Hi, I'm Ben.

I've spent the last fifteen years working Southern California's real estate market — Orange County's beach towns, the hillside neighborhoods of Los Angeles, and the bluffs and canyons around San Diego. In that time I've learned that the best real estate advice isn't flashy; it's specific, it's honest, and it shows up on time.

I graduated from UC San Diego, which is where my attachment to this coastline really started. When I'm not with clients, I'm usually somewhere outdoors — surfing, hiking, or planning the next trip abroad. I've found that the same habits that make travel go well — research the place, ask good questions, stay flexible when plans change — are exactly what make a real estate deal go well too.

How I work

I keep my client list small enough that I actually know what's happening in each transaction, rather than handing you off to a team. That means you'll talk to me directly, get straight answers about pricing and timing, and never wonder where things stand.

Whether you're buying your first home, upgrading, downsizing, or selling a property you've held for years, I'll walk you through the market realities for your specific neighborhood — not generic advice, but what's actually happening on your street right now.

A bit outside of work

I grew up loving the outdoors, and that hasn't changed. Weekends usually involve a trail, a wave, or plans for the next country I haven't been to yet. I mention this because it shapes how I work: I'm patient, I like solving problems on the fly, and I don't rattle easily when a deal gets complicated.

Let's talk

How a deal typically goes

What working together looks like

Conversation

We talk through your goals, timeline, and budget — no pressure, no scripts.

Strategy

I put together a plan specific to your neighborhood and situation, buying or selling.

Search or listing

We move — touring homes or getting your property market-ready and listed.

Close

I manage the details through escrow so closing day isn't stressful.