Benjamin Baylin

"As a first-time buyer, I admittedly have little basis for comparison when it comes to realtors. However, I regularly have the opportunity to work with absolutely brilliant people—folks whom you just know would excel in any field they happened to choose.

I feel certain that Ben would find success in any discipline. The qualities he demonstrated throughout the yearlong process of finding us a home—intellect, patience, good instincts, methodological consistency, integrity and personable nature—would be immensely valuable almost anywhere. I’m just happy he chose real estate, so he could be there to help equip a couple of naïve first-timers (of relatively modest means) with the skills to succeed in one of the country’s most competitive markets.

In the beginning we weren’t even sure we could do this. We lacked the massive resources enjoyed by much of the buying pool, and were facing some stiff interest rate headwinds (all while trying to beat back the all-cash developer offers that were frustratingly-common in our price range). Ben’s confidence in our ability to succeed was exactly what we needed.

Each next step was prepared fantastically for us—we were encouraged when we needed encouragement; we were nudged gently (and appropriately) when we needed a push. It was all just spot-on interpersonally—we never felt pressured or hurried, but rather reassured, calibrated, and informed. The process became demystified, and as a consequence we were emboldened to hustle and work.

Ultimately, we ended up purchasing, against multiple offers, an incredible home that instantly appraised above the sale price. It’s so, so much more than we ever thought would be possible for us.

Particularly if you value interpersonal skills when navigating the intense emotional rollercoaster of Los Angeles real estate, my recommendation for Benjamin Baylin couldn’t possibly be more emphatic..” ★★★★★ Brad Allen Williams