Heather Hartley

Heather’s passion for architecture and design was literally bred into her. With a talented builder as her mother, she grew up frequenting open houses, salvage yards and job sites. After graduating from the Bryn Mawr School, Heather migrated south to Clemson University, graduating with a degree in Graphic Communications. Following college, she planted her roots in her favorite city, Charleston, SC, where she became the art director for a local children’s book publishing company. While Heather loved letting her creative juices flow, sitting behind a desk felt unfulfilling and she quickly knew this was not her forever future. Craving a change, she often envisioned a career in real estate. At the close of 2008 Heather decided it was time to pursue that calling and dragged Jared (her then Lowcountry love and now husband) back to Baltimore, joining the Krauss family. Always up for a challenge, she decided to jump in with two feet and not to let the whole housing market crash hold her back. Thirteen years later, with over $250 million in sales under her belt, she’s certainly found her calling.


Heather does not think of real estate as sales; instead, she likens it to being more like matchmaking. Impeccable listening skills, honest guidance and a natural patience allow her to build lasting relationships with her clients. Heather believes that strength in negotiating requires a delicate touch and has found remarkable success infusing positivity and camaraderie into her transactions. A natural go-getter to her core, when the right house isn’t readily available, she thrives at seeking it out. Heather enjoys the opportunity and invites the challenges to go on the hunt for her clients. It’s truly her favorite part of her job and with over $27 million in off-market connections, she has an impressive track record of success.


Now, as a wife and mother of two kids, Heather has learned how to seamlessly meld her family life with her demanding career. Real estate is Heather’s true passion, and she feels incredibly blessed to wake up inspired every single day. Life is certainly full, and she wouldn’t have it any other way.