Meet Ben

Ben Baronet

Realtor^®

Relationships are central to Ben’s work in Austin’s booming real estate market. Ben offers his clients an unparalleled level of service at Compass that combines his personalized client approach and local market expertise with technology-driven marketing tools to land the best results for all of his real estate transactions.
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A longtime Central Texan, Ben grew up in San Antonio and earned his BA in Speech Communications at Texas State University in San Marcos. Austin has been his home ever since. Having lived all over the Austin metro area, Ben has firsthand experience in many of Austin's neighborhoods. Before getting his broker’s license, Ben worked for C3 Presents, which was the largest independent concert promoter in the world. He also worked in education technology before turning his attention solely to real estate.

Ben was drawn towards a career in real estate after purchasing his first home. As he experienced the process from the buyer's perspective, he found that helping people purchase and sell their homes would be an exciting and challenging venture. Throughout his career, Ben has developed a strong network of professional and personal relationships across the region, forming a strong referral network of buyers, sellers, and investors. Ben works with clients from all walks of life, many of which come directly through trusted referrals.

Being a teacher and mentor at heart, Ben has a particular soft spot for young homebuyers searching for their first place, whether looking for a condo close to the downtown action, a starter home for a new family, or a quiet Hill Country property to enjoy the beautiful Texas sunsets. He loves helping clients to find the right neighborhood for their lifestyle, with candid feedback about schools, commuting times/traffic, walkability, and projected area growth. Ben understands that so much of what people buy when they invest in a home is a lifestyle.

Community is a crucial component of that. Ben's commitment to matching clients with the perfect home in an ideal neighborhood is one reason they often recommend Ben to their friends and family. Ben views referrals from happy clients as the highest form of a complement of his service approach, as he strives to create lifelong clients.

Ben is passionate about giving back to causes he cares about, including the Human Rights Campaign and Ubuntu Life, and you will find him supporting local businesses around Austin throughout the year. When he's not working on behalf of his clients, he can be found playing golf, enjoying live music, working out, and BBQing with his friends. Ben's love for Austin runs deep, but he also likes to stamp his passport once in a while, with Canada and Australia being his two favorite recent getaways.

"We couldn’t have made it through the house buying adventure in Austin without Ben!"

"He spent countless hours and days driving all over the Austin region to find us a house. He researched what we needed and wanted and did all the homework for us to find us a great home at a fair price. He truly is a real estate guru that goes way above and beyond for his clients. We have moved all over the country and have never had a REALTOR^® do as much for us as Ben Baronet! THANK YOU BEN!"

- Carrie V.

Designations

As a Master Certified Negotiation Expert, Ben is in the top 1% of agents in the country in negotiation training.

The MCNE designation program is the most comprehensive negotiation designation program in real estate. Ben has also completed the foundational Certified Negotiation Expert coursework and draws from his extensive training experience in the Psychology of Buying, Persuasion Principles, and landing the Competitive Win.

While no real estate professional can guarantee specific outcomes for your real estate transaction, you can be sure that as a designated Master Certified Negotiation Expert, Ben will conduct your real estate negotiations professionally, skillfully, and with confidence on your behalf.

Negotiation skills are very important to your ultimate success and Ben has demonstrated a commitment to real estate excellence by completing the MCNE program that few agents aspire to.

Ben is a member of The Luxury Home Council and has added the Accredited Luxury Home Specialist designation to his portfolio of skills.

The Luxury Home Council is an elite membership of top real estate agents throughout the United States. Inclusion into the LHC requires all members to meet or exceed minimum standards of achievement demonstrating their expertise in the Luxury Home segment of the real estate industry. They strive to provide exceptional service affluent clients through rigorous education focusing on the Luxury Home Market and their understanding of the special demands of affluent buyers and sellers.

Happy Clients.

"We couldn’t have made it through the house buying adventure in Austin without Ben!! He has spent countless hours/days driving all over the Austin region to find us a house. He researched what we needed and wanted and did all the homework for us to find us a great home at a fair price. He truly is a real estate guru that goes WAY above and beyond for his clients. We have moved all over the country and have never had a realtor do as much for us as Ben Baronet!! THANK YOU BEN!!!"

Carrie V.

"Ben is not transactional - he is thoughtful and purposeful. When you're dealing with your home and (ultimately) your financial health/wellbeing, you want someone who will listen to you, give you fair and objective, but honest advice, and someone who will, at the end of the day, make sure they are representing you in the way you need to be represented. Ben is that person, and I would absolutely recommend him to anyone, and will be using his talent and guidance in our future real estate decisions."

Stacy C.

"Ben did a masterful job in selling this property for us. Ben handled all matters relating to the sale, including discussions with the buyer's agent and lender, the real estate inspector, warranty issues with the builder, discussions with the title company and arranging for us to close the sale from Arlington without another trip to Cedar Park. I have sold 3 properties in the last 2 years and I can truthfully say that while this transaction had the most difficult issues to be resolved, it was handled efficiently and professionally. I highly recommend Ben."

Richard E.

"Ben helped us sell our first home and buy our current home in south Austin. He provided excellent advice on how to update our first home to ensure it sold quickly. We had 4-5 solid offers and were under contract in under 12 hours of listing. Purchasing a home was a little more challenging due to the fast pace market in our desired area and price point. Ben was constantly available to get us into homes as soon as they came on the market. With his help, we were able to find the perfect second home for our family. We would definitely recommend Ben's services to anyone in the future."

Leticia S.

"My husband and I recently sold our home and Baronet Residential was fantastic. Ben Baronet and his team did a wonderful job selling our home. They made it painless and they were was so helpful every step of the way. Our home was out in the Hutto area and we were quite a drive out for them, but never once did they make it seem like we were too far to do business. Not only did they help sell our home but helped us find a new home for our family. I would most definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a home in the Austin and scrounging areas. We sure can't thank them enough!"

Ashley S.

"I would recommend Baronet Residential to anyone buying a home in Austin! My husband and I were looking to buy our first home and always felt like we were in good hands with Ben. He let us know from the beginning that he was only interested in helping us find a home that we would absolutely love, and that’s exactly what happened! Through every step of the process, Ben was helpful, informative, patient and we always felt he had our best interest in mind while searching for a home."

Eric and Elka N.

"In a competitive housing market, Ben made the process of selling our condo and then finding, negotiating, and buying our house as smooth and painless as possible. Ben really shines in the negotiating process. It was like he actually was buying the home for himself. Buying and selling is a huge investment. I always felt safe and secure during the process and we ended up with a great quality house that we've turned into a dream home."

Jed & Amy R.

"I love working with Baronet Residential Group! We have had the experience of both buying and selling properties with Ben, and each time he made the process so smooth. He is very knowledgeable and trustworthy advisor and will continue to use his services in the future."

Lisa H.

"My partner and I used Ben to help us find our first home. As first time home buyers, we had a lot of questions and also high expectations. Ben did a great job of coaching us through every step of the process and always seemed to have our best interest at heart. He is extremely reliable, accessible, and genuine. He helped us zero-in on our priorities and find the best house for our needs!"

Katie & Andy T.

"My spouse and I recently bought our first house. Ben Baronet was so wonderful throughout the entire process. We couldn't have asked for a more knowledgeable, experienced, accessible, patient, kind, and fun agent to work with. We would highly recommend him a thousand times over."

Anthony A.

"Ben was a fantastic agent and I highly recommend him. He is very knowledgeable about buying/selling a home in general and specifically about the Austin market. He was always very accessible and willing to help us to see homes when we needed to. He had great advice about the negotiation process and the complicated, fast-moving process of buying a home in Austin. Buying a home is a stressful process and Ben made it as easy as possible! I highly recommend Ben for the next time you need to buy or sell a home."

Matt S.

"If you're shopping realtors, I encourage you to STOP IMMEDIATELY and go with Ben Baronet. It's the best decision you'll make, hands down. Ben is the absolute best and will make your home buying or selling process smooth and easy - he's done so for us twice. Ben is a consummate professional at the top of his game. He lives and breathes the Austin and surrounding area real estate market and is very well connected. Whether you're buying or selling, Ben will ensure you are top priority and will fight for your best interest - especially financially."

Justin M.

"Ben was excellent from start-to-finish. As a first-time homebuyer, Ben took the time to help me understand the process, including what is included in the offer. That allowed me to feel more comfortable and confident bidding on homes. Thankfully, we were able to close on a great home with the offer strategies that Ben implemented and I could not be happier with my experience. I highly recommend him for first-time homebuyers or anyone looking to buy another home."

Peter B.

"We had the pleasure of working with Ben in buying our first home. First-time home buying in the current market seemed like a very daunting and impossible process, but Ben went above and beyond to take care of us and found us a home that was exactly what we were looking for. His incredible knowledge of the Austin area and many years of experience in real estate is precious to home buyers and sellers. There are so many realtors to choose from but I truly believe Ben is the best out there."

Nicole & Ben M.

"Ben helped us sell our previous home unbelievably quickly. He also helped in the purchase of our current home and, since it was a newly constructed home, assured that it was completed on time and that we were completely satisfied and happy with the finished product. He is very knowledgeable of the area, the real estate market and the laws and guidelines associated with real estate transactions. We have recommended Ben to several other individuals that are either selling or buying a home, including our daughter and son-in-law and will continue to do so."

Wayne & Debbie P.

"We were first-time home buyers and a friend referred us to Ben Baronet. I am so happy we decided to go with him. We were nervous about the whole process but Ben was always there to put us at ease. He made himself available to us any time we needed him or had any questions. He was there with us every step of the way. If there was an issue that needed to be handled he stepped up and fought for us. Not only is he amazing at his job, he is also a really humble and all around good guy. I would recommend Baronet Residential Group to anyone looking to purchase a home."