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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
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
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
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
"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 is awesome at what he does. As a first time buyer he was able to guide me through everything: finding the right place, logistics of buying and financing, design of renovations/everything else, and how to make decisions that yielded me the perfect house. Ben also has a perfect mix of professionalism and friendliness. He's great at what he does, but he also enjoys doing it. I would recommend him to anyone who is thinking about getting into the market.
Ben
Ben is a legend. With his background in real estate, home improvement and engineering, he can fully assess the value and vision of any properties you look at. I bought a short-sale that was in a sad state, but had excellent bones and potential. I put in an offer, and within days, Ben created blue prints for improvements I had identified and for ones I hadn’t even imagined. I give him an 11 out of 10.
Mark
I am so appreciative to Ben for making my first home buying experience truly exceptional. Ben and his team were incredibly responsive and made the whole process much easier than I expected. Ben provided expertise, savvy, and a level of thoughtfulness that made a world of difference. Thank you Ben!
Hugh
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
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
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
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
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
Ben's level of knowledge and professionalism is unparalleled. He really goes the extra mile, he is very responsive to questions, and went out of his way to ensure that we had the best experience possible. After successfully purchasing a property, with no small thanks to his excellent tips on making our offer as attractive as possible, Ben has been invaluable in helping us with final touches to transform a house into our home. His outstanding service helped prevent a potential nightmare - We highly recommend Ben!
Maggie and Nicholas
Ben is a great realtor that is super knowledgeable about Seattle and definitely works to identify and find the best property based on your asks. He is also very involved with renovation style work, and has an eye for home construction quality, and investment value of property. Would highly recommend him!
Matthew and Kie
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
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 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
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
Ben and his team have the Seattle market down cold. He knows everything: the neighborhoods, the current state of the market, the history of Seattle's growth over time, the types of homes you can expect to find in each neighborhood, and the pros and cons of all of the above. Ben demystifies the entire process and walks you through it one step at a time. He also has a deep network of connections to assist: from a respected local lender to an exceptional flooring contractor.
Sara and Conrad
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
Ben seems to be local for every area around Seattle. He gave us a tour whenever we considered buying a home so we felt knowledgeable when making choices although my wife and I are new to the state. Ben made buying our first home so easy and fun! We recommend Ben to anyone who wants their homebuying experience to be smart and enjoyable!
Alexey and Mila
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 is the best! My husband and I had been looking for a home for over 9 months and feeling worried before we started working with Ben and his team. They helped us find and win our dream home and our family is forever grateful. Now Ben is the person we trust with referrals on home repairs and improvements. I’d recommend Ben Carr to anyone.
Molly and Mark
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
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
Before Ben, we were completely clueless about the home buying process and stressed by the competitive Seattle market. Ben patiently walked us through every step, breaking it down so it was easy to understand. He was quick to answer any question, even late into the night! When we ran into closing issues, Ben worked tirelessly to negotiate a better deal. Now, we wake up every morning loving our new home. Ben was never just an agent to us, but more like a knowledgeable and trustworthy friend.
Harin and Greg
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
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 woman, I was a little nervous in the beginning about 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
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 helping me find a nice property but also in planning the logistical details of a remodel. His many check-ins and reminders kept me on schedule. Thanks for everything, Ben.
Kyle
Ben made the biggest, scariest purchase of my life a confident, comfortable experience. After seeing the disasters that some of my friends have gone through, I can't stress enough just how much I valued Ben's guidance and expertise throughout the process. Ben has infinite patience and worked hard to find the best home for me. I absolutely trust Ben and will recommend him to anyone.
Emilie
In all of our real estate buying experience, we've never found anyone who has made the process easier. Ben's breadth of market knowledge gave us complete confidence. He is thorough, patient, and always striving to provide more than expected. In a world where surprises are not welcomed, Ben delivered as promised, while over-delivering on the personal service. We recommend Ben without reservation.
Michael and Deborah
Working with Ben was an absolute pleasure. From the beginning, you realize you have an agent above all others. Not only is he very pleasant to work with, he truly cares about you finding a great home. With his insight I was able to feel confident knowing I was making a good choice on the home I purchased. I wouldn't even consider using anybody else.
Joe and Oak
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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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Ben Carr, Managing Broker
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Windermere Real Estate Co.
1177 Fairview Avenue North
Seattle,
Washington
98109
About Us
Ben Carr
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
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Ben Carr
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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