About Us

Rooted in Huntington. Here for You.

Hood Realty Company is a locally rooted real estate brokerage serving Huntington, West Virginia, and nearby Tri-State communities. Since 1982, our work has been about more than houses. It’s about helping people find their place, navigate important decisions, and feel connected to the communities they call home.

Whether you’re moving to Huntington, buying your first home, selling a longtime residence, or exploring a different neighborhood, our team brings firsthand knowledge of the area and a personal approach to buying and selling real estate in West Virginia and Ohio.

Marshall University green M sign and Old Main building in Huntington, West Virginia

Proud to Call Huntington Home

From the established streets of Huntington’s Southside and the green space around Ritter Park to Marshall University, downtown shops, restaurants, and the communities surrounding Barboursville, the Huntington area offers a distinctive mix of neighborhoods and everyday experiences.

We believe feeling at home means knowing more than an address. It means discovering the parks, businesses, events, and connections that make a community yours. That local perspective guides how we work with buyers and sellers every day.

Explore our guide to moving to Huntington and discover the area beyond the listings.

Whitney Hood Gesner, broker at Hood Realty Company in Huntington, West Virginia

Whitney Hood Gesner | Broker

Whitney Hood Gesner is a life-long resident of Huntington, WV, graduating from Huntington High School and Marshall University with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).  She then attended Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Health Services Administration (MHA).  After returning to Huntington, she spent over a decade working in administrative positions at King’s Daughters Medical Center and Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Ashland, KY.

In 2011, Whitney became a licensed real estate agent in West Virginia and began her career representing buyers and sellers in Cabell County.  Whitney became a licensed real estate broker in 2016 in the states of West Virginia and Georgia and the state of Ohio in 2019.  She is a member of Huntington Board of Realtors, West Virginia Board of Realtors and the National Board of Realtors.

Cindy Cruz Legg | REALTOR®/Salesperson

With a fascination with real estate and a desire to help others,  Cindy Cruz Legg started her real estate career in 2017.  She is a member of the Huntington Board of Realtors and is licensed in West Virginia and Ohio.   Having lived most of her life in Huntington, she graduated from Huntington High School and Marshall University. She also holds a masters degree from Ohio University.  
 
Cindy loves helping clients find the right house and guiding them through the home buying process. In her free time, she enjoys watching her 4 sons play sports and volunteers with various local charities. 
Cindy Cruz Legg, REALTOR at Hood Realty Company in Huntington, West Virginia

Explore Our Community

New to Huntington or getting reacquainted with the Tri-State? We created local resources to make exploring the region easier, whether you’re actively house hunting or just getting to know the community.

Discover places to explore, community character, and practical advice for settling in. When the time comes to buy or sell, Hood Realty is here to help with the real estate side, too.

Huntington Resources

Moving to Huntington, WV
Get an introduction to local living and the Tri-State area.

Preparing to Sell Your Home
Review practical steps before bringing your property to market.

Browse Homes for Sale
See active property listings across the communities we serve.

Connect with Hood Realty
Talk with our team about your goals.