Diana Barela
Phone: 208-871-0638
"Energy Personified"
Diana began her sales career at the ripe old age of 20 as a cosmetic sales representative for Bonne Bell Cosmetics and served retail stores in California. Within the first 6 months she became the top salesperson on the West Coast!
Diana was an amateur competitive skater and later turned professional and went on tour with Dorothy Hamil's Ice Shows. She also trained national competitors in the San Francisco Bay area for 20 years.
Diana and her husband, Tony, and their two daughters, Ashley and Katarina, moved to Boise in 1999 after visiting Sun Valley for a skating competition and falling in love with the area.
"Buying and selling homes has always been a passion of mine." So, it was natural for her to transition into real estate sales. Once again she has excelled, becoming one of Boise River Properties' top agents and a member of the "Circle of Excellence" for the Ada County Association of Realtors.
Diana also has a passion for giving back to her community. When a friend of her daughter broke down in tears three years ago, explaining she couldn't go to the prom because her parents couldn't afford to buy a dress, Diana vowed to do something. Thus began the annual prom dress giveaway event called "Princess for a Day." When congratulated for putting together such a benevolent event, Diana shakes her head. "It's because of the donations from this community that I am able to do this. I'm just a vehicle. I make the contacts and try to get the word out. And I get to meet the nicest people" And does she ever! To date, "Princess for a Day" has given out over 400 hundred dresses with all accessories plus free make-ups and hair stylings.
