Dorian Bennett Sothebys

Specialties

As in art, antiques, wine & collectibles, the common denominator of homes represented by Dorian Bennett Sotheby’s Intern. Realty is not a particular price range, instead, the distinctive character of the property. We serve clients selling properties of significant interest in all price ranges. We bring to every relationship exceptional service. We continually list properties ranging from grand mansions & Victorian gingerbread homes to sleek modern penthouses/​properties ideal for renovation/​redevelopment.

History

Established in 1984.

What a distinguished career it has been! Prior to opening his own firm, Dorian M. Bennett Inc., in October of 1984, Dorian worked for 3 agencies honing his skills and winning numerous sales awards. Dorian also serves as New Orleans «Real Estate Agent to the Stars!» He has sold local real estate to such notables as Lenny Kravitz, Taylor Hackford, Jimmy Buffett and Zachary Richard. He even sold House of Blues its Decatur Street property. Through his work with the New Orleans Film Commission and by word-​of-​mouth, his name has been spread around the Hollywood community. As a result, when stars come to town they most often call Dorian.

Dorian’s appreciation of architecture and preservation is not limited to his professional career. He received a restoration award for the renovation of his office at 2340 Dauphine Street. His residence in the «Bend of Bourbon Street» also has a lot of history behind it. Built in 1825, it has been home to the son of Louisiana’s first Governor — Claiborne.

Meet the Business Owner

Dorian M. B.

Business Owner

Dorian Bennett has long been a patron and supporter of the arts. This self-​described «aesthete» majored in Fine Arts and Russia while in college at Tulane University and the College of William and Mary. He is classically trained in piano and played the clarinet in the school band. Additionally he enjoys painting and pottery in the studio behind his house. Born in Hammond, Louisiana, Dorian has lived in New Orleans for over twenty years and now considers himself a native. He was unsure about what to do with his degrees when he graduated from Tulane. He knew that he did not want to translate Russian for the government and he did not want to work for an art gallery. A friend suggested that with Dorian’s personal skills and appreciation for antiques, architecture and preservation would be ideally suited for the real estate business. Dorian followed this advice and a career was born. What a distinguished career it has been!