Find and Compare the Best Real Estate Agents in Orinda, CA

Ranked as the #1 team at Keller Williams Walnut Creek in 2020. Working for you to achieve results and provide guidance through one of the biggest transactions most people make in their lives. With a no pressure approach, expert market knowledge and strategic planning, I have been able to close more homes than the average realtor. Let's sit down and chat about how I can help you buy or sell your home.

Representing Buyers and Sellers in Orinda, Lafayette, Moraga and Neighboring Communities

30+ years living in the Bay Area, over 20 years working in the building and design industry, 10 years working in feature film production… Properties, design and negotiation are all in John’s wheel house. John sees each property with a true understanding of its financial, practical, and artistic value. He offers prospective buyers the unique ability to visualize what they’re seeking in an investment, lifestyle, and home. He offers sellers the benefits of his wide industry network along with experience in highlighting a property’s best qualities and marketing to an ever-changing demographic. Through his honest and forthright character, John provides insightful advice to his clients. He coaches them through the process and empowers them to make the right decisions. His experience is quickly evident, as is his commitment to clients and the community at large.

I grew up in Illinois and moved to California in 1973. I started my Real estate Career in 1978. I have been with Re/max since the early 1990's. Our goal is always to put the client first and put their needs first. We always want to help the sellers get the top dollar, at the least amount of hassle, in the shortest period of time. We do our best for the buyer to help them get the home of their dreams and negotiate with their best interests in mind. We want to be our clients agents and friends for life. In 2021 our team won the Good Neighbor of the year Award from our local real estate association. We believe in giving back to the community. We also do a yearly food drive. In 2020 we joined an organization called PFAC (Professional Fiduciary of Calif. We help fiduciaries who have seniors or people with health issues. We help by connecting them with the right people to help them clean up, organize, get rid of items, gardening work etc. PFAC is a great group and we are honored.

Ben has been a full time agent since 2004, when he joined his mother in business. Together, they have taken care of many hundreds of clients through sale, purchase or lease of a home. Beyond the transaction, Ben and his team love to create connections between clients and with the towns where they live. Ben's strengths include relationships to find off-market transaction, strong negotiation skill, and plenty of building and local knowledge to keep you out of trouble.