About us
Real estate in Ashbury, done the neighborly way
Bennett & Hart is a small team of four. We started in 2012 with one rule: treat every client the way we'd want our own parents treated.
Our story
An office on Main Street and a lot of front porches
Claire was selling homes for a large brokerage when she met David, a local builder who kept getting calls from her clients asking whether a house was "a good one".
In 2012 they opened a small office at 214 Main Street with one idea: an agent who knows the market and a builder who knows houses, on the same side of the table. Fourteen years and more than 300 homes later, we're still in that office, and most of our clients come from people we've helped before.
How we work
What you can count on
Straight answers
If a home is overpriced or a repair is a red flag, we'll say so, even when it's not what you hoped to hear.
Local, for real
We live here, our kids go to school here, and we only sell homes in Ashbury and the foothills.
One team, start to finish
The agent you meet is the agent who negotiates your deal and stands next to you at closing.
The team
The people you'll work with
Four people, one office, one phone number that someone always answers.
Claire Bennett
Realtor · Co-founder
Claire grew up in Laurel Heights and has sold homes in Ashbury since 2012. She leads pricing and marketing for our sellers and still answers her own phone.
190+
homes sold
David Hart
Realtor · Co-founder
David spent ten years as a builder before real estate. He walks every home with an eye for roofs, foundations and what a repair will really cost.
10 yrs
as a home builder
Emily Ross
Buyer's agent
Emily works with first-time buyers and families moving to Ashbury from out of state. She knows every school zone and which streets flood after a storm.
60+
first homes found
Alicia Moore
Client care & closings
Alicia keeps every contract on schedule, from inspection deadlines to closing day, and makes sure nothing falls through the cracks.
400+
closings managed
By the numbers
Local market. Local people.
We only work in Ashbury and the foothills, so we know what homes on your street sell for, and why.
Read our fall market notes300+
homes sold since 2012
In Ashbury and the foothills, about two a month.
21 days
typical time to sell
For our listings in 2025, from list to accepted offer.
99%
of list price, on average
What our sellers received, across 2025 sales.
What working with us feels like
“We lost two homes to other offers before we called Claire. She had us pre-approved, ready and first through the door on the third. We've been on Laurel Avenue a year now.”
Sarah & Tom M.Bought in Laurel Heights
“David told us which repairs were worth doing and which weren't. We spent less than we planned and still sold in nine days, above asking.”
Jennifer P.Sold in Briar Ridge
“First home, no idea what I was doing. Emily explained every step in plain English and answered texts at 10 pm without making me feel silly.”
Marcus L.First home, Old Mill District
“We moved from Ohio without seeing the house in person. Emily walked every room on video and pointed out things we'd never have asked about.”
The Cooper familyRelocated to Fox Run
“Selling the house we raised our kids in was hard. Claire was patient, honest about price and made the whole thing feel calm.”
Linda H.Sold in Laurel Heights
“They sold our ranch and found our lake place in the same month, and lined up both closings so we only moved once.”
Ryan & Jess P.Sold and bought, Hollins Lake
“The photos and video for our listing were better than anything else on the market that week. We had eleven showings the first weekend.”
Daniel K.Sold downtown
“Alicia sent us a checklist with every deadline on it. Closing day was the easiest part, which I did not expect.”
Megan & Chris W.Bought in Briar Ridge
- Since 2012in Ashbury
- 7 daysa week tours
- Same daycall-backs
Ready to see a home in person?
Tell us which home and when. We tour evenings and weekends, and we answer the phone.