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Buckhead REALTOR® – Ben Hirsh

Ben Hirsh: Buckhead’s Record-Breaking Real Estate Leader

With over $1 billion in career sales and the record for Atlanta’s highest residential sale at $19.8 million, Ben Hirsh has redefined excellence in Buckhead real estate. For more than two decades, he has consistently ranked as Atlanta’s #1 individual Realtor, combining innovative marketing strategies with an unwavering dedication to his clients and community.

A Path Less Traveled

Ben’s journey to real estate success began unconventionally. At 18, after selling his thriving landscaping business, he embarked on a transformative world tour spanning 40+ countries. From trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp to navigating Cambodia’s Mekong River in a dugout canoe, these adventures influenced his fearless approach to life and business. When he returned, Ben channeled that same adventurous spirit into mastering Buckhead real estate.

Rising to the Top

Ben’s meteoric rise earned him recognition as one of Realtor Magazine’s “30 Under 30” Top Real Estate Agents in North America early in his career. His expertise has been featured on NPR, Bloomberg News, CNBC, and in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Atlanta Magazine has named him one of the city’s 500 Most Powerful Leaders for five consecutive years.

“What may look like overnight success is really 20 years of strategic planning, continuous improvement, and pioneering marketing approaches that have transformed our industry,” Ben explains. His recent record-breaking $19.8 million sale exemplifies this philosophy, simultaneously pushing his career sales past the billion-dollar mark.

Community at the Core

Ben Hirsh and his family

As Publisher of The Buckhead Paper and Buckhead.com, Ben has become integral to the neighborhood’s fabric, chronicling its people, places, and events while fostering community spirit. He lives in the Paces neighborhood with his wife and three daughters, where they actively support City of Refuge, a local organization that provides housing and hope to those in crisis.

When not closing deals or strengthening community ties, you’ll find Ben at his North Carolina farm, tending to his bees and cattle—a passion that provides balance to his dynamic professional life.

Your Buckhead Advantage

Whether buying or selling in Buckhead, Ben’s unparalleled market knowledge, innovative marketing strategies, an exceptional support team, and proven track record deliver results that consistently exceed expectations. His unique combination of both local expertise and global perspective makes him the definitive choice for Buckhead real estate.

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How did Ben Hirsh sell Over $148 million last year in Buckhead?

Focus

Ben sells Buckhead real estate exclusively. Over the last 20+ years, Ben’s personal sales have exceeded $1 billion 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, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, the AJC, and others. 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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