The Phoebe & Jesse Team

The Phoebe & Jesse Team at Compass brings together four distinct personalities with a shared belief: great real estate advice takes sound judgment, honest conversation, and a personal investment in the people you represent. Serving buyers and sellers across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia, the team pairs deep local knowledge with thoughtful strategy - and makes room for some fun along the way.

The partnership began when Phoebe Bejarano bought her home with Jesse Grimste as her agent. That experience laid the foundation for a friendship and, eventually, a business built on complementary strengths.

Jesse brings more than a decade of real estate experience, a creative mind, and a strong instinct for what makes a home - and a deal - work. Confident in his perspective and refreshingly direct, he helps clients see possibilities, weigh tradeoffs, and move forward with conviction. His clients appreciate his efficiency, his negotiation skills, and the ease with which he turns a professional relationship into a lasting connection.

Phoebe combines a corporate background with practical judgment and a natural ability to keep complex transactions moving. Organized, candid, and grounded, she brings clarity to decisions that can feel overwhelming. She takes her clients’ goals personally, offering steady guidance, genuine warmth, and a sharp sense of humor that tends to emerge just when it’s needed.

Max Bennink brings an expansive knowledge of DC neighborhoods and a particular connection to Beekman Place, where he lives and owns multiple homes. His talent for connecting people with opportunities is matched by his attentiveness to the people themselves. Warm, quick-witted, and generous with his time, Max makes clients feel supported through every stage of the process.

Madeline Garcia came to residential real estate after a career in news media, bringing curiosity, attention to detail, and an eye for both beautiful design and underlying potential. A New York City native with plenty of personality, she brings a scrappy determination to every real estate transaction. Her thoughtful approach helps clients look beyond first impressions and find a home that fits the way they want to live.

Together, they offer different perspectives, a collaborative approach, and advice clients can trust. They care about getting the details right, telling you what you need to hear, and remaining a resource long after the keys change hands.