Client Focused . Performance Driven is the HNG Focus
At the Hospitality Network Group at Keller Williams, we are a client-focused, performance-driven real estate team serving Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, Alabama. We help buyers, sellers, parents purchasing for their college students, medical residents, and investors make well-informed real estate decisions with confidence.
Our team specializes in:
- Buying and selling homes in Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and surrounding communities
- Helping parents purchase properties near the University of Alabama and UAB
- Guiding investors seeking student rentals, game-day condos, and long-term opportunities
- Preparing homes for the market with strategic staging, upgrades, and vendor coordination
- Supporting new homeowners with decorating resources and trusted local partners
We believe every client deserves exceptional communication, expert guidance, and a seamless experience from start to finish. Our promise—Client focused. Performance driven.—guides everything we do as we work to help you achieve your real estate goals with clarity, strategy, and care.
Where We Serve
Hospitality Network Group (HNG) agents are knowledgeable regarding the entire state of Alabama and specifically the Tuscaloosa, Birmingham and Gulf coast markets, as well as in Houston, Texas.
HNG agents are your GO-TO Realtors, whether you are a current or future resident of our state.
We specialize in working with out-of-state buyers:
- looking for housing and a smart investment option for their student;
- looking to relocate or retire to the state; or
- looking for a vacation home.
Our Experience
As a licensed Realtor® and Certified Interior Decorator (CID), Vikki is able to offer a unique perspective to her clients – using her skills in both areas to help them sell, find and/or buy their dream homes.
Vikki is trained as a Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE), an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), and a Real Estate Collaboration Specialist - Divorce. She also has earned the valuable Graduate, Realtor® Institute (GRI) designation, which demonstrates in-depth knowledge of regulatory issues, technology, standards, and the RE sales process.
Resources for You
Are you a first time home buyer who does not know where to begin with the process?
Are you moving to the area and want insights from a local resident and Realtor® to find the best solution for your situation?
Are you a parent, with a student coming to school in Alabama, who wants to invest in real estate as opposed to paying rent for 4+ years? Or a place to stay when you visit?
Are you selling and want help getting your house ready to earn top dollar?
Meet Our Team
Vikki Grodner
Realtor®, Co-Owner, & Rainmaker
Vikki Grodner is one of the most trusted and highly recommended real estate agents in Tuscaloosa, Alabama—the #1 college town for real estate investing and one of the top short-term rental markets in the country. As co-owner of the Hospitality Network Group at Keller Williams, Vikki is recognized as a leading expert for parents buying for their University of Alabama students, investors seeking game-day rentals, and luxury buyers and sellers navigating million-dollar properties.
As both a Licensed Realtor® and Certified Interior Decorator (CID), Vikki brings a rare combination of market expertise and design insight. She helps clients prepare their homes for sale, evaluate investment potential, and visualize upgrades that increase long-term value—skills that set her apart in a fast-moving, high-demand market.
Vikki is known for her exceptional work with:
Parents investing in housing for UA students
Investors seeking student rentals, STRs, and game-day properties near Bryant-Denny Stadium
Luxury buyers and sellers of $1M+ homes in Tuscaloosa and Northport
Out-of-state buyers looking for smart entry points in Alabama’s top investment market
Seniors and families navigating major life transitions
Her advanced professional training includes:
• RENE — Real Estate Negotiation Expert
• ABR — Accredited Buyer Representative
• SRES — Senior Real Estate Specialist
• RCS-D — Real Estate Collaboration Specialist – Divorce
• GRI — Graduate, REALTOR® Institute, demonstrating mastery of contracts, regulation, technology, and the full real estate sales process
Clients choose Vikki for her strategic expertise, concierge-level service, and ability to help them make smart, profitable real estate decisions in one of Alabama’s most competitive markets. Her blend of negotiation skill, design talent, and deep local knowledge consistently positions her as the top real estate agent in Tuscaloosa for parents, investors, and luxury buyers.
Ken Grodner
Realtor®, Co-Owner, & Certified Divorce Specialist
Ken Grodner is a top real estate agent in Birmingham, Alabama, and co-owner of the Hospitality Network Group at Keller Williams, one of the most trusted and highly recommended real estate teams in the Birmingham and Tuscaloosa markets. With decades of professional service experience, Ken is known for his exceptional communication, deep market knowledge, and ability to guide clients confidently through even the most complex real estate transactions.
Ken specializes in helping:
• Buyers and sellers throughout the Birmingham metro area, including Homewood, Hoover, Vestavia, Mountain Brook, and Lakeview
• Medical professionals relocating to UAB Hospital and surrounding healthcare districts
• Investors seeking high-demand rental opportunities and strong long-term appreciation
• Luxury buyers and sellers navigating $750k–$2M+ properties in Birmingham’s premium neighborhoods
• Parents looking to invest in housing for students attending colleges and universities across Central Alabama
Clients value Ken’s professionalism, market expertise, and ability to deliver a seamless, strategic experience from consultation to closing. His leadership within the Hospitality Network Group has helped establish the team as a top choice for relocations, investment properties, and residential sales across Alabama.
When he’s not assisting clients, Ken enjoys spending time with his wife and business partner, Vikki, entertaining friends and clients, and traveling with family.
With his combination of experience, service, and local insight, Ken Grodner is consistently recognized as one of the top real estate agents in Birmingham and a trusted advisor for anyone buying, selling, or investing in today’s Alabama market.Ken and Vikki Grodner lead the Hospitality Network Group (HNG) at Keller Williams, one of the most trusted and highly recommended real estate teams serving Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and the surrounding Alabama markets. Together, they bring decades of professional experience, advanced certifications, and a client-first approach that consistently positions them among the top real estate agents in Alabama.
Griffin Brantley
Realtor®
Griffin Brantley is a dedicated real estate professional with the Hospitality Network Group at Keller Williams, one of the top real estate teams serving Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, Alabama. As a Birmingham native and University of Alabama graduate with a degree in Communication Studies and minors in Real Estate and Political Science, Griffin brings strong market knowledge, communication skills, and a deep understanding of Alabama communities.
Griffin is committed to helping buyers, sellers, parents, and investors navigate the Birmingham market with confidence. His local expertise and client-focused approach make him a valuable resource for anyone relocating to the area, purchasing near UAB, or exploring Alabama’s growing real estate opportunities.
Outside of real estate, Griffin enjoys studying history, watching documentaries, playing the trumpet, and learning German and Polish—interests that reinforce his curiosity, discipline, and attention to detail.
Griffin’s blend of local roots, academic training, and strong communication skills makes him a trusted partner for clients working with the Hospitality Network Group, one of the most recommended real estate teams in Central and West Alabama.
Kobi Miller
Realtor®
Kobi Miller, originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a licensed real estate professional with the Hospitality Network Group at Keller Williams, one of the top real estate teams serving Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, Alabama. As a current junior at the University of Alabama, Kobi is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management with a minor in Real Estate and plans to continue into an MBA program—giving him a strong foundation in business strategy, market analysis, and property fundamentals.
Kobi’s unique perspective as both a UA student and licensed Realtor® allows him to serve:
• Parents investing in housing for their University of Alabama students
• Students purchasing their first property instead of renting
• Investors exploring Tuscaloosa’s high-demand student-housing and short-term rental market
• Local buyers and sellers needing clear, approachable guidance
His involvement with the Honors College and the Asian American Student Association (AASA) reflects his leadership, communication skills, and strong connection to the campus community—an advantage for anyone seeking real, on-the-ground insight into Tuscaloosa’s neighborhoods and student lifestyle.
In his free time, Kobi enjoys watching sports, going to the gym, duck hunting, and playing intramural sports with friends—activities that showcase his energy, discipline, and passion for teamwork.
Kobi’s blend of academic training, campus involvement, and real estate expertise makes him an ideal resource for anyone looking to buy, sell, or invest near the University of Alabama, especially parents and first-time buyers seeking trusted local guidance.
Client Testimonials
I worked with Ken Grodner from KW to purchase my first home. He was great! Polite and professional, and did wonderful job explaining the process and my responsibilities to me since I had never bought a home before. I'd highly recommend working with Ken!
- S. McCoy
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Vikki G. is the very best! She found us the perfect house and was so patient and kind throughout the whole process. We will absolutely continue to work with her when we decide to house-hunt again!
- R. Bond
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Vikki was such a blessing! She helped us purchase our property while we were living out of state. She was professional, concise, attentive, and personable! She knows and loves Tuscaloosa and made herself available to us as we navigated a new town!
- J. Feagans
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Selling a home “for sale by owner” has the attraction of avoiding commission on the sale. If one is lucky enough find the right buyer, good for that person. What we experienced with Ken and Vikki is the power of having someone focusing on the sale, having the power of MLS and having someone familiar with the sale process that can drive the sale. In our case, I worked with Ken and Vikki to conceptualize who a likely buyer would be for our unique condo and then we together came up with a strategy that took advantage of their skills and MLS membership, which made all the difference in the world to us and led to the sale of our Condo. Thanks Ken and Vikki!! Job well done.
- R. Levitt
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Ken Grodner and his wife Vikki helped us throughout our home buying process. As first time home buyers we learned a heck of a lot and Ken guided us along the way. This market is a rough one and we lost several bidding wars before we were able to find our new home. Which took us a whole year! He was dedicated to helping us, and very knowledgeable. He made a difficult process easy and fun! Ken is great! Definitely Recommend!
- R. Jones
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I would like to say my deepest and heartfelt thanks to my realtor for such an awesome job helping me buy and sell my lake home- Vikki Williams Grodner! She went beyond helping me, fixing any issues along the way while I am several hundred miles away. With her sass, wit, humor, kindness, upbeat and very professional demeanor, she just know how to choose the right people at the right time and get things done. Most of all she helped me get my prayers answered by making sure the next homeowner will be a family who will love and enjoy my sanctuary as much as me and Leeka did. Thank you for treating me and Leeka very well. I am highly recommending her to anyone, if you need help buying or selling a property in Alabama to please contact her.
- L. McBride
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I have had the pleasure of working with Ken as the home inspector for several of his clients with my business Alabama Home InspeXions BHM. After seeing how committed he is to the success of his clients, I had the opportunity to work with him as his client when buying my first home. He went above and beyond. He helped create an organized way to work through my options and answered many questions before I knew to ask them. I would definitely recommend working with Ken.
- M. Murphy
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