About Ben

Following more than two decades in the hospitality industry, Ben Myers brings a strong record of success and a wealth of customer service experience to his real estate career. In fact, he credits one of his early mentors for a bit of advice that has guided him throughout his professional life: Speaking about the restaurant industry where the food is usually the focus, a boss once reminded him that at the end of the day, “It’s a people business.” Bringing this same attitude to both his buyers and sellers, Ben knows that his success is based upon helping people achieve their goals.

Ben also understands that successful relationships require absolute integrity and the ability to listen and communicate effectively. From his years in the restaurant business, he also brings sharp negotiating skills, the confidence to thrive under pressure, and the ability to deliver results even under challenging circumstances. He is a loyal partner – consistently advocating on behalf of his clients and always striving to provide a seamless and stress-free experience.

Inspired to pursue a real estate career after his own very positive, home-buying experiences, Ben is determined to give his clients the same level of complete satisfaction that he enjoyed. He loves having the opportunity to work with so many different people and is honored to play a role in such a momentous event in his clients’ lives – whether that’s buying or selling their home.

When he’s not working, Ben is an accomplished cook and baker, an avid reader, and a proud member of the Scottish Terrier Club of Chicago. After having lived in various Chicago neighborhoods from Andersonville to Uptown and Edgewater, he and his husband recently moved into a new home in Skokie where he is happily applying his expertise and passion for landscape and interior design.

What Ben's Clients Say

I'd never worked with an agent for my renting needs, but Ben set the bar incredibly high. In the past, I'd comb through incoherent craigslist posts and send out empty calls to friends. For my most recent apartment search, Ben listened to my needs and connected me with daily listings. When it came time to view the ones I liked, Ben was extremely prepared with guides and setting up the showings on my behalf. When I found one I loved, I was able to see the listing less than 24 hours after it was posted, applied on the spot, and was approved the next day. I'd highly recommend working with Ben for your rental needs, and will totally consider him for when I'm ready to buy my dream home.

Jake G.

We were relocating to the Chicago area from Virginia, which meant that we were remote clients, and Ben was just incredible to work with. His deep roots in the Chicago area meant he was very familiar not only with Chicago neighborhoods but also the suburbs. We were remote clients who thought we knew what we wanted - an old house near the beach in Evanston - but found ourselves unable to find a property that met our needs as a family with elementary and middle school kids. Ben was great at helping us focus on our competing priorities, encouraging us to look in other towns, and make the trade offs that are a necessary part of any home purchase. He was also adept at working with our logistical challenges - clearing his schedule on short notice to line up and take us to showings marathons whenever we were able to come to town. Picking us up and dropping us off at the airport so we could do same day turns. Combing through hundreds of listings to point out special properties. Even after we closed, Ben continued to assist - helping us identify painters, carpenters, and cleaning contractors to get the house ready for move in. Not only do we recommend Ben, when it's time to buy a summer home, we'll be looking to work with him again!

Riva P.

I can't speak highly enough about my experience selling my home with Ben Myers. He was incredibly quick to respond to my many questions and requests, and remarkably professional in providing suggestions and counsel. Ben was called on to show the home on a moment's notice several times, and he never disappointed. His sage advice on everything from staging to pricing to negotiating the deal was instrumental in getting me to a closing on the best terms possible. 10/10 would recommend!