About me

Danny has over 38 years of Real Estate Success in the Columbia Market!

Danny has consistently provided superior service to his clients which is backed by knowledge, professionalism, and integrity.

Danny continues to demonstrate an intense knowledge of current housing availability, mortgage rates, loan options, and the Columbia geographical area.

Danny will always use the most current technology available to the Real Estate industry! He is not afraid to change with the times as the market dictates, and was one of the first in the area to film his own virtual tours and maintain his own website, www.Dock-in.com!

Danny works with his wife, Karen. The two of them have worked together in the same office since 1985! They have two married sons and 7 beautiful granddaughters, and reside on Lake Murray in the Chapin area.

Their son, William DiMaggio joined The Hood Team as a full time Realtor in 2014.

Danny serves the Harbison Community Association on its Developmental Design and Review Committee.

Danny and Karen are members of Union United Methodist Church, where they are members of the New Life Sunday School Class.

The Hood Team's motto: "Customer Service is NOT a department, it's an attitude!"

Life Members of the Central Carolina Realtors Association Circle of Excellence

Global Luxury Certified Realtor (Luxury Properties)

Dave Ramsey Endorsed Local Provider (ELP) since 2010.

Danny is a recipient of many Coldwell Banker awards and recognitions at local, state, regional, national, and international levels!

Danny has been the Top Producer for his office every year since 1986!

Danny and Karen were recognized as The #1 Coldwell Banker team in the State of South Carolina for 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 (The Great Recession)!

The Hood Team has been Recognized as being in the Top 1% of all Coldwell Banker Realtors Nationwide!

Existing Home, First Time Buyers, Luxury Homes, New Construction, Recreational Properties, Lake Properties, Farm and Ranch Properties, and Second Homes.

Intense knowledge of the Lake Murray market!

Check out The Hood Team's website at www.TheHoodTeam.com

Corporate Sponsor of PAALS

A portion of every closing The Hood Team has goes to PAALS (Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services). Go to www.PAALS.org to learn more.

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Meet William DiMaggio

William joined The Hood Team in 2014 and brings a fresh and enthusiastic attitude to the team.

As The Hood Team's newest member, William is working alongside Danny and Karen Hood, who bring 36 years (each) of experience, knowledge, and training.

William graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelors and Associates degrees in Emergency Medical Care and Paramedicine respectively.

After graduating from EKU, William stayed in the eastern Kentucky area where he worked for several years; however, after seven years away from Columbia, he realized that there is just no place like home.

William served the local Irmo/Lexington community as a paramedic for four years prior to making a career change into real estate.

William knows the importance of finding just the right home. As a direct result of buying his current home, he met his future wife.

William currently lives in the St. Andrews area with his wife Jessie, their 4 wonderful daughters.

William and Jessie are active members of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.

William grew up in a real estate family specializing in the local real estate market.

William possesses a thorough knowledge and understanding of the most modern technology available to the real estate industry.

SpecialtiesResidential Listings / Sales

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About Karen

Married to Realtor Danny Hood. Karen and Danny have two children, ages 38 and 34.

Karen was born in Detroit, Michigan and relocated to Columbia in August of 1982, after graduating from the University of Michigan.

Karen is a Life Member of the Greater Columbia Association of REALTORS Circle of Excellence

Over 34 years of Real Estate experience in the Columbia area - all in the same office!

Karen and Danny were recognized as The #1 Coldwell Banker Team in the State of South Carolina for 4 consecutive years (2008 - 2011)!

Son, William DiMaggio, joined Karen and Danny in 2014 and the Hood Team was born!

The Hood Team was recognized as the #1 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Team in South Carolina for 2017!

The Hood Team was recognized as the #1 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Small Team (3 agents or less) in North South Carolina for 3 consecutive years!

According to Real Trends, The Hood Team was again recognized as being in the top 1/2 of 1% of Real Estate Teams, Nationwide!

The Hood Team has been a Dave Ramsey Endorsed Local Provider since 2010!

The Hood Team is a proud corporate sponsor of PAALS ( Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services). (A portion of every Hood Team closing is donated by The Hood Team to this worthwhile, non-profit organization.)

Karen is a Notary Public, and has been since 1995.

Karen has earned the CHMS designation making her a Certified Home Marketing Specialist as of March 2008.

Karen is a graduate of the Interior Decorating Certificate Program offered through Midlands Technical College.

Karen has been active on many committees for the Central Carolina Board of REALTORS. She has served on CCRA's Grievance Committee, Community Service Committee, Circle of Excellence Committee, served as Chairman of the Circle of Excellence Committee and as a Director on the Central Carolina Realtors Association Board of Directors. She currently serves on the Circle of Excellence Committee and the Sponsorship Committee.

Having served as her Church's Youth Coordinator for 9 years, a former Middle School Math teacher, and a Cub Scout leader, Karen has much knowledge to offer new transferees who have concerns regarding their children's adjustments to the Columbia area.

Karen and Danny are currently active members of Union United Methodist Church.

In addition to Karen's own relocation to this wonderful city, she and Danny have moved her whole family from the Detroit area! Karen has personal experience relocating Seniors, Retirees, 30-somethings making new career moves, from her own family!

Danny, Karen and William desire to give the best service possible, adopting the slogan: "Customer Service is NOT a department, it's an Attitude". The Hood Team strives to attain 100% satisfaction from their customers, clients, and the cooperating agents with whom they work!

Karen has a strong knowledge of the entire Columbia area. Whether you are thinking of relocating to the Lake Murray area, the Lexington, Chapin, or Irmo areas, the Blythewood area, downtown Columbia, Fort Jackson, or just aren't sure, Karen can give you an overview of the entire Columbia market!

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