Benchmark Real Estate

09/30/2025

🚨 Just Listed in Portland! 🚨

182 Hicks St. $539,995
✨ 3 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | just under 1,500 sq ft
✨ Quiet street that feels suburban yet minutes to everything
✨ Turn-key + move-in ready

📅 Open Houses:
• Thursday, Oct. 2 from 4–6 PM
• Saturday, Oct. 4 from 11–1 PM

Private showings also available—don’t wait, this home will not last!

Reach out directly to the listing team for more info or to book your showing:
📞 Mike O’Brien: 207-313-0188 | [email protected]
📞 Nicole O’Brien: [please paste her cell/email here]

Explore 182 Hicks Street in Portland, ME. Listed by Benchmark Real Estate. View photos, features, and details.

07/07/2025

We're excited for this weekend's Portland Kids Duathlon. Still a few spots for kids and we also REALLY need a handful more volunteers. Coffee on us and lots of fun is promised. Sign up to volunteer at this link and please share. https://www.trisignup.com/Race/Volunteer/ME/Portland/PortlandKidsDuathlon

06/21/2025

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

06/08/2025

🪴Join us TODAY for the 2025 Woodfords Community Garden Tour JUNE 8, from 1-4pm! 🌸Enjoy their biggest tour yet with 12 incredible gardens to explore! Meet neighborhood gardeners opening their gardens for you to enjoy!

🎟️Your ticket donation will support Friends of Woodfords Corner and Birth Roots Maine, two nonprofit organizations we love.👩🏼‍🌾 Get your ticket https://woodfordscorner.org/garden-tour

01/25/2025

Owner, Tom Landry weighed in on the current market in this piece from the Portland Press Herald. "Houses priced too high are lingering on the market and there have been more price reductions. Well-priced homes in popular areas are still receiving multiple offers, but Landry said he’s “clearly seeing a leveling off.”

See the article to read some of the reasons 2025 may still be strong for Maine sellers in 2025.

The median price for a Maine home reached a record $390,200 in 2024, but the year also saw sales increasing after years of declines.

12/27/2024

“A few years ago, I made the decision to join Benchmark Real Estate, and it’s been one of the best choices of my career. Moving from a larger brokerage, I was drawn to Benchmark’s incredible commission splits and the supportive, collaborative environment that allows agents to truly thrive. One of the biggest advantages has been the freedom to focus on my clients without competing with colleagues for the same territories—a challenge I often faced at bigger firms. At Benchmark, I’ve found the perfect balance of independence and teamwork, enabling me to deliver exceptional results for my clients while growing my business in a way that feels both rewarding and sustainable.” - Troy Wilkins, Broker

At Benchmark, agents like Troy are thriving thanks to our unbeatable commission splits, collaborative culture, and the freedom to truly focus on their clients. Whether you’re looking for independence, support, or a community that celebrates your success, Benchmark is a boutique brokerage that truly offers it all.

Ready for better? Real estate doesn’t have to be all stress and no reward. At Benchmark, we’re cutting the clutter:

💸 90/10 splits – Keep more of your hard-earned cash.
📈 Next-level marketing – Stand out, scale up.
🌐 Massive reach – Online and in the community.
🤝 True support – Collaborate and lean on peers who’ve got your back.

You Deserve Better. You Deserve Benchmark. Let’s talk about making 2025 the year you elevate your career. No cost to switch your license, no hidden fees, and no red tape—just the tools and support you need to thrive. Let’s have a 100% confidential chat and see if Benchmark is your next move.

12/23/2024

Welcome Home, Wendy!

🔥 Wendy Cortese is home, and Benchmark just got even stronger. With coast-to-coast expertise, killer negotiation skills, and a passion for architecture and design, Wendy’s return is a win for everyone.

After testing the waters with a big-box franchise, Wendy’s back where she belongs—drawn to Benchmark’s bold marketing, unbeatable 90/10 commission splits (zero monthly fees!), and boutique vibe with a major online footprint. She’s ready to level up, and we’re here for it.

💬 “I joined Benchmark because I wanted a boutique Maine brokerage with a strong online presence to appeal to my clients coast to coast. It’s also a major win to work with a business leader, Tom Landry, who sees the big picture in real estate sales and development, and who values staying on the forefront of important conversations about Portland’s housing future. Tom and his support team at Benchmark are driven, operate at a high level, while projecting warmth and dedication to their agents and clients alike. I chose Benchmark for the great chemistry and the common drive to be the best in the business.” – Wendy

Ready for better?
Real estate doesn’t have to be all stress and no reward. At Benchmark, we’re cutting the clutter:

💸 90/10 splits – Keep more of your hard-earned cash.
📈 Next-level marketing – Stand out, scale up.
🌐 Massive reach – Online and in the community.
🤝 True support – From peers who’ve got your back.

You Deserve Better. You Deserve Benchmark.
Let’s talk about making 2025 the year you elevate your career. No cost to switch your license, no hidden fees, and no red tape—just the tools and support you need to thrive.

Let’s have a 100% confidential chat and see if Benchmark is your next move.

12/20/2024

✨2-Unit Just Listed in Auburn, Maine!

📍 130 Western Ave, Auburn
🏡 Open House: Sunday 12/22 from 10-12!

Unit 1: 2 beds, 1 bath
Unit 2: 3 beds, 2 baths
2,978 Total Sq.Ft. | 0.22 Acres

List Price: $595,000
Listed by Home with Tom Landry

Just 30 minutes from Portland and walkable to downtown and Edward Little High School lives a picture-perfect two-family. Sun-filled and comprehensively updated and upgraded this truly turn-key home is ideal for the owner-occupant. The main level offers 2 generous bedrooms, a large living room, an eat-in kitchen, an updated bath, direct access to a very usable basement, and a terrific porch. The upper-level unit occupies two levels and offers 3 bedrooms, 2 updated full baths, an office/den area, in-unit laundry, and a terrific screened and open. Outside there is a 2-car garage, shed, and generous yard. Recent updates include: a 50-year roof and all-new electrical. super efficient heat & air conditioning (mini-splits), insulated basement, new baths, updated kitchens, interior and exterior paint, re-finished or new floors, fire doors, interconnect smokes, and much more. Rents are below market and either unit could be vacated post-closing for an owner-occupant.

➡️ Reach out to [email protected] to learn more!

12/18/2024

Last Friday, we gathered for our annual Benchmark Bash at Maine Craft Distilling, surrounded by friends, family, and clients. It was an evening to celebrate the season, reflect on the year, and most importantly, support an incredible cause: The Center for Grieving Children, Maine

The energy, laughter, and connections shared reminded us just how fortunate we are to be part of such a vibrant and supportive community. 💛

To our amazing clients—whether you’ve just joined the Benchmark family or have been with us for years—thank you for placing your trust in us. And to our friends and family, we couldn’t do this without your ongoing support.

Want to join us in making an impact? You can still support The Center for Grieving Children by donating directly to their mission of providing hope and healing to families in need at: cgcmaine.org/donate

Here’s to more BIG BIG LOVE in the year ahead!

12/18/2024

Last Friday, we gathered for our annual Benchmark Bash at , surrounded by friends, family, and clients. It was an evening to celebrate the season, reflect on the year, and most importantly, support an incredible cause:

The energy, laughter, and connections shared reminded us just how fortunate we are to be part of such a vibrant and supportive community. 💛

To our amazing clients—whether you’ve just joined the Benchmark family or have been with us for years—thank you for placing your trust in us. And to our friends and family, we couldn’t do this without your ongoing support.

Want to join us in making an impact? You can still support The Center for Grieving Children by donating directly to their mission of providing hope and healing to families in need at: cgcmaine.org/donate

Here’s to more BIG BIG LOVE in the year ahead!

12/17/2024

Welcome to 36 Newton Street, Portland!

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, December 22, from 1-3pm.

🌞 Sun-Filled Triple Lot
🏡 Move-In Ready with Modern Updates
🍽️ High-end kitchen
🌳 Quiet, Convenient Location
🛏️ 4 Beds | 🛁 2 Full Baths
📐 2,028 Sq.Ft.
🚗 2-Car Garage

List Price: $695,000
Listed by Home with Tom Landry

Located on a sun-filled triple lot, this fully updated single-family offers move-in quality and so many options. Located on a quiet, yet convenient suburban street you can enjoy the very best Portland has to offer. From walks along quiet streets and hikes on nearby nature trails to direct access to groceries, recreation centers, schools, and restaurants this truly is a complete neighborhood. The open and expansive lot is unheard of and affords plenty of privacy, spaces, and places for play, and even the potential to split a lot for sale / redevelopment. The outside is low low/no maintenance but the real attraction is the fun-filled deck/entertaining area. You can almost taste the BBQ, reel in the refreshing pool, and see the summertime smiles on the faces of friends and family. Inside you are greeted with a home that is on-trend but not trendy. The current owners have done everything so you can just enjoy. The rooms are open and airy with a modern sophistication. Literally everything has been touched and transformed from the new high-end kitchen to both luxurious baths. There is one full bath with laundry on the main level and the second floor offers four bedrooms, another full bath, and pull-down attic access for storage. The lower level is livable and the perfect family room / recreation / office / gym... Toss in a host of updates, a pool, and a 2-car garage for a home not to be missed.

Reach out to The Landry Team to learn more or to book a showing!
[email protected]
(207) 775-0248

12/17/2024

🏡 107 Emery Street #6, Portland - SOLD!

Closed Price: $349,000
Sold by Home With Tom Landry

🎉 A big congratulations to our incredible clients on selling their condo in the heart of Portland's West End! Tim and Kerri were a dream to work with, and we’re beyond thrilled to have listed and sold their property in just over a month. The best part? A smooth and seamless journey from start to finish.

Thank you, T&K, for trusting The Landry Team to guide you to a successful closing!