Dear Dena,thank you for finding us home in Huntsville.
For over a decade, North Alabama families have been writing Dena Hoekenschnieder the kind of reviews that read like thank-you letters. Buying, selling, or relocating — Dena of Legend Realty makes it feel like coming home.
The real estate agent your neighbors write letters about
Dena Hoekenschnieder is a Realtor® and Associate Broker at Legend Realty, helping families buy, sell, and relocate across Huntsville, Madison, and North Alabama. Her clients say the same things over and over: she answers at any hour, she negotiates like it's her own money on the table, and she never stops helping after the closing table.
Buying
From first showings to keys in hand — patient guidance, sharp negotiation.
Selling
Market-ready prep, trusted contractors, and pricing that moves homes.
Relocating
A soft landing in North Alabama for military, NASA, and tech families.
Dear neighbor,
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest decisions your family will ever make — and I never forget that. My promise is simple: I'll pick up the phone, I'll tell you the truth, and I'll work like it's my own home on the line.
Whether you've lived in Huntsville all your life or you're seeing the Rocket City for the very first time, I'd love to help you find your way home.
— Dena
What my past clients say
Love letters from closing day
Every one of these 62 reviews came from a real Huntsville-area client — and every single one is five hearts.
Dear Dena,
While I have purchased several properties over the years, I've never purchased one in an environment like this – multiple offers on every house, desirable properties being on the market for only hours before accepting an offer, being selective about which contingencies to put into the contract to still get the deal but be protected, etc.
Dena navigated these issues without a hitch, with a great attitude, and without ever breaking a sweat. She is, by far, the most knowledgeable, professional, and talented real estate professional that I have ever had the pleasure of working with.
I give Dena my highest recommendation without hesitation.
Dear Dena,
Dena is an extremely attentive and driven real estate agent. She keeps our best interests and desires as her priority, always. We’re impressed with her communication skills and constant drive to get us the best deal. Can’t over recommend her! She found us exactly what we were looking for and got us the best deal with the least wait. Thank you so much Dena, will definitely recommend and use you in the future!
Dear Dena,
Dena's title of "Real Estate Professional" is accurate. She is personable and it was a pleasure to work with her. She kept me informed on progress and was willing to answer my numerous questions. To begin with, she recognizes requirements to get properties ready for the market and has a contingent of subcontractors that assist her in getting the work completed in a short time. I moved away from Alabama and had to rely upon her to get things done that I should have done before I moved away. She did that much better than I ever could have and completed the work and sold the house within a four-month period. If I have a need in the future for real estate information she will be my first contact.
Recently contacted Dena for relocation assistance for a move from out of state. She was very responsive and took the time to thoroughly understand our needs and the type of home/property we were looking for. We had a small time window to view homes and arranging a meeting time and place went smoothly. She proved very knowledgeable about the area, current market conditions, and schools and found examples of each type of property we discussed. Would highly recommend Dena for any Real Estate need.
What a wonderful buying experience. Every call and every question answered in a timely fashion. We felt we weren’t just buyers but in a friendship with Dena. I would highly recommend the whole team if you are buying or selling.
I worked with Dena on the sale of my home and the purchase of a new home. She is competent, friendly, honest and just fantastic to work with. There is a good reason she is a top seller in this area! I highly recommend her.
Dena showed me homes for over a year and finally showed my boyfriend and I a wonderful home that was priced right and helped us through the whole process. She was helpful but not pushy and was always available when I wanted to see a home. She didn't mind showing me homes as we worked through which part of town we wanted to be in and was just very helpful!
Dena is amazing when I first saw that house I bought in a heart beat people you need to pick her shes amazing I mean amazing you need I mean need to pick her if shes on your list you need I mean need to pick her thank you.
Dena was a consummate professional throughout the entire listing, showing, and closing of our property. She showed great skill in staging the home, recommending certain updates and repairs, and building a listing presentation. Getting an acceptable offer in just a few days certainly didn't hurt anything either!
When I arrived in Huntsville looking for a home, I had very little time and a big decision to make. I had worked with some other realtors, but when I met Dena I knew we were a good fit. Dena was professional, knew her stuff, and worked to get the home I wanted at the price I wanted. Her work and dedication didn't stop after I closed on the home either. Dena continued to provide services in any way she could. She had excellent recommendations for all the things I needed like home security, cable service provider(s), and she was knowledgeable about local schools, commutes to local businesses, ect. She was absolutely fantastic and has earned a repeat customer for sure.
Dena is absolutely by far one of the best agents around. She sold our house in less than a week. She knew precisely how to stage the home for the best effect and when to put it on the market and at what price. She is very dedicated and responsive. I would recommend her to anyone who is seriously thinking about buying or selling their homes.
Dena was amazing! She took all the stress off purchasing my first home. She answered all calls no matter what time night/day it was. Super friendly, outgoing. Could not have a asked for a better experience.
I've worked with Dena for several years and she really knows the right questions to ask when it comes to a real estate transaction. She truly cares about her clients. I own a business that deals with inspections. She knows her stuff and won't lead you wrong.
Dena listened to what we were looking for and sent us everything she could find in the Huntsville area that even remotely came close to our needs. Over the course of several months of house shopping prior to our relocation Dena answered all our questions and really helped us understand the local market. When we found that one perfectly suited house, her negotiating skills were absolutely amazing. She has a number of top-notch contractors and contact resources and brought them all to us as needed. l can recommend Dena Hoekenschnieder as a realtor to anyone without reservation.
My fiance and I bought a house through Dena a few months ago. We found her by chance after submitting a request to view a house we had found online. We parted ways that night, and that house soon sold to other buyers, but we had absolutely loved Dena. A few weeks down the road, after seeing various other houses through various other agents, we got back in touch with Dena. It was the best decision we could have made. She was with us through every step and helped us to get into the house of our dreams. She was so professional and helpful through the whole process, we still cant imagine going through it without her. She is simply the best.
I worked with Dena on both selling my home and finding a new home. She is truly one of the nicest people I have ever met and importantly in this situation the BEST realtor I have ever worked with. She was with me every step of the way and made this stressful time seem easy. I still am amazed that she made two closings happen the same day so that I did not have to move twice. She always kept me informed, responded to texts, emails & calls immediately, and is extremely knowledgable. Not only would I recommend her to other clients, if I were ever to move again she would be my first phone call.
I worked with Dena on both selling my home and finding a new home. She is truly one of the nicest people I have ever met and importantly in this situation the BEST realtor I have ever worked with. She was with me every step of the way and made this stressful time seem easy. I still am amazed that she made two closings happen the same day so that I did not have to move twice. She always kept me informed, responded to texts, emails & calls immediately, and is extremely knowledgable. Not only would I recommend her to other clients, if I were ever to move again she would be my first phone call.
Dena was great. She went the extra mile in helping the house. With modern internet real estate marketing, you will not have any traffic without good photos. Dena had professional photography skills and an eye for good lighting. During negotiations, Dena made sure to protect our interests, but still keep the buyer interested. We will recommend Dena to our friends and come back to her when buying in Huntsville.
Dena made buying my home a wonderful experience. I have purchased multiple homes over the years but I have never worked with an agent as great as she was. She responds to email and texts quickly, is very accommodating when showing homes, is knowledgeable in all areas from neighborhoods to what to look for in homes, and doesn't overlook any of the little details. The entire process from meeting to the final closing went very, very smoothly. She is truly wonderful to work with and I would recommend her to anyone. If I ever need to buy or sell a home in the future I will use her again.
Excellent experience – Highly recommended. I was selling a home roughly 700 miles from where I was currently living and I had not been in the area for over 2 years. My home had been on the market with another realtor for over 230 Days with little progress. I called Dena and asked her to try to sell my home. I have never been more pleased with the experience – the home sold in under two months and this was past peak sale season. Dena was extremely responsive and personally ensured the home was in prime condition for showings. She handled the entire sale from showings to the closing without me ever returning to the area! Thank you Dena.
My husband and I can not give Dena enough stars! She was simply amazing when we transferred to Huntsville, and things went very smoothly throughout the entire process. She went above and beyond in showing us properties in areas that would be the best for us, and did not waste our time in areas where we would not have been happy. She worked to get us the best deal possible on our current home. We are very thankful to have had the opportunity to be her clients. We have bought and sold multiple homes and highly recommend utilizing her top notch services!
Dena has all of these rave reviews for a reason!
Thanks to Dena, we closed on our dream home yesterday. In addition to being warm and friendly, she made the whole process a breeze. She was quick to respond to emails and very accommodating when it came to looking at homes. Dena was extremely knowledgable and helped us objectively see the pros and cons of the houses we looked at. The closing process was even quick and painless.
I highly recommend Dena!
I can't say enough positive things about our experience with Dena. Her personality alone is enough of a reason to choose to work with her. Not only did she respond to my countless emails, texts and calls, but she did so in a calming manner and always ended our conversations with me laughing.
My husband and I were new to the Huntsville area and also to the homeowner scene. Dena walked us through every detail, and having an engineer for a husband, it was very important for us to know all the small print and feel completely informed on every aspect of the process. She honestly made what should be an understandably stressful experience surprisingly enjoyable.
We will definitely be using Dena for our future selling and buying. I can't recommend her enough. If you want to enjoy the buying process, please contact Dena. You won't be disappointed.
We had our house on the market for six months and were getting very discouraged. When our listing expired with another agent, we signed with Dena. She was most enthusiastic and helpful. She staged our house with some items in the kitchen and bathrooms and held some open houses. She also updated our information on Zillow, which gave a better comparison of our house with others that were similar. The house sold in four months after we listed with Dena and her company. I would highly recommend her as an agent.
Dena was amazing. When I first started looking for houses, I picked her name from the list zillow provides based on her reviews and I'm so glad I did. She responded quickly to all of my emails and phone calls. She always gave great advice and opinions on the houses we looked at but still listened to what I wanted out of a house. In the end, she found me a perfect house and worked hard to get me a fair price. I really appreciate all of her help.
Dena has been great from the beginning. She is extremely friendly and knowledgeable and has helped us find the house we were looking for and navigate through the buying process. We are only a few weeks from closing now and can't wait to move to our new home.
I would recommend her to anyone! She was great to work with while we were trying to determine which house we wanted. I knew anytime I called with a question or need she would be quick to give an answer or help. After the purchase of our home, when issues arose, Dena was on top of it! Dena has been absolutely wonderful to work with!
We have been very happy with our service from Dena. She is smart, cheerful and always willing to go the extra mile. We highly recommend this agent and her company.
Dena made my first home buying experience super easy! I felt completely taken care of the entire time. I have since moved into my house and I know I can contact her for any help if I need it. She did such a wonderful job and she found my brother a house too :)
Love her!
When I needed to buy a house in Huntsville, I contacted Dena sight unseen, based solely on the positive, glowing reviews I'd see here on Zillow. And I haven't regretted it from the first moment I met her. She was friendly, professional, knowledgable about all the areas in Huntsville and Madison, and responded to every email and phone call quickly.
As a first-time home buyer, I had very little idea what I was doing, and Dena guided me through every step of the way. She gave me her opinion on houses we saw and neighborhoods we visited, but without trying to coerce me. She pointed out aspects and issues of the houses we looked at that I wouldn't have noticed myself, or that I wouldn't have even thought to consider.
When we found the house I ended up buying, she went to bat for me, negotiating necessary repairs while keeping my expenses down. And when there were minor issues after the sale, she helped get those taken care of, too. Even after the sale had closed, she's been in contact to help make sure everything was going alright and that I didn't need anything else.
I never thought finding and buying a house could be so stress-free, but Dena made the entire process both fun and easy. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who's looking to buy or sell property in this area.
Dena Hoekenschnieder is great! I could not have asked for a more trustworthy, professional, hard working Realtor. I was a first time homebuyer, so I was extremely nervous about the whole process. Dena answered all of my questions and helped me every step of the way. She is so sweet …I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to purchase or sell a home!
Absolute best! Personable and caring! Willing to go the extra mile and KNOWs what she is doing!!! Highly Recommend!
Dena was informative, honest and walked us throughout the entire experience. She is an excellent negotiator and will take care of business! She found us a gem! She pointed us in the right direction for all the inspections and the entire experience was painless! She even played with my children on the trampoline while my wife and I looked inside the house we ended up buying.
I was referred to Dena through a mortgage lender. The moment I met her in person, I knew I had somebody special in my corner! Our house had been listed for sale before, and it sat there and sat there. It was listed for 34 days with Dena, and it sold.
I am a very high pressure person, and Dena did an awesome job dealing with all of my insecurities. It turns out that some of my insecurities were valid... My mortgage lender didn't do what they were supposed to, and the entire buying of the new house literally almost didn't happen. Dena was extremely patient and went to bat for me and my family throughout the entire process. We ended up deciding on an amazing house, and moving in as scheduled.
Without Dena, this might not have happened. I sincerely believe that it did, indeed happen, somewhat due to Dena's professionalism and diligence. I have worked with other Realtors in the past, and nobody even comes close to this special lady. I would recommend her to anybody and everybody.
There truly is nobody better to work with!
I was referred to Dena through a mortgage lender. The moment I met her in person, I knew I had somebody special in my corner! Our house had been listed for sale before, and it sat there and sat there. It was listed for 34 days with Dena, and it sold.
I am a very high pressure person, and Dena did an awesome job dealing with all of my insecurities. It turns out that some of my insecurities were valid... My mortgage lender didn't do what they were supposed to, and the entire buying of the new house literally almost didn't happen. Dena was extremely patient and went to bat for me and my family throughout the entire process. We ended up deciding on an amazing house, and moving in as scheduled.
Without Dena, this might not have happened. I sincerely believe that it did, indeed happen, somewhat due to Dena's professionalism and diligence. I have worked with other Realtors in the past, and nobody even comes close to this special lady. I would recommend her to anybody and everybody.
There truly is nobody better to work with!
Dena was a pleasure to work with. She provided thorough professional guidance not only during the looking, negotiating, and purchasing process, but most importantly she continued to help long after the closing of the property. She is very knowledgeable in the local market and extremely prompt. I will highly recommend her to anyone I come across that is looking to buy or sell a home in the Huntsville market.
We have had the opportunity to work with Dena twice when finding a home, and if I ever need to buy or sell our current home I will start with a call to Dena. When we moved to Huntsville from Colorado, I was referred by a local contact. I called her and described our schedule and needs, then arrived to find that Dena had lined up several houses that would work perfectly. We leased one of those homes, but the deal fell through and Dena immediately made arrangements for a second lease.
We had a few issues with the owner, and Dena stepped in to get everything worked out perfectly. I never expected such a strong advocate, and now I know that when I'm working with her that she treats my interests as her own. I don't hesitate to place all of my trust in her...she is just that good in everything she does.
Then we were ready to buy. Dena made sure she understood our tastes and needs, then guided us to the perfect house! She provided great recommendations, and made sure everything was handled without any surprises. Her advice is spot on.
Dena is a true professional, and has a great network of contacts for everything from mortgage companies...closing attorneys...home repair contractors...you name it! I can tell you that Dena's recommendation is more than enough for me...she would never recommend anyone that she wouldn't use personally.
If we find ourselves needing to buy or sell again, the process will start with a call to Dena. She's our first choice, and always welcome in our home!
Dena did a great job as our buyer's agent for our first time home buyer experience. I'm sure we were difficult customers, as we were very picky and searched for a loooong time and viewed countless houses. Dena was always very professional and prompt, and seemed happy to show us whatever houses we wanted. She is easy to get a hold of, and great at juggling many showings with everyone's schedule. Once we finally picked a house, the process went very smoothly, and I trusted Dena to stay on top of everything and not let us forget any steps. Dena did a good job of negotiating the sales price we wanted. I also felt that the other professionals she suggested to us (mortgage agent, law firm for closing) were outstanding and really made the entire process smooth and enjoyable. It was a pleasure to work with Dena!
Dena was great to work with. She was very responsive to all our emails and phone calls and patient with our decision making process. I would recommend Dena to anyone looking to buy a house.
I found Dena through Zillow and used her to successfully sell my home. She is very knowledgeable and gave me great insight into every step of the process. Dena went above and beyond her responsibilities for me many times during the process. I was across the country for most of the listing and the sale but she coordinated everything and I felt perfectly in tune with what was going on with my house. I will definitely use her again as a buying or listing agent if I have the opportunity and I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for an agent.
My wife and I have purchased (and sold) five houses over the last 20 years and can honestly say that our experience with Dena outshone all other Real Estate agents we have ever dealt with. From the first day, her communication and dedication was excellent. She demonstrated over and over that she had our best interests in mind and never hesitated to put forth any extra effort to make sure that we were totally satisfied. She truly made us feel like we were a very valued customer. The dedication she showed is becoming rare in today's world and we are extremely thankful for it. Dena truly is a professional and we have no hesitation in saying that she made our buying experience the most satisfying, enjoyable, and trouble-free that we have ever had. She gets our highest recommendation!
I highly recommend Dena. She was always responsive and truthful. She was always available for us and she made my wife and I feel extremely comfortable. We really got lucky with her as we had some bad experiences with realtors in the past.
Dena helped me and my husband find our first home, and she was absolutely wonderful! She was so helpful and every bit of advice we got from her was spot on! We were so fortunate to have her helping us through this hard and stressful process. She was very patient with us and always there to answer any questions we had. I would recommend her to ANYONE looking for a home; she is there for anything you might need and is actually looking out for your best interests. If the decision is ever made that we would need a realtor for any reason, it will be her, no question.
I just recently sold a Property in The Huntsville, Alabama area and used Jim and Dena Hoekenschnieder from Keller Williams’s realty. I could have not been more pleased with the level of service, knowledge, and professionalism they showed through the whole process. I currently live outside the state of Alabama and have limited knowledge on the Huntsville market. I was very concerned on putting my property on the market due to all the negative talk about economy but did not have an option but to get rid of it. Jim and Dena made some suggestions on what I should do to get this property on the market and sold quickly. They helped coordinate painters, contractors, and various people to get it ready for showing. It took them 40 days from the time we initiated talks to getting the property closed which saved me a bunch of money and stress. I would recommend Jim and Dena Hoekenschnieder to anyone looking to sell or purchase a property in the Madison County area. You will get the top level of service and be very pleased with the outcome.
Thanks, Jessi Otis
From the initial meeting to the final negotiations Dena is a wonderful agent. She guided me through some difficult situations and was always prompt when I asked a question. My home needed some work before it could be listed and Dena had a great lineup of professionals that got the issues fixed at a fair price. Dena is also honest and will tell you the truth even if it is not necessarily something you want to hear, this is important in understand the reality of the real estate market. Would recommend Dena very highly!
The above review is for a home that Dena sold for me. I am updating this review to reflect my latest dealings with her. After I sold the home above I once again enlisted to services of Dena to buy a new home and once again she did a wonderful job. Dena answered my endless questions and worked very hard to get us a wonderful deal on the home we just purchased. I actually have another home to sell and I Dena will be selling it for me as well! I'll say it again, if you want to work with someone who goes the extra mile, give her a call!
From the initial meeting to the final negotiations Dena is a wonderful agent. She guided me through some difficult situations and was always prompt when I asked a question. My home needed some work before it could be listed and Dena had a great lineup of professionals that got the issues fixed at a fair price. Dena is also honest and will tell you the truth even if it is not necessarily something you want to hear, this is important in understand the reality of the real estate market. Would recommend Dena very highly!
The above review is for a home that Dena sold for me. I am updating this review to reflect my latest dealings with her. After I sold the home above I once again enlisted to services of Dena to buy a new home and once again she did a wonderful job. Dena answered my endless questions and worked very hard to get us a wonderful deal on the home we just purchased. I actually have another home to sell and I Dena will be selling it for me as well! I'll say it again, if you want to work with someone who goes the extra mile, give her a call!
My husband and I bought our house from Dena a couple of years ago. It was the most pleasant experience we ever had. Buying a home can be really stressful but Dena took all the stress away. I would highly recommend her and wouldn't think of using anyone else.
Dena was amazing! She is so sweet and honest. She found us a great house in Toney for our budget. Being first time home buyers, we had a lot of questions. She walked us thru every step. She always was a phone call or text away. If we had any concerns she addressed them right away and solved any problems we came across promptly. She always had our best interest and we could feel that. I would highly recommend Dena to anyone who is buying or selling in the Huntsville area. She goes the extra mile to make sure you are completely satisfied.
Dena helped us find our first home. She was always available to show us the places we wanted to look at and was always quick to call us back and keep us updated on the status of our purchase. Being new home buyers we had lots of questions and she was able to answer them for us. With Denas help we now own our first home, and it was the one we really wanted! We were very happy with Dena and our new home. Thank you!
We relocated from out of state and she helpful in everway from answering her phone and returning phone calls. She was honset and just wasnt out to make money but help us find the house that we wanted even after we sighen the contract. Highly recommend Dena to anyone.
Dena, was very helpful and resourceful in helping us find a home. She was with us every step of the way through closing and even followed up the next week to make sure everything was good. She was recommended to me as going the extra mile and it was true for us. I would definetly recommend calling Dena for any property needs in Hunsville or the surrounding area.
This was our first time buying a home so I knew nothing about it and had no clue what to expect. Dena was GREAT!!! She made me feel so much better about buying a home and the steps we needed to take to do so, she helped us every step of the way, explained things in detail sometimes several times, made sure I understood what was going on. She made me feel comfortable enough to where I could ask her anything at any time. I definitely recommend Dena to everyone!!
My realtor experience in the first 2 years after relocating to Huntsville was, well, lets just say: less than desirable. I gave up my search and resumed it in late April 2009 with this realtor. She was able to find the one I wanted in less than 3 weeks when the previous realtors wouldn't /couldn't do it in 2.5 years!
Dana was very assertive in listening to what I needed/wanted and didn't waste my time with other possibilities that didn't fit my criteria. She is highly personable, extremely professional, and doesn't quit until the house is found, ink is dry on the closing papers and even follow up calls after the fact to ensure I got settled in ok!!! Not to mention I had a couple of credit reporting errors and "dings" which she stayed on top of until all was resolved. She accomplished all this in less than 7 weeks!!!
I am honored and privileged for the opportunity to have met her, worked with her and also to write this review. Thank you Dena for the most top notch, exceptional experience in purchasing my 4th home. You exceeded all my previous buying & selling experiences by far. You are the only one I will turn to next time!!!
I can't say enough good things about Dena and her husband Jim. They're top-notch, knowledgable, and professional. They listened to what we wanted and took the time to find it! I relocated here from out of state and they were a lifesaver! To me, Dena and Jim Hoekenschneider are the ONLY choice when buying or selling a home.
My husband and I are extremely happy that we found Dena!! I'm sure we were very hard to deal with, with a lot of requests and questions. We were very specific with our choice of the house, price and location, I myself would hate to have such a difficult customer but she was always nice and patient from the beginning to the end. She has a lot of knowledge about real estate, she knows the market and area, we were confident that even during the stressful time she will make it happen.
She works very hard with seller, too. She negotiates, tries to get a better deal for us. We were hundreds of miles away at that time she made sure everything would go smoothly!!
We had a difficult time with loan process, and even on the closing day, we had an issue with the bank, but she was always calm and tried to talk to bank, tried to resolve the issue. That helped a lot.
We HIGHLY recommend Dena. Her response is quick. We have bought and sold houses before, have used a lot of different agents but she is by far the best agent!! She is very sharp and at the same time very loving, caring and sincere. Our kids adore her!!
Thank you very much, Dena, for all your hard work!! We love our new house and everyone is happy :)
Dena is a real-estate agent who puts her client's requests and needs first when she is finding them a home, or selling their home. Even though we were very demanding, she didn't let it upset her or lose interest in selling our home and finding another home for us to purchase. She negotiated extremely well with the realtor/buyers of our home, which is in a rural area of Madison County, where the homes are hard to sell. She also found a house for us to buy that met all the qualifications we had mentioned. Dena is a "go getter" type person, and made us feel we had the best, which we found out, we did.
Dena is a real-estate agent who puts her client's requests and needs first when she is finding them a home, or selling their home. Even though we were very demanding, she didn't let it upset her or lose interest in selling our home and finding another home for us to purchase. She negotiated extremely well with the realtor/buyers of our home, which is in a rural area of Madison County, where the homes are hard to sell. She also found a house for us to buy that met all the qualifications we had mentioned. Dena is a "go getter" type person, and made us feel we had the best, which we found out, we did.
I’m an active duty military soldier currently stationed in Hawaii. I’ve wanted to purchase a retirement home in the Huntsville, AL area for several years, but, thought it would be too difficult to do from such a long distance. Dena proved me wrong. Dena introduced us to her website which has excellent MLS search capabilities and a myriad of local area information. We began corresponding with Dena via email and phone, and Dena began sending us property listings that met our specified search criteria. Dena was phenomenal from beginning to closing. Her knowledge of the Huntsville area and dedication to her clients is unparalleled. Even after closing, Dena has continued to check on us and make sure all our questions are answered. She is a true professional. If you are considering buying or selling property in the Huntsville area, I would highly recommend Dena.
My wife and I moved to Huntsville from Germany, so we knew nothing of the area. In addition, my wife has a condition which limits the type of house we could purchase. Dena worked diligently to find a home that met our needs, listened to what we liked and disliked while inspecting houses, and was both patient and available for assistance during our year-long search. I was deployed to Afghanistan when we found our dream home, and Dena handled the negotiations, paperwork, and closing with ease. We bought a great home, in a great location, at a great price! This is not our first home purchase, but it was by far the best, easiest, most stress-free closure we've ever been through. Dena is well versed in the region, knows current home values, and works tirelessly to ensure her customers get a great product at a great price. An added plus is her outgoing personality, positive attitude, and determination to make sure her customers are happy. Choose Dena to handle your real estate transaction, and you'll be extremely happy! Thanks Dena!
Dena is quite a remarkable woman and a true example of a genuine Southern Belle. She was able to successfully coordinate the buying of our new home in 2009, even though I was "here" and my family was 1500 miles away selling our old home. She arranged for us to look at over 30 homes on a holiday weekend when my family was able to travel for those 3 days.
Her ability to multitask with her clients is something to behold. I cannot begin to describe how responsive she was to our questions and answers - and we had a lot of them. I realize that "we" were not her only clients but, she did not allow us to believe that fact. That is why she is so dear to us... She stayed with us from January through December of 2009 - working night and day to close the deal.
She kept us informed of the multiple situational changes that occurred – and even when the "seller" seemed as if he was having second thoughts of selling his house to us. My wife and I know that she earned every penny of her commission - and then some. There is no other Realtor I would ever use and in fact, I have already recommended her to several friends and family - who are now her current clients.
If you don’t believe this review is sincere, you can just ask me in person. Dena still has my personal contact information – my name is Kevin Crites and Dena is a friend of my family now...
Dena helped my fiancee and I buy our condo, and we were very pleased with her service. She is always timely in her responses, and she was very knowledgeable about the procedure. She was also very patient with our questions, which meant alot to us as first time home buyers. More recently, we have unexpectedly had to relocate and needed to make arrangements quickly. Dena helped us to rent out our condo for the time we will be gone. She helped us to find a responsible renter, which we are so thankful for. We were very pleased with the deal she got us on our purchase, and once again with her willingness to help in the rental process. We would recommend Dena to anyone who needs the assistance of a Realtor.
Dena has excellent experience behind her and it really showed in how she handled the sale of our house. She helped us identify things we could do to help it sell, pointing out items I had not considered. The pictures Dena took and posted with the house listing were much better than most listings I've seen.
Dena's suggestion on pricing was spot on. Within 4 days we had a signed agreement for very close to our list price.
Since we relocated out of town, we asked for Dena's help in finding someone to assist with issues the buyer wanted fixed prior to closing. Dena not only helped us find reliable and reasonable help, she also handled the interactions from beginning to end.
Dena has done well keeping me up to date on how things are progressing. Being the first time I have sold a house, I still had a lot of questions. Even when Dena was not able to take a call, she returned calls quickly. Responses to e-mails and text messages were almost immediate.
Dena went above and beyond and I am truly grateful we chose her as our Realtor. We will be recommending her to anyone we know looking to buy or sell a house in the Huntsville area.
From the minute I met Dena, I knew not only had I met the RIGHT person to help me find my home - but a wonderful person who has become a treasured friend. What I appreciate about Dena in the professional sense is that with all the homes she showed us - she was NEVER pushy or tried to insinuate her opinions - she simply showcased the properties and pointed out the strong points and various factors and let us take as much time as we wanted and form our own impressions. She was always willing to look at anything at any time and very easy to contact. I am from Huntsville and have known of her family "name" for decades but for people moving here from out of town/state - she is a fabulous representative of Huntsville and knows our city. I think the thing that I appreciate most is her sincerity in helping us and her true caring nature. At the end of our search we found the perfect home, she facilitated our closing seamlessly and quickly and I have a dear friend as a bonus!!!!!
Areas served
North Alabama, street by street
The Rocket City
Huntsville
From historic Five Points to new construction near Research Park — the heart of the market Dena knows street by street.
Top-rated schools
Madison
One of Alabama’s fastest-growing cities, prized for its schools and easy commutes to Redstone Arsenal.
Mountain views
Hampton Cove & Owens Cross Roads
Golf-course living and mountain scenery on the east side of Monte Sano — a longtime Dena specialty.
Established & convenient
South Huntsville
Mature neighborhoods, Ditto Landing on the Tennessee River, and quick access to the Parkway and Arsenal gates.
Room to grow
Harvest & Toney
Newer communities and acreage in northwest Madison County, where budgets stretch further.
Life on the water
Hobbs Island & the riverfront
Riverfront living south of the city — several of Dena’s happiest clients found home right here.
Relocating?
New to the Rocket City? You're in good company.
Huntsville is one of America's fastest-growing metros — home to Redstone Arsenal, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, the FBI's second-largest campus, and Cummings Research Park. Thousands of military, defense, and tech families are moving to Huntsville every year, and many of them have landed softly with Dena.
PCS orders, a corporate move, or a fresh start: Dena handles the house so you can focus on the move — school districts, commute times to the Arsenal gates, and the neighborhoods that fit the life you're bringing with you.
“Recently contacted Dena for relocation assistance for a move from out of state… She proved very knowledgeable about the area, current market conditions, and schools and found examples of each type of property we discussed.”
— Relocated from out of state · 2015
Questions?
Asked & answered
How much is my Huntsville home worth?
You can get an instant estimate through the home valuation tool on Legend Realty’s site, but numbers from any website are only a starting point. Dena will walk your home and give you an honest, market-based price — including what to fix (and what not to bother with) before listing.
What does it cost to work with a buyer’s agent?
For most buyers, working with Dena costs nothing out of pocket — agent commissions are typically part of the transaction and are laid out in writing before you ever make an offer. You’ll know exactly how it works up front, with no surprises.
We’re relocating to the Huntsville area. Can Dena help us house-hunt from out of state?
Absolutely — relocation is one of Dena’s specialties. She works with military, NASA, defense, and tech families moving to the area, offers video walk-throughs for out-of-state buyers, and knows commute times, school districts, and neighborhoods inside and out.
Which areas does Dena cover?
Huntsville, Madison, Hampton Cove, Owens Cross Roads, South Huntsville, Harvest, Toney, Hobbs Island, and the surrounding North Alabama communities.
How do I get started?
Call or text Dena at 256-417-3640, email Denahoek@comcast.net, or send her a message through her contact page at Legend Realty. Whether you’re six days or six months from making a move, a quick conversation costs nothing.
Get in touch
Ready when you are
Six days or six months from making a move — a quick conversation costs nothing. Call, text, email, or send Dena a message.