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The Paras Team - Compass
Agent
5.0 stars
16 Reviews
Markets served
San Francisco, CA
South San Francisco, CA
Burlingame, CA
Millbrae, CA
Hayward, CA
Fremont, CA
San Mateo, CA
Oakland, CA
Daly City, CA
Hillsborough, CA
San Bruno, CA
Union City, CA
San Leandro, CA
About us
Ben is an experienced realtor and real estate investor, with experience in fix and flips, buy and holds, out-of-state turnkey rentals, and multi-family syndications. His knowledge and resources enable him to guide a wide range of clients from first time home buyers to seasoned investors. His dedication to each and every client is always a top priority. From late evening client consultations, contractor and vendor sourcing, design and renovation guidance, a referral network of experienced lenders, and insight into trending real estate markets, he truly goes above and beyond to create a customized experience for each client. Ben’s progressive marketing strategies set him and your property apart, which include massive social media campaigns, creative property videos, and MEGA houses, just to name a few. Prior to becoming a realtor, Ben worked in the banking industry for 6-years as banking center manager with Bank of America. In this role he learned how to effectively manage a team, the skills to effectively listen to a client's needs, the ability to deliver under pressure, and how to find solutions to problems by asking the right questions. Ben is often involved in community and charity events, especially in the Peninsula, where he was born and raised. He understands the importance of playing an role in the growth of the community he serves.
Specialties
Other Agents
Residential
Reviews (16)
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5.0 stars
8 months ago
Reviewed by
Shindy Pagba
Ben, we wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for helping us purchase our new home, especially in such a challenging market. Your expertise, professionalism, and unwavering commitment made all the difference throughout this journey. We did it! And in just three months!
Navigating the competitive Bay Area real estate market seemed daunting, but your guidance gave us the confidence to persevere. Your knowledge of the market and strategic insights were invaluable, allowing us to act swiftly when the right home came along.
Beyond your professional skills, what truly stood out was your genuine care and patience throughout the process. Your constant communication, accessibility, and attentive approach made us feel supported every step of the way.
We are filled with gratitude for your role in making our dream a reality; we will forever be thankful for your exceptional service and everything you’ve done for us. We will wholeheartedly recommend you to anyone in search of a skilled and compassionate realtor.
With sincere appreciation,
Shindy & Henry
5.0 stars
a year ago
Reviewed by
Isabel Heredia
Two years ago my husband and I were looking to move to a larger home. It was a complicated transaction because we had to sell our current home and find something we loved in a hurry. We discussed the situation with Paolo and he understood the challenge yet he calmly walked us through the process. We immediately knew we were in good hands. Paolo brought on his team and we felt fully supported through the entire process. Within in 2 weeks, our house was staged, we received multiple offers and then sold. Paolo really pulled through with the next part of the challenge. He helped us find our dream home in our first choice of neighborhood and eventually sealed the deal. Paolo advised us on the best offer we could make and that resulted in us "wining" our home against 30+ offers. Paolo and the Paras Team made what could have been a very stressful situation into an experience that was exciting and seamless. We are forever grateful for having worked with them. As an added bonus, we still keep in touch with the team through the events they host for all their clients. If you go to any of their events, you will absolutely feel that they treat all their clients like family. If you are looking for someone to represent you in buying or selling a home, I highly recommend Paolo and the Paras Team.
5.0 stars
a year ago
Reviewed by
Christopher Heredia
I had a great experience working with Paolo from the Paras team back in 2020 when I was looking for my first home to buy. He was very transparent and helpful through the process, and as a first time prospective homeowner, I really appreciated the guidance he provided along the way. What I liked most about my experience working with Paolo was the level of details he shared regarding comparable homes which really helped me make decisions effectively. He also gave his opinions on the market outlook, which in 2020 was very uncertain, and this also helped me make the right decisions at the time. He also connected me with other professionals in the mortgage space, which was a huge help in the pre-approvals process. I would 100% recommend the Paras team to any prospective buyers or sellers, and would definitely endorse Paolo as a great realtor to work with!
5.0 stars
a year ago
Reviewed by
Carlos Lopez
I highly recommend The Paras Team! As a first time home buyer, their team really made the process so easy for me. I worked specifically with Paolo Imperial. He was an absolute dream to work with. Very professional work ethic. Communication with him was extremely easy. He kept himself available for me to contact and answered all my questions throughout the entire process. He kept me updated in the to-did list and all the deadlines regularly. There was never a moment I felt lost. After everything, home buying no longer seemed to be as complicated as I thought it was. To top it all of, they personally delivered such a thoughtful and curated welcome gift.
Thank you so much Paolo and The Paras Team for making this so easy for me. If I ever get to a point where I decided on another home, I will 100% be working with this team!
5.0 stars
a year ago
Reviewed by
Kirstin Margosian
Ben Paras was excellent from start to finish. We reached out to several agents at the start of our search, and felt immediately comfortable with Ben. We could tell he was in our corner.
He knew some of what we wanted from preliminary conversations, but we love that he learned a lot of what we were looking for just by paying attention to what we valued during our first day of walk-throughs. Upon finding a house we liked, he encouraged us to spend more time in it to give it proper consideration. With that extra time, we realized it was Our Home. He never made us feel rushed or self-conscious; consequently, we have the upmost confidence we will love this house. We always felt as though we were his #1 priority when we were with him.
He helped us put together a competitive offer that still protected us in a competitive market. Ultimately, we closed the deal on a wonderful home that we're ecstatic to move into and evolve in. Ben always made himself available to talk with us whenever we needed it, and was very flexible in terms of how to communicate since one of us was remote. The fact that he met us in terms of communication style was very important and proved to be beneficial.
At the end of the day, we would 100% recommend him to friends and family, and we would gladly work with Ben again.
5.0 stars
4 years ago
Reviewed by
Albert Baliwas
Highly recommend for anyone looking for a home in the Bay Area to get in touch with this team! Ben Paras and The Paras Team are amazing and just helped me and my fiancée buy our first home! We met last year for the first time over coffee to talk about where we were in the home buying process. Fast forward to this summer when we were finally ready, Ben was there for us day and night answering all our questions, and setting up home appointments all around the Bay Area at a moments notice. Then when we finally found the One, Ben helped us with our closing strategy, and successfully got keys to our dream home!
5.0 stars
4 years ago
Reviewed by
carlos enriquez
Ben and his team are truly one of a kind and went above and beyond our expectations throughout the whole process of selling our home. From thoughtful planning while prepping the home, to staging and being very strategic when our home went live. His knowledge, insight and experience resulted in us selling our home for far more than what we expected.
There are many more things I can list that Ben helped us out with while we got the property ready and why Ben and his team are awesome but don't want this to be one of those long drawn out reviews. In short, if you're reading this review because you're looking for a realtor, give him a call. You'll be glad you did.
5.0 stars
2 years ago
Reviewed by
Paul Cabero
This is my second time dealing with Ben Paras and his team, and as always he never disappoint and has been the best agent ever! I had so many questions during this transaction and I am so thankful that Ben was always there to answer it. Buying a home is stressful and you need someone to be there for you to address your concern and guide you every step of the way. Ben’s patience is impeccable! His knowledge on the business is what makes him great but the relationship he builds with you as a client is what makes him better! He treats you as a friend that’s ready to listen and give you the best advice. Thank you Ben for all your help! God bless you all!
5.0 stars
8 months ago
Reviewed by
Shindy Pagba
Ben, we wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for helping us purchase our new home, especially in such a challenging market. Your expertise, professionalism, and unwavering commitment made all the difference throughout this journey. We did it! And in just three months!
Navigating the competitive Bay Area real estate market seemed daunting, but your guidance gave us the confidence to persevere. Your knowledge of the market and strategic insights were invaluable, allowing us to act swiftly when the right home came along.
Beyond your professional skills, what truly stood out was your genuine care and patience throughout the process. Your constant communication, accessibility, and attentive approach made us feel supported every step of the way.
We are filled with gratitude for your role in making our dream a reality; we will forever be thankful for your exceptional service and everything you’ve done for us. We will wholeheartedly recommend you to anyone in search of a skilled and compassionate realtor.
With sincere appreciation,
Shindy & Henry
5.0 stars
a year ago
Reviewed by
Isabel Heredia
Two years ago my husband and I were looking to move to a larger home. It was a complicated transaction because we had to sell our current home and find something we loved in a hurry. We discussed the situation with Paolo and he understood the challenge yet he calmly walked us through the process. We immediately knew we were in good hands. Paolo brought on his team and we felt fully supported through the entire process. Within in 2 weeks, our house was staged, we received multiple offers and then sold. Paolo really pulled through with the next part of the challenge. He helped us find our dream home in our first choice of neighborhood and eventually sealed the deal. Paolo advised us on the best offer we could make and that resulted in us "wining" our home against 30+ offers. Paolo and the Paras Team made what could have been a very stressful situation into an experience that was exciting and seamless. We are forever grateful for having worked with them. As an added bonus, we still keep in touch with the team through the events they host for all their clients. If you go to any of their events, you will absolutely feel that they treat all their clients like family. If you are looking for someone to represent you in buying or selling a home, I highly recommend Paolo and the Paras Team.
5.0 stars
a year ago
Reviewed by
Christopher Heredia
I had a great experience working with Paolo from the Paras team back in 2020 when I was looking for my first home to buy. He was very transparent and helpful through the process, and as a first time prospective homeowner, I really appreciated the guidance he provided along the way. What I liked most about my experience working with Paolo was the level of details he shared regarding comparable homes which really helped me make decisions effectively. He also gave his opinions on the market outlook, which in 2020 was very uncertain, and this also helped me make the right decisions at the time. He also connected me with other professionals in the mortgage space, which was a huge help in the pre-approvals process. I would 100% recommend the Paras team to any prospective buyers or sellers, and would definitely endorse Paolo as a great realtor to work with!
5.0 stars
a year ago
Reviewed by
Carlos Lopez
I highly recommend The Paras Team! As a first time home buyer, their team really made the process so easy for me. I worked specifically with Paolo Imperial. He was an absolute dream to work with. Very professional work ethic. Communication with him was extremely easy. He kept himself available for me to contact and answered all my questions throughout the entire process. He kept me updated in the to-did list and all the deadlines regularly. There was never a moment I felt lost. After everything, home buying no longer seemed to be as complicated as I thought it was. To top it all of, they personally delivered such a thoughtful and curated welcome gift.
Thank you so much Paolo and The Paras Team for making this so easy for me. If I ever get to a point where I decided on another home, I will 100% be working with this team!
5.0 stars
a year ago
Reviewed by
Kirstin Margosian
Ben Paras was excellent from start to finish. We reached out to several agents at the start of our search, and felt immediately comfortable with Ben. We could tell he was in our corner.
He knew some of what we wanted from preliminary conversations, but we love that he learned a lot of what we were looking for just by paying attention to what we valued during our first day of walk-throughs. Upon finding a house we liked, he encouraged us to spend more time in it to give it proper consideration. With that extra time, we realized it was Our Home. He never made us feel rushed or self-conscious; consequently, we have the upmost confidence we will love this house. We always felt as though we were his #1 priority when we were with him.
He helped us put together a competitive offer that still protected us in a competitive market. Ultimately, we closed the deal on a wonderful home that we're ecstatic to move into and evolve in. Ben always made himself available to talk with us whenever we needed it, and was very flexible in terms of how to communicate since one of us was remote. The fact that he met us in terms of communication style was very important and proved to be beneficial.
At the end of the day, we would 100% recommend him to friends and family, and we would gladly work with Ben again.
5.0 stars
4 years ago
Reviewed by
Albert Baliwas
Highly recommend for anyone looking for a home in the Bay Area to get in touch with this team! Ben Paras and The Paras Team are amazing and just helped me and my fiancée buy our first home! We met last year for the first time over coffee to talk about where we were in the home buying process. Fast forward to this summer when we were finally ready, Ben was there for us day and night answering all our questions, and setting up home appointments all around the Bay Area at a moments notice. Then when we finally found the One, Ben helped us with our closing strategy, and successfully got keys to our dream home!
5.0 stars
4 years ago
Reviewed by
carlos enriquez
Ben and his team are truly one of a kind and went above and beyond our expectations throughout the whole process of selling our home. From thoughtful planning while prepping the home, to staging and being very strategic when our home went live. His knowledge, insight and experience resulted in us selling our home for far more than what we expected.
There are many more things I can list that Ben helped us out with while we got the property ready and why Ben and his team are awesome but don't want this to be one of those long drawn out reviews. In short, if you're reading this review because you're looking for a realtor, give him a call. You'll be glad you did.
5.0 stars
2 years ago
Reviewed by
Paul Cabero
This is my second time dealing with Ben Paras and his team, and as always he never disappoint and has been the best agent ever! I had so many questions during this transaction and I am so thankful that Ben was always there to answer it. Buying a home is stressful and you need someone to be there for you to address your concern and guide you every step of the way. Ben’s patience is impeccable! His knowledge on the business is what makes him great but the relationship he builds with you as a client is what makes him better! He treats you as a friend that’s ready to listen and give you the best advice. Thank you Ben for all your help! God bless you all!