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MBA | Principal Broker & Founder of Dana Blanks Real Estate
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Dana Blanks, MBA — Principal Broker | Founder
Building a Brokerage with Vision
Dana Blanks didn’t just build a successful real estate career — she built something more enduring: a brokerage that reflects her values of sophisticated service and genuine relationships. As the founder of Dana Blanks Real Estate™, a Woman & Minority Owned firm established in 2008, Dana has spent nearly two decades evolving from top-producing advisor to visionary leader — growing a boutique firm that delivers luxury-level service across the coastal Carolinas.
Wilmington Born. Regionally Focused.
Born in Wilmington and raised in Leland, Dana’s understanding of the Cape Fear region is rooted in lived experience. Licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, she has built DBRE into a trusted presence across coastal Southeast markets — with advisors positioned in key areas to deliver the local expertise that matters most.
Education That Shapes Leadership
Dana’s approach to real estate is grounded in genuine academic and professional achievement:
• MBA, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
• Bachelor of Arts, North Carolina Central University (HBCU)
• GRI — Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (earned by fewer than 20% of professionals)
• Realtor Commercial Alliance Member
Working Directly With Dana
Dana works personally with a select number of clients each year — accomplished professionals, community leaders, and multi-property owners who approach real estate with the same clarity and intention they bring to everything else in their lives.
Her clients come prepared and move with purpose. They value an advisor who does the same — someone who communicates clearly, thinks strategically, and treats their time and their investment with the same respect they do.
Dana specializes in luxury residential and land transactions across coastal North Carolina and South Carolina. Whether you’re upgrading, downsizing, relocating, or strategically adding to your portfolio — working with Dana means working with the principal, from the first conversation to the closing table.
If that sounds like the experience you’re looking for — let’s talk.
Leading with Purpose
As founder of a Woman & Minority Owned brokerage, Dana brings a diverse perspective and an unwavering standard of excellence to every relationship — whether she’s mentoring the next generation of advisors or personally guiding a client through one of the most significant transactions of their life.
Mrs Blanks made our first real-estate experience a personable experience. No regrets whatsoever. We will definitely be using her company in the future for any buying or selling that we face.
I had a great experience selling my home in Wilmington with the help of Dana Blanks. She was on top of every aspect and also provided great advice. I would definitely recommend her company to my family and friends. Thanks Dana!
Dana Blanks is a professional real estate broker. She is knowledgeable of neighborhoods and uses technique to get the most qualified buyer for your property. Dana is patient and available to answer questions of your concern. She was a dual agent for us and had our best interest in mind. Dana is an asset in the field of real estate.
Dana is a trustworthy professional. She’s been my agent for two special projects. Initially, she helped me purchase my transition home from Columbia, SC to Shallotte, NC. It was a smooth and stress-free transition. If ever I had a question/concern… she’d calmly say.."No worries.. I’ll take care of it”..and she did!! I highly recommend using Dana Blanks Real Estate if you’re considering relocating anywhere in Southeast NC area.
We can't thank Dana enough for making our first time home buying experience so fun and easy! She is very knowledgeable and professional. She was always there to answer any questions that we had and guide us through the process. Dana took the time to understand exactly what we wanted in a house and she found that for us. We will definitely be going back to Dana Blanks Real Estate for any future real estate needs!!
Working with Dana was wonderful. She facilitated the sale of my previous home and the purchase of my new home. During the process, she went above and beyond to make certain every aspect was taken care of. I appreciate all of her time and patience.
I’ve experienced great service with the assistance of selling my land. Dana helped me keep my original price instead of settling for lower. She is very patient, compassionate, and business-oriented. She expresses an immense amount of care for her clients. I would definitely recommend anyone who may be interested in selling their land or houses through Dana Blanks real estate.
Dana patiently and astutely handled our very complicated real estate transactions with professionalism and care. We are forever grateful for her attention to details, responsiveness, and customer service. I enthusiastically recommend her and plan to use her firm for future real estate needs.
I recommend Dana to take care of all your needs into finding a property. She stays on top of things and she is very responsive trustworthy and understanding.
Dana Blanks was a big help to us from the selling of our home to purchasing our new home. Dana was very patient with us through the process. Thank you again for all you've done!!
Working with Dana was an absolute pleasure. She came to me by way of a referral from a friend who used Dana for her house buying experience. Dana is extremely responsive and works hard to answer any questions and provides great insight for the Wilmington and surrounding area markets. She made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. Highly recommend!!
We cannot say enough good things about Dana. It's obvious that she knows the business as well as the Wilmington area market. She helped us feel comfortable, confident, and excited throughout the entire process. She provided us quick and clear communication. We found her to be trustworthy in viewing properties and negotiating contracts. We would definitely recommend Dana!