Diana Graves

Diana's passion for real estate runs deep, inherited from her family and nurtured since her childhood days attending open houses with her mother in Manhattan Beach. As a second-generation Realtor®, she has built a remarkable career fueled by her education and professional background. Diana holds a degree in Business Communications from Arizona State University and gained valuable experience at Merrill Lynch before spending a decade working with renowned relocation management firms. In recognition of her outstanding achievements, she was awarded Rookie of the Year in 2005 and has since leveraged her expertise as a Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) to thrive in the real estate industry for over 25 years.
With an impressive track record spanning over 20 years in Lake Tahoe real estate, Diana possesses unparalleled knowledge of local neighborhoods and offers invaluable insider insights. Her exceptional skills and dedication have led her to become a top-ranked Independent Agent in the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors® – Multiple Listing Service. Diana has earned the coveted Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist™ (CLHMS™) designation from The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. This accolade underscores Diana’s expertise and proficiency in the upper-tier market and proven performance in this niche sector. The CLHMS designation is recognized as the mark of accomplishment in luxury real estate markets; this achievement proves that recipients are true professionals in this sector. To receive the CLHMS recognition, an agent must meet specific criteria, including completion of rigorous training and demonstrating a proven track record in the upper-tier property market.
Whether you're a first-time buyer in Truckee or in search of a second home on the North or West Shore, Diana's unwavering commitment, extensive experience, and expertise will ensure a seamless and hassle-free transaction. She takes the time to truly understand her clients' needs and is renowned for guiding them through every step of the process with precision and care. From providing strategic advice on negotiations and reasonable pricing to coordinating inspections, appraisals, and navigating the loan approval process, Diana excels at keeping transactions on track and focused on meeting closing deadlines. Leveraging her cutting-edge marketing strategies and social media expertise, combined with a tech-savvy platform, she provides a distinct advantage to both buyers and sellers in what can be an overwhelming journey. Diana's boundless energy, innovative thinking, and commitment to going above and beyond ensure exceptional results for her clients.
Outside of her thriving real estate career, Diana finds solace in the great outdoors. Her free time is often spent hiking, jogging, skiing, or mountain biking with her family. Diana’s latest passion is working with the Tahoe Cross Country Lodge Project as a community connector, which includes educating the community, sharing details about this development, and fundraising. The Lodge Project increases Tahoe XC's ability to offer affordable access for outdoor education and recreation to children and adults, building bonds between community and nature.
Her deep-rooted love for the local community is evident through her past volunteer work at her daughter's school and her involvement in various boards, including her role as Treasurer of the Lake Tahoe Music Festival, the Tahoe Mother's Club, and as an Ambassador of the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association and the Tahoe City Downtown Association. DRE#01481209