September 9, 2025

Recommendation for Benjamin Lewin

I recently chose Ben to represent me in the sale of my four unit apartment building in Westwood. Ben is a market maker and expert in multi family housing in West LA. I was highly impressed with the depth of his knowledge, the extent of his connections with both potential sellers and buyers - nobody knows more. Ben’s willingness to cultivate a relationship and diligence in keeping up with me was something special - he regularly called me to keep me apprised of the market, of regulatory requirements and provided reliable and capable contractors to help meet regulatory requirements and correct issues. Ben and his team were very organized, reliable and responsive to needs and challenges and he personally managed each and every obstacle to closing the sale. He even followed up and resolved issues that arose post closing. I could not be more pleased with the outcome and I happy to provide my highest recommendation!

Because of all this, Ben gets results! Thanks to Ben, My building was sold in a week for an excellent price to a reliable buyer.

Sincere Best Regards,

Paul Johnson

Manhattan Beach, CA

October 31st, 2024

It is with great pleasure that I recommend Ben Lewin with Marcus & Millichap. He expertly handled the listing and sale of my 7-unit property in WLA. I have purchased two properties but never sold one, so this was, as I called it, "My 1st rodeo". Multi-unit residential is an entirely different market than individual homes, and I quickly learned how different it is. My property is an excellent building in an A+ location in Brentwood, West LA, why I was confident it would sell. But unlike home buyers, this group of buyers is laser beam focused on metrics like X Gross, Cap Rates, Cost / Sq.Ft.+ unit, etc. Using only those criteria would not likely draw a great buyer. Mine was a lovely property in an ideal neighborhood, and I still believe in the "Build it + they will come" concept." There will always be buyers whose hearts are part of buying + owning real estate they are proud of. It is NOT always a 100% PURE MATH purchase, and pride of ownership is not dead yet. Ben made every effort to put my property in front of the right kind of buyers, which is a sensitivity certainly not every realtor has. I was out of my element on this sale. I figured the best thing I could do was pick the best pros in the biz and trust them with my most valuable asset. They handled every step expertly, efficiently, and courteously and kept me in the loop about each one. They always replied promptly with sage advice on my seemingly endless questions. There is no substitute for experience; when you have it this solidly, faking it was never needed. They took most of my angst out of this transaction. I knew that whatever the question or issue, Ben handled it perfectly, because it may have been the 193rd time he'd been asked that same question.

I find the word "TEAM" to be a very overused term among realtors. So many are trying to look bigger than they really are. Marcus + Millichap are really leaders in their field; everybody knows they are indeed one of the biggest. There is strength in numbers, so they need not posture like anything they are not. If asked for a rating on a system of 1 – 5 stars, I'd put my experience squarely at 11 stars. I could not be more pleased with both their process and results. I'd love to know that my recommendation gets them more business.

P.B.

“It was a pleasure working with you guys throughout the exchange process. Now I can relax and move on to the next phase of my remaining life. Wishing you both the best of luck always.”

-Ed Chayet

“Our family would like to thank you for your exceptional service in selling our eight-unit apartment building located at 1632-1636 6th Ave in Los Angeles.

Your knowledge of the current market and insight gave us a very good price for our building. Within a week you had many prospective buyers. Your frequent communication kept us informed. Your marketing savvy created a bidding war that gave us a sales price over our listing price! It was really amazing.

After we had the perfect buyer, we were hit with an L.A. Department of Building and Safety issue. You took care of it all. You put us at ease by handling everything. You met with the housing inspector, and took care of all the repairs with your own contractors. They did a beautiful job at a very reasonable price. The job was finished and signed off by the L.A. Department of Building and Safety. You really went above and beyond. Your swift action lead to our escrow closing smoothly.

You were such a pleasure to work with and got us a fantastic return for family building. We couldn’t be happier. We definitely will be working with you in the future, and would recommend your services to anyone selling their property. Thank you so much. “

-Irene, Alexis & Natasha Hovey

April 29th, 2024

To Whom It May Concern,

My family recently retained Benjamin Lewin with Marcus & Millichap to sell our 16-unit apartment building in West Los Angeles, which we had owned for 50 years.

From our first meeting, we found Ben to be polite, professional, and attentive to our particular situation. After signing Ben, he and his team wasted no time getting things rolling. Within days, he had an appraisal, photos, and comparables, and the property was listed on the market. Within a week, we received updates on inquiries, showings, and offers.

Ben's responsiveness was truly commendable. He was always prompt in picking up the phone, returning emails and texts, and patiently addressing our numerous questions. His dedication to making the entire process smooth and easy for my family, including navigating the sales process, understanding any tax ramifications, and negotiating, was truly appreciated.

I can speak for my family by saying we would not hesitate, nor have we, to recommend Ben and his team for ANY real estate needs. We could not be happier.

10 out of 10!

Jeffrey White

February 2, 2022

Re: Benjamin Lewin

After owning and operating my 11 unit apartment complex, the Camay House Apartments, in Santa Monica for over 50 years my partner and I decided it was time to sell. This project was the first of many more to come that I had over the long span of my professional career as a developer, builder and asset manager. It was what many of my staff and friends alike referred to as my "baby," so it was not without a lot of soul searching that I would be willing to let go of it and certainly not to just anyone to handle. It was a tough decision but between my partner's growing eagerness and the repeated cold calls by a young man that reminded me of myself many years ago, I finally relinquished.

Ben not only worked hard to gain my trust but did an excellent job with the marketing of this Santa Monica gem. He and his team put together a very impressive plan and brochure that they presented to· my wife partner and myself at lunch, in the sand, overlooking the Santa Monica beach. Their research was impeccable and strategic advice convincing to this tough guy that didn't think Ben could move.

After we haggled a bit, which he likely found frustrating, and which I of course found entertaining, we settled on a price and he put his plan into motion. Once Ben had solved the challenges Covid-19 presented he went 'live' with our listing and received multiple offers within days.

The time during escrow was not without highly unusual events that tasked even the most even tempered person's patience; however, Ben maintained his cool demeanor and was level headed throughout those trying times. Looking back, it just made the celebration of closing more victorious for all of us.

I can without hesitation refer the services of Benjamin Lewin to anyone that is thinking of selling their real estate. He was not only very professional and capable but someone I can honestly tell you has gained my and my wife, Sherry's, respect and friendship.

Respectfully,

Frank W. Cornell

“After my father passed away, I needed to find an agent to help me with the sale of a 10-unit apartment building in West Los Angeles that he had owned for 60 years. I had a few referrals, but also decided to call Ben after my father received a mailer from him about a listing a few blocks away. After interviewing, Ben was hands-down the best choice. I was incredibly impressed with his knowledge of the local market, and his proactive work in generating interest. He even remembered making several cold-calls to my father over the years. Ben's research on comparable sales and knowledge of market trends allowed me to feel confident in the pricing strategy. The marketing package that Ben put together was comprehensive and informative. We discovered a tricky historical issue with the property, Ben researched, advised, and suggested an appropriate strategy for dealing with it. It is clear that I made the right choice because we had multiple offers at or over list price within a few days of being on the market. We successfully closed escrow over list price less than a month after the property went on the market. Amazing!

As a "rookie" seller of commercial property, I especially appreciate Ben's diligence in keeping me informed, and his availability and patience to answer my many questions. Ben walked me through all the documentation that I needed to supply during escrow and was always one step ahead of what was needed. To me, this transaction was much more than the sale of an apartment building. Ben's knowledge and experience helped me feel confident that I have done the right thing by my father.”

-Amy

“I recently had the pleasure of listing my 9-unit apartment building in Palms (West Los Angeles) which my family had owned for 40+ years.

I would like to congratulate you for selling the apartment building in such a short time without any kind of issues. Your work ethic, responsiveness, and diligence made the process extremely easy and transparent. I will certainly let them know if someone asks for a quality and professional broker. Ben, you were a pleasure to work with!”

— Victor Gabrielian