next year and a half while we found what we were looking for and were ready to sell our home.  We tend to struggle making decisions and probably were a bit frustrating at times, and yet she never stopped working for us as hard as the first day we met her.  Even after everything was over, she still checks on us from time to time to see if we need anything.  We couldn't have asked for a better experience from a realtor and we will use her again!  Thanks, Diane!!

Nicholas & Song Neil
Diane was absolutely wonderful. She was patient and understanding throughout the whole process. I never could have believed that buying a home could have been so easy. She made it simple for us and a delightful experience all around.

Ann Marie and Mike White

Purchasing a new home in the extremely competitive real estate market that we are in right now is a very big challenge and stressful time for a home buyer. Having Diane Bonheim as our agent was the first and best decision we made when relocating to the Orlando area. She was working for us the minute we hung up the phone; I literally had listings emailed to me within the hour! Diane was on top of every detail from that moment until we sat down at the closing table. When a listing came up that matched our criteria, we were notified immediately and at the doorstep with Diane if we so desired. She knew what we were looking for in a home and neighborhood and was certain to point out any defects that we would not have noticed on our own. My husband and I had complete trust in her the entire time and knew she would find us the perfect home. Diane was always available, followed up promptly and truly made us feel as though we were the only people on earth she had to focus on. The attention to detail, thought and consideration was unlike anything or anyone I have ever known. Whether buying new construction or a resale house, I would recommend her to anyone who is serious about finding their “perfect home”. She has the real estate experience and knowledge of the area that we were looking for and is an absolute asset to anyone buying or selling a house. I know she’ll be the first person called if we ever decide to sell our adorable Lake Mary home.

We are now living in our new home and have Diane to thank for it. She made it happen for us even when we thought it wouldn’t. She was relentless with hard work, late nights, early mornings, true knowledge and professionalism.

Thank you Diane!

 

 

 

Esther Kalmbach

 I do want to thank you for all the effort you put into this!  They (the Buyers) as well as Carolyn have raved about all you have done to make this happen.  It's great to know when you have found a person that really does give outstanding service!

 

Esther Kalmbach, CRS

Coldwell Banker

Ellen and Ryan Edmonds
In October 2004 my husband and I were excited to find out that we were expecting our first child.  Of course this posed a small problem for our living situation since we currently live in a one bedroom apartment.  Since I was working in a homebuilding sales center, I decided to ask the sales agents if they knew of anyone who could help us with the daunting task of finding our first home.  Immediately they both recommended Diane Bonheim . …When my husband mentioned to her that we might be interested in new construction she told us she had the perfect place.  And she was right!!  Even after we signed the contract Diane has kept in contact with us to make sure things are going smoothly... In the short time that we’ve known Diane we have already recommended her to my parents and one of my husband’s co-worker’s and once again she has proven to be a step above the rest.

James Lanier

Hello, my name is James Lanier, and I would like to share with you the wonderful experience I had in working with Diane Bonheim of Keller Williams Realty.

 

Recently, I was looking for a house in the Lake Mary area.  I had very specific needs and wants, and I made that known to her.  Diane was very thorough in her search of properties that suited my specifications.  Not once did she try to rush me into choosing a property that might not be quite right for me.

 

During the search for a home, it quickly became apparent to me that Diane is extremely knowledgeable about her field.  So many times when we were driving along, I would ask about a business, property, or neighborhood in an offhand fashion, and Diane would always have an answer.  She not only knew the history, but she was also able to provide in depth knowledge about the surrounding areas. 

 

After looking at nearly 50 homes, I finally found a property that suited all of my many needs.  We put in a bid, but later found that the property had several liens against it.  After about a month, it looked like I would not be able to obtain clear title to the property, so I was ready to wash my hands of the whole deal.  When I informed Diane of my decision, she said: "Don't give up yet, James.  I would not be satisfied unless I have done everything in my power to get you this house."  I was impressed with her determination, but the problem was on the sellers' end.   

Well, you guessed it.  I got a wonderful house, and it was all due to Diane's tiredless efforts and dogged determination to get the deal done!  Her professionalism, knowledge, and expertise are second to none.  You could not hope for a better Realtor;she has my highest recommendation.

 

James Lanier

Craig Allison

I just wanted to take a moment of your time to express my appreciation for the fine work that you did in helping us sell our home in Oviedo .

 Our first dealing with you was when you helped us purchase our home when we moved from Texas to Florida in early 2003. As a salesman myself, I can tell you that repeat business means a lot. It means that we were very happy with the work you did for us then and we were even happier with your efforts to sell our home recently.

 Your professional, can-do attitude instilled confidence that you were going to get the job done. Even though I’m sure you are very busy, you made my wife and I feel like we were your only customers. Your personalized service, positive outlook and frequent communications put us at ease, even when the house didn’t seem to be buzzing with activity. Your frequently scheduled events in our home did a lot to increase the attention and exposure of the property. You helped us step-by-step through every part of the sale, from establishing pricing and developing a marketing plan, through showing strategies and advertising, all the way through to contract negotiation and closing.

Our heartfelt thanks to you for truly making our selling experience great. I would (and have) recommend you to anyone in the area who wants to buy or sell his or her home.

 Craig Allison

 

 

Christina Woodard

... you spoiled us and did such a great job. I knew everything was always taken care of and I never had any worries of something falling through the cracks.....so give yourself a BIG pat on the back that you are doing and for us did a great job!!!