Ben Ottmar | Pacific Grove, CA Agent

Meet Ben

REALTOR®

Based in Pacific Grove, I help buyers and sellers navigate the Monterey Peninsula real estate market with clarity and confidence. I combine local market knowledge with personalized service to guide clients through every stage of the buying and selling process.

Whether you're searching for a primary residence, a coastal retreat, or preparing to sell your property, I provide strategic guidance, clear communication, and dedicated support tailored to your goals. My approach is built on integrity, attention to detail, and a commitment to creating a smooth and successful real estate experience.

Success Stories

Ben helped us purchase a home in Carmel and was amazing! We found him by accident, just searching the web, while passively engaging with a few other agents, and could not have been more pleasantly surprised by his attitude and professionalism. He was an effective negotiator, a practical advisor, and minded the details so we didn’t have to. I highly recommend him if you are looking to purchase a home on t...

— Mike

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Ben is exceptional! My husband and I just sold our home with Ben, and he made the entire process very easy for us to navigate. From the very beginning, he always made himself available and was able to explain our next steps in a way that was easily understandable. He has the knowledge and understanding of the Monterey Peninsula that would be hard to find elsewhere. He is in tune with the real estate mark...

— Michele K.

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Look no further, Ben is your guy! We were searching for a vacation home and were new to the area. After making contact with Ben, he explained the entire peninsula area and all the pros and cons of different properties. We scheduled a day to visit, and by the end of the day, we were on our way to being under contract on our dream property

— Matt G.

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My partner and I had the pleasure of working with Ben in 2018 when we bought our home in Carmel Valley. Ben proved to be efficient, determined, organized, and extremely personable to all parties involved. Despite having to navigate around several major obstacles, the sale went smoothly with Ben at the helm. When we sold another home a few months later, there was no hesitation in re-hiring Ben for the job...

— Jacob S

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I was lucky to find Ben Ottmar. He patiently stood by my side for at least a year while I dreamed of finding my dream property. I was picky about what I wanted, but he was patient, supportive, and always positive throughout the process. Ben was always upfront and down to earth throughout the whole process. I trusted him 100%. I am beyond grateful that I was able to work with Ben. Not only did we find my ...

— Gillian B.

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Ben is thorough, professional, and responsive. We toured many houses, and Ben was instrumental in finding our new home!

— Bryan M.

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I highly recommend working with Ben Ottmar. I recently sold my home in Pacific Grove, and Ben worked with me to get the price I wanted and created a worry-free experience and an easy close. He knows the ins and outs of working on the Monterey Peninsula. Ben was an excellent advisor, yet always listened and reacted to my wants and needs. Ben thinks ahead and has the answers to questions before I even ask!...

— Bob K.

Success Stories

My agent, Ben Ottmar from Bay Homes and Estates in Pacific Grove, helped me find a buyer for my home in Marina, and he guided me from beginning to end on all of the nuances and details needed to get it on the market and quickly sold. He was available when I had questions, and he made this entire experience seamless. He is both knowledgeable and trustworthy. I wholeheartedly recommend him if you want to b...

— Gina P.

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Ben helped me sell my mobile home in Marina, CA. He made selling my mobile home an incredibly smooth experience. From our very first phone meeting, Ben was professional, knowledgeable, and always available to answer my questions. He guided me through every step of the process, offering clear advice and handling all the details with great care and attention. What stood out the most was Ben’s genuine commi...

— James P.

Success Stories

I had an excellent experience working with Ben as my realtor. From start to finish, Ben's communication was clear, consistent, and timely - making every step of the process smooth and stress-free. Ben has great attention to detail, ensuring nothing was overlooked, even in the more complex and non-standard aspects of the process. His professionalism, expertise, and dedication stood out. I would highly rec...

— Daniel S.

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