About Ben

Monterey Peninsula REALTOR® Serving Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pacific Grove, and Monterey

Ben Ottmar is a licensed REALTOR® serving the Monterey Peninsula, with real estate experience dating back to 2006 and lifelong local knowledge as a Pacific Grove native. Ben lives and raises his family on the Monterey Peninsula, giving him a grounded understanding of the coastal communities, neighborhoods, micro-locations, and lifestyle factors that influence real estate decisions in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pacific Grove, Monterey, and surrounding areas.

Experience With Second Homes and Coastal Property Decisions

Ben works with buyers and sellers throughout the Monterey Peninsula, with a strong focus on second-home buyers in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Second-home purchases often require extra care and local insight. Buyers may need to evaluate timing, property condition, coastal exposure, maintenance considerations, neighborhood character, and how a home performs beyond what appears in listing photos. Ben helps clients review comparable sales, disclosures, inspections, pricing strategy, and negotiation details so they can make confident, well-informed decisions.

Seller Representation and Transaction Guidance

For sellers, Ben provides a clear plan from pricing and market positioning to negotiation and transaction management. His recommendations are tailored to the property, its condition, its micro-location, and current buyer demand. For buyers, he helps narrow options, compare neighborhoods, understand trade-offs, and move from offer to closing with clarity and organization.

Ben’s work is guided by four core values: integrity, service, trust, and commitment. His style is steady, detail-oriented, and focused on helping clients navigate Monterey Peninsula real estate with confidence.