In this episode of Keys to the City, host C.J. Williams sits down with Dasandria Davis, known as “The Sweetest Realtor.” With a background in baking and pastry, Dasandria brings the same care and detail she once put into wedding cakes into her real estate career. Now based in Charlotte, she focuses on providing exceptional service, education, and long-term relationships for her clients.
Dasandria shares:
• 🍰 How her journey from baking to real estate shaped her client-first philosophy
• 🏡 Why she specializes in both first-time homebuyers and luxury real estate
• 💬 The pros and cons of the industry, from fees and politics to the joy of community and client trust
• 📱 Her perspective on social media marketing — its challenges, value, and how she uses it to generate leads
• 👩‍👧 Balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood and the leap of faith that led her to leave her 9-to-5
• 🔍 How she prepares buyers and sellers for inspections, emphasizing honesty, fairness, and thoroughness
• 🤝 Why she believes education, transparency, and community are the keys to success in real estate
Her story highlights resilience, adaptability, and the importance of treating every transaction with care and authenticity.

Links & Resources:
• Website
• Instagram
• Watch the interview on YouTube

Episode Title: Relationships Over Transactions: Realtor Porchia McMillan on Homeownership, Inspections, and Global Real Estate

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Summary:
In this episode of Keys to the City, host CJ Williams sits down with Charlotte native and veteran realtor Porchia McMillan. Since 2016, Portia has built her career around serving first-time homebuyers, relocation clients, and new construction sales. Known as a “relationship realtor,” she emphasizes trust, education, and long-term connections over quick transactions.
Portia shares:
• 🏡 Her journey from healthcare into real estate, inspired by seeing a Black woman on HGTV
• 🌟 Why she focuses on first-time buyers and how her own story as a teenage mother shaped her mission
• 📈 Insights into today’s market, interest rates, and why buyers are winning right now
• 🔍 The importance of home inspections, including cautionary tales from new construction
• 💬 How she prepares both buyers and sellers for inspections and negotiations
• 🌍 Her expansion into international real estate, with certifications to sell in Ghana, China, and the Dominican Republic
• 🤝 Why she believes real estate is about family, community, and alignment—not just commissions
Portia’s perspective offers valuable lessons for buyers, sellers, and fellow realtors navigating a rapidly changing market.
Links & Resources:
• Connect with Porchia: (980) 228-6946
• Instagram: @essential_key
• Licensed in NC, SC, and GA

Links & Resources:
• Website
• Instagram
• Watch the interview on YouTube