Charlotte Magazine has recognized Derhyl and The Pruitt-Miller Group as a FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction Real Estate Agent for 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 which is bestowed upon the top 7% of real estate agents in the Charlotte market.  As a Charlotte native, Derhyl has witnessed the explosive growth and dynamic transformation of his hometown.  His exceptional knowledge of the Charlotte region allows him to offer a unique perspective of the city to relocating newcomers and local clients alike.  His expertise in contract analysis, finance and negotiating skills go beyond the typical "show and sell" approach to real estate.  Derhyl is a member of the National Assocation of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), and a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) who has works with the influx of Retirees transitioning to the Charlotte area.  In addition, we are a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) broker specializing in Short Sale marketing, listing and negotiating services to help financially distressed homeowners avoid foreclosures.  Only 2% of all real estate agents nationwide hold this coveted professional designation.  As a CDPE designated broker, we're extensively trained to assess the best options available for distressed homeowners.

Derhyl is a strong advocate of all who share the American dream of home ownership.  Consequently, he is a Preferred REALTOR® for various Homebuyer Assistance agencies and is a member of the Fair & Affordable Housing Advisory Council and has earned the Workforce Housing Specialist designation.  Additionally, he has served as a member of the Keller Williams Agent Leadership Council and is a 2009 graduate of the Charlotte Regional Realtors Association Leadership Development Program.  Derhyl has received numerous Keller Williams sales awards, and has been profiled by national publication Monarch Magazine and local publications such as Charlotte Magazine and Pride Magazine for his work in the real estate profession and community.  Derhyl has worked closely with participants of various Homebuyer Education programs offered by the Charlotte Housing Authority, Urban League of Central Carolinas, Davidson Housing Coalition and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Housing Partnership.  Derhyl's sales team, The Pruitt-Miller Group is a premier Charlotte NC realty group and has been recognized as the top producing real estate sales team in the Keller Williams Ballantyne market center and the #10 sales team in the Keller Williams Carolinas Region for 2009 and 2010. 

Whether you are in the market for new or resale, custom or affordable, land or investment, The Pruitt-Miller Group can find a property to match every budget, need and lifestyle.  If you have property to sell, we can create and implement a customized and effective marketing plan to achieve the objective of getting the most for your property in the least amount of time on market.  We utilize aggressive marketing strategies and the latest tools of technology to get optimum results for our clients.

Derhyl is licensed in NC and SC and he has a B.S. degree in Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  He is married with one son, and is an active member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Charlotte.  In addition, he is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and enjoys golfing, biking, reading and various sporting activities.  Derhyl's commitment is to "Serve and Counsel clients with Professionalism, Competence and Loyalty."