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Serving Buyers, Sellers & Investors Across the Metro Region

A clearer path home — to move smart, build wealth, and live well.

James Hartwell, team lead of The Hartwell Team

Meet James

A minute with James Hartwell

Before you choose a team, hear how we think about the work — the strategy behind every move, and what clear, steady guidance actually looks like from first call to closing day.

02About Us

“The Hartwell Team is a modern real estate group dedicated to connecting people with homes that truly fit their lifestyle and goals.”

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The Hartwell TeamBuyers · Sellers · Investors

Meet The Hartwell Team

Strategic Approach to Real Estate

Led by James Hartwell, our full-time team serves clients across every corner of the metro region. Together with Elena Brooks, Marcus Reid and Priya Shah, we combine real-world experience, business acumen and a genuine passion for helping people reach their homeownership and investment goals — with one point of contact and a whole team behind you.

Team Track Record

$310MTeam Sales Volume
640+Families Served
4.9Average Client Rating

03Proven Results.

Why Work With Our Team

Our commitment to exceptional service and results has earned the trust of buyers, sellers and investors across the region and beyond:

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Strategic Approach

Backed by data and deep local expertise.

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Clear Communication

Proactive from start to finish.

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Local Market Depth

Real understanding of every neighborhood we serve.

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Skilled Negotiation

Positioned to maximize your value.

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A Full Team Behind You

Discipline, coverage and organization throughout.

05What’s My Home Worth

Know Your Home’s Value

Curious about your home’s market value? Our easy-to-use property valuation tool provides a quick, reliable estimate, helping you make informed decisions about selling, refinancing, or planning your next move.

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Enter an address to see an instant estimated range. This is an estimate, not an appraisal.

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Instant Estimate

Built for your local market

06Explore the

Communities We Serve

Discover insights, photos, market trends, and what life is really like in each neighborhood.

07How We Work

Services Built Around Your Goals

Whether you are buying, selling, staging or simply exploring the market, every engagement begins with a clear strategy and ends with results.

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Buy With Us

Concierge-level guidance tailored to your lifestyle, goals, and timeline — with strategy, discretion, and clarity at every step.

09How We Help You Succeed

A Simple, Strategic Approach

Real estate can feel overwhelming, but our process is designed to make it smooth, clear, and stress-free. From our first conversation to closing day, we guide you every step of the way.

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Personalized Consultation

We start with a conversation to understand your goals, timeline, and priorities.

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Strategic Planning

A clear plan for buying or selling, built on data, market insight, and proven strategy.

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Hands-On Guidance

From tours to offer strategy and negotiations, our team handles the details so you don’t have to.

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Closing & Beyond

We stay with you through closing and remain a resource well into your next chapter.

10Discover the

Vibrant Areas We Serve

Explore market trends, new listings, schools and local favorites across every corner of the region.

Market Snapshot

Hillcrest

$1.02MMedian Sale Price
19Avg Days on Market
112Active Listings
29Recent Sales

11Lenders, Inspectors, and Service Providers

Our Trusted Partners

We connect you with trusted lenders, inspectors and service providers across the region — so every step of your move is handled by people who share our standards.

12What Clients Are Saying

Our Client Testimonials

Reviews from buyers, sellers and investors who trusted our team with one of the biggest decisions of their lives.

James and the team were wonderful to work with. Friendly, patient, and they walked us through the whole buying process so it never felt intimidating. They knew every detail of our loan program and it made a real difference. If you want a team that is truly by your side, call them.
AAndrea M.Buyer · Hillcrest
Five stars doesn’t feel like enough. From our first showing to closing took less than two months. What I appreciated most was the honesty — nobody ever pushed a property just to close a deal, and I always had what I needed to make the right call.
KKevin O.Buyer · Oak Park
Big thanks to the Hartwell Team for selling my condo in just 21 days! I appreciated their discipline, organization and straightforward approach. If you want people who get results and have your back, this is the team to call.
DDaniel R.Seller · Downtown
I had a great experience buying my first home with Elena. As a first-time buyer, she was incredibly helpful, patient, and responsive every step of the way — she made the process far less intimidating and helped me find a place I’m excited to call home.
RRafael S.Buyer · Riverside
A true professional team that knows the market inside and out. Their attention to detail when writing contracts is second to none, and their communication makes every transaction smoother for everyone involved.
SSarah W.Lender Partner
Marcus stayed with me through a search that lasted almost two years. He’s well-informed, and if he doesn’t know an answer he finds it and comes back with options. I never once felt alone in the process.
EElijah V.Buyer · Westbrook
I can’t recommend this team highly enough. While I was traveling abroad, an unexpected repair came up on my rental and they coordinated everything. That gave me tremendous peace of mind. They treat you like a partner, not just another client.
RRosa E.Investor · Lakeview
They helped my wife and me find our dream home and made the entire process feel smooth. Knowledgeable, friendly and proactive — every document was handled on time and we were never left wondering what came next.
LLiam T.Buyer · Hillcrest
Truly a pleasure to work with! Prompt, professional, and the whole process was smooth and stress-free from start to finish. Highly recommend.
KKayla P.Buyer · Downtown

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13Ready To Make Your Next Move?

Let’s build a strategy that works for your goals.

Buyers, sellers and investors across the region trust The Hartwell Team to clear the path forward.