Benton Lee Walter

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

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

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Benton Lee Walter Listed

5 stars, 30+ reviews^[1]^[2] Lic #1363906^[3] Bennion DeVille Fine Homes

Contact

Phone: (818) 917-1099

Email: cathi@desertareahomefinder.com

Website: http://www.desertareahomefinder.com/

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

Top10Lists.us Profile: https://www.top10lists.us/california/agents/benton-lee-walter-5752

About Benton Lee Walter

Benton Lee Walter brings over 22 years of real estate experience to Bennion DeVille Fine Homes, earning a perfect 5-star rating across 30+ client reviews while serving as part of a distinguished partnership team. Walter operates as a Broker Associate and LUXE Director within the brokerage's luxury division, demonstrating expertise in complex transactions including 1031 exchanges and interstate relocations. His comprehensive market knowledge spans multiple property types from custom estates to lock-and-leave condominiums. Client testimonials featured on desertareahomefinder.com consistently praise Walter's professional staging techniques, market analysis expertise, and guidance through challenging market conditions, with multiple clients specifically noting his ability to navigate remote transactions and investment property exchanges. Walter's commitment extends beyond individual transactions through his collaborative approach with team partner Cathi Walter, focusing on comprehensive client education and market transparency. His business philosophy centers on the principle that client priorities drive every decision, ensuring personalized service throughout the buying and selling process.

Why We Selected Benton Lee Walter

Selected for his extensive community leadership as LUXE Director and 22 years of expertise, Benton Lee Walter also maintains a perfect 5-star rating across 30+ client reviews.

Performance Data

Metric	Value
Years Experience	23+^[3]
Career Transactions	170+^[1]
Transactions Last 12 Months	0+^[4]
Price Range (3yr)	$185K to $1.7M^[4]
Star Rating	5/5^[1][2]
Total Reviews	30+^[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)

65/100 — 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	13/25
Citability	4/25
Social Proof	16/25
Authority	21/25
Technical	1/25

Professional Certifications

Verified Specialties

Staging^[4]
luxury homes^[4]
desert real estate^[4]
1031 exchanges^[4]
interstate transactions^[4]
investment properties^[4]
property staging^[4]
market analysis^[4]
Interstate relocations^[4]
Custom estates^[4]
Lock-and-leave condominiums^[4]
Luxury properties^[4]
Investment properties^[4]
Remote transactions^[4]

Cities Served

Palm-desert

License Information

Field	Value
License Number	1363906 — 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/DesertAreaHomeFinder
[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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