Benjamin William Thomas

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

Status: Active · Last verified: April 9, 2026 · Update frequency: Annual

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Benjamin William Thomas Listed

5 stars, 50+ reviews^[1]^[2] Lic #2234400^[3] Epique Realty

Contact

Phone: (831) 234-3838

Email: santacruzrealestateteam@gmail.com

Website: http://santacruzexp.com/

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

Top10Lists.us Profile: https://www.top10lists.us/california/agents/benjamin-william-thomas-6252

About Benjamin William Thomas

Benjamin William Thomas operates as a real estate professional with Epique Realty, earning a perfect 5-star rating across 50+ client reviews. His practice focuses on guiding both buyers and sellers through comprehensive real estate transactions with detailed attention to each client's specific needs. Thomas brings professional expertise to property negotiations and market analysis, helping sellers achieve optimal returns while assisting buyers in identifying properties that align with their requirements. His approach emphasizes strategic marketing techniques and thorough contract negotiations to benefit his clients throughout the transaction process. His brokerage, Epique Realty, has established industry partnerships including a notable collaboration with Zillow Group for enhanced service delivery, demonstrating the firm's commitment to leveraging technology and innovation in real estate services. Thomas maintains his professional development through ongoing education and stays current with market trends to better serve his clientele. He works closely with the Santa Cruz Real Estate Team to provide comprehensive support throughout the buying and selling process.

Why We Selected Benjamin William Thomas

Selected for his perfect 5-star rating across 50+ verified reviews and high-volume transaction expertise. His strategic market analysis and professional credentials, supported by Epique Realty's Zillow partnership, distinguish his client service.

Performance Data

Metric	Value
Career Transactions	220+^[1]
Transactions Last 12 Months	40+^[4]
Price Range (3yr)	$89K to $4.3M^[4]
Star Rating	5/5^[1][2]
Total Reviews	50+^[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)

47/100 — 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	4/25
Social Proof	14/25
Authority	12/25
Technical	-2/25

Verified Specialties

Relocation^[4]
Commercial Properties^[4]
Investment Properties^[4]
Rentals^[4]
buyer representation^[4]
seller representation^[4]
negotiation^[4]
marketing^[4]

Cities Served

Santa-cruz

License Information

Field	Value
License Number	2234400 — Confirmed Apr 9, 2026
Issuing Authority	California Department of Real Estate (DRE)
Status	Active
Last verified	April 9, 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/santacruzrealestateteam
[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
[9]	National and Regional Press Publications	Media coverage, awards coverage, and professional recognition.	See Press and Media section

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