Yolanda Hodges

I was born in the beautiful Dominican Republic and raised in Miami Beach, Florida. My upbringing taught me the importance of family, culture, hard work, determination, and never forgetting where you come from. “My Dominican roots gave me my pride. Miami Beach helped shape my perspective. Motherhood gave me my strength.” As a mother of three, I understand the importance of creating stability, security, and opportunities for our children. Being a mother has been one of my greatest motivations to work hard, continue growing, and build a better future. Why real estate? Because a home is so much more than four walls and a roof. It is where families create memories, where children grow up, and where dreams begin. Throughout more than 24 years in Georgia and Florida, I have helped families become homeowners, guided investors toward opportunities, and educated people about the power of real estate and generational wealth. Serving as President of NAHREP Tampa Bay has allowed me to give back, empower other professionals, and advocate for greater homeownership opportunities, especially within the Hispanic community. I don’t measure success only by the number of homes I sell. I measure it by the families I help, the relationships I build, and the lives I impact. Real estate is not just what I do. It’s part of who I am.