Ben Oliva, the Owner/Broker of Family Tree Realty, has enjoyed a varied and full career. One of Ben's passions over the years has been Real Estate which has allowed him to experience the economic and political turbulence of the last several years on an up front, real time and personal way. He understood in early 2006 that the shift from a “sellers to a buyers” market had begun and decided for a time to focus almost exclusively on buyers. Now that the market has begun another shift, it is time to bring balance back to the business by working with both; buyers and sellers. Ben and his agents specialize in both commercial and residential properties throughout Long Island and Queens with a focus on properties in Mineola, Williston Place, New Hyde Park, Carle Place, Floral Park, Freeport, Baldwin, Astoria and Long Island City.
2011 promises to be an exciting time in Real Estate according to Ben but he cautions his clients that adventure and unexpected surprises are meant for vacations...not for buying or selling real estate. As a result, he works very closely with a group of attorneys, bankers, home inspectors and independent insurance agents to manage transactions on behalf of his clients. And about his most enduring passion--his family, Ben says, “There is a bottom line in life and it is family.” He has been married for thirty-five years to Barbara. They have four wonderful children; Christina, Andrew, Michael and Deena.
Possessing a unique blend of entrepreneurial skills combined with thirty-plus years of progressive experiences emphasizing sales, enterprise and business management, Ben has been responsible for creating the “vision,", establishing direction and managing resources in the implementation of ideas and business endeavors. But more than that, he has always been ahead of the curve. If you are thinking of buying or selling a home anywhere on Long Island or Queens, including Mineola, Williston Place, New Hyde Park, Carle Place, Floral Park, Freeport, Baldwin, Astoria or Long Island City; you can rely on Ben and his team to work tirelessly for you and give you the most up to the minute real estate information and advice.