A native of the Monterey Peninsula, Ben has spent the past 15 years as a REALTOR and contributor to organizations and committees that make a positive difference in our community.Prior to returning to Monterey/Carmel in 2002, Ben attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo graduating in 1986 where he would later return as the Director of Alumni Relations from 1993-2002. Immediately following graduation, he traveled with the International Performing Group, Up with People. Completing his year-long tour with Up with People, Ben returned to the Peninsula and began his career in Hospitality at the Doubletree Hotel (now the Portola Plaza). During his time traveling and in these other industries, Ben was exposed to a variety of business practices, marketing techniques and a high standard of customer service, all of which he has incorporated into Team Beesley's daily practices to help our service our clients at a high level. Once Ben returned from his travels in 2002, he joined his mother, Arliene Beesley where they would form Team Beesley and eventually help open Keller Williams Realty (Now KW Luxury Estates). Over the years Ben + Team Beesley has earned numerous Real Estate Awards including but not limited to: Voted "Best REALTOR in Monterey County" by the readers of Monterey County WeeklyVoted "Most Inspirational REALTOR" in Keller Williams Northern California and Hawaii Region Selected KSBW's/Union Banks "Business Professional of the Year"Voted "Real Estate Company" by Carmel By the SeaVoted "Best Real Estate Brokerage in Carmel" by the Carmel Chamber of CommerceClosed 68 Transactions in past 24 Months with an approximate sales volume of $73,800,000 and over 350 Homes Sold in his CareerBen Beesley is known as much for his volunteer activities as he is for his Real Estate success. Including but not limited to:American Cancer Society's Relay for Life as Entertainment ChairMonterey County Association of REALTORS Trustee supporting candidates and initiatives in support of private property rightsPast President and Charter member of Rotary Club of Monterey PacificThe Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Member since 2005 and their "Man of the Year in 2012"Carmel Chamber Board of Directors and past ChairTaste of Carmel Committee and Emcee