Ben Hirsh is passionate about helping families find their dream home in Buckhead. His drive and work ethic have been constants throughout his life, propelling him constantly in the pursuit of excellence. The Atlanta Realtors Association has named Ben as the #1 individual Realtor in Atlanta based on 2018 sales volume of over $79 million and over $83 million in 2019. This is the highest sales volume of any individual agent in the 70 year history of the ARA.
Forging his own path – in 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, so at the age of 18 he sold his established landscaping company to a competitor and set out on nearly 2 years of traveling across the globe. 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 hitchhikers 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. Notably, Ben was not from Buckhead and had no connections to the community, he simply saw that Buckhead offered the best lifestyle in the Southeast and outstanding natural beauty. He believed that hard work and ingenuity could propel him to the top, and it has.
He was soon named one of Realtor Magazine’s 30 Under 30 Top Real Estate Agents in North America, interviewed on NPR, Bloomberg News, CNBC, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been featured on the cover of Realtor Magazine. Ben was recently named one of the 500 Most Powerful Leaders in Atlanta by Atlanta Magazine and is the #1 individual Realtor in Atlanta based on sales volume, according to the Atlanta Realtors Association.
If you are in the market to buy or sell a home in Buckhead, you deserve the best representation. Ben’s knowledge and passion paired with the most innovative marketing strategies make him the premiere Buckhead real estate agent, and he is eager to hear from you! With overall sales in excess of $600 million to date and over 15 years of experience in Real Estate, Ben has an unparalleled expertise in Buckhead home sales. His commitment to the community goes far beyond his work as he is also a neighbor, living with his wife and three daughters in the scenic Paces neighborhood. Ben owns and operates Buckhead.com where he and a team of writers and photographers chronicle the people, places, and events of Buckhead. Running Buckhead’s top website, Buckhead.com, is a pro-bono effort to strengthen and inform the community, but pays huge dividends by keeping Ben “in the know” so he can better advise his clients.
Ben sells Buckhead real estate exclusively. Over the last 15 years, Ben’s personal sales have exceeded $600 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.
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
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.
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.
Michelle Legan began as the Director of Operations with Hirsh Real Estate – Buckhead.com over 8 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 almost 20 years, Michelle resided in San Francisco where she was a sales manager for a major computer company during the tech heyday. 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, hanging out with her Whippet, Zorro, and has been an active volunteer with Whippet Rescue & Placement for over 10 years.
Isadora Pennington, Marketing Director, is responsible for capturing and sharing all photographs, 3D tours, and drone photography of homes for Buckhead.com. Having worked in Atlanta as a photographer and journalist for local publications, she has extensive experience in covering local news and sharing stories on the site and social media about the people, places, and happenings that make Buckhead the community we know and love. Isadora graduated from Georgia State University with a BA in Studio Arts in 2011 and since that time she worked as a graphic designer for 6 newspapers, designed graphics for a local print shop, and taught art at the High Museum of Art, The New School, Woodruff Art Center, Treehouse Kid & Craft, and Wonderroot. Isadora loves to create art of all kinds, but her media of choice include writing, photography, graphic design, textile design, videography, painting, and illustration.
The spirit of Buckhead heads forward. This is the way it has been, and perhaps this is the way it will always be. The spirit of Buckhead points forward. You see it in the way we work, and you see it in the way we play. The reach is always extending further. The search is for excellence and beauty and grace and vibrancy.
We are a community of individuals. We are diverse, we are dynamic, and we are discerning. We are builders. We are connected to one another with a common bond. A common dream. A common quest. Pointing life in one direction. Forward.
