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Buckhead REALTOR® - Ben Hirsh

Buckhead Real Estate Agent Ben Hirsh is passionate about helping families find their dream home in Buckhead. His drive, laser focus, and work ethic fuel his tireless pursuit of excellence. His hard work paid off again in 2023 with the tremendous achievement of $135,000,000 in sales and (again) securing the top spot as the #1 individual Realtor in Atlanta. 

Setting Records, and Breaking Them

Ben recently brokered the highest home sale in the history of Atlanta for $19,800,000. The off-market sale marked multiple milestones for Ben. “Before this sale, my career sales volume was $995 million. It was exciting to set the record for a home sale, while at the same time surpassing the $1 billion mark in homes I have personally sold.” The secret to this incredible success? “There is no secret and no shortcut,” says Hirsh. “What may look like luck at first glance is really 20 years of very hard work, a focused plan, continuous improvement, and significant resources invested in what I believe are the most effective marketing strategies that have ever been implemented in our industry.”

Getting Started

Forging his own path – in both life and in business – has always been a part of Ben’s DNA. As a child Ben had a love for adventure and dreamed of seeing the world. At the age of 18 he sold his established landscaping company to a competitor and set out to travel the world. His excursions led him to more than 40 countries, trekking to the Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal, floating down the Mekong River in Cambodia in a dugout canoe, diving in the Coral Sea, and driving with a random assortment of backpackers across New Zealand, Australia, and Africa.

When Ben returned from his travels, he put this same focus and passion into becoming the best real estate agent in Buckhead. Although Ben is not originally from Buckhead and had no connections to the community, he saw that Buckhead offered immense natural beauty and the best lifestyle in the Southeast. He sincerely believed that hard work and great marketing could propel him to the top, and it has.

Becoming #1 Buckhead Real Estate Agent

Early in his career,Ben was named one of Realtor Magazine’s 30 Under 30 Top Real Estate Agents in North America. Ben has been interviewed on NPR, Bloomberg News, CNBC, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been featured on the cover of Realtor Magazine. He has also been recognized as one of the 500 Most Powerful Leaders in Atlanta by Atlanta Magazine for five consecutive years.

If you are in the market to buy or sell a home in Buckhead, you deserve the best representation. Ben’s expertise paired with the most innovative marketing will give you a strategic advantage. With overall career sales of just under $1 Billion, Ben has proven his unparalleled expertise in Buckhead real estate.

Ben lives with his wife and three daughters in the scenic Paces neighborhood, and his commitment to the community goes far beyond his work. They are supporters of City of Refuge, a local charity that provides housing, training, and hope to those in poverty and crisis. Ben owns and operates Buckhead’s top website, Buckhead.com, where he and a team of writers and photographers chronicle the people, places, and events of Buckhead. These stories are also published in print through The Buckhead Paper, the only newspaper made in, and exclusively covering the Buckhead community.

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How did Ben Hirsh sell Over $100 million last year in Buckhead?

Focus

Ben sells Buckhead real estate exclusively. Over the last 17 years, Ben’s personal sales have exceeded $800 million while on average closing 1 home every week. Ben knows Buckhead real estate better than anyone and keeps his finger on the pulse of the market trends. His clients benefit from this laser focus.

Passion

Ben is passionate about Buckhead and selling homes here. He takes each listing personally and invests heavily to ensure success.

“This is not a stop along the way to some other career. This is my calling, my passion. I will happily be doing this in 30 years.” -Ben

Marketing

Through his # 1 website (Buckhead.com), 3D models of his listings, direct mail, and video, Ben will create over 1 million targeted impressions for his clients this year. Ben’s marketing is unparalleled, as he invests more to get exposure for his listings than any competitor. This exposure drives traffic, which drives sales.

Personal Service

When you work with Ben to sell your home, he personally shows your home, negotiates the offer and closes the deal. Even the most minute details are covered. His office team ensures the entire process runs smoothly. This allows Ben to be out doing what he does best, connecting beautiful homes with the right buyer.

Behind the Scenes

Michelle Legan

Michelle Legan began as the Director of Operations with Hirsh Real Estate – Buckhead.com over 10 years ago! She began her real estate career in residential new construction with Bethesda, MD-based developer, BF Saul Company. Prior to relocating to Buckhead where she has lived for over 20 years, Michelle resided in San Francisco during the tech heyday where she was a sales manager for a major computer company. Michelle grew up in Novelty, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland in the heart of the snow belt, which explains her love of the summer heat here in Atlanta! She graduated from Ohio University EW Scripps School of Journalism which is located in the other Athens. Michelle is an avid reader and always has a book recommendation. She enjoys exploring new restaurants with friends, exploring the many parks around Atlanta with her Whippet pup, McQueen, and has been an active volunteer with Whippet Rescue & Placement for over 10 years.

Rob Knight

Creative Director Rob Knight has been a professional artist for over thirty years. He began his career as a visual artist in Atlanta, where he explored everything from drawing and painting to graphic design and web development. Rob’s creative pursuits turned to photography in 2000. His artistic vision and craftsmanship led to a successful career as an educator, leading photo workshops around the world, and a brand ambassador for major camera companies. Rob was a two-time finalist for the National Association of Photoshop Professional’s “Photoshop Guru” award, he has published two photography books, and his work has been featured in Nature’s Best Photography magazine. Rob thrives in an environment like buckhead.com where he has so many creative opportunities, from creating a beautiful photographic portfolio for each home to covering the news, happenings, and people who make Buckhead such a unique place.

What Ben's Clients Say

We previously had our home on the market, and it had failed to sell. We brought in Ben Hirsh to discuss selling out home and told him exactly what are goals were. Ben put together a fantastic video presentation which attracted a buyer relocating to Atlanta. Within just 44 days we were under contract at the exact price we asked him to get for us! Working with Ben is different because he understands the power of technology and how to use it. A web presentation is critical in attracting buyers to your home. He also sets reasonable expectations with regard to the market environment, which avoids surprises later on. He is a master of the process of getting a home ready to sell, and he is personally involved every step of the way. He exceeded our expectations in every way, and we highly recommend him if you’re thinking about selling your home.
Renee & Tom Houle
You list a house but you sell a home. To get from the listing to the sale requires a narrative. Ben and his team are experts at creating that narrative, especially when your home is more complex than “5... 4... And a door.” For us, that narrative was about a wall of windows that let in light from the back yard, a back yard that had seen our kids go from toddlers to teens. It was about the cul-de-sac that teemed with neighbors and the bus stop just across the driveway. It was the markings on the door jamb, as our children inched through the years. In short, it was about the life that could be lived within those four walls. Can you picture it? Ben made sure that you could.
Ginny & Tim Kennedy
We would like to sincerely thank Ben Hirsh for all he did to find us our dream home. We had been looking for a home for months that would suit our needs. Ben told us to be patient and that our dream house did exist and he would help us find it. When we became anxious and started making offers on houses not right for us, he “reigned us back in” and kept us focused. He was not just trying to close a deal. He was trying to find us a house we would love, not just settle for. Now we are in a house that we just simply can’t believe is ours. We could attribute it to luck, but that would be far from the truth. It was Ben’s fortitude and loyalty to us as our realtor that got us into this house. When we were going through the negotiating process, Ben once again led us and promised to get us the fairest price. He was totally remarkable throughout the whole process and we could not be more grateful. Thank You Ben, The Dailey’s
Vince & Naviza Dailey
We were so impressed with Ben's contemporary approach to marketing with advanced technology such as the 3D modeling and drone photography. It really added a new dimension to the marketing of our home. The video tour he produced was viewed by more than 50,000 people! Ben's energy and passion became especially evident during negotiations where his expert knowledge of Buckhead really paid off. Throughout the sale, Ben and his team followed through on every detail and provided excellent follow up from the time of listing to the closing.
Buzz & Amy White
We can’t say enough about the professionalism and attention to detail that Hirsh Real Estate provided for the sale of our old home and purchase of our new home. We’ve worked with many other real estate folks in the past, but none compared to Hirsh. Our home was aggressively marketed and actively sold (something other realtors don’t do). With regard to the purchase of our new home, Ben demonstrated exceptional negotiating skills and patience, helping us buy the home at the right price. We highly recommend Hirsh Real Estate!
Angelo & Karen Varrone
Upon first meeting Ben, it was obvious that he is a top tier agent with a lot of expertise in the Buckhead market. He had our house under contract in less than a week. Amazing!
Laura Barnhart
Ben's deep analysis and business savvy were two key reasons we hired Ben to sell our home. His expertise and focused marketing enabled us to have our house under contract - above asking price - within two days of listing! However, in the end, it was Ben's ability to carefully shepherd the deal to close that made the experience a true success.
Matt & Virginia Maguire
We were very impressed with the professional and thoughtful manner in which Ben Hirsh had rapidly sold our house and helped us find the right house in which to move. Ben is talented in informing us everything we need to know in making the transaction happen to everyone’s satisfaction!
Dameron & Nancy Black
Ben is a selling agent who can get the job done. His record speaks for itself as he is one of the top selling agents in Buckhead. Ben generted consistent traffic for our home in a tight market and closed the sale! We are very pleased with Hirsh Real Estate.
William T. Baker
Ben and his team provided extraordinary representation for us as our listing and buying agent. He guided us through the preparation to sell our home, obtained a contract in 5 days for 96.4% of the listing price, and advised us all the way to the closing table. He was equally valuable in our search and due diligence on the purchase side of our transaction. Ben has a support team behind him that is extremely detailed oriented and responsive. Atlanta has a lot of great real estate agents and Ben is one of the best.
Ansley & Charlie CrawfordPresident, CEO, and Chairman / Private Bank of Buckhead
A close friend had a really positive experience with their home- in the ~$2m price range- with Ben, so we decided to give him a try. After Ben helped us prepare our house for listing, I was so impressed with his knowledge of the local real estate market, I contracted with him to help us buy an unlisted home in Brookhaven prior to our selling our home. We sold our home very successfully having received 3 full price offers during the process. Our home was a little trickier than most in that it had several easements and a shared driveway. Ben navigated those tricky waters for us confidently and competently. We relied on his resources and professional referrals every step of the way. Ben’s a business man. A very calm, trustworthy, mannered and focused business person. It felt like working with a valued senior executive at my firm, versus a transactionally focused salesperson. He definitely had our family’s best interest placed first.
Jim Geiger
Working with Ben was a pleasure. He and his team helped us sell our home in one day, and then they helped us find our next house. The process of selling and purchasing exceeded all of our expectations. Ben and his team are professionals who spare no time to provide customers with undivided attention. We enjoyed working with Ben so much that he will be our realtor for as long as he decides to remain in business. And of course we are recommending Ben and his team to all of our friends who wish to have a pleasurable and professional home buying/selling experience.
Bemir & Veronica
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