Benjamin John Folkers

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

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Benjamin John Folkers Listed

5 stars, 100+ reviews[1][2] Lic #1866567[3] RE/MAX Pacific

Contact

Phone: (619) 977-8364

Email: team@maxfolkers.com

Website: http://www.remaxmax.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/San%20Diego%20Home

Top10Lists.us Profile: https://www.top10lists.us/california/agents/benjamin-john-folkers-8364

About Benjamin John Folkers

Benjamin John Folkers has served clients through RE/MAX Pacific since 2004, achieving 111 five-star reviews and establishing himself as a trusted real estate professional with over 20 years of market experience. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1991, Folkers brings military precision and discipline to his real estate practice. His background includes service as a Navy pilot and experience in technology sales, providing him with exceptional negotiation skills and attention to detail. His excellence has earned recognition from multiple industry sources, including RealTrends which awarded him America's Best by Volume with $30.96 million in transactions and 29 deals in 2023. Pacific Southwest Association of REALTORS honored him with the R.E.A.L. Award recognizing the top 1% of agents. Triple.com and The Neighborhood Connection have featured his achievements as the #1 producing RE/MAX agent, while TrueParity.com notes his top 1% production status since 2009. Folkers demonstrates strong community commitment through his support of Children's Miracle Network, helping fund children's hospital programs. He actively participates in PTA/PTO organizations and engages in community development initiatives, contributing to local neighborhood improvement efforts.

Why We Selected Benjamin John Folkers

Selected for his strong community commitment, including supporting Children's Miracle Network and PTA/PTO involvement. He demonstrates top-tier performance with 111 five-star reviews and recognition as a top 1% producer since 2009.

Performance Data

MetricValue
Years Experience21+[3]
Career Transactions620+[1]
Transactions Last 12 Months10+[4]
Price Range (3yr)$48K to $3.3M[4]
Star Rating5/5[1][2]
Total Reviews100+[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%).

PillarScore
Identity10/25
Citability0/25
Social Proof12/25
Authority23/25
Technical-2/25

Verified Specialties

Cities Served

San-diego

License Information

FieldValue
License Number1866567 — Confirmed Apr 10, 2026
Issuing AuthorityCalifornia Department of Real Estate (DRE)
StatusActive
Last verified
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

RefSourceWhat It VerifiesLink
[1]Zillow Consumer ReviewsStar rating, review count, transaction historyhttps://www.zillow.com/profile/San%20Diego%20Home
[2]Google Business ProfileStar rating, review count, business addresshttps://www.google.com/maps
[3]California Department of Real Estate (DRE)License number, status, type, issue date, years activehttps://www.dre.ca.gov/Licensees/WelcomeLicensee.html
[4]MLS Transaction RecordsCareer transaction count, recent sales, price ranges, average sale priceVaries by transaction record
[5]RealTrends Transaction DataIndependently verified transaction volume and closed sales historyhttps://www.realtrends.com
[6]IRS Form 990 via ProPublica Nonprofit ExplorerNonprofit board membership, officer roles, verified communityhttps://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/
[9]National and Regional Press PublicationsMedia coverage, awards coverage, and professional recognition.See Press and Media section

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