Ben Nicolas Top real estate agent in Los Angeles

Ben Nicolas

IET Real Estate
18 Years of Experience
(87)
$1.6M
Total Sales Last Year
18
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    About Ben Nicolas

    Since 2008 Ben has been the Broker of Record for both IET Real Estate and IET Capital. He has closed over 1000 real estate and loan transactions as a salesperson/loan officer/broker/wholesale rep, and 40+ transactions as a principal. Ben's approach to both work and life is marked by a solid work ethic, accountability, and professionalism. is expertise includes: Compliance, Trust Fund Handling, DRE & NMLS Licensing Issues, and Best Practices for Liability and Risk Mitigation. He also has significant experience in purchasing, selling, financing, renovating & managing long-term and short-term rentals. When he isn't working with clients, he enjoys spending time with family, reading, coaching youth basketball, practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and pretty much anything related to maintaining & improving mental & physical fitness.
    OTHER LANGUAGES
    Spanish, Dutch
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    Credentials

    LICENSE
    Real Estate - California - # 01458128
    Designation

    Green Designation

    CDPE (Certified Distressed PropertyExpert)

    ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative)

    Certified Commercial Member

    Seller Representative Specialist

    Licensed Realtor

    Real Estate Broker

    Specialties

    • Sellers
    • Buyers
    • Residential Property
    • Commercial Property

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    Ben Nicolas's Reviews & Ratings

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

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    Review for Member: Ben Nicolas
    August 18, 2025
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    zillowZillowVERIFIED

    We had an exceptional experience working with Ricardo Arias during our home finding journey. From the very beginning, he was incredibly helpful, professional, and knowledgeable. He never pushed or rushed us into making a decision, which we greatly appreciated. Instead, he provided us with all the facts and guided us through the process, allowing us to make informed decisions at our own pace. What truly stood out was the personal connection we made with Ricardo. He became more than just our realtor; he became a friend we will cherish forever. He was always available whenever we needed to see a home, no matter the time or day. His dedication and commitment to helping us find the perfect home were evident in every interaction. Additionally, Ricardo went above and beyond by providing references to contractors and helping us get estimates for any potential fixes for our old house that we sold and this new home we purchased. This level of service ensured that we were fully informed and confident in our decisions. He also connected us with loan officers who were very professional and able to close the process in a timely fashion. We highly recommend Ricardo to anyone looking for a realtor who is not only professional and knowledgeable but also genuinely cares about his clients. Thank you, Ricardo, for making our home buying experience so positive and memorable!

    Emeraldeyes15

    Review for Member: Ben Nicolas
    July 31, 2025
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    Ignacio helped me sell my townhouse in the city of Hawthorne, and I couldnt be more pleased with the experience. From the very beginning, he was knowledgeable, professional, and proactive. He provided valuable insights to help get my home sale-ready and guided me through every step of the process with clarity and confidence. Thanks to his expertise, the entire transaction was smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend Ignacio to anyone looking to buy or sell their home!

    Zuser20160425185131167

    Review for Member: Ben Nicolas
    April 3, 2025
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    zillowZillowVERIFIED

    Ricardo Arias has assisted me for the past 20 years in buying and selling investment properties. I found his research and advice to be impeccable. I would highly recommend Ricardo and his staff to friends and Family.

    Kevin L.

    Review for Member: Ben Nicolas
    December 16, 2024
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    Ben Nicholas is as good as it gets! My wife and I had been looking for a house on and off for two years and he never rushed us. whenever we found a house we wanted to bid on he would immediately jump into action with informed guidance. Just this past week we finally closed on our dream house and he helped us every step of the way. Being a first time home buyer can be terrifying but he made it all very easy and stress free. He was even able to help us get the price down after we did inspections. I'm lucky to call him a friend as well. To me and my wife he is a hero! I would give more then 5 stars if I could!

    Christian D.

    Review for Member: Ben Nicolas
    September 3, 2024
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    Ricardo services went beyond my expectations and was very communicative making purchasing and selling a home easy going for my family and I . Had a short time to be able to sell my unit to be able to buy another place and he made it happen.

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    137 N Larchmont blvd #658 Los Angeles, CA, 90004

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