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About Claire

Meet Claire

Hillcrest native. Licensed Realtor. Community connector.

Claire Bennett, real estate agent

Experience. Local Knowledge. Integrity.

A Hillcrest Native,
Through and Through.

Claire Bennett grew up in Hillcrest, a few blocks from the office she runs today. She started her career in mortgage lending, where she learned how buyers qualify, how appraisals work, and how deals fall apart. Then she moved into real estate to build a business rooted in trust, local expertise, and old-fashioned hard work.

As founder of Bennett Home Group, Claire pairs deep market knowledge with modern marketing and a small, responsive team. Whether she is walking a first-time buyer through the process from pre-approval to closing, or guiding a longtime homeowner through a sale, she brings the same work ethic and the same care to every transaction.

Claire is a homeowner and a rental property owner herself, which helps her understand what her clients are going through in today's market. She stays in close contact from start to finish and goes beyond the standard playbook to get her clients the outcome they want.

Off the clock, she is raising her family in Hillcrest. You will find her on the ridge trail, at the Saturday market on Main, or organizing the next neighborhood event.

Claire Bennett • Licensed Real Estate Agent

Top Producer Certified Negotiator Luxury Home Specialist

Moving our neighbors, one home at a time.

By the Numbers

Results That Speak for Themselves

15+Years Experience
$250M+In Sales
400+Families Helped
4.9Average Review

What Guides Her

Values Behind Every Move

Honest Advice

Claire tells you what she would tell her own family, even when it means waiting, walking away, or pricing lower than you hoped.

Local First

She lives and works here. Her advice comes from walking these streets, knowing these schools, and watching every sale in the neighborhood.

Clear Communication

You will always know what is happening and what comes next. Calls are returned the same day, and nothing important lands on you as a surprise.

Her Story

A Career Built Here

  1. 2008

    Mortgage lending

    Claire starts in home lending, learning how buyers qualify and how deals come together.

  2. 2011

    Licensed in real estate

    She earns her license and joins a local brokerage, closing her first sales in Hillcrest.

  3. 2016

    Top producer

    Named a top producer for the first time, a recognition she has earned every year since.

  4. 2019

    Bennett Home Group

    Claire founds her own team to give clients a more personal, start-to-finish experience.

  5. 2026

    400+ families

    More than 400 families helped across Hillcrest, Lakeview, Oak Park, and Westbrook.

Credentials

Training and Recognition

  • Licensed Real Estate AgentActive license in good standing, with continuing education every year.
  • Certified Negotiation ExpertFormal training in negotiation methods for price, terms, and repairs.
  • Luxury Home Marketing SpecialistAdvanced training in marketing and presenting high-end homes.
  • Seller Representative SpecialistFocused training in listing strategy and seller advocacy.
  • Top Producer, 2016 to 2026Recognized each year for sales volume and client satisfaction.

Testimonials

Real Clients.
Real Stories.

“Stop looking for another agent. You will not find one better than Claire. We worked with her to find a new home for my parents, and from the very first call we were impressed with her professionalism, patience, and how well she knows every street in Hillcrest.”
Jordan M.Buyer, Hillcrest
“We could not be happier that we chose Claire to sell our home. When it came time to list, she was the clear choice because she knows our neighborhood and the local market better than anyone else we spoke with.”
Priya R.Seller, Lakeview
“Claire handled the staging, photography, and marketing beautifully. Our open houses were packed. We had an offer over asking within days and were in escrow before the end of the week.”
Daniel K.Seller, Oak Park
“As first-time buyers we had a hundred questions, and Claire answered every one with patience and clarity. She kept us calm, kept us on schedule, and helped us win the house we really wanted.”
Megan T.Buyer, Westbrook
“We lost out on two homes before we called Claire. She helped us rethink our offer strategy, and the third time we won without overpaying. She was honest with us even when it was not what we wanted to hear.”
Chris and Dana L.Buyers, Oak Park
“Claire gave us a written estimate of our net proceeds before we even listed, and the final number came in right where she said. No surprises, which is exactly what we needed while moving across the country.”
Robert H.Seller, Hillcrest
“She found us a home before it hit the market. We toured it on a Tuesday, made an offer that night, and closed in thirty days. Claire coordinated every inspection and deadline so we never had to chase anyone.”
Aisha N.Buyer, Lakeview
“Downsizing after thirty years in one house is emotional. Claire was kind and patient, recommended a wonderful stager, and found a buyer who loved the garden as much as we did.”
Ellen and Mark S.Sellers, Westbrook
“Claire knows the condo buildings downtown inside and out, including which HOAs are well run. That knowledge saved us from a costly mistake and led us to a unit we love.”
Sam P.Buyer, Downtown

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