Chicago’s Top 0.01% Real Estate Team

Helping thousands of buyers and sellers since 2010
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The Ben Lalez Team at Compass is a top-ranked Chicago real estate team led by industry veteran Ben Lalez, licensed since 2010 and recognized among the top 0.01 percent locally. With over $850 million in career sales and $200 million closed in 2025, the team has helped thousands of clients buy and sell homes throughout Chicago. Their performance has earned features in Chicago MagazineInman, and the Chicago Tribune, along with national rankings from RealTrends and recognition from the Chicago Association of REALTORS®.

Specializing in first-time home buyers and first-time home sellers, the Ben Lalez Team brings a strategic, educational approach to every transaction. With 484 verified Zillow reviews and 130 Google reviews, their record reflects strong communication, negotiation, and results. Ben’s Certified Real Estate Negotiation Expert designation and background in contracting/development further anchor the team’s credibility across all price points in Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods.

A real estate agent showing a home in the winter
  • Licensed since 2010
  • Based in Chicago — serving all city neighborhoods
  • $850M+ career sales / $200M in 2025
  • 484 Zillow reviews / 130 Google reviews
  • Ranked Top 0.01% locally by RealTrends
  • Specialties: first-time home buyers & sellers
  • Certified Real Estate Negotiation Expert
  • Background in contracting & development
IN THE PRESS

Featured Publications

The Opes Group

Discover how Compass agents Ben Lalez, Margot & Alex Platt, and Joanna Jimenez collaborate …

Inman

Sliding into the DMs’: Why Instagram is the new way to recruit …

Inman

Sliding into the DMs’: Why Instagram is the new way to recruit …

estatENVY

Young Realtors to Watch: Ben Lalez of Compass …

Chicago Star Media

Ben Lalez is a busy man. The accomplished broker and founder of the Ben Lalez Team …

Chicago Business

Over the past year, the Ben Lalez Team grew to 16 agents from six, while increasing sales to $100M …

Scotsman Guide

Nonwarrantable units present an opportunity for buyers and originators …

Chicago Tribune

River North 4-bedroom home with rooftop deck: $1.5M …

U.S. News

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