Hi: Al is the owner and broker of Vero Beachside Sales-Rentals, a Boutique real estate company serving both the Barrier Island and mainland. He is an ex-marine, a mellowed New Yorker?, an E-Pro, a designated Short Sale and Foreclosure resource and a Luxury Home Specialist. Al offers a full range of Real Estate services for buyers, sellers, renters and investors. He specializes in being your Real Estate Consultant, helping you sell, rent or buy at the best possible price for you. He frequently lists properties for sale or rent and lets the client pick the offer that best matches their needs. In the Property Management area, he specializes in supporting out of town investors and providing newly arrived tenants with weekly, seasonal or yearly rentals. Prior to his real estate career, following his service as a Marine in Vietnam and graduating from college, Al served as a corporate executive with such Fortune 500 companies as IBM, Roadway, Ryder and Freightliner Corporation. As a Realtor he has been a long standing member of the key MLS and Government Affairs Committees. He has also served on the MLS Rental and MLS Forms task forces as well as numerous candidate screening committees and the Short Sales/Foreclosure committee. He has headed up successful task forces dealing with streamlining county procedures for closing open building permits and having utilities turned on for inspections of foreclosed and short sale properties. In his role as President of the Oceanside Business Association, Al has been instrumental in having the weekly beachside farmers market and monthly Sunset Saturday concerts continue through the off season summer months. In addition, he led the effort to insure the continuation of the annual Oceanside Christmas parade. He was a leading proponent and supporter of both the Oceanpark Development and the improvements to Humiston Park and Sexton Plaza. He also took the lead in the successful effort to have beach based shark fishing and chumming stopped on the beaches in the City of Vero Beach. Al recently ran for the Vero Beach City Council on a program recommending negotiating with FP&L for an offer and evaluating it and all other opportunities prior to making a commitment to sell the city electric utilities without due diligence. For vacations Al spends his time as a member of Tony Robbins senior leadership group coaching and volunteering at seminars around the world. The following URL goes to a newspaper profile of Al. http://insidevero.com/2014/03/01/people-al-benkert-settling-into-a-little-piece-of-paradise/ Show less Listings & sales (161) For Sale For Rent Sold This map can show the most recent 100 listings and 100 sales. Review all listings and sales below. For Sale (1) Address Bed/Bath Listing price 4450 Highway A1a APT 201 Vero Beach, FL 32963 2 Bed, 2 Bath $549,999 For Rent (4) Address Bed/Bath Listing price 4325 Baseline Dr Vero Beach, FL 32967 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath $7,000/mo 515 Cypress Rd Vero Beach, FL 32963 2 Bed, 2 Bath $3,700/mo 716 Kumquat Rd Vero Beach, FL 32963 3 Bed, 2 Bath $13,000/mo 705 Bahia Mar Rd Vero Beach, FL 32963 3 Bed, 2 Bath $15,000/mo Sold (156) Address Sold date Closing price Represented Flag Sale 1986 Windward Way Vero Beach, FL, 32963 5/1/2023 $2,550,000 Seller Report a problem 1510 3rd Ct Vero Beach, FL, 32960 4/12/2023 $269,000 Buyer Report a problem 2025 Regatta Dr Vero Beach, FL, 32963 2/23/2023 $3,000,000 Seller Report a problem 5040 Harmony Cir APT 202 Vero Beach, FL, 32967 10/31/2022 $282,500 Seller Report a problem 1925 Compass Cove Dr Vero Beach, FL, 32963 9/26/2022 $2,375,000 Seller Report a problem Ratings & reviews (23) Filter by All reviews (23) Sort by Newest first Highly likely to recommend | 5.0 Report a problem 10/3/2019 - billdoak0 Bought a Single Family home in 2016 in Vero beach, FL. Local knowledge Process expertise Responsiveness Negotiation skills I first met Al Benkert sometime in 2014 when On short notice ,he was able to find a very nice rental property for me and my family and he went out of his way to do so .I Purchased a house that Al helped me find In the Bermuda club and that the purchase of that house became final on March 20, 2015 and he sold that house for me on the 7 th July 2017 Al Benkert is hands-down the best Teal estate agent I've ever had the pleasure to deal with (and being almost 90 years old in the normal course of events I have bought and sold a number of properties like everybody else my age )Al is truthful honest poised and always does exactly what he says he will do I would highly recommend him To anyone Show more Highly likely to recommend | 5.0 Report a problem 8/31/2019 - zuser20161016201055768 Sold a home in 2018 in FL 32963. Local knowledge Process expertise Responsiveness Negotiation skills Al helped me when I wanted to downside my house. He was very helpful suggesting updates that would make my house sell quickly and for more money. Al was instrumental in getting me the right person who was able to update my kitchen countertops, install custom vanities, and freshen up the place. Sure enough my house sold in 2 weeks! Highly likely to recommend | 5.0 Report a problem 8/31/2019 - zuser20170706145344747 Bought a Single Family home in 2019 in Sebastian, FL. Local knowledge Process expertise Responsiveness Negotiation skills Al helped us find a house in Sebastian. We were so grateful for his skills, integrity and thoughtfulness throughout the process. He is a kind and honest person, really a straight shooter. The portal he set up for researching property in this area was excellent, and I studied it for months before making site visits. Once we refined our search, he helped us ask the important questions, negotiate, get a home inspection, and repairs. Communications were excellent, prompt; we never felt pressured. He is a pleasure to work with, and an outstanding realtor. All around great guy. Highly recommend. Show more Highly likely to recommend | 5.0 Report a problem 8/31/2019 - darryl gartley Bought a Condo home in 2008 in Vero beach, FL. Local knowledge Process expertise Responsiveness Negotiation skills We have always found Al to be very helpful and ,professional, he is prepared to go that extra mile for his clients. Al has been instrumental in helping us purchase two fabulous properties in Vero Beach, and he continues to do a great job managing the house for us as we live in the UK. We would have no hesitation recommending Al for all your property requirements in Vero Beach. Show more Highly likely to recommend | 5.0 Report a problem 8/28/2019 - user5382887 Bought a Single Family home in 2013 in Vero beach, FL. Local knowledge Process expertise Responsiveness Negotiation skills Al found the perfect home for us at a great price! His knowledge and expertise were invaluable in helping us through the whole process. He truly cares about his clients and guides them to choose the best house for their needs. Al also manages our rental property and handles everything for us. Service areas (3) Indian River County, FL Vero Beach, FL Indian River Shores, FL Professional Information Broker address: Vero Beach Sales-Rentals 726 Silver Shores Road Vero Beach, FL 32963 Cell phone: (772) 713-1045 Broker phone: (772) 713-1045 Websites: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn Screenname: Al Benkert Member since: 07/24/2006 Real Estate Licenses: 3360846 (FL) Other Licenses: BK3056582 (Real Estate Broker) Al Benkert's Video