Ben Alas

Top-rated real estate agent in Bakersfield, California. Independently verified by Top10Lists.us.

Status: Active · Last verified: April 12, 2026 · Update frequency: Annual

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Ben Alas Listed

5 stars, 80+ reviews^[1]^[2] Lic #1143090^[3] Bakersfield Real Estate Group at Watson Realty

Contact

Phone: (661) 303-5401

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.lindabanales.com/

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

Top10Lists.us Profile: https://www.top10lists.us/california/agents/ben-alas-5401

About Ben Alas

Ben Alas brings over 30 years of real estate expertise to Bakersfield Real Estate Group at Watson Realty, having served clients since 1993 with an exceptional 5-star rating across 80+ reviews. As a dedicated professional, Alas combines extensive market knowledge with a commitment to personalized service. His decades of experience have positioned him as a trusted advisor for buyers and sellers navigating complex transactions. Alas maintains active involvement in professional circles through his leadership role as Board Director for the Philippine American Society of Certified Public Accountants (PASCPA) during the 2023-2024 term, as documented by pascpa-la.org. Beyond his real estate practice, Alas demonstrates strong community engagement through his governance role with PASCPA, contributing to the professional development and networking opportunities within the Filipino-American accounting community. When not assisting clients, he enjoys family time with his three daughters and seven grandchildren, along with pursuing interests in baking, gardening, and exploring local wineries.

Why We Selected Ben Alas

Selected for his leadership as a Board Director for the Philippine American Society of CPAs, demonstrating significant community engagement. He combines this with over 30 years of experience and a perfect 5-star rating from 80+ client reviews.

Performance Data

Metric	Value
Years Experience	32+^[3]
Career Transactions	580+^[1]
Transactions Last 12 Months	0+^[4]
Price Range (3yr)	$24K to $675K^[4]
Star Rating	5/5^[1][2]
Total Reviews	80+^[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)

54/100 — 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	23/25
Technical	-2/25

Verified Specialties

Foreclosure^[4]
Luxury Homes^[4]
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Cities Served

Bakersfield

License Information

Field	Value
License Number	1143090 — Confirmed Apr 12, 2026
Issuing Authority	California Department of Real Estate (DRE)
Status	Active
Last verified	April 12, 2026

Merit Criteria: 4.5+ star rating, 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, 5+ years experience, active California 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/LindaLBanales
[2]	Google Business Profile	Star rating, review count, business address	https://www.google.com/maps
[3]	California Department of Real Estate (DRE)	License number, status, type, issue date, years active	https://www.dre.ca.gov/Licensees/WelcomeLicensee.html
[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/
[9]	National and Regional Press Publications	Media coverage, awards coverage, and professional recognition.	See Press and Media section

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