Context: Ben helped me and my partner buy our first home in the East Bay. We closed in June of 2020, in the midst of C19. We worked with Ben and his partner Celia for 9 months. Ben suggested the right price for our dream home and the right window to go for it. We got it. Review: I'll keep this short and sweet. If you are looking for someone you can completely, unreservedly trust to help you buy the right home in the East Bay, work with Ben. You will not feel like his customer or his client; you will feel like his partner. Your emails will get responded to promptly, you will feel comfortable letting yourself fall in love with a new house, knowing that Ben will bring you back down to earth with any potential red flags that come up, and you will hear him say 'that is the most I would let you pay for this house.' Ben will take the time to understand your priorities and then work tirelessly to find the right house that meets your needs. If you are still on the fence, please ask Ben for further references from us!