Ben Lalez Top real estate agent in Chicago

Ben Lalez

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16 Years of Experience
(316)
$56M
Total Sales Last Year
16
Years of Experience
422
Recent TransactionsTransactions from the last 3 years
$533.2K
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    About Ben Lalez

    Ben started his real estate career "flipping houses". Not wanting to deal with real estate brokers or general contractors he went out and became a licensed Realtor and licensed general contractor. Through the years, working for himself grew organically into working for others and brokering is now his full time job. Because of his background in construction, clients find that having an agent on their side who understands the nuts and bolts (literally) of a home is exceptionally valuable. REVIEW: "Ben is incredible. I cannot say enough positive things about our experience. We've had other real estate agents and working with Ben was by far a superior experience. He was kind, prepared and really listened to what my husband and I wanted. He was patient with us (we looked for over 5 months to buy!). He never rushed our decisions. His opinions were valuable and honest. We never felt like he was trying to sell us on something. When we finally found the house of our dreams, Ben negotiated a price that was within our budget! I highly recommend Ben!"
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    Specialties

    • Sellers
    • Buyers
    • Residential Property

    Buyer's agent Listing agent Consulting Property Management Landlord

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      2026

      TOP AGENT

      Chicago, IL

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    Ben Lalez's Reviews & Ratings

    316 Reviews
    (5/5)
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    What clients say about this agent....
    • Responsive
    • Knowledgeable
    • Communicative
    • Professional
    • Trustworthy
    • Great for new buyers
    • Attentive
    • Outstanding
    • Available Remotely
    • Hard working

    Madeline S.

    Review for Member: Ben Lalez
    January 14, 2026
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    Ursula is incredible. Her attention to detail and clear guidance made the entire process enjoyable and seamless. We trusted her immediately, as it was clear she genuinely cared about helping us find the right home. Working with Ursula was the smartest decision we made. We couldnt imagine working with anyone else!

    Pchang266

    Review for Member: Ben Lalez
    January 14, 2026
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    We had an excellent experience working with David to sell our home. He was always timely, incredibly accommodating, and truly went above and beyond to make sure every detail was taken care of. Selling a home can be stressful, but David made the process smooth and reassuring from start to finish. Were extremely grateful for his commitment and would recommend him without hesitation.

    Lauren E.

    Review for Member: Ben Lalez
    January 9, 2026
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    I couldn't have asked for a better partner in my first home search than Alyssa. She made herself readily available to me for tours, random questions, and everything in between. She's highly knowledgeable, patient, thoughtful, and kind to her clients. With her help, I found my perfect condo and felt very confident and supported during the whole process from offer to closing. She's a great resource to have by your side, especially for (but definitely not limited to) first-time home buyers. Beyond that, she has periodically checked in with me after closing to see how the property is treating me and to offer helpful resources (like tax appeal information) that I wouldn't have thought to look into. Thank you for everything, Alyssa!

    Charles N.

    Review for Member: Ben Lalez
    January 9, 2026
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    Sally was absolutely amazing to work with as searched for our first home. She was incredibly patient, always took the time to explain every step, and made sure we felt informed and confident throughout the entire process. As first-time buyers, we had a lot of questions, and Sally never once made us feel rushed or overwhelmed. We truly couldnt have asked for a better agent and highly recommend her to anyone.

    Anwar

    Review for Member: Ben Lalez
    January 3, 2026
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    Almir is a SuperAgent! He helped me rent a place in 2024 and buy a place in 2025! Key words to describe him would be: 1) Knowledgeable, Patient and Helpful. 2) Ultra Communicative and Always Available 3) Together every step of the way! Buying a house can be very scary especially if you are a first time home buyer like us. The process is mentally draining and the jargon is simply complex yet standard. This is where Almirs expertise shines. He went out of his way to explain every step in detail and also answer 2 key questions that helped me navigate this overwhelming standard complex process. Question 1 - what does this mean and what is my role in this step of the process. Question 2 - what are my options in this step of the process and where can I save. Additionally, Almir is really good at walk throughs to catch things that need a bit of TLC which we can then leverage during negotiations with the seller. His communication is on point and he has his network of people that weave in and out of the process as needed to support me when needed through inspections, attorney negotiations, closing team comms , financials etc. I needed a helping and guiding hand for my first home and I was glad Almir was in my corner supporting me through every step!

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    1643 N Milwaukee Ave #1 Chicago Ave, IL, 60647

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