Darby Merriman

What do Clients Say?

Darby was such a dream to work with! Even at our first meeting, when we were just starting to toy with the idea of selling, she came to our house with SO much incredibly helpful information to help us make an informed decision. She talked us through the entire process, made recommendations on updates that were worth our time and money, helped with staging, and more! Her and all of her staff were very responsive, even during the middle of the craziest market ever. Her expertise helped us get an incredible, above asking offer on our house with amazing concessions! We couldn’t have been happier!

Zillow

I met Darby through a friend that recently relocated and highly recommended her. I was not disappointed. I moved from out of state, which in itself was complex, but Darby made my transition to Texas such a wonderful experience. I looked at one home through video chat, made an offer that afternoon and the offer was accepted shortly after. Darby's professionalism, knowledge, kindness, and availability made purchasing my new home such a delightful experience. I got what I wanted, where I wanted, and have not had one regret. It has been everything I had hoped it would be and more. Thank you Darby!

Zillow

Darby and her team gave 100%. Trustworthy and dependable. Buying a new home in a new state can be very stressful and it was a very smooth process with this group.

Zillow

Darby is the best realtor that I have ever worked with! She is truly amazing. Honest, detail oriented, and truly caring. I was nervous about listing in the middle of a global pandemic. She made sure that every precaution was taken. I highly recommend her!!!

Zillow

I was in a very difficult situation. Had to sell a home in DFW, while dealing with an Estate Sale in San Antonio. She was invaluable! Helped find people to do repairs. Worked to get the property marketed and knew the right ways to entice buyers. I could not of asked for someone better. I trusted her at every turn.

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About Darby

Darby Merriman has lived in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for over 30 years and knows it like the back of her hand. Her love for real estate began at an early age as she watched many family members get involved in the business and make their client’s dreams come true. Darby has a keen eye for detail and vast experience in home remodeling, staging, interior design, marketing and corporate relocation. All of this gives Darby a unique perspective and the ability to offer expertise on many topics related to homes and real estate. This is why she continues to surprise and delight her clients with a 5-star customer experience while keeping the home buying and selling process as fun and low stress as possible. Darby understands that buying and selling homes is the biggest financial decision people make and is known for making her clients feel knowledgeable and at ease throughout the entire buying and selling process.

A top producing realtor in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, Darby has a proven track record of success, is well respected among her peers and has received numerous industry awards and accolades. She has been recognized as Carrollton's Best Realtor multiple times, is a multi-year D Magazine Best Real Estate Agent, a Best of Denton County Listing Agent, a North DFW Real Producers Top 500 Real Estate Agent, a Local Profile Top Realtor in Collin County, a NextDoor Neighborhood Favorite and one of RealTRENDS America’s Best Real Estate Professionals. She has earned her admission into KW Luxury, has been recognized as a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) and a GUILD designee with the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. Darby has helped hundreds of families achieve their real estate dreams and sold millions of dollars in real estate since she obtained her license in 2016. She has also served on the Associate Leadership Council (ALC) for Keller Williams Plano, led the growth committee, teaches classes on numerous real estate topics and coaches several real estate agents. Prior to becoming a real estate agent, Darby honed her “type A” organization and relationship skills planning and delivering educational training, meetings and events for 15+ years for nonprofit organizations and professional associations.

Darby is a passionate volunteer who loves serving her community. She was selected by the Carrollton City Council as the Metrocrest Chamber’s 2019 Rising Star for her commitment to the community and dedication to making the city a better place to live and do business. In 2018, Darby was appointed to the City of Carrollton’s Mayor's Advisory Council, to Seat 9 of the City of Carrollton’s Neighborhood Advisory Commission in 2019, to the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD District Improvement Council, the City of Carrollton’s Planning and Zoning Commission in 2020, and is a graduate of Leadership Metrocrest. Currently, she serves on Seat 4 of the City of Carrollton’s Neighborhood Advisory Commission, the planning committee for the Women’s Business Forum for the Metrocrest Chamber and a number of other local nonprofit organizations.  She has also held multiple leadership roles on PTA boards in both Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD and Lewisville ISD and on served on the board of National Charity League – Hebron Chapter. She regularly gives her time, expertise and support to a number of local non-profit organizations.

Darby has lived in Carrollton for nearly 20 years with her husband, Rich, two children, Vaughn and Beau, and two beloved dogs, Penny and Susan. In her spare time, Darby loves to spend time with her family and friends, travel, try new restaurants, cheer for the Arkansas Razorbacks, do anything creative, read and volunteer. Darby is a University of North Texas graduate and her areas of study included a triple major in Volunteer Management, Public Administration and Criminal Justice and a minor in Applied Economics. She is a master negotiator who has over 400 hours in alternative dispute resolution training and is certified in multiple areas of professional mediation.