Dena Mixon

Dena Mixon is a native of the Midlands of South Carolina. Born and raised here, she has an extensive knowledge of the various areas such as Lexington, Gilbert, Columbia, Southeast Columbia, Northeast Columbia, Irmo and St. Andrews. She is very involved in her church and community and has first-hand knowledge of the neighborhoods, the parks, the shopping and other conveniences offered throughout the Midlands of South Carolina.
A graduate of Lexington High School, Dena attended Furman University in Greenville, SC and then Columbia College in Columbia, SC. Dena has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and a South Carolina Secondary Education Certification. She then taught Honors Biology at Ridge View High School (located in Northeast Columbia) and also at Lexington High School.
Though she loved teaching, Dena made the decision in 2006 to leave the teaching profession and enter into full-time Real Estate. She found that she loves to help people and "teach" people about the process of buying or selling a home. Dena prides herself on helping her clients sail through the process with ease as she "holds their hand," guiding them through each step of the process.
Dena has achieved accreditation as a Certified Seller Representative (CSR) and a Certified Foreclosure and Short Sale Specialist (CSSR). She particularly excels in helping first-time homebuyers with their first real estate purchase!
Dena is a wife and mother of 2 young sons. Her family is all very supportive of her career as a successful Realtor!