Bio
Hi, I'm Diahara Ballo, a REALTOR® with Cummings & Co. Realtors proudly serving buyers, sellers, and investors throughout Maryland.
I'm ambitious, driven, and passionate about helping my clients achieve their real estate goals. Whether you're buying your first home, selling your current one, or investing, I believe every client deserves honest guidance, clear communication, and an agent who truly puts their needs first. My goal is to make the process as smooth, stress-free, and exciting as possible.
When I'm not helping clients, you'll probably find me at a spin class, exploring new places, or continuing to learn and grow—both personally and professionally. I love building genuine relationships and would be honored to help you with your next move.
Client's Success Stories
Testimonials
"I started working with Dan when several attempts to sell an older home in the Hamilton section of Baltimore City wasn't working well. He made some suggestions, we went away and did those things, then he put it on the market. It was sold in 16 days. We then had him represent us on a townhome in Columbia. Following his advice, we sold that home in 6 days. So, when we decided to move to Florida and p… Read Moreut up our home in Elkridge, Dan had us an offer within 4 days. It fell through, and he had another the next day. That deal closed. So, three houses all handled brilliantly by Dan. I'd recommend him to anyone who was looking for the right realtor to get their home sold!" Read Less
Gary Hopkins
"Dan is amazing! My home was only listed for a day and due to the high foot traffic, we sold it for higher than asking price! Dan also just helped me find my new forever home and we are currently under contract on it. He's very professional and honest. I really appreciate how knowledgeable he was when it came to all of the structural questions I had about the homes we viewed, too. I'll be recommend… Read Moreing him to everyone!" Read Less
Kaleena Heilman
"Dan helped me sell a property with a short sale. He was very thorough in explaining the process and kept me informed along the way. The house was under Contract in a couple of weeks and the entire process was effortless for me. I wish I had done it years ago instesd of trying to keep the property as a rental. Dan saved me thousands of dollars! Thanks Dan!"
Mark Natterman
"We couldn't be more thrilled with our experience working with Gabrielle! From start to finish, she went above and beyond to ensure the sale of our home was smooth, stress-free, and ultimately successful. Not only did she provide expert guidance through the entire process, but also showed an incredible understanding of the local market, pricing our home competitively to attract the right buyers. Co… Read Moremmunication was always prompt and clear, and we always felt well-informed every step of the way. What really set Gabrielle apart was her attention to detail and dedication to getting us the best deal possible. She handled negotiations with professionalism and skill, ensuring we received top dollar for our home. The marketing of our property was second to none, with stunning photos, engaging listings, and a strategy that brought in a ton of interest. We are incredibly grateful for all of Gabrielle's hard work and would recommend her to anyone looking to sell or buy a home. Thanks to her, we sold our home quickly and with fantastic results!" Read Less
Client
"Gabrielle is amazing. I feel so lucky that I met her by chance. I can’t say enough about how incredible she is. Gabrielle is extremely knowledgeable in her field and utilizes only the best when referring a lender and title company. Gabrielle was always available when I had questions and that continued after my closing. My experience being a first time home buyer was not stressful because of Gabrie… Read Morelle and the team she put together. Gabrielle went above and beyond for me, listened and understood what I wanted, and helped me get my dream home. If you are looking for a real estate agent you don’t need to look any further, Gabrielle is your agent." Read Less
Client
"We had a wonderful experience working with Gabrielle. She was incredibly kind, patient, and made sure we fully understood every step of the home-buying process. Gabrielle was always quick to respond and very proactive in helping us get answers to our questions, which made the entire experience feel smooth and stress-free. We truly felt supported from start to finish and would absolutely recommend … Read Moreher to anyone looking to buy a home" Read Less
Highly Recommend!!!
"Gabrielle knew the market in our neighborhood very well and truly understood what we needed as a family. She was extremely transparent and communicative with us throughout the entire process, especially since we were selling our home and buying a new one at the same time. Her professionalism was top-notch, and she was always focused on our needs. She understood that we wanted a bigger home where o… Read Moreur whole family could gather, as well as a large yard for our puppies. She went above and beyond to help us find a home that checked all the boxes. Talking to Gabrielle felt like talking to a friend. She was always polite, patient, and easy to communicate with, which made what could have been a very stressful experience feel much easier. We truly appreciate everything she did for our family and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home" Read Less
Understood our needs for the entire family
"There really are not enough words to describe how grateful I am for Sharon Allen Realtor. ❤️
Buying this home was about so much more than finding the right house. For me, it represented a fresh start, a new beginning, and the chance to create a new chapter for my son and me. That made the entire process incredibly important and emotional, and I could not have asked for a better person to walk t… Read Morehrough it with me.
Sharon was there for every single step. She answered every question, handled every detail, kept things moving, reassured me when I was stressed, and always made me feel like I had someone truly looking out for me.
She also deserves a lot of credit for dealing with me personally! Once I decide I want something done, I usually want it done immediately. I ask a million questions, I want updates, and I like things moving fast. Sharon handled all of that with so much patience, humor, kindness, and professionalism. She never once made me feel like I was too much.
What means the most to me is that she understood this was not just a transaction. She understood how much this home represented for me and my son. Because of Sharon, we now have a place to start fresh, create new memories, build new traditions, and truly make our own.
I will always be grateful that she was the one beside me through such an important moment in my life. I would recommend Sharon wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a realtor who not only knows what she is doing, but genuinely cares about the people she is helping." Read Less
Jenny/ Parkville Buyer
"Just purchased a home with Steve Williams, who was an exceptional agent from start to finish. Everything he brought to the table empowered us as buyers: his general knowledge of the industry, specific knowledge of the area in which we were looking, and help navigating a particularly tricky situation that unexpectedly arose with little time to sort things out. Cannot recommend Steve enough."
Client
"I have sold several homes over the years and no sale went as smoothly as the one with Steve Williams as my agent. Besides getting a buyer for my home within two weeks of going to market and with a price over asking , everyone involved executed an impressive selling process from start to finish. Their communication was outstanding, especially the "what to expect" emails. I was well informed of what… Read More happens, when it happens and what I need to do if anything. In addition, emails with questions were always answered the same day from either the back office or Steve. I am out of state and every document including the closing documents that needed to be signed was done from the comfort of my home office." Read Less
Client
"We had a wonderful experience working with our real estate agent, Steve Williams. He helped us complete a three week close and kept the entire process feeling smooth and manageable. Throughout it all, he stayed proactive and communicative while making sure our interests and finances were fully protected. We always felt informed and supported, and Steve took the time to explain each step in a clea… Read Morer and thoughtful way. His professionalism paired with his genuine care made all the difference." Read Less
Client
"It was great Mr. Luis Carrillo he is an expert in what he does. I recommend him 100/100 because he is a good negotiator, he explains the conditions of the house, he always keeps you up to date with what is happening thanks Luis for helping me buy my first house"
Client
"Luis did an outstanding job helping with the purchase of the home! He helped answer any questions we had and always answered the phone quickly to ensure the process was going smooth. Luis provided each and every service needed very quick. Luis helped find a great inspection company and everything went smooth with the inspection and all the repairs were made on time. I recommend Luis on anyone look… Read Moreing to buy a home." Read Less
Client
"Excelente muy profesional lo recomiendo me ayudo mucho una comunicación muy excelente los ayudo a encontrar una muy bonita casa mi esposa y yo estamos muy contentos gracias Luis Carrillo"
Client
"When choosing an agent, we needed someone who was prompt, efficient, in the know, and easy to work with. We hit the jackpot with Jennifer, as she was all this and more! Jenny went above and beyond what was required, and she made our home buying experience top notch! I highly recommend hiring her as your realtor!"
Bought and sold a Condo home in 2025 in Bel air, MD.
"Jennifer was absolutely outstanding. She not only helped us sell our townhouse, but she also made sure that we closed on the house of our dreams. Jennifer made the whole process so much easier than it could have been. She was also great at answering every and any question that we had along the way. She was reachable for us and quick with the answers we needed. Can't thank her enough for all of her… Read More help." Read Less
Bought and sold a Townhouse home in 2025 in Baltimore, MD.
"I have been buying and selling homes for 40 years. Without hesitation, Jennifer has been the best agent I have ever had the good fortunate to work with selling a home. Jennifer understands what consumers desire, she has a great network to work with and she has an eye for details that will delight homebuyers, and allow sellers to maximize the value.of their home. It’s rare to find a real estate age… Read Morent who cares and prioritizes her clients, first! You’ll be fortunate if you the good fortune to work with Jennifer Sowis." Read Less
Sold a home in 2025.
"Carmella was a delight to work with while looking for our new home. She is a dedicated and persistent relator that goes above and beyond. She is always quick to respond and makes herself available 24/7. I would recommend Carmella and her team to anyone looking to buy/sell! Thank you for helping us find our perfect home!!"
Bought a Townhouse home in 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
"Carmella is attentive, friendly, and willing to work with you at every aspect of the process. I was intimidated to go through the house buying process, so I appreciate someone who was honest and had my best interest in mind. I am fortunate my experience was so painless because Carmella's effort and ability. Thank you Carmella!"
Bought a Single Family home in 2023 in Baltimore, MD.
"Carmella was PHENOMENAL! I purchased 2 houses through her. During my first time looking for a house, I was unaware of what I wanted (just that I wanted to get out my mom’s place lol) and she helped direct to my dream condo! When I wanted to grow my space, she helped me sell my condo and helped me look for my second home. She was so patient with me; we spent months looking for both houses. When I t… Read Morehought all hope was lost, she was able to fight for the house I currently live in now. She’s so sweet. Carmella really makes you feel like family and I reach out to her once in awhile to check up on her and vice versa. She is extremely professional and knows what she is doing. I HIGHLY recommend Carmella!" Read Less
Bought and sold a Townhouse home in 2022 in Owings mills, MD.
Reviews
Highly likely to recommend
“I started working with Dan when several attempts to sell an older home in the Hamilton section of Baltimore City wasn't working well. He made some suggestions, we went away and did those things, then he put it on the market. It was sold in 16 days. We then had him represent us on a townhome in Columbia. Following his advice, we sold that home in 6 days. So, when we decided to move to Florida and put up our home in Elkridge, Dan had us an offer within 4 days. It fell through, and he had another the next day. That deal closed. So, three houses all handled brilliantly by Dan. I'd recommend him to anyone who was looking for the right realtor to get their home sold!”
Gary Hopkins
Highly likely to recommend
“Dan is amazing! My home was only listed for a day and due to the high foot traffic, we sold it for higher than asking price! Dan also just helped me find my new forever home and we are currently under contract on it. He's very professional and honest. I really appreciate how knowledgeable he was when it came to all of the structural questions I had about the homes we viewed, too. I'll be recommending him to everyone!”
Kaleena Heilman
Highly likely to recommend
“Dan helped me sell a property with a short sale. He was very thorough in explaining the process and kept me informed along the way. The house was under Contract in a couple of weeks and the entire process was effortless for me. I wish I had done it years ago instesd of trying to keep the property as a rental. Dan saved me thousands of dollars! Thanks Dan!”