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Ben Garner

Agent

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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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!”

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.”

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!”

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"We used Barbara about 2 years ago to find our first home in Harford County. We worked with Barbara and she showed us quite a few houses all within our budget and wants in a home. Being new to the process, Barbara was great. At times, when we needed it, she held our hand sort to speak through the process and gave us information so we learned the process too. We would definitely recommend working wiRead MoreRead Less
"I’m proud to call Cummings & Co. home. I started my career here on a team, learning under a top-tier agent who set the bar high for mentorship, professionalism, and integrity. Today, I work independently—but I’ve never felt alone. The culture and caliber of agents you encounter in every office keeps you engaged, supported, and encouraged. There’s no sense of competition—only collaboration. We tRead MoreRead Less
"She is very responsive and was persistent in helping us find our home. She gave us good advice and followed through with all the details and answered questions promptly. Very knowledgeable about the regional real estate market."
"Selling a property is no small feat, especially when you're over 1500 miles away. Enter David, our real estate agent, who transformed what could have been an impossible challenge into a great experience. David wasn't just a realtor to us; he was our project manager, our eyes and ears, and most importantly, our peace of mind. When we needed appliances installed, repairs overseen, and an open houRead MoreRead Less
"David sold us our first home in 35 days. This second time around it took us only 30 days. Going with him again was an easy decision because he is less interested in a commission and more interested in helping you find the right place for the right price. He listened to what we wanted and worked with us to get it. He negotiated with the seller in a way that was not cut throat, but respectful and prRead MoreRead Less
"Working with Dave was an outstanding experience from start to finish. He represented us as the buyer's agent as we searched for our new home. His professionalism, knowledge, and clear communication made the home-buying process smooth and low-stress. He was incredibly patient and showed us multiple houses, offering thoughtful insight into their current condition as well as creative ideas for what wRead MoreRead Less
"Words can't express how grateful my husband and I are for having Jessica Maher as our realtor. Her wisdom and guidance paid off throughout a year-long search for the perfect home. She has a keen eye for high quality and will not push you to make a decision you are not fully confident in. Thanks to Jess, we are so happy to be in our new home."
"Jessica Maher is on point! I have bought/sold six homes over the last 25 years and can tell you she is unequivocally the best realtor with whom I have dealt. You won't go wrong by selecting the best!"
"Worked with Jess Maher over the course of several months this year, and she was fantastic in helping us find our dream home and sell our old house. She is incredibly knowledgeable, available, and responsive. Knows almost everything there is to know about real estate, market conditions, and made buying and selling a home much less stressful than we anticipated. We will absolutely use her in the futRead MoreRead Less
"Cindy and the team were amazing to work with. Cindy's extensive knowledge was an incredible help during our 1.5-year housing search. She learns who you are and what you want, and then ends up knowing what you are looking for better than you do yourself at times!! Today we closed on the perfect home. THANK YOU to Cindy and the whole team! It wouldn't have happened without you!"
"Could not recommend working with Cindy and Jess more. It is clear that they both care for their clients as people, and work tirelessly to find people the best house for them. They were consistently responsive and always made themselves available for the numerous houses we wanted to tour each week. We trusted them wholeheartedly when discussing offer recommendations/strategy and with their opinionsRead MoreRead Less
"Cindy Riley is a professional, straight shooting agent with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the industry. She will thoroughly investigate, discover and point out every issue with a home--positive and negative--and undoubtedly spared me from making several bad investments based on her astute observations. She takes the time to learn what you are looking for in a home and neighborhood and trRead MoreRead Less
"Words cannot truly express how much I appreciate Robin. She took what could have been an agonizing and stressful experience of buying our first home and turned it into happy memories I will forever cherish. In addition to being extremely kind an thoughtful, she showed great knowledge in a variety of fields when it came to home buying that made us feel more comfortable learning about different homeRead MoreRead Less
"Robin made our rental home process simple and easy to understand for us, and we appreciated your patience and expertise. Your insight was extremely valuable to us and I don’t think we could have done this without you. We will be going back to Robin when we’re ready to buy our forever home. Thank you Robin!"
"Hands down the best realtor ever. She is amazing to work with and down to earth. Robin goes above and beyond for her clients. While assisting you in making a life altering purchase, she guides you every step of the way and makes sure you feel as comfortable as possible in the process. Thanks Robin! I recommend her for anyone looking for a realtor."
"I came into the home buying process not knowing much at all but expecting it to be very difficult and a long process. Shannon made it very simple and stress free. What stood out is that she was helping me find a home and not just selling me on a house. Besides the knowledge and help she provided she also outbid 40-something offers to help me purchase my #1 choice. Thanks Shannon for making this exRead MoreRead Less
"All I can say is trust Shannon Smith with the sale of your home. It is not often that someone delivers on every promise but that is what happened with Shannon. We needed a quick sale due to a contingency on the purchase of a new home. Shannon coached us on exactly what and how to do it and delivered results within 24 hours of being on the market. Not only did we sell quickly, but we went under conRead MoreRead Less
"Shannon is someone I would describe as “born for real estate.” From our initial phone call, my fiancé and I, who are first-time MD home buyers, knew she was the right agent for us. Shannon not only knows the MD housing market, she also has practical, real-world knowledge about what to look for in a home itself. She understood our wants and needs and was honest with us throughout the process (“I knRead MoreRead Less
"My wife and I first met RJ 4 years ago. We attended a cancelled first time home buyers seminar, and hit the jackpot when we met RJ. RJ took the time to educate us on the home buying process. 4 years later RJ helped us buy or second house, and is now selling our other house. RJ has a wealth of knowledge on the market, and has a team in place that is second to none when it comes to making the largesRead MoreRead Less