OUR TEAM

Finding the right home matters. Choosing the right team does too.
HomeGrown — serving Carmel, Westfield, Zionsville, and the Northside with honesty and care.

Forde Ness+

Forde Ness

Founder of HomeGrown | Team Lead & REALTOR®
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Britt Ness+

Britt Ness

Co-founder of HomeGrown | Marketing & Branding
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Justin Steill+

Justin Steill

Business Partner & REALTOR®
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Bailey Braunecker (HIDDEN)+

Bailey Braunecker (HIDDEN)

REALTOR®
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Elle Fleenor (HIDDEN)+

Elle Fleenor (HIDDEN)

Marketing and Operations Manager
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Kaitlin Kowalski (HIDDEN)+

Kaitlin Kowalski (HIDDEN)

Senior Interior Designer
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Brittany Dickmeyer (hidden)+

Brittany Dickmeyer (hidden)

Event & Client Engagement Manager
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Happy Clients.

"Forde helped with the purchase of my first home. Very helpful and knowledgeable through the entire process. Made what could have been a stressful time very smooth and would recommend to anyone."

Andrew Newman

"Forde is the BEST! We loved working with him and he helped us find the house of our dreams! This market is crazy and competitive and when we finally found a house we wanted to put an offer on, we did not want to lose it! He worked with us, talking us through all of our options and strategies to ensure our offer stood out among the rest! He was so patient with us, responsive when we wanted to see a house and just so friendly and helpful always! Thank you, Forde, for helping us find a home that we will love forever and for making the process so enjoyable!"

Sarah Majestic

"Forde was a phenomenal asset during our home buying and selling experience. He was able to help us get ready to sell our house while also finding us great new places that fit our wants and needs to look out. It was extremely helpful to have him as our agent during this crazy time in the market because he was able to provide guidance to make our offers stand out without having to do anything crazy. I really appreciated all of time he gave to us during the whole process and the knowledge that he brought."

Kelsey Eck

"Forde and the whole Home Grown Realty team were knowledgeable and helpful when we were looking for a house. We were first-time homebuyers, so we were like deer in headlights! But Forde and his team walked us through everything and connected us with professionals who knew how to help. They also have great knowledge of the communities and are well connected. If I asked about the area, he would tell us about a couple who lived a block or two away and their review/experience. Now, we are in a new home and we love it!"

Jessica Bullitt

"Would not have been able to purchase my first home in Broad Ripple without Forde’s experience and expertise. He was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the Indy housing market. Forde was always available for questions and to help guide me through the offer & negotiation process."

Evan Cultice

"Working with Forde and his team was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Their professionalism, knowledge, and dedication truly set them apart. From finding the perfect buyer to navigating the intricacies of the selling process, Forde was there every step of the way, ensuring a smooth and successful transaction. I highly recommend Forde and his team to anyone in need of top-notch real estate services."

Alex Abbott

"Forde is great! He provided great insight for which home improvements to make prior to putting the house on the market. He is very responsive and a clear communicator which made the process very easy for my wife and me. I’m looking forward to working with him again in the future!"

Craig Larew

"Forde and his team made the home buying and selling experience enjoyable. He’s knowledge of the industry really took the weigh off our shoulders. Would highly recommend to anyone."

Paul Sanfilippo

"Forde sold our house in just a matter of days! He went above and beyond to video and photograph our home as it went viral and received offers site unseen! Selling over asking allowed us to build the home of our dreams and he has been so helpful every step of the way, attending construction meetings, and giving insight with his new-build sales background. We couldn’t imagine working with anyone else and look forward to seeing our friends and family close deals with Forde in the future!"

Drew Dienhart

"I’m so happy for the help I received from Forde. I was a first time buyer and he was so patient with answering questions and sharing insight. Finding a home during the pandemic was challenging to say the least but he made things easier for me."

Whitney B.

"When you work with Forde and his team you aren’t just working with a real state professional, you’re working with family. From day one Forde was ahead of the game letting us know what to expect in the home buying process and sending updates before the builders were sending them to us. He showed up to meetings that other agents wouldn’t have and was always there to guide and support. Bottom line Forde and his team are the best agency in the industry. If you are looking for reliability, top notch communication, and a super easy transaction you better be reaching out to Forde and his team at Home Grown Realty!"

Andrew Cornelius

"Forde was very professional, and knowledgeable during the buying process. He was very patient and always got back to me in a timely manner. I will definitely be using him in my future real estate needs."

Bailey Ness

"Buying and selling in a very hot market could have been stressful but Forde made it easy. He explained to us a lot of options we didn't know we had in the purchasing process that allowed us to secure a closed deal on our very first offer. In the selling process he went to extra mile to have our home inspected by an interior designer at no cost to us, showed up at the house for a 3 day long open house, and generally made himself available for any questions we had. I could not recommend him more, he is a great choice as an agent whether you are looking to buy, sell, or both!"

Matt Eck

"I am an interior designer and have done several staging consultations for Forde and his clients to help them set the stage for a new home coming to the market. Staging a home is not just bringing furniture into a vacant property, but also working with owner occupants to assist them in making a few changes so the presentation will shine. I think it is excellent that he takes this extra step for many of his sellers to provide expert advice. He is very thorough and a pleasure to work with."

Kristin Bergunder