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Helping buyers and sellers throughout Lubbock and West Texas make sense of real estate, without the fluff, the pressure, or the runaround. Whether you're buying, selling, relocating, looking at new construction, or searching for a little more land, you'll get straightforward answers and a strategy built around what you're actually trying to accomplish.

Meet Tess

Meet Tess

REALTOR®

I’m Tess Hernandez, a Texas REALTOR® serving Lubbock and communities throughout West Texas. I believe buying or selling a home shouldn’t feel like you’re just being pushed from one deadline to the next without really understanding what’s happening.

My job isn’t just to get you through a real estate transaction—it’s to make sure you understand the process along the way. I’ll explain what we’re doing, why we’re doing it, what your options are, and where problems could come up so you can make informed decisions instead of simply being told what to do.

Real estate can get complicated. Contracts, inspections, appraisals, negotiations, financing, repairs; there are a lot of moving parts, and sometimes things get weird. I’d rather explain the weird stuff than pretend it doesn’t happen.

Recent blog posts

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The Listing Agent Is Also the Seller of the Home. What Does That Mean for You as a Buyer?

The person selling you the home and the person representing that seller in the transaction are the same person. Here is what Texas law requires in this situation, what… Read more

Frustrated man raising his fists beside a laptop in a bright office.
The Listing Agent Is Related to the Seller. Is That Even Allowed?

You just found out the listing agent is the seller's mom. Can they do that? Does it have to be disclosed? What does it mean for your offer? Here is what Texas law actu… Read more

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The House Went Under Contract Before I Could Even See It. What Are My Rights and What Can I Do?

You had a showing scheduled. The listing agent called and said they already accepted a contract. Nobody gave you a chance to move up the timeline, make a competing off… Read more

Woman raises her hands with a puzzled expression behind a laptop in a living room.
Should You Let Your Home Go Live on the Market Before It Is Available for Showings?

Going active on the MLS while telling buyers they cannot see the home for a week sounds like a strategy. In most cases it is the opposite. Here is what actually happen… Read more

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Why You Never Get Real Showing Feedback When Selling Your Home: The Story Nobody in Real Estate Wants to Tell You

They loved it but picked another house. The kitchen was not their style. No feedback at all. If that is all you are hearing after showings you are not alone and there … Read more

Torn paper reading “homebuilding troubles” lies across U.S. dollar bills.
Someone I Know Had a Bad Experience With This Builder. Should I Still Buy the House?

A friend had a nightmare with the same builder. You love the home. Here is how to evaluate that situation honestly, what questions to ask, and how to protect yourself … Read more

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Can You Make Changes to a Spec Home in Lubbock TX? What Builders Will and Won't Do, Who Pays, and How It All Works

You found a spec home that is almost perfect but you want different flooring, an extra outlet in the garage, or a different cabinet color. Here is exactly how much fle… Read more

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Why Are Builders So Firm on Prices for New Homes? What Buyers in Lubbock TX Need to Know

You walked into a new construction community, saw the price sheet, and immediately wondered why there is no room to negotiate the way you would with a resale home. Her… Read more

Kitchen with exposed brick walls and a green doorway as a family tours with an agent.
Buyers Who Leave Lights On, Doors Unlocked, and the Garage Open After a Showing

You came home to find every light in the house blazing, the back door unlocked, and the garage door wide open. Nobody stayed behind on purpose. They just left without … Read more

109

Closed Sales

33,635,258

Total Value

$240.6K

Average Price

$148K - $1.25M

Price Range

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

If you are selling or buying a home, give Tess Hernandez a call and let her take care of all your needs! She made my home purchase go smoothly with no burdens! She was truly amazing and the best realtor you can have to make your process go as smoothly as possible!

— Jose H.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Made our experience and the process so easy! She had our best interests at heart. One heck of a realtor!

— Tasia H.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Too bad there isn’t a 10-star option. She deserves it. Tess is awesome. I purchased a house in Texas remotely from Minnesota. I am a first-time home buyer (and as we know, that process can be strenuous). However, Tess has managed to make the process enjoyable and easy. She communicates well and looks out for her customers. This gal will put up a fight to get you the right price. Not only that, but she wi...

— Darien C.

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