Dina Lima
Shalom! I’m Dina Lima, MBA, Broker/Owner of Valencia Properties and Bilingual Realtor® based in Fort Worth, Texas.
As a Real Estate Broker with a broad knowledge of the housing industry, I am delighted to assist with your real estate needs in the beautiful state of Texas in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
I began my real estate career as a home builder, working closely with families to design and build their beautiful, energy-efficient homes. Since then, I’ve learned how much we love to personalize our spaces for comfort, functionality, restoration, and renewal.
Having served many homebuyers and sellers from diverse cultures, I understand that buying and selling properties can be emotionally stressful due to the myriad of decisions to be made and the complex process that can be confusing. Being actively involved in the housing industry positions me to be a valuable resource to my clients.
As a member of national, state, and local real estate industry associations that hold Realtor® designees to a higher ethical standard, I advocate for laws and policies that benefit homeowners.
In addition to enjoying my real estate career, I am also a Christian minister, Bible teacher, and author, helping people find peace in everyday life. As a lifelong learner, I enjoy reading and writing about topics related to spiritual growth and personal development, while also studying and teaching the Hebraic origins of the Christian faith, rooted in the land and people of Israel.
I enjoy decorating and organizing my home, taking long walks with my husband, engaging in deep conversations at our dinner table, hosting Shabbat dinners that become fascinating discipleship moments, speaking at women’s conferences in Hispanic congregations and small groups, cooking my delicious creamy chicken recipe, and savoring my husband’s addictive Shalom Tea and his homemade signature New York steak with a Salvadoran twist that honors our Central American heritage.
I believe that home ownership promotes stability, comfort, and a powerful sense of personal accomplishment. That’s why I love what I do!
817-714-2633
Dina Lima, MBA, Broker/Owner, Bilingual REALTOR®
Fort Worth, Texas
Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI)
Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®)
Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
Professional Designations
Only about 4% of Realtor®s nationwide hold professional designations.
I have earned:
Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), the premier credential in Buyer representation.
Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), the premier credential in Seller representation.
- Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI), top designation that provides in-depth knowledge on the fundamentals of real estate to best serve my clients.
Formal Education
- Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
- M.S. in Computer Science
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science
- Master’s in Theological Studies
- Doctor of Ministry in Theological Studies
- Certificate in Hebraic-Christian Studies under the leadership of Dr. Victoria Sarvadi, president of The Nathaniel Foundation and spiritual leader of The Nathaniel Fellowship
Professional Experience
Before earning my real estate license, I…
- Worked in the IT industry as a database programmer in the health and airline sectors, which trained me to be methodical and detailed in everything I do.
- Owned and operated my home construction company, Emerald Luxury Homes, Inc., building high-performance homes in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.
- Built the Savvy Idea Home 2006 in partnership with Building Savvy Magazine.
- Co-wrote the white paper Stand Out From the Pack for Green Building Advisor.
- Co-wrote the white paper Thinning the Herd for Green Building Advisor.
- Earned an “Exemplary New Home” Award from the Greater Fort Worth Spring Tour of New Homes.
- Taught home-building and business courses for the National Association of Home Builders.
- Served as a founding builder member of Green Built Texas, where I helped design the green building guidelines for residential construction in north central Texas. I also designed the beautiful logo, which is still in use today. To date, GBT has over 33,539 homes by 95 builders registered under the program, searchable in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system used by thousands of Realtors in Texas every day.
Other Accomplishments
- I homeschooled my two daughters for ten years, until they graduated from high school, and later graduated from college with their bachelor’s degrees by the age of 19.
- I studied at the University of Manchester in England, U.K., during my undergraduate studies.
- I won a regional Spanish poetry contest in my senior year in high school.
Construction Experience
Built the Savvy Idea Home in partnership with Building Savvy Magazine
Co-wrote the white paper Stand Out From the Pack for Green Building Advisor
Co-wrote the white paper Thinning the Herd for Green Building Advisor
Some of the Homes I Built
Fun Facts About "Valencia"
Valencia Properties is named in honor of my Hispanic heritage. Valencia comes from the word “valentia” in Latin, which means “valor” or “strength.” Valencia is also the name of one of the oldest and third-largest cities in Spain, where the famous Paella dish was born. I bring my Hispanic heritage, friendly approach, and community values into my business and client relationships.
