Ben Strock

Ben Strock is one of California's most recognized real estate agents, known for his expertise in luxury homes, relocation clients, local knowledge, negotiation skills, and strategic pricing strategies. As the founder of the Strock Team at eXp Realty, Ben leads one of the top performing real estate teams in the United States, consistently ranked in the top of the Nation, State, and Counties of Santa Clara and Santa Cruz by The Wall Street Journal, RealTrends, and Tom Ferry International. With more than 2,000 successful transactions and over 700 five star reviews across Google and Zillow, Ben is trusted by buyers and sellers throughout Santa Cruz County, Santa Clara County, Monterey County, and San Francisco. His strong understanding of the complexities of ocean-front properties and Silicon Valley Estates. He understands market trends, has an innate ability for creative marketing that has made him a trusted expert for clients seeking high-end real estate guidance. His team has earned international awards for cinematic property videos, and he holds partnerships with HomeLight Elite, Zillow Preferred, and Realtor.com as a VIP Partner, reflecting his consistent performance at the highest level. Raised in Los Altos in a family of Realtors, Ben has real estate in his blood and became licensed upon graduating from the University of Oregon with a degree in Business Economics. In 2007, during the housing crash, he launched Strock Real Estate, a boutique brokerage built on a business model rooted in creativity, innovation, and a commitment to exceptional client service. That decision laid the foundation for what is now one of the most respected luxury real estate teams in California. Clients describe Ben as knowledgeable, transparent, approachable, and exceptionally strong in negotiation, construction insight, pricing strategy, and design awareness. His approach combines market analytics with genuine communication, making the buying and selling experience both strategic and comfortable. As a leader, Ben focuses heavily on growth and development within his team. He fosters a culture where agents continually refine their skills, elevate their marketing, and provide a heightened level of service to each client. In 2021, Ben chose to move the company to a partnership with eXp Realty, the number one transaction side brokerage in the United States in order to simplify the transaction process and create a larger network for his agents and clients. This commitment to growth has been a key driver behind the long term success of the Strock Team. Ben lives in Capitola and works from the Strock Team office located in Aptos (Seacliff), and the company operates out of Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Monterey Counties. Outside of real estate, he can often be found enjoying the Pasatiempo golf course, coaching baseball with his son, taking his daughter to dance classes, volunteering in the neighborhood, and hanging out with his wife, kids, and dog at Capitola Beach. Ben's consistent results, market specialization, and award-winning marketing continue to position him as one of the most trusted and accomplished real estate professionals in California.