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Ben Strock Top real estate agent in Aptos

Ben Strock

Strock Real Estate1 Like
23 Years of Experience
(277)
$103M
Total Sales Last Year
23
Years of Experience
498
Recent TransactionsTransactions from the last 3 years
$1.6M
Average Price Point
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About Ben Strock

Born and raised among a family of Realtors, Ben Strock has Real Estate in his blood. Growing up in Los Altos, Ben worked for his father, a real estate broker and owner of Strock Realty and Financial in Palo Alto. A graduate of the University of Oregon with a B.S. in Business-Economics and a concentration in banking and finance, Ben was a licensed agent at the time of his graduation in 2001. Ben quickly earned his place among Santa Cruz County's most respected agents, earning the trust of both his contemporaries and clients. With extensive knowledge of construction, finance, design, and the escrow process, Ben brings a distinct perspective that sets him apart from his peers. His negotiating skills, creativity, and honesty make him a valuable asset for any transaction. After years spent gaining local knowledge and an excellent reputation, Ben opened Strock Real Estate in Aptos in 2007. His mission is simple: provide the very best for his clients through hard work, dedication, and integrity. Whether you are buying, selling, or simply looking for some honest advice, Ben is here to help. As a long-time resident and business owner in Aptos, Ben cares deeply about his community. A member of the Seacliff Improvement Association, a passionate advocate for the community, and member of various charitable organizations, you will often find Ben walking through the neighborhood with his wife, young son & daughter, and dog. Ben has continually been ranked among the top agents in the area and was the top agent by sales volume in Santa Cruz County in 2016. Most important to Ben, however, are the relationships he forms with his clients, considering every client "a client for life."
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Specialties

  • Sellers
  • Residential Property

Specialties:Buyer's Agent,Listing Agent,Relocation,Vacation Homes,Property Management,Landlord

Awards

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    2025

    TOP AGENT

    Aptos, CA

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    2025

    TOP AGENT

    Santa Cruz, CA

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    2025

    TOP AGENT

    Capitola, CA

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Date
Address
Price
Represented
12/20/2024
2216 Paul Minnie Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Sold For $2M
12/20/2024 Seller
12/19/2024
124 Grandview Ter Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Sold For $1.4M
12/19/2024 Seller
12/18/2024
38 N Almaden Blvd UNIT 923 San Jose, CA 95110
Sold For $1.2M
12/18/2024 Buyer
12/18/2024
8420 Diane Ct Gilroy, CA 95020
Sold For $1M
12/18/2024 Seller

Ben Strock's Reviews & Ratings

277 Reviews
(5/5)
Note: Reviews may include other agents on their team
What clients say about this agent....
  • Professional
  • Responsive
  • Communicative
  • Knowledgeable
  • Trustworthy
  • Outstanding
  • Attentive
  • Hard working
  • Excellent negotiator
  • Great for new buyers

Peterfdarling

Review for Member: Peterfdarling
November 27, 2023
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zillowZillowVERIFIED

We recently purchased a home in Prunedale and the experience was exceptional. We first met Cal when we were considering buying a home, and he represented the seller. We were so impressed that when we decided to buy a different home, we asked him to represent us. He's that impressive. Cal had an in-depth knowledge of the local market, guiding us through each step with professionalism and extraordinary responsiveness. We'd often get texts from him early in the morning, or late at night, answering questions, recommending next steps or just reassuring us. The communication was outstanding, making the process smooth and stress-free, despite the inevitable bumps in the road. Something would pop up, and Cal would simply ... handle it. He's also friendly and cheerful, and a real pleasure to work with. I highly recommend his services for anyone looking to buy or sell in the area. Five stars.

Kenjpittman

Review for Member: Kenjpittman
November 27, 2023
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If you are looking for a "johnny on the spot" attitude, look no further. Cal is relentless on negotiating with the other agents. He will get you into contract on mutually favorable terms. He handled adversity well and will close quickly for all involved. Working with Cal has been an absolute pleasure. His professionalism and attention to detail have made the process seamless from a lender's perspective. His prompt communication and thorough understanding of the client's needs have greatly contributed to successful and smooth transactions. It's a joy to collaborate with a realtor of his caliber. Looking forward to more successful partnerships!

N85ftqdyg9

Review for Member: N85ftqdyg9
November 14, 2023
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zillowZillowVERIFIED

Excellent working with Caleb. Very personable, kind and peaceful. Would recommend Caleb without hesitation. He helped us buy a home in Scotts Valley, CA. We made offers on several homes with no results. So we tried again and finally something happened. We then went through the buying process which again, was very challenging. And with patience and determination we have finally closed on our new home. Caleb saw us through it all. So many thanks to him and his team. We look forward to working with him and his team selling our current home. Five star rating all the way. Many thanks.

Reham

Review for Member: Reham
September 28, 2023
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Daniel did an amazing job helping us to find our dream house. He was super sweet and professional. He was always available to answer our questions and overcome our concerns. He's the best when it comes to make a competitive offers. Daniel also helped us to find a good lender. I definitely recommend working with him, especially if you're always worried (like me). Daniel will make it happen.

Slosberg1

Review for Member: Slosberg1
September 27, 2023
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We worked with Rose Wood on the recent purchase of our home in the lower westside neighborhood of Santa Cruz. For those of you in the Santa Cruz housing market, you know that supply is limited and much patience is required. She stuck with us for 1.5 years of house hunting, multiple offers, and much learning as new home buyers. Throughout it all, Rose treated us with the utmost care, patience, and support. She was trustworthy, transparent, thoughtful, highly skilled, deeply knowledgable, and the perfect fit for us. We always felt that Rose had our best interests at heart and was an amazing advocate and teammate throughout. As first time home buyers, Rose would answer every question we had, no matter how big or small. She is incredibly good with people and also incredibly smart and gifted at her job. If we ever texted Rose with a question, she'd promptly respond with a phone call to make sure the question was answered and that we understood all the angles. If we wanted to see a house, she'd show up in-person to walk through it with us and in the rare event she was unavailable, she'd make sure we were very well cared for. Every listing agent we met would ask, "who's your realtor?" and when we'd say we work with Rose, they'd all look impressed and say, "oh, Rose is the best!" I'm embarrassed to admit, but we actually felt an undeserved pride just in our association with Rose, like we had won the realtor lottery. We know Rose has other clients, many of which were probably "bigger fish" than us, and yet, Rose always made us feel like we were the most important ones to her. When we finally found the right home, Rose deftly navigated the behind the scenes conversations inherent to hot homes with multiple offers and got us across the finish line in first place. After we closed, the listing agent even wrote us to say, and we quote, "Hats off to your realtor. Rose is top-notch, you picked a good one." We could go on and on about Rose, but suffice to say that we loved working with her, and would rate her 11 out of 10 if that was possible. We could not have hoped for a better experience with a realtor and if we ever are in the market again, Rose will be our first call.

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251-A Center Ave Aptos, CA, 95003

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