Bio
A highly successful and sought-after agent, Ben Garner owes much of his distinction and devotion to his natural-born leadership. Defining his early career as one of The Daily Record’s Rising Stars, Ben has since earned consistent recognition as a Baltimore Real Producer by the magazine of the same name — and became the feature story for its March 2022 edition. Other highlights include being ranked in the top 5% of Top Producers overall in Maryland and in the top 5% of Buyer’s Agents nationally by HomeLight, and earning Top 30 Agents in Their 30s status from Real Producers in 2020. Ben specializes in working with retail buyers but is also enthusiastic about helping investors build their legacy through real estate. His statistics may be impressive, but his clients value him most for what he’s never without: hard work, honesty, and integrity.
Whether becoming president of his high school’s senior class, organizing a charitable race in college to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, or essentially creating his major at the University of Maryland, Ben has always taken initiative in life. His college concentration in individual studies allowed him to learn about subjects unique to his interests while connecting him to specialized experts in various fields. Upon graduation, Ben worked for his alma mater’s athletic department before transitioning into sales at iHeartMedia. Between college networking and navigating a challenging customer service environment, Ben learned how to develop an easy rapport with people in any situation.
Forever interconnected, Ben’s aunt was also a highly successful real estate agent who saw his talent for sales and often encouraged him to enter the business. He initially put his newly earned real estate license to use for a secondary income but quickly transitioned into real estate full-time — a decision he hasn’t regretted for a minute. He’s humbled to be a part of such a significant milestone in people’s lives, and, with over 40,000 agents throughout Maryland, he’s honored when clients choose him.
A Maryland native, Ben got to marry his wonderful wife, Jessica, twice (due to the coronavirus), and they finally had their wedding ceremony in August 2021. In Ben’s downtime, he enjoys doing CrossFit, running, cooking, and dining at local restaurants.
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Reviews
Highly likely to recommend
“Ben Garner and team are amazing at what they do. I finally decided to take the plunge on my first rental property in the Baltimore area, and I could say confidently that Ben knows the ins-and-outs of the region. We discussed if we would be appreciation or cash-flow specific and decided on a property that met my needs as a first-time investor. As we looked through properties, Ben was able to identify needs/pros/cons of each property with curated market analysis on the spot. Along with all of this intel, Ben made himself approachable and available for all important talks and decisions. I'm truly grateful to have met him and his team. This is definitely a people business, and Garner and Co. does not take that fact lightly. Looking forward to more deals with Ben in the near future!”
Jae
Highly likely to recommend
“Ben and team both sold our house and helped us buy our new one. Ben is incredibly responsive and knowledgeable & made our lives as easy as possible as we made the transition to our new home. We are so thankful for his wisdom & tenacity - highly recommend Ben and Garner + CO.”
Adam
Highly likely to recommend
“Look No Further! Garner + Company are so great to work with. They helped me to sell a house that three other agents couldn't. They informed me of what needed to be done, and I listened. My house got 3 offers and I am happy to say it is sold. We just closed on my 5th property, and I couldn't be happier. They actually answer the phone and your questions. Thanks to Ben and his team for doing such a stellar job!”
Christina
Client's Success Stories
Testimonials
"Amazing Realtor – Exceeded All Expectations! I can't say enough good things about Julia Neal and her team! From start to finish, they made the process of selling my home an absolute breeze. Not only did they have an incredible knowledge of the market, but their expertise and professionalism were evident at every step. Julia took the time to listen to my goals and offered insightful advice on how t… Read Moreo prepare the house for sale, ensuring it looked its absolute best. She organized professional photos, provided expert staging tips, and crafted a compelling listing that attracted multiple offers in no time. What truly set Julia apart was her communication. She kept me informed every step of the way, answering all my questions promptly and providing reassurance when needed. I never felt left in the dark, and I always knew she had my best interests at heart. Thanks to Julia's dedication, the house sold quickly and for a price above my expectations! Her negotiation skills were impressive, and I felt confident having her in my corner throughout the entire process. If you're looking to sell your home, I highly recommend Julia Neal. She is not just an excellent realtor—she's a true partner in achieving your real estate goals. I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome!" Read Less
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"Julia Neal and her team were absolutely phenomenal in helping me navigate the home-buying process as a first-time homeowner. From the very beginning, Julia’s market expertise, responsiveness, and strategic approach made all the difference. She was pivotal in getting my offer accepted the same day, leveraging her deep knowledge of the competitive market and contract best practices to ensure a smoot… Read Moreh and successful transaction. Her proactive communication and ability to anticipate challenges gave me full confidence throughout the process, making what could have been overwhelming feel seamless and exciting. Beyond just securing the home, Julia, and her team provided incredible support from start to post settlement—guiding me through research, home tours, inspections, and closing with unmatched professionalism. Their network of trusted professionals ensured every step was handled with care, and they patiently educated me on what to do (and what to avoid) to make smart, informed decisions. Their dedication and expertise made all the difference, and I couldn’t have asked for a better team. If you’re looking for a realtor who truly puts your best interests first and makes the process effortless, I highly recommend Julia Neal and her team!" Read Less
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"Julia is the best real estate agent my husband and I have ever used, and we have used many. I would give her ten stars if I could. My husband and I are newly retired seniors and we were worried about being able to manage everything during our move, but Julia and her team managed everything beautifully! Through the purchase of our new townhouse in the city, to the sale of our lakefront condo, every… Read Morething was handled with professionalism and competence. We could have not made this move without Julia and her team. We are extremely grateful." Read Less
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"Mike and Melodie were superb. They were diligent, friendly, tactful, and responsive. We dealt with two other realtors before we found them and were disappointed with their service. We were new to the Baltimore market and required assistance. We got that and more from Mike and Melodie and purchased a beautiful home. We would recommend them anytime to anyone."
Mary Swider
"Michael and Melodie made a potentially stressful situation manageable. We were
completely supported and informed throughout the entire journey. From our first meeting
to the final closing, they demonstrated a deep understanding of our situation. They were
both knowledgeable, responsive and extremely personable. Their negotiation skills and
calm demeanor were instrumental in securing a positive… Read More outcome. If you are looking to
purchase a home or sell your existing home and would like to be represented by Agents
that will go above and beyond, we wholeheartedly recommend Michael and Melodie." Read Less
Marcy Joy
"Melodie and her team were absolutely fantastic in both finding an amazing home for my family AND with selling our old one.
She was incredibly helpful, flexible and professional in searching for a home that made sense for us both in terms of space but finding us a "deal" or at least the best price we could get in the recent market.
Our old home was sold to non-investors and at full asking!
We to… Read Moreok great care of it but still, you expect some negotiations but she had it all handled from the get-go and it closed within a month of us moving.
Stars have to align for that stuff to go smoothly but Melodie was the one pushing those stars into alignment.
10/10 would recommend 😊
We love our house and don't anticipate moving but would definitely use Melodie again" Read Less
Matthew Harding
"There are 3 things I admire most in Dawn Fender: integrity, experience, and honesty. She researched the local market before our first interview and gave us the number she felt would put us in a good position to sell our house. She was absolutely right. We had an amazing turn out that only took 3 days on the market before we chose a buyer from a large list of candidates. We had already moved to ano… Read Morether state and Dawn handled everything in our absence. I highly recommend Dawn Fender. There is not enough space in this review to explain how appreciative I am that we had her working with us. She kept us informed at every step. Her advise gave us the confidence of knowing that we were making the right decisions during every part of the process." Read Less
Dan & Janean (Baltimore, MD)
"My wife and I recently worked with Dawn Fender to purchase our first home in the heart of Baltimore. We could not be happier with our experience and would gladly recommend Dawn’s services to anyone looking for a realtor in the city (and beyond). Dawn demonstrated a high degree of expertise and professionalism resulting in a smooth, no-stress home buying experience. This included (but was not limit… Read Moreed to) extreme attention to detail, high responsiveness, and considerable connections to a variety of housing/real estate professionals. Herself a long-time resident of the Baltimore area, we were consistently impressed with Dawn’s deep knowledge of the city and its homes - an asset she leveraged to anticipate challenges and keep everything running smoothly.
However, what truly elevated our experience with Dawn was the care and personal touch that she brought to every step of the home-buying process. Dawn made herself available to us prior to any contracting and has remained a trusted resource after closing. From the start Dawn made an effort to get to know us and keep our goals/priorities for a home at the forefront of each decision. If you are in the market for an excellent realtor and a pleasant experience purchasing a home, you can’t do better than Dawn Fender." Read Less
Swathi & Colin (Baltimore, MD)
"We truly cannot say enough amazing things about Dawn--she was an absolute dream to work with! From the very first conversation, she made us feel supported, heard, and completely at ease during what can be such a stressful and overwhelming process. Her knowledge of the Baltimore market is unmatched. She knew the ins and outs of every neighborhood we were interested in, and her advice was always tho… Read Moreughtful, honest, and clearly rooted in years of experience. She never pressured us, she never rushed us-- just guided us with patience and genuine care. When it came time to put in an offer, she worked her magic to make sure we were competitive, protected, and fully informed every step of the way. She communicated constantly, and went above and beyond to make sure no detail was overlooked-- she showed up for us EVERY step of the way.
We felt like we had someone who genuinely wanted us to find a home that we loved, not just a quick sale. Thanks to Dawn, we're settling into a home that feels PERFECT for us and our pups, and we couldn't be more grateful. If you're buying a home in Baltimore, do yourself a favor and work with Dawn. She's not just a great realtor-- she's a total gem of a human being!" Read Less
Melanie & Jordan (Baltimore, MD)
"Best in the business, truly head and shoulders above any others in his field we have dealt with or come across. Responsive, prompt, caring, just amazing service and professionalism. Kristian had multiple offers on our property for full asking within a day of our listing, AMAZING...I feel like we did almost nothing and sold our house in one weekend. His simple and minor recommendations cost us near… Read Morely nothing and elevated our home head and shoulders above the local comparable listings and saw it sell immediately while the others just continued to sit on market. It was so much easier to then find our next home with our previous home prepped and sold in days it seemed. Kristian found us our dream home, got us the best possible price and before we knew it we were closing and moving into the home of our dreams. Start to finish Kristian took the stress out of our sale and new purchase. I would never think of going into any real-estate dealing without Kristian, he is absolutely the best in the business. Period." Read Less
Jon B.
"Kristian is the BEST! Initially, we were overwhelmed by the thought of selling our house and buying a new home with three young children. But from our first call with Kristian, he walked us through every step we'd need to take and made it seem much more manageable. Along the process, if we had ANY questions or needed advice, Kristian was always available to help us. He is so knowledgeable about th… Read Moree real estate market and does his research to best inform buyers and sellers. We could not be happier with the way the whole process went. Kristian really changed what could have been a VERY stressful process into an exciting process because we always knew what to do and what to expect. We HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a house with someone who is extremely professional, responsive and KIND!" Read Less
Lana C.
"Kristian was amazing! I don't know if I can say enough great things about him. He was kind, professional, patient and ruthless (in the nicest possible way)!!! He evaluated our home, gave his opinion and a strategy that he thought would work. His team was just as good as he was and they helped us prep for the sale of our home. After it was said and done, we got above asking price with all the extra… Read More bells and whistles that made the offer we took a dream. Thank you Kristian for all your hard work. I would use you again and again and tell everyone else to do the same!" Read Less
Stephanie K.
"Hanna helped us sell our old home and purchase a new home and we couldn’t have asked for a better agent to help us through the process. We found our new home and Hanna helped us move quickly and mentored us through the entire process. She goes above and beyond what is expected and is great with communication. We listed our house while we were out of the country on our honeymoon and Hanna handled e… Read Moreverything seamlessly! We cannot recommend her enough and will use her for all future home buying and selling needs!" Read Less
K&T
"Maria knew what I was looking for, but also took time to help me consider alternatives along the way. This helped me calibrate and confirm what I really wanted. She was attentive and made me feel like I could always reach out."
Alex P
"We loved how knowledgeable Maria was of the city, right down to the neighborhood that we wanted to live in. She was respectful, ethical, and we never felt pressured to buy something we didn't want or love! She was prompt to respond to our questions, and was great when it came to negotiating for everything that we wanted!"
Frances & Paul
"Maria was a true asset when I decided to sell my condo. She made great suggestions on things to attract buyers. It wasn't a particularly ideal time for selling, and I was out of town, so it was super important for me to have someone that I could trust and put in charge of things. Maria was exactly that person!"
Pam B.
"I usually don’t leave reviews, but I can't recommend David Wheaton highly enough. He was unfailingly knowledgeable, good humored and available for any questions we had. He made the entire process easy and even enjoyable in a very unpredictable market. We love our new home and David played a large part in finding the perfect one."
Vanessa B.
"I’ve had my fair share of realtors in my life and there has never been one that I absolutely loved working with besides David. David by far exceeded all my expectations in a realtor. He was extremely responsive, caring and knew his stuff! He made my home purchase experience a breeze and took care of me from start to finish. David will forever be my go-to realtor as long as he’s in this business. I… Read Moref you are looking for an excellent realtor who you can trust to get the job done, look no further! Call him now!
Nancy S. - David’s expertise and guidance was invaluable in our search for a home during the recent volatile real estate market. His knowledge of the market, responsiveness, hard work and extensive research helped us navigate, and avoid moves we would have surely regretted. Over the course of our search, David became a trusted friend and advocate with his seemingly unlimited amount of patience, (we admittedly required a lot) and cool, calm demeanor. We recommend him highly. And yes...we like David very much." Read Less
Mike and Jasmine
"David was so much more than I expected from a real estate agent. My fiancée and I were first-time home buyers who had reached out to David on a recommendation from a friend. David was prompt to set up a call to walk us through the process and understand our wants and needs. His knowledge and years of experience in the greater Baltimore area were exactly what we needed, having never previously boug… Read Moreht. He was always available for a conversation and was more than happy to address my many questions. If he didn't know the answer, he knew somebody who did. David was especially effective when it came to establishing lines of communication across all parties involved when we began making an offer. He was in lockstep with our lender to ensure we were able to present our best offer in a timely manner. As a younger millennial, many of my friends and colleagues will be entering the market in the near term and I will be eager to recommend David to each of them." Read Less
Kevin P.
"If there were 6 stars, he would get six. I have been fortunate to buy several homes in my lifetime and have worked with wonderful real estate agents, but NONE compared to David Wheaton. He is competent, thorough, attentive and seems to be 1 step ahead in all arenas of home purchasing which is rare to find. If I am blessed to buy more property I will be doing so only with David. To me, he was my lo… Read Morettery win for this decade." Read Less
Stephanie S.