Ben Nicolas

IET Real Estate

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About
Ben is licensed by the California Department of Real Estate and the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System. Since 2008 has been the Broker of Record for both IET Real Estate and IET Capital. He has closed over 1000 real estate and loan transactions as a salesperson/loan officer/broker/wholesale rep, and 40+ transactions as a principal. His expertise includes: Compliance, Trust Fund Handling, DRE & NMLS Licensing Issues, Best Practices for Liability and Risk Mitigation. He also has significant experience in purchasing, selling, financing, renovating & managing long-term and short-term rentals.

Ben’s approach to both work and life is marked by a solid work ethic, accountability, and professionalism.
Highlights *
29
Recent sales
$6K-$2.28M
Price range
$850K
Median price
18
Years experience

Recent Listings & Sales

Transaction History *

Seller Deals

Total Deals
17
Total Value
$18,790,000
Median Sale Price
$889,000
Price Range
$6K - $2.28M

Buyer Deals

Total Deals
12
Total Value
$9,707,500
Median Sale Price
$842,000
Price Range
$6K - $1.17M

Sales Volume Timeline

Ben Nicolas’s production volume for the past 3 year period Q2 ’23 Q2 2023: $0 Q3 ’23 Q3 2023: $9.4M Q4 ’23 Q4 2023: $1.6M Q1 ’24 Q1 2024: $455K Q2 ’24 Q2 2024: $830K Q3 ’24 Q3 2024: $3.6M Q4 ’24 Q4 2024: $3.4M Q1 ’25 Q1 2025: $0 Q2 ’25 Q2 2025: $3.4M Q3 ’25 Q3 2025: $1.7M Q4 ’25 Q4 2025: $750K Q1 ’26 Q1 2026: $0 Q2 ’26 Q2 2026: $3.5M Q2 2023 Total Sales $0 Q3 2023 Total Sales $9.4M Q4 2023 Total Sales $1.6M Q1 2024 Total Sales $455K Q2 2024 Total Sales $830K Q3 2024 Total Sales $3.6M Q4 2024 Total Sales $3.4M Q1 2025 Total Sales $0 Q2 2025 Total Sales $3.4M Q3 2025 Total Sales $1.7M Q4 2025 Total Sales $750K Q1 2026 Total Sales $0 Q2 2026 (Apr 1-May 19) Total Sales $3.5M

Ratings & Reviews
5.0 (1)

Zillow User mavewrx

“As a first time home buyer, I could not have started off on a better note then by choosing Ben as my agent. Ben is very knowledgeable in the real estate field, which provided a very smooth transaction for me. Ben spent countless hours helping me obtain my first home, aiding me in every step along the way. I am very greatful for services.”

Source: Agent

Professional Info

Brokerage

IET Real Estate
137 N Larchmont Blvd. #658
Los Angeles, CA 90004

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
CA 01458128

Awards

  • Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Graduate
  • Titanium Certified Loss Mitigation
  • Certified Commercial Real Estate Agent
  • Green Real Estate Professional
  • ABR & SRS Certified

Specialties

  • Flipping & rehab
  • Investment & property management

Designations

  • ABR®
  • GREEN
  • SRS

Hobbies

  • Family
  • Fitness & Exercise
  • Health & Wellness
  • Reading
  • Sports

Education

UCLA
Bachelor’s Degree, Economics
1997 - 2001

Top Cities *

Los Angeles

  • 15 sales past 3 years
  • 56 days on market
  • $890K median price

Pasadena

  • 4 sales past 3 years
  • $842K median price

Santa Fe Springs

  • 3 sales past 3 years
  • 42 days on market
  • $825K median price

* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.