Client Comments

Ben's clients are almost all referrals - people referred to him by past clients who have been impressed by Ben's high level of service and fun, professional approach to real estate. Here are some of the things they have to say about their experience:

"The level of service that Ben provides ought to be legendary--he's like the Zappos of real estate agents. Just the other night he was in our new kitchen, covered in dust, helping us put in recessed lighting (and providing all of the necessary tools!). But Ben's commitment and enthusiasm is matched by his smarts and cool competence at just about everything, it seems. He can build websites and cabinets, take beautiful photographs and pick colors for your walls, do technical drawings, and write meticulously. Heck, he could probably tutor your kid in calculus, if you asked him to. Forget real estate--if we were sinking our life savings into any venture, we'd want someone like Ben on our board of directors! "
- Alicia and Jonathan

"We're first-time buyers and we wanted a home with a bit of room to grow into and with a nice yard for gardening and dogs. We had a fairly low budget by Seattle's standards, but Ben was optimistic about us finding a place in that price range -- and we did. I liked his approach of "calibrating" to the market, where for our first few outings we simply got a sense of what houses were available with no pressure to put in offers. It took us about five months to find and close on a place. It's a foreclosure, and Ben has been helpful referring us to contractors to help with repairs."
- Molly and Dan

"My partner Jeff and I started our home buying process thinking that we could tackle most if ourselves. We searched all of the realestate websites, bookmarked our favorite listings, toured open houses and drove all over the Seattle metro area looking for that perfect home. We found it but in not so perfect shape. Jeff and I decided that our first home would be a 203K rehab on an old 1903 traditional house. After researching and reading online about rehabbing homes we very quickly came to the conclusion that we were in way over our heads and needed help. That’s were Ben came in. He came very highly recommended to us because of his experience with 203K rehabs. Choosing Ben was the best decision we made for our purchase. His knowledge and experience were just what we needed to purchase our, soon to be, perfect home. We can’t thank him enough for all his hard work."
- Jason and Jeff

"I'm writing this recommendation three months after we closed on our new house. Through these three months he has continued to provide great advice and support as we embarked on a kitchen, bath and basement remodel and put our existing house on the rental market. Ben created professional quality design drawings; extensive experienced-based remodeling advice from contractor recommendations to tile selection; and photographed our old home and helped us write an ad that had potential tenants literally beating down our door. To say that Ben's services continue after closing is an understatement. My husband and I have moved into quite literally our dream home (one we didn't think was attainable). This was only made possible by the encouragement and technical support from Ben. Oh, yes, and as you can read from the other entries he's excellent during the buying process too :)"
- Amy and Owen

"Ben made searching for a new home sweet home pure JOY. He was patient, fully knowledgeable about the Seattle housing market, and also a pleasure to spend time with. "
- Lara

"Ben helped us from idea to execution. Together he and I identified the unmet needs of my business, and then toured potential new locations around town. Ben then guided the negotiation with our new landlord, making an otherwise stressful lease signing process much more reasonable. We're very excited about the new space!"
- Eli, Chief Alchemist, Alchemy Goods

"Where to begin? We found Ben through a friend who had a great experience buying a house with him. As first-time home buyers, we didn't know exactly what we were looking for and Ben was extremely patient helping us understand the pros and cons of various trade-offs. He was tireless helping us to find the right place and never hesitated to tell us to wait. He has a tremendous amount of knowledge and could easily serve as a general contractor, engineer, designer, or architect and did elements of all of these for us. This was invaluable for us since he could help us look at properties and understand their hidden potential (and when they had none) and realistically discuss what it would take to get them there whether it was through hiring a contractor or doing the work ourselves. We would not have picked our house if Ben hadn't put together plans for changes we could make before moving in which making it perfect for us. Not only did he draw the plans, but he helped us pick and manage contractors, taught us to do the work ourselves where it was more cost-effective, and continued to support us long after the house closed and other realtors would have walked away. I cannot imagine having gone through the process with anyone else, suffice to say that we would have ended up with way less of what we wanted and would not have had nearly as much fun in the process. Stop looking for realtors and start looking at houses. You cannot do better"
- Emily and Jared

"As a first time home buyer, I was nervous about being uninformed and consequently, misinformed by a 'sneaky' realtor. Ben absolutely made the process of buying a home painless. Ben is very well informed and honest in the process of finding and purchasing a home. He was attentive, informative and genuinly caring about me and my process. I would not hesitate to recommend Ben Carr to anyone who is looking to sell or purchase a home. "
- Joe

"Being first time home-buyers, Ben was very helpful in answering all our questions, even the simplest ones. He was in constant contact with us, updating us on homes and our home-buying progress. Also, with the two of us working full time and having a little one in daycare Ben was able to work around our schedules. Overall he made us feel confident about buying our first home. Thanks Ben for finding a wonderful home for our family!"
- Gabe, Andrea and Carlan

"I've used several realtors in the past, but Ben is the only one I will use from now on. His personal knowledge of every neighborhood and full service attitude made the experience more like shopping with an extremely knowledgeable friend than a business transaction. Even after the sale was done, Ben continued to provide a level of support I haven't ever experienced before. He carefully listened to my very long list of requirements, and after viewing only a few homes realized what I wanted better than I did. His eye for potential and judgment about pitfalls has proven to be spot on. I would, and do, recommend Ben to anyone regardless of the type of home they are looking for."
- Dan

"Sue and I now live in our dream home, and the process of getting there was more smooth and fun than we could have ever imagined thanks to Ben’s talent as a realtor and his extremely personalized service. He honed in on what we were looking for and helped us find it, helped calm our nerves at every step of the way, and provided unbelievably valuable services above and beyond, like creating a professional website for us to help get the old home on the market and rented as quickly as possible. Thank you for your insights and your excellent service, Ben!!! We wouldn’t have wanted to do it without you!"
- Robin and Sue

"Ben Carr is a legend. He was incredibly helpful throughout the process of shopping for a suitable home. He always kept me up to date with new properties that had the appropriate attributes that I was looking for. Ben was flexible with his schedule to work around my commitments. His background in real-estate, home improvements, and engineering enabled him to fully assess the value and vision of the properties we looked at and his communication skills made it easy to understand the pros and cons of each. I bought a short-sale that was in a sad state of appearance but had excellent bones and potential. Within days of putting in an offer, I had blue prints he created for the existing layout and for improvements that I hadn’t even imagined in addition to the ones I had identified. His attention to detail is impeccable. We closed on the house several weeks ago and Ben is still a major part of my project. He has gone above and beyond anything I could have expected from an agent. I would highly recommend him (and do) to anyone and everyone. I have even suggested that folks already working with another agent consider at least meeting Ben as that would be enough to change anyone’s mind. I give him an 11 out of 10. "
- Mark

""Thank you" can't express our gratitude for all you have done for us! When we decided we wanted to buy a home we were very confused with the whole experience. We didn't know what questions to ask, and we didn't know who we could trust. You had answers to all of our questions, and pointed out things we never would have thought to consider. Your friendly and casual personality made working with you very pleasant. We have been bragging about "our realtor" since our first meeting, so impressed that you made us feel like we were your only client; always available when we had questions, or wanted to go and see a house for the 3rd, and 4th time...just to make sure it was the perfect place. You were a city guide in a city we thought we knew. I know that you will continue to be successful; your dedication to your clients and knowledge of "the business" and Seattle are incomparable. We can't wait to have you over when we get moved in! Thank you Ben!!"
- Jose and James

"When I decided to relocate to the North End I obtained a referral for Ben Carr from a co-worker whose business judgment I highly respected. Ben was able to work with the detailed property search criteria I presented and identified a property that fit all my needs and also delivered outstanding real estate market value. Ben's hard work, patience and solid real estate skills enabled this to happen. Ben cares about his clients and was great at working to make all aspects of my house purchase as simple and straightforward as possible."
- Paul

"Buying a house can be stressful. Buying a house and choosing to remodel it can be even more stressful. Buying a house, remodeling it and moving in weeks before giving birth could seem downright crazy! That is unless Ben Carr is your realtor. Ben is more than a realtor. He is a resource for everything from demolition and basic framing to finding high end materials and finishes at the most reasonable prices in the city. He has amazing taste and is up on the newest trends. Realtor doesn't even begin to encompass all Ben does. Ben makes the entire project manageable through his professional support, expertise and attention to every detail. Ben turns what could be stressful into an enjoyable experience."
- Boo and Mark

"What an amazing year this has been! We can barely imagine last January when we were real estate newbies and didn't know the first thing about houses, mortgages, short sales or anything else. There are so many details that you patiently educated us on that will serve us our whole lives through - thank you for that. And besides all the learning there's the great duplex we ended up with! Thank you for helping us negotiate this very difficult process, for calming our harried nerves and for being so giving throughout. We love our house (and the next door neighbors and can't thank you enough."
- Jill, Ariel and Eli

"Ben was the most amazing real estate representative -- if it wasn't for his tenacity and communication skills we would not have our dream home! We were in a multiple offer situation and Ben guided us through it with ease and skillful negotiation. By keeping in constant communication with us and the listing agent he was able to build a relationship that we simply would have not received with another agent. He went beyond our expectations and continues to do so even after the purchase was finalized."
- Lauren and Ian

"A co-worker referred Ben to me when I decided to explore moving up from a small condo to a larger home. From the start he made the process informative and well, fun. I wasn't sure if I would find a place that would be within my budget and in an enjoyable neighborhood. Going out and seeing what was available helped me refine what would make sense for me. Then when a property came on that was exceptional, Ben helped me act quickly and I was successful in landing a new home in a wonderful neighborhood. Ben shares his knowledge of all kinds of related topics, for me he helped focus in and select paint colors for my new home. I feel like I will be able to contact with him with questions down the road and will refer him to my friends and family. "
- Susan

"Ben made the biggest and scariest purchase of my life a confident and comfortable experience. After seeing the disasters that some of my friends have gone through, I can't say enough about how much I value Ben's guidance and expertise throughout the homebuying process. Ben has infinite patience and really worked to find the best home for me. His knowledge of neighborhoods, construction, and the market made the process flow smoothly. I absolutely trust Ben and will recommend him to anyone interested in buying a home."
- Emilie

"Ben recently worked with us as our selling agent. We highly recommend Ben because of his real estate knowledge and experience. His market research and his communication skills made selling our house in Ballard a smooth and easy process. Ben is great to work with and really knows his stuff. All our future real estate business will go to Ben."
- Paul and Sue

"Ben led us through our first home purchase, and we couldn't be more pleased with his work on our behalf. When we bid on a short sale property he guided us through all the intricacies of that type of transaction, and patiently showed us other properties throughout the long wait for bank review and approval on our offer. His hard work paid off for us when he discovered another, better opportunity that is now our first home. Ben is a knowledgeable agent that offers much more to his clients than simply finding them a property. Throughout the process he provided advice about financing, remodeling, decorating ideas etc. His related knowledge and experience was invaluable to us as we planned our projects, and the drawings of our property that he drafted with measurements of our home were above and beyond. We will highly recommend Ben to any of our friends in need of a good agent. "
- Heath and Angie

"Let me start out by saying that Ben is a very rare person! My wife says that I am a very tough nut to please. So that makes my saying, Ben has just plain "wowed" me, as something special indeed. I believe in life that you will meet and get to know few people that fall into Ben's peer group. Ben brings to the table an extraordinary balance of a top business pro with a very human touch. Ben knows real estate and Ben knows people. He is extremely well versed in his work, knows all the ins and outs, all the nicks and crannies. But at the same time Ben makes it his job to understand his customers' wants and needs, who they are, where they want to go, and how to get them there if at all possible. Ben finds a way. Ben's knowledge base extends way beyond the real estate business. From our experience we know that Ben's business skill set is deep and broad. It includes contracting, interior design, color consulting, decorating, and construction labor and materials estimating. I think Ben must have an honorary degree in communications too! He definitely keeps you in the loop, with all the detail you want ready at hand. If needed, Ben has a network of "can do" business associates generated from personal referrals and repeated positive experiences - people that deliver results, that can help make your housing dreams come true. On a personal side, Ben has earned both our respect and friendship. He is a kind, warm-hearted and gracious soul. He is fun and personable. Ben listens, gently guides you along the process, and helps you make the right choices for you. Like I said earlier - I am "wowed!" You will be too."
- Dave and Debbie

"Ben has been a fantastic agent for buying and selling houses, as well as for remodeling! Prior to selling my house, we relied on his wealth of knowledge and engineering experience in the remodeling phase. He saved us time and money by explaining exactly what types of materials and colors we should use and which stores to go to for the best value. He often took the time to purchase materials wholesale for us, saving us additional time and money. Ben has the ability to imagine the potentials and estimate the costs in a house, regardless of its condition. He understands his clients. Ben helped us win a competitive offer by presenting well, understanding the psychology of the sellers, and being imaginative with personal touches that closed the deal."
- Ray and Sonya

"Ben is a fantastic realtor and I recommend him without reservation. He took the time and had the insight to understand what I was looking for and combined that with his deep knowledge of the Seattle area and housing inventory to help me find my new home. During the search his expertise in contracting and design helped me see the hidden potential of some places and understand the less obvious drawbacks of others. Finally, Ben's assistance and friendship doesn't end when the real estate transaction closes. Even after Ben could've walked away with his well-earned commission, he has been incredibly helpful as I have furnished and maintained my new home."
- Jun

"We believe that our house would not have sold if it had not been for Ben's experience and knowledge of the real estate business. We had never sold a property, only bought, and needed an agent who was patient enough to explain all the details of selling a property, aggressive enough to bring in potential buyers, and someone to look out for our best interest. Ben was all of these things and more. I will be recommending him to my friends and family without hesitation and will use his services again when we are ready to buy our next home. "
- Allan and JoAnn

"My experience in real estate has been somewhat broad buying and selling properties as well as dealing in business properties and leases. Without question Ben has been the most professional, efficient, and knowledgeable agent I have ever dealt with. Very communicative and reachable at any time, sharp market sense, and effective marketing strategies is what makes Ben the asset that he is. He sold my Bothell condo within a week of listing it, in a declining market for a price that was very acceptable to me. Ben will be my Seattle agent for as long as he is in the real estate business. "
- Philip

"After purchasing our first home with Ben I wouldn't dream of letting myself or friends use anyone but Ben. He is by far the best agent I have worked with. Ben was patient with us as we looked month after month for the perfect house. Our perfect house happened to be a fixer upper and Ben went above and beyond the standard agent duties. Ben was an amazing resource for contractors, house knowledge and bank information. Anyone buying or selling would greatly benefit from having Ben as their agent! Ben saved us from many, many head aches and saved us a fair amount of money. I don't think many other agents would have done the extra work and put in the extra time that Ben did for us."
- Katherine and Jeremy

"I met Ben as a first-time homebuyer with very limited knowledge of anything market or finance-related. I spoke with 3 different realtors before him and still felt in the dark. However, after talking with Ben for an hour, I felt like I had a firm grasp of what was going on. He went above and beyond the call of a real estate agent, as he helped me with renovations that I would otherwise not have even imagined doing. He has continued to follow up with me and help me after closing. He has a wonderful way of teaching and assisting, and on top of it all, I made a good friend! I would definitely recommend Ben to anybody that is in the market for a home - you won't be disappointed."
- Katie

"Ben Carr was a terrific asset during my home buying experience! He was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond what I expected of a realtor. He bowled me over by offering to transport me to properties of interest, have in-depth discussions about what I was looking for and could afford, and provided tons of valuable renovation and interior design suggestions. In a nutshell, Ben made the homebuying experience a fun and exciting one. I feel I've learned a lot during the time we've spent together and it's been a pleasure working with him! I've referred him to friends in the market for a realtor, and I will continue to do so!"
- Andrea

"Working with Ben has been and continues to be a wonderful experience. He helped with every part of the home buying process. Ben helped to clarify exactly what it was I was actually looking for, where I was looking for it and what options were available. We looked at a number of places together over a six month period using the internet and in person. Having Ben as a filter between myself and every place on the market was invaluable as a resource to save time and frustration. Once we found the right condo Ben took care of all the details. I was even able to leave town the day after making an offer and return to find only my signature needed to finish the deal. Ben continues to work with me on settling in to my new home and ensure that everything is going well."
- Nathan

"Ben is such a friendly and hard-working agent. When we started looking for our first home, most agents ignored us at open houses because we looked so young. But Ben took the time to sit down with us and have a real conversation about what we were looking for. He provided so much helpful advice and was always available to talk. He went above and beyond the call of duty, even e-mailing us while on vacation outside of the country and giving us thoughful housewarming gifts. Ben goes beyond being a real estate agent to being a friend."
- Brandon and Amanda

"Absolutely fabulously wonderful sums up my experience working with Ben. Not only did he become a friend through the process of finding a condo but he became my mentor. From Ben I learned all about the housing market, from the big ticket issues to the small design touches that make a property extra special. 'Over and above' is much too much of a cliche to describe how Ben surpassed what I'm sure is standard issue for most real estate agents. Always professional, timely, dependable and full of all those amazing extras: renovation tips, photos of the unit, champagne to celebrate getting my keys and patient and detailed answers to each and every question I asked of him. If you are looking for a real estate agent who is well-rounded wnough to proxy as an interior design consultant, contractor, financial advisor, and tour guide to Seattle neighborhoods... then Ben's your guy."
- Becky

"It was easy to tell from Day 1 why Ben had been recommended to me. Ben has a great and unique conbination of attention to customer detail, in-depth knowledge of the market, but what sets him apart is that he LISTENS to his clients and really understands what they are looking for, as well as being extremely consistent and attentive to needs and schedule. He really aided me in finding a terrifice place, and pointing out places that he felt were also not exactly the right match to my goals, and for that, I am immensely grateful. One of the other hugely positive things about Ben is that he has comprehensive construction knowledge which is rare in this industry. He has been extremely crucial in helping me to renovate and realize the end state of the property, which is truly the whole experience one should hope for. The sale is done, yet Ben is still actively engaged/invested in me as a client. He is the type of partner that all prospective buyers should be so lucky to have in these searches. Why would you settle for anything less?"
- Jon

"As a first time home buyer, Ben put me at ease and explained the whole process thoroughly. He was able to find many different properties within my price range and worked around my schedule. His cheerful, energetic attitude helped make what I thought would be a stressful experience enjoyable. I would never consider buying or selling a home with anyone else."
- Rachel

"Ben is a great Realtor, he made my condo buying experience easy and fun. He worked with me to help figure out what I could afford, location and remodel ideas. After I had picked out a place he did a great job educating me on the purchase, escrow and closing processes. I would recommend Ben to anyone buying a house or condo without hesitation."
- John

"Ben went so far above and beyond what we expected from a realtor. We were nervous and tentative about buying a first home--and doing it in an unconventional way--and Ben patiently encouraged us not to give up and showed us house after house until we finally found the right place. It needed some work, and Ben supported us through a long construction and closing process, even coming by regularly to check on the progress. On top of that, he helped us figure out how to handle the first repair and even introduced us to some other new homeowners in the neighborhood. He's become a good friend and an excellent agent that we're happy to recommend."
- Rachael and Amy

"Ben stuck with us through our long search for a fixer house, even when our search took us all the way to Glacier, WA in Whatcom County. With Ben's real estate skill and remodeling experience, we were able to put together a solid cost estimate for repairs and closely examine comparable sales to make sure that we would not invest more than the home was worth. Ben is still helping us today, three months after the sale closed. He checks in with us to see how we're doing on the remodel, and is always available when we have questions. We will use Ben as our exclusive agent on all our future real estate deals. Thanks Ben!"
- Karen and Kurt

"Wow. I moved to Idaho when a great opportunity arose and just left my house knowing I had a healthy "to-do" list before I could sell it. Ben was amazing - he helped coordinate sprucing up the outside, new trim and paint throughout the inside and getting the floors refinished without me having to make a return trip. Talk about stress relief! He took amazing photos, got it on the market, and was able to get me an offer for more than asking price in a very short time. I never had to wonder what was going on - he kept me up to date daily. We had worked out a negotiating strategy in advance and he made all the paperwork and processes very straightforward, particularly since I'd already left town. Thank you Ben!"
- Jeff

"Ben went well-beyond the role of real estate agent in helping me sell my house -- he served as an educator, an advocate, a home repair consultant and a friend. While I had concerns about selling my house from out of state (I live in Idaho), Ben helped to arrange everything and we got the house sold, start to finish, in two weeks! I would recommend working with Ben time and again. "
- Diana

"If you're literally looking for one of the best (if not the best) real estate agents in Seattle, Ben is your guy. During my search for a condo, he did an amazing job of helping me understand the market, get a feel for what's out there and ultimately find the right place. He also went above and beyond in lining up movers and was a great resource for things like paint and carpets. I can't recommend Ben enough."
- Erik

"I anticipated that trying to sell my home while living and working abroad would be difficult, but Ben managed everything calmly and efficiently, keeping me always updated with progress... he not only identified minor work that could help the sale (in this case just simple paint touch-ups), he arranged their completion for me. In a matter of weeks he has listed, sold and closed my Seattle condo, all without my ever leaving Italy. Grazie Ben! "
- Maggie

"Unlike the majority of real estate agents, Ben provides an extremely resourceful service that goes far beyond pulling listings and helping with the purchase and sale agreement. He never wasted our time by showing us properties that did not fall within our set criteria or budget, never put any pressure on us, never hesitated to give his professional opinion, and always acted in our best interests. We will highly recommend Ben to anyone who contacts us."
- Gunnar and Elizabeth

"I don't know where to start when describing all that Ben has done for me in the process of finding a new home. In fact, we didn't find it, we stumbled on it. I had looked at it with my fiance the prior summer, we liked it a lot but decided to wait a while. One day I get a call from Ben saying hey, I saw this place, know you're getting married etc., and turns out it was the same place. Anyone can let you in the door, but Ben listens to you. If he hadn't, I would not be moving into a wonderful new home."
- Scott

"As first-time home buyers, we were more than a little apprehensive and nervous about the whole house buying experience. Luckily, we found Ben. From the first meeting, Ben put our anxieties to rest with his warm nature and solid knowledge of the housing market. Not only did he assist us in buying the best house for us, but the little touches Ben does - like getting us boxes for our move and introducing us to contractors for remodeling - show us that he really cares for his clients. Thank you, Ben!"
- Kari and Jay

"Ben handled the sale of my condo with such ease and grace, I could just step back and let the process unfold. He handled what could have been a challenging case (the condo building was undergoing litigation, a special assessment, and looking at a major exterior renovation) and turned it over without a hitch. He takes what he does seriously, but approaches it with such calm, patience and understanding, that it hardly feels like work - for the client, that is! Many thanks and recommendations."
- Lori

"One thing that my partner and I really appreciated is the fact Ben also buys houses, performs and supervises renovation work, and sells them. We felt we got really good advice on what items we needed to do to get our house on the market with an appreciation for the economic "bang for our buck". Ben helped us outline a realistic budget and has the networking resources to find the right person to do the right job."
- John and Patrick

"I know I will be thanking you over and over again for a very long time, but thank you! You certainly have put forth such a huge effort for me and I can't imagine that there is a better agent out there. You are definitely passionate about what you do and it shows in the quality of your work. I appreciate the time you spent in truly understanding what I wanted, not simply just with a house or neighborhood, but how I wanted it to fit into my life as well. It's been a long ten month road; its nice to finally have arrived home!"
- Steve

"I had the pleasure of working with Ben recently on the sale of my house and was VERY impressed with his work ethic and dedication. I was in a hurry to sell as I had a contingent offer on a home out of state, and Ben went above and beyond the call of duty to get my place sold as quickly as possible. He made himself available throughout the whole process to answer any questions and helped keep me grounded during a very stressful time. He even went as far as picking up and installing a new clothes dryer for me when mine died four days before closing! If you're looking for a competent, caring agent who's going to go the extra mile for you, Ben is your guy. I can't recommend him highly enough."
- Jennifer

"There are so many things that happen when you decide to buy a home. And it very quickly can become stressful with all the information and details to take into consideration. But not with Ben. He takes care of that and more. He not only helped me find my very first home, and guided me through the maze of paperwork and particulars, but has continued to provide support long after the closing paperwork was signed. His knowledge of construction and home renovation provides an insider's view of a property's potential. And he has the contacts to help you make it happen. He helps you see beyond the limitations of the 'bricks and mortar' in front of you, so you can see your new home."
- Beverley

"Thank you Ben, for all you have done for us over the past 5 months. Because of you, we all have a place to call home and a home to build lasting memories in. Joe and I have never owned a home and it seemed intimidating to me in the beginning. You always provided us with the contacts we need from the beginning to the very end. When we were discouraged over the market you were always positive and reassuring us every step of the way. Many times you went above and beyond your call of duty. Met us late at night to sign papers, working around our hectic schedule, even finding a home for my furniture that I would not be bringing."
- Linda and Joe

"Ben is way more than a realtor. Although his aptitude for the business side of it all is great, it is only half of the job for him. His vast knowledge of construction and design coupled with his optimistic attitude put him above the rest. He takes great pride in his work and doesn't drop the ball; he doesn't miss a beat! He has helped me by taking measurements for my new home, sketching the place, helped select and order flooring for me, assisted with interior design issues, referred excellent resources for handy work, offered tons of advice, and drove me all over Seattle to take care of all this!"
- Susan

"Ben is a superb realtor! His expert knowledge of the market and contractor resources helped sell my house in 2 hours! How's that for a speedy sale!! Ben also helped find my dream home and was instrumental in a major remodel of that as well. Ben has become a friend as well as my realtor. I would highly recommend him to anyone that wants personalized service for buying or selling."
- Denise

"Ben puts his ALL into everything he does! That's why he is, and will continue to be, our agent of choice. We started using Ben a few years ago, when looking for a fixer investment in Seattle. When we shifted gears to look in our favorite vacation spot near Mount Baker, Ben stuck with us for several long trips and negotiated a good deal. Last fall, we decided to move near downtown Everett and wanted another fixer with potential as a long-term rental investment. Ben helped us get a duplex that fit all our criteria. Now Ben is helping us sell our Seattle home. His advertising package stands out among the competition, and we are getting a great response to the listing. As we plan more investments in the coming years, we look forward to working with Ben again and again!"
- Karen and Kurt

"We had heard stories that searching for your first home is scary and overwhelming but Ben made it easy, exciting, and a lot of fun. He had an immediate sense of what we were looking for and did an amazing job of weeding out any listings that would have wasted our time. He was always available to answer questions, explain next steps, and give his professional opinion. We always felt that he was looking out for us. With Ben's expertise in renovating homes, he helped us see the amazing potential in the home we purchased and continues to help us with his knowledge, encouragement, and fantastic sense of humor. There's no one better than Ben!"
- Brooke and Ricky

"We truly enjoyed working with Ben. His industry knowledge was thorough and he communicated every last detail with us. More importantly, Ben was able to clearly explain some of the more complex factors about our unique property we were selling. I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. I was almost sad the selling of our house closed so quickly!"
- Kristen and Aron

"As a single woman, I was a little nervous in the beginning about the thought of buying my first house on my own. What stands out to me is how smooth and easy it was, because Ben was there every step of the way to demystify the process. He's energetic, responsive, upbeat, very knowledgeable, and just plain fun to work with. I felt very confident working with him, and I got a good deal on a great house."
- Elizabeth

"Thank you Ben for everything! We can't imagine what buying a house without Ben would have been like. We were first time home buyers and didn't know where to start. Ben made the process easy, practical, and incredibly fun! He answered all of our questions, went out of his way to deal with our concerns, and is now helping us with ideas for remodeling. Ben's part genius, part sight-seer, part counselor, and all awesome! The first step for every home buyer should be to talk to Ben."
- Brennan and Shauna

"Ben was fantastic to work with as our selling agent. He is the ultimate professional and went out of his way to walk us through the selling process. He was in constant contact with us throughout, and made a potentially stressful situation very smooth and manageable. We would not hesitate to recommend Ben to anyone buying or selling a home in Seattle - he is truly the best!"
- Monica and Jenny

"Ben recently worked with us as our buying agent. We greatly appreciated his superior knowledge of the Seattle market and his ability to quickly assess our taste and understand what we were looking for in a house. Ben was in constant contact with us throughout the process and the frequent updates were very helpful. We'd definitely work with Ben again in the future and would highly recommend him to others. We love our new home! Thanks, Ben!"
- Belen and Darrell

"Ben's insight and knowledge of the local market are unsurpassed. He makes the difficult easy, and the whole process fun. Ultimately, he found us something very special."
- Sally and Nels

"As a single person with limited income (I teach high school), I never thought owning my own home was even a possibility. That was before I knew Ben! Not only did he turn my dream into reality, he made the entire experience fun, rewarding, and completely positive. He helped streamline the entire process from factoring a manageable mortgage, walking me through closing, and finally, checking in afterwards to ensure my satisfaction and offer additional support. If you are looking for a realtor or even dream of owning your own home, you have found the thorough, detail-oriented professional to get the job done!"
- Boo

"I was in Seattle briefly and had the awesome job of clearing my mother's home and getting it ready to sell. Any time I had a question or need, whatever it was, Ben was eager to help in any way he could. I returned to Alabama but never had to wonder what was happening because Ben kept me informed by frequent calls and e-mail. He is a true professional and very knowledgeable of the Seattle market. He worked diligently until the property was sold. Thanks to Ben I was able to close on the property without leaving Alabama. His generous acts of kindness left a lasting impression as to the kind of man he is. You would be fortunate to have Ben work for you."
- Mary

"With all of our real estate buying experience we have never come across anyone who has made the purchase of property easier. Ben's breadth of market knowledge gave us complete confidence in our choice. He is thorough, patient, and always striving to provide more than what you are expecting. His management skills after our offer was accepted were exceptional. In a world where surprises are not welcomed, Ben delivered as promised on the details of the transaction while over-delivering on the personal service. We recommend Ben without reservation."
- Michael and Deborah

"Having had experience with many agents in the past, Ben's thoroughness, professionalism, and attention to detail made him by far the best agent we've ever come in contact with. Throughout the listing and selling process we always felt very comfortable and confident with Ben's recommendations and market analyses. We highly recommend Ben's friendly and professional services to anyone considering buying or selling a home."
- Doug and Katie

"For someone as indecisive and worried as I during my first home buying experience, Ben was the perfect match. My weekly crises were always calmed down with an intelligent explanation and the process went off without a hitch. I would recommend Ben to anyone needing a real estate agent. I look forward to working with him again."
- Sean

"As a first time home buyer, I didn't know anything about the process. Ben was very patient and clear in explaining every step of the way, and helped me find the perfect place, taking all of my information and my personal feelings into consideration. He took a great deal of interest in making sure I was happy with the home I found. He made the experience as enjoyable as possible."
- Heather

"Ben was both our sales and buying agent. He did a wonderful job handling our needs in both areas. Ben showed that he cared that we got just the right house. He quickly understood exactly what we liked. And more importantly, he understood what we didn't like! We found the perfect house in just one day, and were able to close quickly with Ben's help. The same attention to our needs was reflected in the prompt and thorough sale of our house. Ben really went the extra distance in helping us transition from our old house to our new house. I would (and have) recommended Ben to any home buyer or seller."
- Candice and Scott

"Ben anticipated every next step or bump in the road in buying a house and had us ready to sail past it. With his calm & laid-back approach, we were able to calmly navigate through a huge decision-making process. It was almost as if he took all the work out of house-hunting and left us with the fun parts. He explained the process to us so well that we never had a chance to be confused. Because of this, we were able to find a great house, make and offer, and finish closing within a few weeks."
- Mike and Brandon

"I recently sold my home and purchased another through Ben. Thanks to his many helpful suggestions and incredible hands-on assistance in getting my house ready to go on the market, I was able to get the price I wanted for the sale of my house. Ben was great in searching for my next house; he assessed my needs and showed me every available house in the range and area I needed. After looking at quite a variety of homes, I finally made my choice. Ben was very thorough with all the details of my new purchase and was always looking out for my best interests. With his great personality and comprehensive real estate knowledge, he got me settled into my new home. Ben continues to be there for me, ready to help answer any questions I might have."
- Lynn

"Thank you for the great work you did in helping me find and close on the real estate property that fit my needs. I am grateful for all of your time and efforts by phone, internet, drive-bys and walk-through visits all done in a professional, positive manner."
- John

"As someone less informed than even the dumbest of first-time homebuyers, I was likely to have a miserable time buying a home. But Ben was patient, informative, and helpful, not only in finding a nice property but even in the logistical details of planning a remodel. And his many check-ins, phone calls, and reminders kept me on schedule. Thanks for everything, Ben."
- Kyle

"Ben showed the greatest respect and responsiveness to my accelerated schedule for buying my first home. He listened carefully to my needs, stayed in close contact with me, and helped me to find a perfect match within my budget!"
- Beth

"As a first-time buyer, I started out very overwhelmed and uninformed about the home-buying process. That all changed as soon as I met Ben for the first time! Ever since then he was respectfully attentive, informative, supportive, and inspiring. He inherently knows the Seattle neighborhoods and gives invaluable advice on a home's potential. He was respectful of my hurried timeline, was always available, and was an absolute joy to work with."
- Dani