Ben Pinel, real estate agent in Costa Mesa License active & verified
Real estate agent · Costa Mesa, California

Ben Pinel

Agent, Compass ·CA DRE #02037124

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The verified record

Every number below is computed from public records of closed sales, last 24 months · how we compute this
17
homes closed, last 24 mo
▲ More than 99% of 1,435 Costa Mesa-area agents
$31.5M
closed sales volume
$1.1M median sale price
98.7%
of list price achieved on sales
area average 99.4%
40%
of listings needed a price cut
Area average is 25%
Ben Pinel is a licensed real estate agent (CA DRE #02037124) with Compass in Costa Mesa, CA, with 17 closed transactions verified in public records over the last 24 months at a median sale price of $1,140,000 and an average 38 days on market on listings (21 days slower than the market median). That is more recent sales in Costa Mesa than 99% of the 1,435 agents active there.
Source: California public property records. Updated monthly. How we compute these numbers →

About Ben

Compiled from public sources — not written by the agent

Ben Pinel is a Newport Beach-based real estate advisor and local investor who was recruited by Compass in 2017. He previously served as a principal agent of Coastal Estate Group and currently operates as a lead advisor on a top-producing luxury team.

Buying and selling homesNegotiationMarket positioningClient experienceCoastal luxury

What clients say elsewhere

AI synthesis of publicly posted reviews on other platforms

Clients value his clear guidance, thoughtful strategy, and collaborative approach, particularly in complex or high-stakes situations. Much of his business comes from repeat clients and referrals, reflecting long-term relationships built on trust and results.

We don't host reviews yet — when we do, every review will be tied to a verified transaction. Read the originals via the links in the sidebar.

Performance in detail

Verified from public records · 2023–2026 · metrics shown only where at least 3 closed listings support them

Closed transactions by year

Current year is partial

0 2023 3 2024 13 2025 1 2026

Price range of closed sales

Middle 50% of Ben's transactions vs the Costa Mesa market

$810K $1.1M $3.1M mkt $1.5M
Middle 50% of sale prices; dot = agent median, dashed = market median

Who Ben represents

17 total closed sides, 2023–2026

5 seller-side (29%) 12 buyer-side (71%) + 5 lease transactions, excluded from sale stats
Avg days on market
38
21 days slower than the market median
Active listings now
0
on market today
Closed 2023–2026
17
incl. 5 leases

Where Ben sells

Closed sales by ZIP, last 24 months

91761
Ontario
Sales2
Median price$454K
92627
Costa Mesa
Sales2
Median price$888K
92651
Laguna Beach
Sales2
Median price$3.1M
ZIPCity Sales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOM
92663 Newport Beach 2 $2.0M
92705 North Tustin 2 $3.4M
90274 Rolling Hills Estates 1 $1.6M
92625 Corona Del Mar 1 $4.7M
92626 Costa Mesa 1 $1.6M
92675 San Juan Capistrano 1 $1.3M
92865 Orange 1 $1.1M
92869 Orange 1 $669K
92886 Yorba Linda 1 $1.1M

Questions to ask Ben in an interview

Generated from this agent's own public sales record — bring them to your first call

  1. 40% of your listings needed a price cut — how do you set the initial list price?
  2. Your listings average 38 days on market vs the 17-day local median — what's your marketing plan?
  3. Most of your record is buyer-side — how many listings like mine have you sold?
  4. Your typical sale is $1.1M — how does your approach change for a home like mine?
  5. Who will I actually work with day-to-day — you or a team member?

Compare with similar Costa Mesa agents

Ranked by verified sales in public records, last 24 months — no agent pays for placement

AgentSales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOMSale÷listPrice cuts
Ben Pinel 17 $1.1M 38 98.7% 40%
Brian Fox 18 $1.1M 46 96.9% 50%
Blake Hester 5 $1.1M
Neil Donovan 3 $1.2M
Bill Lupis 9 $1.2M 78 98.5% 50%
Mark Todd 9 $1.1M 43 101.0% 67%

Frequently asked questions

How many homes has Ben Pinel sold?

Ben Pinel has 17 publicly recorded closed transactions in 2023–2026, including 17 in the last 24 months (5 representing sellers, 12 representing buyers over the full period).

What price range does Ben Pinel work in?

Ben Pinel's closed sales have a median price of $1,140,000; the middle 50% of transactions fall between $810,000 and $3,100,000.

Is Ben Pinel's license active?

Ben Pinel holds an active California DRE license (#02037124). License status can be verified on the California DRE public lookup.

What do Ben Pinel's reviews say?

Clients value his clear guidance, thoughtful strategy, and collaborative approach, particularly in complex or high-stakes situations. Much of his business comes from repeat clients and referrals, reflecting long-term relationships built on trust and results.

Ben PinelCompass · Costa Mesa, CA
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Data window 2023–2026, computed 2026-07-11 · Dispute or correct this data · *our public sales record begins 2024; Ben's career may predate it