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home.
Why Ben?
First Class, all the way
Five experts in one
It’s all about you
From the day you meet until the big move (and often well beyond), Ben’s at your service. He does the work so you don’t have to - previewing properties to identify the best, meeting up with service providers, the works...
MoreOften, you’ll first meet Ben over coffee so you can get to know each other. He’ll get a real understanding of what you’re looking to do and describe how he can help. Then, you can decide if he’s a good fit for you.
Ben knows the area’s neighborhoods inside and out--commute options, coffee shops, grocery stores and restaurants, you name it. He’ll make sure you’re finding opportunities in the best possible spot.
Ben’s wealth of information simplifies your job in finding that sweet spot of location (location, location), home and budget.
Ben’s hands-on expertise in residential architecture, design, engineering, construction and sales is at your disposal. It gives you an edge, whether you’re selling and looking for the best bang-for-your-buck updates or buying that overlooked diamond in the rough...
MoreFrom the first moment you look at a home with Ben, he’s helping you see the potential in layout and finishes. He’s also looking carefully at the boring bits - roof, siding, windows, furnace, foundation - so you know exactly what you’re walking into (with no unwelcome surprises.)
He can advise you across the board, from helping you pick the perfect paint color to conceiving and planning major renovations.
Ben gives you the the information you need so that you can make informed, smart decisions.
Ben’s the first to tell you when you can do better by waiting for a different home or a better offer, or when to jump on a great opportunity. It’s essential to him that six days, six months and six years down the road, you know you made the right decision...
MoreBefore you put pen to paper, he’ll provide unbiased information about the property you’re interested in. He’ll create a complete negotiating strategy, tailored to the specific circumstances at hand.
Since negotiation is part of Ben’s daily work, he has the experience to help you succeed-- especially if it comes to multiple offer strategies in an often fast-paced market.
And he’s a true partner—keeping you updated and informed the minute things happen.
Why
Ben
Sellers
Perfect marketing = perfect sale.
You’ve seen it all before on the internet - terrible photos, embarrassingly bad spelling and grammar, flat-out wrong information. Not with Ben - his expert marketing gets buyers hopping in the car and heading to your house in droves.
Maximize your takeaway.
Right from the start, Ben works to help you get the most from the sale of your home. He’ll let you know exactly what you can do and what’s not necessary for a successful sale. And he’s got cost-effective people to help you with anything you may want a hand with.
Stress less.
Ben’s expert strategy and negotiation skills are at your service. He’ll determine what your home is worth and the best way to get it. He’ll have a plan in place before you go to market. And he knows exactly what to do to create competitive and effective multiple offer situations.
Buyers
The best home for you.
Ben takes the time to know you and what you’re looking for. He’ll recommend you wait if he knows you can do better. He’ll give you cost-effective ideas to make a house just right for you. He does what it takes to make you feel confident with your choice years down the road.
A plan that works.
Once you’ve found “the one,” Ben will evaluate the property’s worth and develop a negotiating strategy. His experience and excellent working relationship with other agents in town means you’re likely to do well—even in a multiple offer situation.
Keeping it fun.
Ben’s been genetically programmed to make sure you have the best experience possible. He helps you plan well and stay positive throughout the process. Plus, he makes it fun--you’ll discover new neighborhoods, new possibilities, even something new in your own backyard.
What People
Are Saying
In a housing marketplace that is as competitive as Seattle's, you need someone on your side who will give you the best advice based on your needs. Ben Carr is absolutely that person - we wouldn't have survived without him and his team! His knowledge about Seattle and his understanding of our individual needs went above and beyond our expectations. In the end, we bought a home that perfectly suited us in a great location. We wholeheartedly recommend Ben to anybody!
Sumi and John
What we liked most about working with Ben is his ability to make a stressful process fun, and how he's always ready with an opinion. Ben knows a wealth of information, ranging from every neighborhood in Seattle, the cost to install A/C, or how to furnish an oddly-shaped space. He presents this information in a way that is relevant and easy to understand. We love the house we found in the end, and it was Ben who encouraged us to consider a neighborhood that wasn't on our radar.
Neeti and Rishi
Ben helped my husband and I with our first home purchase, and there are not enough words to express how thankful we are to have Ben on our team. He is a true professional with a vast knowledge of the market. Ben went above and beyond with all aspects of the home buying process, from touring neighborhoods, strategizing to put an offer together, offering design insight, and connecting us to other local professionals. I would highly recommend Ben to all family members and friends looking for help with real estate needs.
Alexis and Ira
As a single person with limited income (I teach high school), I never thought owning my own home was even a possibility. Then I met Ben. He turned my dream into reality, and made the entire experience fun, rewarding, and completely positive. He helped me determine a manageable mortgage, walked me through closing and a remodel and checks in all the time to make sure I'm satisfied.
Boo
Ben's service was above and beyond - he helped us find the perfect home while we were living on the East coast with only limited time in Seattle. He then arranged for contractors and is now coordinating the entire project while we're still on the East coast. His professionalism, expert knowledge of real estate and renovating have made this a stress-free experience for us.
Bruce and Karen
We benefited enormously from Ben's incredible experience, vision, and service. He can walk into a home and see the potential, which was so helpful for first-time home buyers like us. When we found *the* house, he set us up to submit a strong bid and is now helping us renovate. We feel so lucky to have found him!
Amy and Greg
We've been working with Ben for many years, and he's been instrumental in helping us purchase two homes and sell one home. We've always appreciated Ben's availability and communication. We felt like his sole focus, though we knew he had many other clients he was working with. His expertise and advice were vital to our successful purchase of a home. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Ben's professionalism, expertise, and patience will allow for a smooth and successful process!
Ingrid and Heather
We had a terrific experience working with Ben. He is an excellent communicator and was always quick to respond fully to our questions. His experience in real estate, his understanding of the market, his knowledge of remodeling interiors and exteriors helped us visualize and understand the full potential of every house we looked at. He listened closely to our preferences and needs and was focused on helping us find the house that really fit us. We cannot recommend Ben enough!
Jennifer and Jeff
Ben has a solid understanding of the market and knows just how to value a home - whether you are on the buying or selling side. He is by your side every step of the process, is extremely responsive and helpful. I would definitely rely on Ben and his team for any future real estate needs.
Rachel
Ben was an amazing guide and friend through our house-buying process. With his assistance, we were able to figure out exactly what we were looking for in our home. As a long-time resident of the Seattle area, Ben knows so much about the neighborhoods and what each can offer for potential home buyers. We are so excited to have found our house and have the home of our dreams. Thank you, Ben!
Shani and Lev
For two first-time buyers with no real knowledge of home owning, Ben was a lifesaver! He was available day and night to answer our questions, take us on tours, offer advice, and really listen to our concerns. Ben kept us on the right track by putting us in touch with everyone we needed to know, like lenders, inspectors, contractors, and cleaners. He made sure we found the right home without any sales pressure whatsoever and continued to provide support even after we moved in!
Chris and Holly
Working with Ben was a wonderful experience! When we starting the home buying process, we were mortified by how complicated it is, but when we started working with Ben everything became easy!
We are very grateful for all the guidance and assistance that he gave us. We would certainly be happy to work with him in future and will recommend his services to our friends and family.
Nadiya and Pavel
Ben helped my son buy his first home, so when I decided to sell my house of 29 years I didn't hesitate to get Ben into the loop. We started crafting a plan months before we put the house on the market. When we were ready, the house was flawless. We had 6 great offers after 5 days. Ben was so wonderful with the "hand holding" part of the process, always calm and steady. Thank you Ben for making this such a positive life event!
Ariane
We couldn't of had a better first time home buying experience! Ben answered all of our questions, walked us through and explained the offer contracts, and pointed us in the right direction when we had concerns. He continues to be excited for us and give us advice with our new fixer upper home!
Jackie and Dan
Ben really went above and beyond what we were expecting from a realtor. As first-time home buyers, there was a lot we needed to learn. Ben coached us through buying a house that was right for us without compromising on certain things in a difficult market. With his engineering background, he helped us visualize what houses could be with some extra work. Most of all, he was friendly, responsive and positive and really catered his efforts to our needs and personalities.
Todd and Nicki
Ben provides almost legendary service--he's like the Zappos of real estate agents. Just the other day, he was over, clutching his tools and covered in dust, helping us put recessed lighting in our kitchen. 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!
Alicia and Jonathan
Ben helped us from idea to execution. Together, we identified the unmet needs of my business, and then toured potential new locations around town. Ben led the negotiation with our new landlord, making an otherwise stressful lease signing process much easier. We're very excited about the new space!
Eli, Chief Alchemist, Alchemy Goods
Ben is the very picture of expertise and composure – he has helped us through two transactions. He’s a skilled negotiator and helped us stay focused on a bright future through a period of great change and uncertainty. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, and saw our entire process through from beginning to beyond the end. All with genuine care and interest in our well-being!
Boris and Gabe
Ben was wonderful to work with. Incredibly knowledgeable about the Seattle market, house construction and renovation details. Ben guided us as first-time homebuyers through the process and made us feel at ease. Ben was also extremely responsive, answering our emails, texts, and calls at any time of day. We'd happily recommend him to anyone!
Sam and Kristin
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 was always available to talk, and kept in touch with us even while on vacation outside of the country. Ben goes beyond being a real estate agent to being a friend.
Brandon and Amanda
We're new to Seattle and didn’t know much about where to begin our search. Ben was extremely helpful - he worked with us to understand our needs, we explored neighborhoods and shortlisted potential areas. He previewed properties for us and gave us great insight into the pros and cons of each property. Ben helped us prepare a strong offer for the house we ultimately purchased - and it's everything we hoped for and more.
Nav and Amelia
Moving across the country was intimidating (to say the least), but each time we talked with Ben, we felt more at ease. His knowledge and expertise of the market made us feel completely confident that we would find a home that we loved - and we did! Ben continues to help us through the remodel (which far exceeds his job scope) which proves how much he cares about his clients and friends. We will always refer people to Ben!
Katie and Steven
When I met Ben, he asked me what I wanted in a home, and I told him about the home that was my first choice. I knew Seattle; I knew what I wanted; and I knew I needed help. Ben even asked if I needed help in other areas of the buying process, and he ended up connecting me with a loan officer who got me a much better interest rate. Ben Carr is smart, experienced, a savvy negotiator, and you’re lucky if he can be your realtor.
Mark
I met Ben on a Friday and in little more than 24 hours he helped me find a house that was perfect for me, my family, and especially my budget. Moreover, in less than a month I had the home keys and a glass of champagne in my hand raised for a toast. I think that says it all. Because of Ben I was able to reach my goals in record time. My experience with him was outstanding and I would readily use his expertise again. Ben is just awesome though and through.
Genevieve and Phillip
As first-time home buyers, we relied on Ben to lead us through the ins and outs of the competitive Seattle market. He made sure we were never too high or too low throughout the entire stressful process. When we found our house, Ben not only made closing a breeze but also used his extensive experience in home renovation to help us truly make the house our own. We would not hesitate to recommend Ben for a truly full-service home-buying experience!
Gan and Hannah
Ben has been wonderful to work with, especially as a first-time home buyer. I bought a condo directly from the owner, and Ben took care of all the paperwork, helped me determine a fair price, and handled negotiations beautifully. Even after the sale, he was there for me - advising me on remodeling work throughout. Ben is very easy to reach and quite generous, and I would recommend him to anyone looking for a home!
Max
We didn't know anything about buying a home for the first time and were terrified of the whole process. Thankfully, we had Ben to help us identify and articulate our wants and needs, teaching us a lot along the way about ownership, renovations, and home values. He made home-buying fun, and was always nothing but thoughtful, courteous, and extremely responsive. We always felt he was rooting for us to get the house we wanted (and we did!). Thank you, Ben!
Alison and Dylan
Ben Carr is more than a real estate agent. With his background in engineering, he helped us see the potential of every property. He created detailed plans for our improvements and went above and beyond with an offer to lend his tools or his truck. In a difficult buyer’s market, Ben kept us informed every step of the way. He encouraged us to celebrate our successes and cheerfully move on until we found our perfect home. I would highly recommend Ben to anyone thinking of buying or selling a home.
Andrea and Chris
Ben is phenomenal to work with from start to finish. He is responsive, extremely knowledgeable about the Seattle market, and a delight to be around. He really listened when we discussed what neighborhoods we liked and what features in a home were important to us. Ben offered great input on home buying that we had never thought of. I'm thrilled to share we found our dream home on the first day out house hunting with Ben. My husband and I cannot speak more highly of Ben, we highly recommend him!
Kim and Ian
Although Ben does this job day in and day out, he never once forgot that for me this was a new, exciting, and sometimes frightening experience! He is incredibly knowledgable about the housing market, and can envision how a house can become a home. He generously shares his time, creativity, and knowledge. The only way Ben's service could be any better would be if he actually bought the house for his clients!
Richard and Phil
I've been living out of the country for several years but kept my house in Seattle as a rental. When I decided it was time to sell, it was crucial for me to work with a trustworthy, hands-on real estate agent who could take care of absolutely everything. Ben exceeded all expectations. His keen eye, sense of value and network of renovation professionals transformed my rental house into to a market-ready contemporary showpiece in just one month!
Steve
Absolutely! As in ABSOLUTELY would use Ben Carr in all real estate transactions! His level of knowledge, service and impeccable vision are Olympic Gold Medal caliber! Seriously Simone Biles-like - the competition doesn't even come close! His level of knowledge, service and impeccable vision make navigating the real estate market smooth sailing. We highly recommend he be your champion in this arena.
Vickie, Manuel, Angie and Heath
We needed to find the right home for our family without having to face 20 bids driving up the price and lowering the value we’d ultimately be able to realize. Ben worked with us patiently over the course of 7 months to help us find and win the perfect place, right in our target neighborhood. We could not be happier with our new home, and Ben was the driving force that helped us land it.
Lindsey and Josh
If it wasn't for Ben's 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 built a relationship that we simply wouldn't have had with another agent. He went and continues to go beyond our expectations, even long after closing.
Lauren and Ian
Ben was recommended to us by a family member, and we could not have been more thrilled with our experience. We were impressed with his knowledge of neighborhoods in and out of Seattle, and it made our search so much easier and fulfilling. We found our dream home with Ben’s help, and we could not be more grateful for his time and energy spent on our search.
Dané and Cameron
"Ben is a realtor who really goes the extra mile. He was knowledgeable, professional, and has a relaxed approach that eased our anxieties about the daunting process of buying our first home. With his help, we easily found a wonderful home that meets all of our needs, a home in fact that neither of us would have looked at without his suggestion. He answered every one of our million questions and has been dedicated to supporting us every step of the way. I highly recommend Ben!"
Alana
Ben made us feel like we were his only client--always available when we had questions, always willing to go see a house for a 3rd or 4th time, just to make sure it was the perfect place--that we've been bragging about "our realtor" ever since. Ben's friendly personality made working with him very pleasant. He was a city guide in a city we thought we knew. We can't wait to have him over when we get moved in!
Jose and James
The process of getting our dream home was more smooth and fun than we could've ever imagined, thanks to Ben’s talent and extremely personalized service. He honed in on what we were looking for, helped calm our nerves every step of the way, and provided unbelievable extras, like creating a professional website for our old home to get it rented as quickly as possible. We couldn't have done it without him!
Robin and Sue
We had a blast working with Ben! He knew every single detail about our desired neighborhood. Our house had 7 offers, and we got it while staying in budget. Ben helped us understand our home's problems and the solutions. He even drew us a plan for the renovations! Ben made this home buying process smooth, fast and almost stressless. Now we start the fun renovation project with Ben and his team.
Kate and Ilya
I hardly know where to begin in expressing what an exceptional agent Ben is. He is an educator, a counselor, a problem-solver, an interpreter of legalese (he walked me through 400 pages of condo paperwork), and a referral source for everything from contractors to neighborhood restaurants. He keeps it together. He kept me together. I have absolutely no reservation in recommending him.
Barb
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Ben's happy to set up detailed, personalized searches of active listings in neighborhoods you’re looking in, recent sales relevant to your home or just basic research - you name it. All direct from the multiple listing service and delivered immediately to you - just ask! For general searches, you may also want to visit:
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Contact
Ben Carr, Managing Broker
Windermere Real Estate Co.
1177 Fairview Avenue North
Seattle,
Washington
98109
About
Ben
Ben's a Seattle native who moved back home after living and traveling around the country and abroad. Since then he's helped hundreds of clients buy, improve and sell their homes
and commercial or investment properties. He's also done the same with his own homes and multifamily properties. In his off time he makes sure to enjoy life by flying around the state (he's
a pilot), designing and building fine furniture, playing shutterbug and checking out new restaurants and nightspots.
Ben's a Seattle native who moved back home after living and traveling around the country and abroad. Since then he's helped hundreds of clients buy, improve and sell their homes and commercial or investment properties. He's also done the same with his own homes and multifamily properties. In his off time he makes sure to enjoy life by flying around the state (he's a pilot), designing and building fine furniture, playing shutterbug and checking out new restaurants and nightspots.
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