Ben D'Ovidio Reviews

It would be an understatement to say that the 2025–2026 Vancouver real estate market has been slow. We had first listed our home in June 2025 with a different realtor. The property remained on the market for four months without receiving a single offer. Disappointed but determined, we decided to take it off the market, make some strategic improvements and relist in the new year. This time, we committed to interviewing a short list of realtors before making our decision. From our very first sit-down meeting with Ben, we felt a strong sense of confidence in his ability to represent us. Marcel is naturally someone who likes to stay in control—sometimes to the point of micromanaging and becoming overly involved. But he left that meeting feeling something rare: complete trust. We both knew we could step back, allow Ben to take the lead, and confidently let go of the burden. What truly impressed us was his systematic and disciplined approach to marketing our property. His strategy included regularly scheduled cold calls to other agents, targeted social media campaigns, and the creation of a highly polished, visually compelling listing. Every detail felt intentional. We signed our listing agreement with Ben on a Friday, planning for the property to go live the following Tuesday. By Thursday—just two days after hitting the market— we had seven groups tour the home and we received our first offer. Although that particular offer ultimately fell through, about a month later we received a second offer that was successfully accepted. The buyers were young and understandably cautious following their inspection. The report reflected typical issues one would expect in an older home—which ours was. It was during the negotiation process that Ben’s skill truly stood out. The back-and-forth between him and the buyer’s agent required experience, creativity, and composure. We placed full confidence in him, giving him a price threshold we were comfortable with and allowing him to manage the rest. When he secured an acceptable offer and brought the deal to completion, we were relieved and grateful. It wasn’t until afterwards, in speaking with Ben, that we fully understood just how much work, strategy, and creative negotiation had gone into getting the transaction across the finish line. We are incredibly grateful for his expertise, professionalism, and steady leadership throughout the entire process.

Ben's personality is well suited to position of Realtor. He has confidence, as well as good manners. We felt he was going to sell the condo in the best light, in spite of the condo market starting to slow down this past year. Ben was efficient, with very good communication throughout the first meeting, onto describing what he and his company provided. When the sale did not happen right away, he guided as to the next steps to attract buyers. A weekly report was also provided, in addition to fielding any queries very promptly. We trusted Ben to guide us in this tougher market, and he managed to get a good price, plus get a sale before the year end! Would recommend Ben for the above reasons, and on top of that he is quite pleasant overall. Thank you Ben.

Absolute pleasure working with Ben! His knowledge, communication skills and go getter attitude is unparalleled! Thanks for your valued service in the sale of our Condo! Highly recommended!!

Ben has truly made the impossible possible. We faced the challenging task of helping my parents purchase a property in Vancouver while none of us were living there, and Ben handled everything with exceptional care. He kindly coordinated all the viewings despite the 8-hour time difference, making the entire process so much easier for us. His team supported us at every stage — from negotiating an amazing price to arranging a surveyor, coordinating with three lawyers representing my family, and even collecting and posting the keys to my parents. They also went above and beyond by measuring the detailed dimensions of the apartment for our interior designers. We never imagined we would find an estate agent both so knowledgeable and so genuinely helpful. I would wholeheartedly recommend Ben to anyone looking to make it all happen.

I had an outstanding experience working with Ben. From the beginning, he was exceptionally prompt and reliable, always responding quickly to my questions and keeping me fully informed throughout the entire process. His knowledge of the market and strategic approach allowed my apartment to sell much faster than I expected. Ben also went above and beyond in helping me find my new home. He understood exactly what I was looking for and successfully secured a property in my desired area at an excellent price. His professionalism, negotiation skills, and dedication made the entire transition smooth and stress-free. I’m extremely satisfied with the results and highly recommend Ben to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

He did a great job selling our project in a challenging market! He was great at updates on a regular basis.