Alanie Woodin's path to real estate was a natural one — she spent seven years as a leasing agent in Ithaca before getting her license, which means she arrived already knowing the market, the inventory, and what clients actually need. She joined Hart & Homes in July of 2021 and made her mark fast: RE/MAX Executive Club in her very first full year, again in her second, and the 100% Club in 2025. Alanie is known for being persistent, competitive, and she handles complex transactions with a calm confidence that clients consistently point to in their reviews. Whether it's a first home, a vacant lot, or something in between, she shows up prepared. When she's not working, you'll find her on Cayuga Lake, at a local winery, or somewhere outside in the Finger Lakes doing what she loves.
Jason Swaney brings 20+ years of real estate experience, a returning hometown perspective, and a track record built across two states. Originally from T-burg, Jason spent decades in Virginia's competitive Prince William County market — licensed since 2004, elected as a Director of the REALTOR® Association of Prince William, and serving as a Virginia Realtors Delegate. He came home in 2024 and hasn't missed a beat.In 2025, his first full year back, Jason earned RE/MAX's Executive Club Award and was elected Treasurer of the Ithaca Board of REALTORS® Board of Directors. Clients who've worked with Jason across both markets describe the same thing: someone who is honest, steady, and committed to getting them to the finish line.
Lindsay Hart has been one of the Finger Lakes' most recognizable real estate names for two decades. A 2002 Ithaca College graduate who chose to stay and put down roots, she started at RE/MAX In Motion in 2005, and built Hart & Homes from the ground up in 2017. Her credentials: Ithaca's REALTOR® of the Year in 2017, Finger Lakes Favorite REALTOR® in 2021 and 2023, RE/MAX Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement, and the 2025 Diamond Club Team Award. She holds designations in RSPS, SRS, CIPS, GRI, and C2EX, is a certified NYS Real Estate Instructor, and currently serves as Professional Standards Chair for the Ithaca Board of REALTORS®. What those credentials don't fully capture is her philosophy: accurate pricing, honest counsel, disciplined negotiation, and protecting her clients over chasing a quick close. She lives in Trumansburg with her husband Rordan and their two sons, volunteers as Treasurer for T-Burg Takes on Pediatric Cancer, and will always find time to support a good local coffee shop.
Chelsey Smith didn't just grow up in Trumansburg — she's built her career here. Born and raised in the Finger Lakes, she came to real estate through a behind-the-scenes role as an administrative assistant with Hart & Homes. That experience gave her a ground-up understanding of how deals actually work before she ever had a license. She earned it in 2019 and hasn't slowed down since. Chelsey has racked up over 70 closed transactions across Ithaca, Trumansburg, and beyond — with sales reaching over $2M in her 7 years. She's earned RE/MAX's Executive Club and 100% Club honors four years running. There's a reason the nickname "Agent Smith" stuck — there's no challenge she won't take on. She lives in the Trumansburg countryside with her husband, two daughters, and their Labrador.
Matthew McConnell Licensed in 2023, officially joined the team in late 2024, he earned RE/MAX's Executive Club Award in his very first full year. That kind of start doesn't happen by accident. Before real estate, Matt built his professional foundation at Ongweoweh Corp, where he developed the leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork instincts that translate directly to helping clients navigate one of the biggest decisions of their lives. He's straightforward, approachable, and genuinely invested in making the process feel less overwhelming and more enjoyable. A Sodus Point native who grew up in Trumansburg and now lives just outside of it in Covert, Matt knows this region well — and loves it. When he's not working, he's exploring the Finger Lakes with his family.
Our newest member is Alexandre "Alex" Giroux, brings a sharp creative eye and a passion for local storytelling, Alex is the visual mastermind. He has spent years capturing the unique charm, architecture, and spirit of the Greater Finger Lakes region through high-end digital media and storytellig all the while soaking up the knowledge of real estate along with it (especially while filming a real estate podcast over the last year) He now channels that expertise directly into real estate for his clients—crafting cinematic property tours, engaging agent media, and hyper-local content (as an Ithaca native) that makes every home stand out in a crowded market. Backed by a collaborative, family-oriented approach to client care and deep roots in the Ithaca community, Alex ensures that every listing isn't just seen, but truly experienced.
We serve buyers and sellers throughout Ithaca, NY and Tompkins County, plus the broader Finger Lakes region including Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake communities.
What We Specialize In:
Residential sales.
Single-family homes across every Ithaca neighborhood, from historic Fall Creek Victorians to new construction in Lansing and Dryden.
Multifamily and investment property.
Hart & Homes Team analyzes duplexes, triplexes, and small multifamily buildings throughout Ithaca and Tompkins County. We build detailed pro formas covering rent roll, cap rate, cash-on-cash return, and debt service so investors can compare properties on actual numbers rather than asking price.
House hacking and owner-occupant investment.
Ithaca's rental demand, driven by Cornell University and Ithaca College, makes owner-occupied multifamily one of the strongest wealth-building strategies in the market. We model owner-occupant scenarios showing how rental income from additional units offsets your mortgage payment, including FHA and conventional financing options for two-to-four unit properties.
First-time buyers.
We walk first-time buyers through the full Ithaca purchase process, from pre-approval and neighborhood selection to inspection negotiation and closing.
Sellers and listing marketing.
Every Hart & Homes listing receives professional photography, video walkthroughs published to our YouTube channel, targeted social media promotion, and full syndication across major listing platforms.
Why Sellers and Buyers Choose Hart & Homes
We are a local, community-rooted team and we bring that local knowledge to every search, every showing, and every negotiation. That's the advantage of working with a team that actually lives here.
We produce real estate content for the Ithaca community through the Hart & Homes YouTube channel and the UCTB Podcast, covering the Tompkins County market, neighborhood guides, and investment analysis. That local presence means our clients get market intelligence that does not show up in an MLS printout.
From your first conversation to the closing table, we're focused on one thing: making sure you feel heard, informed, and well-represented. We listen to what you want, tell you the truth about what you're seeing in the market, and fight hard to get you the best possible outcome when it's time to negotiate.
FLX Finest Gold Winner, two consecutive years — Gold is the top honor in the FLX Finest awards, a regional competition that in its most recent cycle featured more than 1,800 businesses across 214 categories with over 179,000 votes cast.
FLX Favorite, 2026 — Voted a Finger Lakes Favorite by regional residents in the 2026 Finger Lakes Favorites contest.
RE/MAX Diamond Club Team Award, 2025 — The RE/MAX Diamond Club Team Award recognizes teams producing between $1,000,000 and $1,999,999 in gross commission income in a single calendar year, placing Hart & Homes among the highest-producing teams in the RE/MAX network.
Our team's list-to-sale price ratio and average days on market consistently outperform the Ithaca market average. The median home price in Ithaca is approximately $410,000 with an average of 101 days on market.
In 2025, Hart & Homes Team closed $28.9 million in sales volume across 90 transactions in the Ithaca and Tompkins County market, earning the RE/MAX Diamond Club Team Award.
In 2024, Hart & Homes Team closed $25.2 million in sales volume across 96 transactions.
In 2023, Hart & Homes Team closed $25.0 million in sales volume across 97 transactions.
In 2022, Hart & Homes Team closed $27.8 million in sales volume across 111 transactions.
In 2021, Hart & Homes Team closed $25.7 million in sales volume across 117 transactions.
In 2020, Hart & Homes Team closed $25.3 million in sales volume across 115 transactions.
Lindsay Hart has been one of the Finger Lakes' most recognizable real estate names for two decades. A 2002 Ithaca College graduate who chose to stay and put down roots, she started at RE/MAX In Motion in 2005, and built Hart & Homes from the ground up in 2017.
Her credentials: Ithaca's REALTOR® of the Year in 2017, Finger Lakes Favorite REALTOR® in 2021 and 2023, RE/MAX Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement, and the 2025 Diamond Club Team Award. She holds designations in RSPS, SRS, CIPS, GRI, and C2EX, is a certified NYS Real Estate Instructor, and currently serves as Professional Standards Chair for the Ithaca Board of REALTORS®.
What those credentials don't fully capture is her philosophy: accurate pricing, honest counsel, disciplined negotiation, and protecting her clients over chasing a quick close. She lives in Trumansburg with her husband Rordan and their two sons, volunteers as Treasurer for T-Burg Takes on Pediatric Cancer, and will always find time to support a good local coffee shop.
Chelsey Smith didn't just grow up in Trumansburg — she's built her career here. Born and raised in the Finger Lakes, she came to real estate through a behind-the-scenes role as an administrative assistant with Hart & Homes. That experience gave her a ground-up understanding of how deals actually work before she ever had a license. She earned it in 2019 and hasn't slowed down since. Chelsey has racked up over 70 closed transactions across Ithaca, Trumansburg, and beyond — with sales reaching over $2M in her 7 years. She's earned RE/MAX's Executive Club and 100% Club honors four years running. There's a reason the nickname "Agent Smith" stuck — there's no challenge she won't take on. She lives in the Trumansburg countryside with her husband, two daughters, and their Labrador.
