Benjamin James is one of New York City's most dynamic real estate brokerages. Our firm was founded on the basic principles of excellent service and market expertise. We have a unique history and offer our clients a number of exceptional benefits, including a technological infrastructure that keeps our agents on top of the city's best listings and a step ahead of our competitors. Take a moment to learn why Benjamin James is the right partner for all of your real estate needs.
History of the Firm Benjamin James Associates, Inc. was founded in 1993 by entrepreneur James B. Ferrari. In less than ten years, the firm has become a leader among New York City real estate brokerages. The secret to our success is simple: we offer unparalleled service and access to a vast variety of properties to fit all tastes and budgets.
Benefits of Working with Benjamin James
Here are some of the benefits of working with our firm.
- CITY-WIDE COVERAGE
- HUGE LISTING DATABASE
- SKILLS AND KNOW HOW
- TOP QUALITY AGENTS
- UNPARALLED ACCESS TO HOMES & APARTMENTS
CITY-WIDE COVERAGE-Three Convenient Manhattan Locations
With offices in Midtown, Union Square and SoHo, Benjamin James
has Manhattan covered. Each office is wired into a central database
with listings from all Manhattan neighborhoods! Chelsea Office
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HUGE LISTING DATABASE-Thousands of Exclusive Listings at Your
Service
Benjamin James leverages the latest technology to make your
home search more efficient and less frustrating. Each agent
has access to one of the most robust databases of rental and
sales properties in the city. This ensures that every Benjamin
James agent will be able to quickly and accurately cull through
our vast collection of listings to pinpoint the homes that match
your housing needs. In addition, as a member of the Real Estate
Board of New York, we participate in a network of over 100 Manhattan
brokerages that share listings. Translation: one-stop-shopping.
From luxury homes and high-rises to value priced rentals, from
the Upper West Side to Tribeca and the Financial District, Benjamin
James' agents have the tools that they need to find you the
perfect home.
SKILLS AND KNOW HOW-People with an Acumen for Closing Deals
Benjamin James agents are dealmakers. Whether securing prime
leases for qualified tenants or bringing contracts to closing
on residential sales, we are expert mediators in Manhattan leasing
and closing processes. Our strength is simple: we know how to
match our clients with the right landlords and buildings. This
means that we are able to councel you prior to beginning a search
so that you don't waste your time or money. Whether buying,
selling or renting, you can have confidence that your Benjamin
James agent will make the right deal happen for you.
TOP QUALITY AGENTS-High Energy Professionals With a Focus on
Service Our 100+ agents are hard working professionals with
a reputation for service. A recent New York Times article praising
the skills of a Benjamin James agent illustrates how careful
listening combined with access to the right listings can make
all the difference in your housing search. Moreover, our agents
are part of the fabric of New York: many are involved in arts
and cultural organizations, have worked on Wall Street, in the
Entertainment industry, Advertising and Public Relations, Architecture
and Design, and Urban Planning and Community Renewal. Our agents
are truly a reflection of the city itself. We benefit greatly
from repeat business and referrals because of the strong relationships
that our agents forge with their clients during the apartment
search, application, and approval process.
UNPARALLED ACCESS to HOMES and APARTMENTS-Benjamin James Offers
Access to the City's Prime Rental and Sales Properties
With thousands of exclusive listings, Benjamin James offers
you unequalled access to the city'sfinest apartments and
homes. New Yorkers are busy people and searching for a
new home can be a time consuming and frustrating process.
Benjamin James has relationships with hundreds of landlords
and property managers across the city. This means that
you can see more apartments in less time and reduce the
stress of your search when you work with Benjamin James.


