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Ben Garner

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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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"This may not be everyone’s opinion, but when you’re choosing a surgeon, the one who’s “Insta-famous” for funny posts is not the one I want operating on me. I want the one who’s focused on their craft, not their follower count. Same goes for realtors IMHO. There are realtors—the sales reps —and there are REALTORS—the ones who actually care, think, and do the work. John is a REALTOR. The kind of Read MoreRead Less
"John was recommended to us when we started the journey of buying a house, and we are very grateful that he was. We found that having John as your agent is to benefit from his ability to not only break down every step of what is a very intimidating process but to also benefit from his ability to guide you through those steps with patience, attention to detail, and with clear dedication to you as hiRead MoreRead Less
"John went above and beyond for my partner and I as we were buying our first home. He took us through each step of the process, so we clearly understood what we needed and answered all of our questions along the way. He made sure that the home we were buying fit our current and future needs. He even came and picked us up for closing in the snowstorm so we wouldn't lose our parking. Highly recommendRead MoreRead Less
"We recently purchased a home in Baltimore while living in Texas, and we cannot thank John Maranto enough for making this process seamless and stress-free. From our first conversation, it was clear that John is deeply knowledgeable about the Baltimore market, pointing out nuances in neighborhoods that we never would have known from afar. He is incredibly attuned to the needs of his clients; he lisRead MoreRead Less
"John did an outstanding job selling my home. He has deep knowledge of the local market and helped price the house perfectly, which made a significant difference in how quickly it sold. His suggestions for minor improvements were spot-on and directly contributed to generating strong interest and a fast sale. He oversaw the recommended updates and managed the process seamlessly, which made everythinRead MoreRead Less
"John Maranto was absolutely stellar to work with. He invested a lot of time in both my wife and I to ensure that not only did we buy the house we wanted, but also bought the house we *needed*. John made the home-buying process easy for us and as first time home-buyers, he made sure to educate us along the way. John is incredibly knowledgeable and answered questions before we had them. Deal with coRead MoreRead Less
"Working with John was great. He’s a straight up and straightforward agent. Really took care of me and got me into a home that was right for me. During the process he was very informative without being overbearing. And pretty much got me exactly what I was hoping for. Also had a meeting with him upfront. We set expectations and goals and I think that meeting went a long way to easing my anxieties aRead MoreRead Less
"In my book, Kelly Wise was the best realtor I’ve ever worked with. She knew the market and helped us successfully sell our father’s house. Kelly supported us at every decision point with expert guidance - making recommendations but providing the space to ask questions, which enabled us to get to the right decision. We lived at a distance during the entire process, and Kelly consistently stepped inRead MoreRead Less
"Our home buying experience with Kelly could not have been better! Even with it being the start of a seemingly endless seller's market, Kelly kept us extremely motivated while the houses that we liked were going under contract in what felt like seconds after listing! Then we found the perfect home.. Kelly could tell by our faces that this was the one we loved. She was able to help us come up with tRead MoreRead Less
"My husband and I bought a house early this year. We are so happy we crossed paths with Kelly. Kelly accommodated for the evening showings which were what fit our schedule at the time. We had her driving up and down but she always had a smile! When we found the home for us, we were closing within a month. Kelly made sure she was on top of everything and made it happen even though there were some huRead MoreRead Less
"I don't think I will have enough room to say how great Jenn is at selling homes (2 DAYS TO SELL MY HOUSE!!! 2 DAYS!!!). Her local knowledge of the area, energy, marketing the house, patience with seller (yes - me) - I could not have worked with a better person. I highly recommend Jenn as an agent to either sell or buy. She will be there for you - answer calls and texts immediately. You really feelRead MoreRead Less
"The housing market is insane these days. Jenn was an asset that helped get us the house that we loved. We had to beat out a large number of offers to get our house. Without her, I don't believe that would have been possible. She is extremely responsive, and was able to answer the many questions we had as first time homeowners. We were incredibly comfortable with the process with her at our side. WRead MoreRead Less
"I can’t say enough good things about what it is like to work with Jenn. She helped us purchase our first home a few years ago and made that entire process painless and so exciting for us. Now almost 3 years later, she helped us sell our house after 3 days on the market for WAY over asking, giving us tons of advice that helped our house show as amazing as possible and find the perfect buyers. ThereRead MoreRead Less
"Jenn is an exemplary realtor in all aspects of the business. Jenn handles both spur of the moment questions and the larger more intimidating aspects of selling and buying with the same level of expertise and friendly advice. The process moved smoothly no matter the size of the obstacle. Jenn helped us with purchasing our dream house in Marriottsville and selling our condo in Ellicott City. When coRead MoreRead Less
"From start to finish of selling my home, Rodney was so patient, kind and professional. Selling my home as-is made me quite nervous for offers but he eased my fears and made me feel very confident and comfortable. The house had multiple strong offers and sold with a full price offer in less than two weeks! He kept me very informed throughout the process, was always available by text and call to ansRead MoreRead Less
"Rodney was really the best! From the beginning to the end he thoroughly walked me through everything I needed to know and do to sell my home and purchase my new home. He told me all of the repairs I needed to do before putting my house on the market and explained why some of them that I didn’t think would make much of a difference did. He also showed me a lot of things to consider when we toured pRead MoreRead Less
"Working with Rodney Hicks to sell my current home, and purchase a new home was a Great Experience from start to finish. He is very Professional and knowledgeable of the current market and keeping me informed. He had a professional photographer take pictures , stage my home, and sold it in less than three weeks for a Great Price! What stood out most was his personal care in making sure this was a Read MoreRead Less
"I don't normally jump online to write reviews but I had to in this case. Rodney was the best agent we have ever worked with. He was very knowledgeable, patient and reliable. Every time we had a question he would pick up his phone to answer. He understood the market and knew how to list the home at the right price. He also is very thorough and pays attention to detail. I can go on and on about how Read MoreRead Less
"Thanks for being so responsive throughout the entire process of selling my home! You have gone above and beyond expectations of an agent. Thank you Nigel!"
"Nigel helped us sell our house in Baltimore County. He was such a wonderful person to work with! He was an excellent guide and kept us abreast throughout the process. His effective communication is unmatched and his professionalism unparalleled. We highly recommend him!"