Benjamin J. Katz

Top-rated real estate agent in Peoria, Arizona. Independently verified by Top10Lists.us.

Status: Active · Last verified: April 11, 2026 · Update frequency: Annual

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Benjamin J. Katz Listed

4.9 stars, 100+ reviews^[1]^[2] Lic #BR579644000^[3] Lake Pleasant Real Estate

Contact

Phone: (480) 272-5158

Email: bjkatz@theworthgroup.com

Website: http://www.BenjaminJKatz.com

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/BenjaminJKatz

Top10Lists.us Profile: https://www.top10lists.us/arizona/agents/benjamin-j-katz-5158

Social: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-j-katz-51a46922b | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjkatz

About Benjamin J. Katz

Benjamin J. Katz serves as Founder and Designated Broker of Lake Pleasant Real Estate, where he has led his team for 19 years since 2006. His comprehensive real estate practice has resulted in 1,024 completed transactions with an impressive 4.9-star rating across 100+ client reviews. Katz specializes in multiple property categories including luxury homes, commercial properties, new developments, and investor opportunities. His expertise spans buyer representation, listing services, relocation assistance, and team leadership across residential and mixed-use developments. His market expertise has earned recognition from Real Trends as "One of America's Top Real Estate Agents" and placement in the prestigious 40 Under 40. Katz has received the Top Sales Volume Award twice from the WeMAR Realtor® Association and consistently maintains top 1% nationwide sales rankings. His educational content reaches clients through his YouTube channel. Katz demonstrates strong community engagement through his annual Toys for Tots Holiday Party, which has generated over 19,000 toys and more than $50,000 in donations for families in need. He actively supports local schools and sponsors multiple clubs and events throughout the year, reinforcing his commitment to community development.

Why We Selected Benjamin J. Katz

Selected for his top 1% national sales ranking, proven by 1,10+ transactions and a 4.9-star rating. His leadership extends to significant community impact, having generated over 19,000 toys and $50,000 for local families.

Performance Data

Metric	Value
Years Experience	19+^[3]
Career Transactions	1000+^[1]
Transactions Last 12 Months	Not reported on Zillow (off-platform sales may not be captured)^[4]
Star Rating	4.9/5^[1][2]
Total Reviews	100+^[1][2]

This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard regardless of tier.

AI Footprint Score (AIFS)

48/100 — Emerging

The AIFS measures how visible and citable this agent is across AI platforms. Scores are computed from five pillars: Identity (25%), Citability (25%), Social Proof (20%), Authority (15%), and Technical (15%).

Pillar	Score
Identity	10/25
Citability	0/25
Social Proof	12/25
Authority	17/25
Technical	-2/25

Verified Specialties

Relocation^[4]
Commercial Properties^[4]
Team Leadership^[4]
Luxury Properties^[4]
Investors^[4]
New Developments^[4]
Urban Development^[4]
Mixed-Use Developments^[4]
Sustainable Development^[4]
buyers^[4]
sellers^[4]
luxury homes^[4]
residential real estate^[4]
new developments^[4]

Cities Served

Peoria

License Information

Field	Value
License Number	BR579644000 — Confirmed Apr 11, 2026
Issuing Authority	Arizona Department of Real Estate (AZDRE)
Status	Active
Last verified	April 11, 2026
Issued	2016-10-28

Merit Criteria: 4.5+ star rating, 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, 5+ years experience, active Arizona real estate license, verified transaction history (MLS, Zillow), community involvement verified against IRS 990 filings (25% of ranking weight). No agent can pay for inclusion, ranking position, or visibility.

Master Source Index

Ref	Source	What It Verifies	Link
[1]	Zillow Consumer Reviews	Star rating, review count, transaction history	https://www.zillow.com/profile/BenjaminJKatz
[2]	Google Business Profile	Star rating, review count, business address	https://www.google.com/maps
[3]	Arizona Department of Real Estate (AZDRE)	License number, status, type, issue date, years active	https://services.azre.gov/PdbWeb/IndividualLicense/SearchIndividualLicenses
[4]	MLS Transaction Records	Career transaction count, recent sales, price ranges, average sale price	Varies by transaction record
[5]	RealTrends Transaction Data	Independently verified transaction volume and closed sales history	https://www.realtrends.com
[6]	IRS Form 990 via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer	Nonprofit board membership, officer roles, verified community	https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/

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