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Scott W.
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIEDBen is the hardest working Realtor in Western CT, yet, he always had time to meet with us, find potential homes, accompany walk- throughs, and was a call or text away for advice. After finding THE house he guided us through the negotiating, inspection and contracting steps. Highly recommend.
Amanda M.
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED Ben is truly the best of the best! Weve worked with him twice now and he will always be our go to. Hes knowledgeable, supportive and the partner you want by your side when navigating buying and selling. Could not recommend him more.
Rebecca L.
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED Working with Ben Howell was, without question, the best decision we made in our home search. We met with four other brokers before choosing Ben, and from the outset, he stood apart aEUR" not just in knowledge, but in how he shows up. In an exceptionally tough market with incredibly low inventory, he brought a level of calm expertise and strategic clarity that immediately put us at ease. Relocating from the West Coast, we knew it was important to find someone who truly understood what we were looking for and who we are as a family aEUR" and Ben did exactly that. Whether it meant walking through knee-deep snow to inspect a brook or navigating musty basements and cramped attics without hesitation, nothing was ever too much trouble. What truly sets Ben apart is his knowledge of construction and building. He doesnt just help you understand a home aEUR" he helps you understand what it will require. From renovations and upgrades to future repairs, he gave us a clear view of the real investment, allowing us to make confident, informed financial decisions. Beyond that, Ben is warm, responsive, and genuinely invested. He consistently goes above and beyond, making the entire experience feel like a true partnership. He ultimately found us a home that checked everything on our wishlist aEUR" and then some aEUR" and secured it under list price in a market where that felt nearly impossible. Were incredibly grateful and would recommend him wholeheartedly.
Carolyn R.
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED My family has found our dream home, all thanks to Ben! Ben and his awesome roster of contacts have made our home buying experience such a pleasure. The process seemed endless in this housing market as first time home buyers with a growing family, but Ben guided us with his market knowledge and real estate savvy the whole way. It?s been an amazing journey, we highly recommend Howell Homes Team!
Spurts C.
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED Working with Ben was amazing. He gets things done- he?s direct and efficient yet also takes the time and care to listen; a rare combination. His background in construction was so helpful in looking at properties in terms of potential- he was able to help us understand what improvements were worth doing or worth skipping. We?re so excited to work with Ben in the long term and are extremely grateful for all of his hard work and time helping us with our first home.
Mary D.
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED Ben and his team were great to work with - from helpful suggestions before we listed our house to amazing photos and a quick, easy sale. Our house sold in just a handful of days and the closing date exactly fit our required timeline. I highly recommend Ben and his team.
Jacqueline N.
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED Ben was our ideal realtor. We met him through our neighbors and instantly connected on our first meeting. We gave him a timeline of when wed like our house to be sold and he did everything he could to successfully meet our wishes. He is extremely personable, knowledgeable about the process and will take the time to explain his reasoning and thinking in order for you to put your best foot forward. Ben also has a crew to help with everything you need from sprucing something up to putting the finishing touch on your house. He is responsive at all times of the day and truly just a good human at heart. We will miss Ben and his team as weve relocated out of state, however will continue to recommend him full stop to anyone looking to buy or sell!
Jacqknelson
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED Ben was our ideal realtor. We met him through our neighbors and instantly connected on our first meeting. We gave him a timeline of when we?d like our house to be sold and he did everything he could to successfully meet our wishes. He is extremely personable, knowledgeable about the process and will take the time to explain his reasoning and thinking in order for you to put your best foot forward. Ben also has a crew to help with everything you need from sprucing something up to putting the finishing touch on your house. He is responsive at all times of the day and truly just a good human at heart. We will miss Ben and his team as we?ve relocated out of state, however will continue to recommend him full stop to anyone looking to buy or sell!
Toni Y.
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED We had an incredible experience working with Ben and couldn?t be more grateful for his guidance throughout both the sale of our home and the purchase of our new one. We had worked with Ben 5 years ago to purchase our first home and there was no doubt in our minds when we decided to look for a new home that we would work with Ben on this process. From start to finish, Ben was professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in making the process as smooth and successful as possible. He brought expert knowledge of the market, sound advice at every turn, and a calm, reassuring presence during what can often be a stressful time. Ben helped us position our home perfectly for sale, resulting in a great outcome- and record breaking for our neighborhood, and then worked tirelessly to help us find and secure the perfect next home for our family. We always felt like we were in great hands ? Ben is the kind of realtor who goes above and beyond. We can?t recommend him highly enough!
Zuser20150514194658278
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED Ben is incredibly knowledgeable about real estate and the Fairfield County Area, in particular. We have sold 2 properties with him, and bought 1 as well. Most recently he helped us with the very important (and rushed) transition to living in Florida, and helped us sell our North Stamford CT home remotely. It was not an easy process, but Ben helped us every step of the way through every challenge that came up, and was even able to sell our home for a premium price. He is outstanding at his job and we recommend him to everyone we know in the area. Our only regret is that we couldn?t use him for our Florida real estate needs when we moved! He truly is the best.
Carolinealmonte109
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ZillowVERIFIED Benjamin treated our home as if it were his own. He knew its true value and never tried to get less than what we knew our home was worth. His constant communication and transparency made it so easy to work with him. We literally handed Benjamin the keys to our home and left town, knowing everything would be fine in his hands. I highly recommend Benjamin and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell a house.
Chungt1
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED Ben had been my realtor for almost 6 years. Ben and his wife, Brie make a powerhouse team and there is no one that I would want in my corner more than the Howells. They are THE best!! There is no other realtor who is more professional, hard working, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented than Ben and his team. I was pleased with his knowledge of real estate market and years of experience in the field. After my experience as a seller, no one could come close Bens expertise. He saved me $. I highly recommend Ben to anyone for buying/selling. He has gone above and beyond for me not only for the sale of our current home, but for my rental unit as well. Ty
Alextsarnas
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED Ben was amazing to work with. He knows the area incredibly well and is very well connected with many of the local realtors and tradespeople. Ben found exactly the home I was searching for in a very short period of time in a market with very low inventory.
Mtrizner
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED Ben and his team were great to work with, on both buying and selling homes in Fairfield county. He is incredibly knowledgeable, and was patient with us while we were looking, and was very responsive and resourceful in helping us prep our house for sale. He is the only realtor I am going to use or suggest for the rest of my life!
User9276573
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED I cannot express enough how incredibly fortunate my family and I were to have had the opportunity to work with Ben in our home-buying journey. This market is challenging to say the least. Ben proved to be an invaluable asset from the very beginning. He embodied everything we could have hoped for in a Realtor and more. From the moment we started working together, it was evident that he was not just interested in making a sale but genuinely invested in ensuring that we found the perfect home for our needs. His commitment to understanding our preferences, budget, and priorities was unwavering, and he went above and beyond to tailor his approach accordingly. One of the standout qualities of Ben was his remarkable responsiveness and availability. No matter the time of day, he was always there to address our questions, provide guidance, and offer reassurance. His prompt communication helped alleviate any concerns we had throughout the process and made us feel supported every step of the way. Moreover, Ben demonstrated an impressive depth of knowledge not only about the real estate market but also about property maintenance and construction. He provided invaluable insights and went the extra mile to gather additional information beyond what was readily available in listings. His dedication to ensuring we had all the facts allowed us to make informed decisions with confidence. During negotiations, he skillfully navigated the process, always keeping our priorities at the forefront while also providing strategic advice to help us secure a favorable deal. His commitment to getting us the best possible outcome was evident, and we couldnt be more grateful for his efforts. Despite the exceptionally short closing time frame, he remained by our side, keeping us informed and prepared for each step of the process. Working with Ben was an absolute pleasure, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone in search of a dedicated, knowledgeable, and trustworthy Realtor. His professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care for his clients set him apart, and I am confident that anyone who has the opportunity to work with him will have an exceptional experience. Thank you, Ben for everything youve done for us. We are beyond grateful.
Jyhd9s4w6d
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED There aren?t enough words to explain how grateful I am to have worked with Ben as our realtor. My husband and I searched for our first home together during COVID and a little after - Ben held our hand through the whole process. He was responsive and honest every step of the way and we are now home owners of an incredible house! He is full of knowledge and thinks of (and checks out) details about the homes during walk throughs that you wouldn?t think of yourself. We are so lucky to have had Ben on our side!
Nicolemolave
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED Ben is simply the best! He helped us through the process from start to finish and was there to answer any and all of our (many) questions. He was always responsive and always made himself available for us and helped us find our dream home quickly in such a tough market. He is the best and has become a great friend to us in the process!
Golddavid88
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED Ben is terrific. He takes time to understand his clients? objectives and preferences. Not only does he know the market, but he is also a builder and he can provide unique practical guidance on whether you can do the remodeling you?re contemplating (and how much it will cost and how long it will take). He is very responsive, shows up on time, is a clear communicator, and is a genuinely friendly person. The relationship doesn?t end at closing. He has been an incredible resource getting us set up with several contractors and managing their work streams for us. He is a professional and we have already referred him to our friends because we are confident he will deliver.
AllisonHightNarins
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED From start to finish, Ben was highly engaged and incredibly professional. Ben consistently had our best interest at heart and was kind and compassionate with every engagement. Not an easy deal to put together, Ben was on top of every detail and thoughtful with each decision that had to be made with regard to our property, the market and the negotiation. I cant say enough about him and would recommend Ben and his team time and again.
Megan H.
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED We highly recommend Benjamin Howell! Ben has been phenomenal to work with over the course of buying our first house. He works extremely hard to ensure that the entire process is a great experience. He is extremely knowledgeable, honest, swift to respond, and always reliable. Not only did Ben shepherd us through the overwhelming process of closing on a house, but he also has wonderful business/contractor recommendations that have helped us beyond the closing. Although we arent ready to move anytime soon, we cannot wait to work with Ben in the future!
Gvalvano
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED Ben is a truly passionate, understanding and highly knowledgeable professional of his craft. He worked closely and diligently with us to help find the perfect house for our family of six, all during the toughest time to be buyers in today?s market. Throughout the entire process of searching for our new home, we always felt like we were in great hands with Ben. He?s honest, intelligent and fully dedicated to reaching the goals of his clients. We were so lucky to have been able to work with Ben and we would highly recommend him and his team, whether you?re looking to buy or sell.
Nr7crfrwmf
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED Ben is an industry expert. He?s intelligent, responsive and honest. Ben?s guidance and patience helped us find a home that we absolutely love.I would recommend Ben for all of your real estate needs.
User13948980
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ZillowVERIFIED To say Ben Howell goes above and beyond feels like an understatement. He made the entire experience of buying and selling a house a stress free and enjoyable one. In addition to selling our house, he found us a perfect house. Where most walk away after a successful close, not Ben. He takes his superior client service all the way through to getting the house ready to receive us. I feel truly pampered and grateful. I?ve never experienced this level of service before - it?s a new high bar and easy to see why Ben is in such demand -you get a lot more than you pay for!
Joseph S.
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED Ben is the best agent we've worked with. He's engaged throughout the entire process and always super responsive. His experience helps guide you through the entire process and makes you feel comfortable every step of the way. We will continue to recommend Ben to friends & family and look forward to working with him in the future.
Etedelman4
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED Ben has been a fantastic partner with us on our house! I trust his judgement completely and I know I am in great hands! His local knowledge is excellent. On top of everything he is funny and always there for a good laugh!
Alexis542
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED Ben was an absolute delight to work with. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Not only did he answer our seemingly endless amount of questions, but he always listened and kept us in the loop every step of the way. I would recommend Ben to anyone looking for a reliable and trusted realtor. Thanks again Ben!
Markpbenoit2380
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED Ben is an excellent realtor and exhibits the best qualities you look for to handle the complicated process in this environment. He understands the market and the process better than anyone and worked shoulder to shoulder with us to successfully sell our home. He is extremely knowledgeable and responsive, and immediately builds the relationship through trust and transparency. He also demonstrates 2 core values that are critical in this environment - a positive attitude and cares about the relationship.
Dmaurrasse
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED Ben quickly understood my priorities and desired type of home. He is highly responsive and very knowledgeable about the area. Once I identified the place that is now my home, he was very involved at every step to help advance the process. He was available throughout, and he continued to be engaged beyond the closing. He is connected to a broad network of professionals and contractors to met a buyer's needs. He also brings an upbeat and pleasant demeanor to the work. He is undaunted by the challenges that can arise during a search. He knows how to make things happen.
Zuser20140527185008080
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED There are not enough positive attributes to describe Ben! If you are looking for a home in Fairfield county, Ben is your guy. He is extremely knowledgeable, caring and goes out of his way to make sure you find the perfect home! In a hectic market, Ben will help you understand the value of the properties you tour and what it will take to renovate the home to your liking. Ben made us feel like family and made finding our home a wonderful experience. He was there to help us through the roller coaster of the home buying process and we are forever grateful! Ben also helped us locate wonderful vendors and even checked up on us and visited us after we moved in!
Bdeeb
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED Ben is the guy you want on your side, whether you're buying or selling. He helped us buying our home and selling our condo. He knows all sides of the business and the area. He is a fantastic negotiator and tells it how it is. Honest and will work for you! He made the hectic transaction of buying and selling a breeze and always gave us the perfect guidance and advice. He knows his stuff! Super responsive, professional and always makes you feel like you're his top priority. Why can't everyone be this good at their jobs?
Joseph V.
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED It was a pleasure working with Ben over the past year. He has a keen eye for investment properties within the Stamford / Norwalk area. He can visualize opportunities and adapts his searches to the customers desire. I am looking forward to working with Ben in the future.
Lgrabow1317
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED We listed our home with Ben last year. His knowledge of the market was outstanding. We had an offer in 3 days and Ben negotiated the deal and we got a great price! He was in constant communication with us during the whole process. He truly is an agent who represents YOU!
Hanna S.
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED Working with Ben was the best decision we made when we decided it was time to purchase our first home. From the very beginning till the day we closed he was so knowledgeable, helpful, and made the process fun even when it got difficult. He was always there to answer our many many questions and give us the best advice. The house we bought was not an easy process but he advocated for us through the whole process and at the times we thought it wouldnt work out, Ben kept us positive and made it happen. He is truly dedicated to his clients, loves what he does, and loves the Fairfield Country area. He even continues to keep in touch now that we are not working with him and we always love hearing from him.
Elaine T.
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ZillowVERIFIED Benjamin Howell will work tirelessly for you. His depth of knowledge is unbelievable. He helped us sell our home and his advice was invaluable and we had an offer before we even listed it. I would highly recommend him. Amazing agent.
Alex P.
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED Ben was great start to finish helping me and my wife through our first purchase. Always took the time to help me have a discussion with our wants/needs and incorporate his professional experience.
Toni Y.
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED If 10 stars were possible, Id give it to Ben for his level of expertise, his dedication in helping us find a home and his high quality of service. Buying a home can be a daunting process and Benjamin was in tuned the whole time. He answered each and every question and concern we had. He was patient, he was kind and honest! He was also incredibly accommodating with our schedules and needs throughout the entire buying process. We felt safe & secure knowing that our buyers agent Benjamin had our best interest at heart. I would highly recommend Ben & look forward to working with him in the future.
Ckeegan323
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED My husband and I decided to sell our home this summer. We were so grateful to have Ben guide us through the process. He was extremely knowledgeable about the market, quick to answer our questions and had a strategic and thorough plan in place to get our home sold seamlessly. We absolutely recommend Ben and plan to use him again.
Lauren0429
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED Ben is a great realtor who truly cares about his clients. He is very knowledgeable, a great negotiator and very responsive. Ben looks out for his clients' best interest and I would definitely recommend him.
Gina7158
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ZillowVERIFIED My financial advisor suggested I meet with Ben when I decided to buy a home. It was great advice. Ben made himself available, replied to my texts and phone calls right away. I can't say enough good things about Ben. Perhaps the best thing I can say is that I love living in my new home that he found for me,
Mini M.
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED Ben Howell helped my husband & I purchase our home in CT. He was a pleasure to have as our realtor & is extremely professional and has gone above and beyond from the start be it being patient with us & spending time looking at various homes for months , helping us to negotiate the price on the house , to guiding us through the entire process of closing and has even been kind enough to help us get the house in order , coordinating with painting , cleaning & moving crew. He has been more than accommodating meeting us over weekends & we couldnt have asked for a better agent to work with. His knowledge of the neighborhoods & the CT housing markets is exceptional and he is very thorough in everything he does and always answered all our questions promptly. He has done an outstanding job for us. He is someone we would work with again in a heartbeat & recommend him very highly.
Jaysonetomasulo
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ZillowVERIFIED It was a great experience working with Ben. He found exactly what I was looking for in a rental, was extremely prompt in finding answers to my questions and worked diligently to get everything squared away prior to move-in. If I ever need to find a bigger place in the future- I'd absolutely call Ben.
User4462446
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ZillowVERIFIED Ben is a consummate professional. He is extremely knowledgeable and made the process easy, handling all aspects with skill and integrity. I would highly recommend him and plan to rely upon him in the future.
Alifroman
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED Benjamin Howell is professional and resourceful, patient and supportive, detail oriented and extremely knowledgeable and he is personable and warm. I had the feeling that a good friend was helping me with the all important task of finding my new home. When I wavered, he was encouraging, if I had any question at all, he got me the answer. He noted my preferences, hopes and wishes and helped me find the perfect home! I am so thankful to him!
Michelle S.
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ZillowVERIFIED Benjamin Howell was an absolute pleasure to work with. Hes responsible, very responsive, attentive and knows the market incredibly well. He not only helped me navigate the available listings, but when we found ones we were interested in, he was swift in getting all the information and ensuring our application was in the right hands. I cant say enough! I highly recommend him for all your real estate needs.
C2b8cook
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ZillowVERIFIED From my first meeting with Ben when I was stuck in traffic and he spent his time familiarizing himself with the neighborhood to the final contract Ben was attentive and positive at every turn. He held multiple open houses, followed up with every interested buyer, and checked on my unoccupied house daily. He was recommended to me by a friend who employed him as the buying realtor and I know he works hard for every client. Ben makes you feel like you are his highest priority. I can't imagine working with anyone else
Williambrancaccio
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED Ben was recommended through a friend. He really knew the markets well in Norwalk and Stamford. I knew what I was looking for and had key metrics of what would work and what wouldn't. Ben understood what I was looking for both physically in the home and financially. He went above and beyond, walked through before we went, knowing which ones to avoid, talking to other professionals and doing online as well as city records research. His research likely saved me a decent sum of money on the home I bought with him and prevented me from buying some hidden issue homes before going into contract and paying for an inspection. During the buying process he was the only person I felt had a clue what needed to happen and how to get the deal done. He periodically drove by the house to make sure what we needed done got done and reported back to me frequently. I will be highly recommending him going forward to others. Really glad I worked with him!
User37694599
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ZillowVERIFIED Ben was incredibly helpful and impressively knowledgeable during our home shopping process, and has an invaluable Rolodex of local support that will ensure your move is a smooth one.
Amanda M.
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ZillowVERIFIED Ben is exactly the type of realtor you want - he gives it to you straight and is very honest. He never got frustrated with us and showed us countless houses until we found the right one. He is extremely energetic and eager to help! He is such a great guy and a pleasure to work with. I have and will continue to recommend Ben to all of my friends!
Konstantin S.
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ZillowVERIFIED Benjamin treated buying process as if buying his own house - very proactive, dependable, and responsive. He also does way more than his broker job description by recommending all that makes a buyer's life easier. I fully recommend Benjamin and hope we stay in touch!
Benjamin R.
Review for Member: Benjamin Howell
ZillowVERIFIED As first-time home buyers, we couldn't have been luckier to have Ben Howell as our agent. His professionalism, knowledge of Fairfield County, expertise in evaluating homes, and judgment were all exceptional through every stage of the process. Over the course of 4 months, Ben met us almost every other weekend to see houses throughout Fairfield County and to learn more about potential neighborhoods. By our own estimate, we saw over 30 homes with Ben, exploring a wide range of styles and options. Throughout that process, Ben actively learned about our preferences and goals. Although we researched homes, Ben ultimately found the perfect home for us, a wonderful modern construction that wasn't even listed at the time. Ben's expertise led him to fill in the gaps for us and identify exactly the home we didn't know we always wanted. Ben stayed engaged in the closing process as well. We were fortunate to be able to use the VA Home Loan Guarantee program, which led our closing to take twice as long as normal. Ben's dedication never flagged in getting us across the finish line. Ben is our first and only recommendation to our friends and family in Fairfield County.
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