Danielle Hooks

Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation, First time homebuyers, New Construction

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​ ★★★★★"I'm not usually the kind to write reviews, but I feel compelled to tell others about the exceptional experience that my mother and I had from our real estate agent Danielle Hooks. She went above and beyond the call of duty, showing us a level of compassion and commitment that is extremely rare in the business world. There are painful times in life when one's world is unexpectedly turned upside down. For us, one such time was my father's death. The pain and grief was tremendous, and the task of packing decades of family memories seemed insurmountably distressing. This was our situation when we met Danielle Hooks, our real estate agent who would quickly become an invaluable ally. Danielle was more than just a real estate agent. Beyond her professional expertise, she brought with her a genuine desire to help, a quality that was evident from our first interaction. There was a sense of tranquility about her, one that made the monumental tasks at hand seem manageable. She guided us through the process, always keeping us centered on our goals, even when we were lost in the sentimental journey of going through our family home. Danielle didn’t just guide us; she stood with us, physically helping us sift through years of memories packed away in every corner of the house. She was present, lifting, sorting, packing, all the while understanding when certain items needed a pause, a memory-shared, a tear shed. Her compassion in such moments was insurmountable and it comforted us more than words can express. What sets Danielle apart, more than just her unparalleled professionalism, is her exceptional ability to connect on a human level. Her sense of understanding provided us emotional support that helped us weather through a truly challenging time. Often, we found our spirits lifted by her words of encouragement and actions. In most cases, the process of selling a home is stressful. However, doing so while grieving appeared to be near impossible. Danielle made this incredible life adjustment bearable and, dare I say, peaceful. She infused this process with sensitivity and compassion, making us feel understood and supported. Her exceptional professional abilities, along with her personal empathy, made this sensitive transition easier for our family. When it came to pricing, she was spot on. Her home remodeling suggestions were perceptive and proven to be excellent. We sold the house for asking price in a timely manner. I write this review not merely as commendation, but as an acknowledgment of Danielle’s exceptionalism. She made an unbearable task bearable, a painful process comforting, and for that we will be forever grateful. To anyone looking for a real estate agent who brings more than just industry knowledge and expertise, I highly recommend Danielle Hooks. She is more than an agent; she is a friend, a guide, and a harbor in the storm."
-Wendy Moghadam / June Simmons

★★★★★"My wife and I would not have found our forever home had it not been for the efforts put forth by our now friend for life, Danielle Hooks. She was engaging and informative throughout this stressful thing called home buying. Her confidence and knowledge was a source of comfort. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a home" -Shaka A Muhammed

★★★★★"Danielle was a realtor that consistently went above and beyond. I am so thankful for her because we wouldn’t be in the amazing house we are in today without her. We just moved to the area and into a very competitive housing market, she was a positive and fun energy with a realistic sense of each situations (which I needed and so appreciated). She knows what’s she’s talking about and all her advice was so valuable and insightful for the home buying process. I can’t thank her enough for taking the time to see all the house we wanted to, walking us through each step as we went to closing, being so helpful and mindful throughout the diligence period. Pretty much a rockstar at making sure we came out of the process happy and well step up to make our new house a home. We adore Danielle and can’t wait to recommend her to anyone moving to the Durham/Raleigh area!" -Kelly O’Leary

★★★★★"Working with Danielle and Allen Tate was an absolute pleasure. Not only did she hustle to get our house sold she found us our perfect new build! She really stayed on top and always gave us the most updated information while building our new home. She made a super stressful environment the most enjoyable moment for our family." -Jennifer Magedanz and Joey Borrero

★★★★★"Danielle made finding and purchasing a home, even in todays market, incredibly easy. She was always available to answer any questions I had, and just awesome overall to work with. Thank you again Danielle for everything!" -Kory Muhlhauser

★★★★★"She is the best! I was totally new to this and this is my first home, Danielle walked us thorough all the process and assisted literally with everything on the home buying process. She was with us for all the visits, and was available anytime when I had a question. In spite of the crazy housing market we were able to find a home and get the offer accepted. I will definitely recommend her!" -Vivekanandan Murthy

★★★★★"We had a great home buying experience working with our agent. She stayed on top of the details that mattered to us and we got a great home as a result." -Stephen Johnson

★★★★★"Amazing experience during a crazy time to purchase a home. We’ve bought on both coasts, in up and down markets, with some wonderful Realtors. Danielle was the BEST - period. Do yourself a favor and call her first!" -Richard Norelli

★★★★★"It was a pleasure working with Danielle Thompson, from the beginning of purchasing process, until the end. There was never a moment that we were left to fend for ourselves. Danielle was always available to answer questions, to review paperwork, and connect us to the necessary parties involved in the procedure!! This was especially helpful since we transition from another state. We definitely could not have completed this operation without Danielle!! We would absolutely recommend her to anyone(which we already did, when they are ready) that we know are moving, and would use her services again." -Joy Evadnie Stewart

​ ★★★★★"Danielle was the perfect blend of professionalism, market knowledge, responsiveness and hustle that we could have hoped for in a realtor. We met her once in person and proceeded with FaceTime tours since we lived our of state. She took the time to get to know us and really understand our home and community needs which allowed us to trust her to tour homes when we could not be there in person. She really cares and does all that she can to ensure her clients get the home of their dreams!" -Michelle McNeil

★★★★★"If I could give Danielle six stars I would. My husband and I are not easy clients but this did not phase Danielle one bit. She was ready to assist and was even ahead of the game with all of the best knowledge, documents, and resources. She is patient and intuitive. Definitely one of the best in town!!" -Rhonda Kalman

★★★★★"As a first time home buyer Danielle was amazing in making the process as smooth as simple as possible. She is incredibly knowledgeable, and helped us narrow down our focus to exactly the home and neighborhood that best fit our goals. She communicated with us consistently throughout the process and guided to a quick and painless closing. Highly recommend Danielle to anyone needing help in their home search!" -Brian Layden

★★★★★"From day one she was professional and made us feel like family and had us laugh. But we really appreciate how she really steered us in the right direction as far what would be good for us. I feel when you have a real estate agent that genuinely loves people and her job you will be successful in finding your dream home and we did because of her.I will be using her for my in-laws coming from California and my son and wife and anybody who needs a great agent." -James Pritchett

★★★★★"Danielle is everything you want in a realtor. Trustworthy, attentive, professional, knowledgeable, has a great personality and goes above and beyond for her clients! I could NOT have asked for a better realtor to go through the process of finding my dream home. Thank you for all you’ve done for us Danielle!" -Alisa E

★★★★★"Single mom here early in her career here with little patience for details. I told Danielle what I wanted and she made it happen. She was my advocate through the whole process. She guided me through ensuring my home was up to inspection and the perfect fit. She set up my appointments and did all the heavy lifting, making buying a house the easiest thing ever" -Kelsey M

★★★★★"Danielle was my realtor for both the sale of my old house and purchase of my new house, and she was absolutely fantastic. She was very thorough in researching comps and marketing my house, and she had great advice on how to organize/stage my house using my existing furniture since we were still living in it. We were under contract in less than 1 week, and during our due diligence period, she was great at arranging contractors/inspectors for work the seller had requested. Everything went much smoother than I ever expected. My new house was new construction and had complications with utilities that caused delays. Danielle was great at keeping on top of the builder and getting as much information from them as possible. She was also great at holding my hand through the entire stressful process. I could not be happier with how it all worked out! I highly recommend Danielle." -Jenny O.

★★★★★"Danielle was very helpful and friendly. I had a very unusual situation with moving to a new area and starting a new job. She helped me find a home that I love. She worked with the owners to let me take possession before the loan closed so I could start my new job. She also worked with the lender to get me the loan before starting my new job. Thank you Danielle for all your help and effort." -Willis Lecorchick

★★★★★"You’ve really made an ENORMOUS POSITIVE DIFFERENCE!! We are loving the new house (a.k.a. Dream Home)! The layout of the house is working out even better than expected. From the first time we spoke, I knew this was going to be a fun experience. You took the time to get to know us and what was most important in finding Dream Home. The calibration center was AWESOME! It made looking for a home 1,100 miles away so easy. Then, when we thought we knew what we liked, you showed us a home we LOVED! We said a fixer upper would be nice to get more for our $$, but you showed us how to get more for our $ without compromising square footage, lot size and style. You positioned us in a directions we hadn’t even considered and it turned out perfect for us. Even when relocating from IA to NC seemed overwhelming, you let us know what to expect and most importantly that you would be there with us every step of the way and your actions supported your words. That meant so much to us! It was so fun spending the day together looking at 10 homes and having lunch. We were devastated when we learned another buyer put in an offer on the same day as ours. You kept calm and suggested we write a letter to the seller and we did. Success! From our search to the final stages, we received excellent support and guidance. You even went out of your way to help us locate essentials like utilities, hotel when we came to town and storage units. Thank you for helping us find this gem. You are a rock star agent!!!!" -Nicole Fleurestil

★★★★★"I am thrilled to share a testimonial about Danielle Thompson. Danielle looked for the perfect rental home for a relocation from New York to Apex NC. I was not able to see the home in person, but she met my daughter there and they FaceTimed me with a tour of the home. It was exactly what we wanted and Danielle quickly put in the paperwork for us to be approved. I am so thankful to Danielle for finding us this home. Loving Apex and everything the area has to offer. Definitely contact Danielle for any of your needs, and you will not be disappointed!" -Donna Izzo

★★★★★"Danielle was great to work with! We had moved out of state prior to putting the house up for sale and Danielle made the process smooth, fast, and she was very dependable. It was our first time selling a home and Danielle was with us every step of the way. We really appreciate her hard work, dedication, and overall great attitude while working with her. Highly recommend!" -Kate Brattlie

★★★★★"Danielle is a joy to work with both personally and professionally. Her knowledge and ability to navigate the current marketplace is a true indicator of her passion for Real Estate. Above all, these attributes are capped with a desire to focus on the individual and their needs before and after the transaction has closed."-Matt Demson