Benjamin Frieden

With over 20 years of experience and more than 500 homes sold across Southern Sonoma and Marin Counties, Rick Warner is a seasoned expert known for his strategic, client-first approach to real estate. As the founder and team leader of The WE Group, Rick leads a powerhouse team where every member is an expert in their role—delivering a white-glove client experience rooted in precision, care, and results. Rick is a certified Probate and Trust Specialist with deep expertise in complex transactions, including divorce and asset dissolution. He is also a sought-after real estate coach, mentoring agents to build scalable and sustainable businesses. Rather than a traditional sales approach, Rick and his team take a consultative role—guiding clients through each step with clarity, honesty, and confidence. Their systems-driven process ensures that every listing stands out and every buyer is positioned to win. At the core of it all is one simple truth: no one out-negotiates The WE Group. In a world where hundreds of thousands of dollars can be on the line, Rick’s unmatched negotiating tactics often make the difference between a good deal and a mind-blowingly great one. Outside of real estate, Rick is a lifetime golfer, avid tennis player, and—just to keep things interesting—a marathon runner in his 50s. He’s also a proud dad of four, all now thriving adults.

With over 24 years of real estate and property management experience, I utilize my technology experience to enhance communication, efficiency and effective marketing as well as providing excellent customer service. I believe that honesty and integrity is essential and is to be carried at all times along with providing high quality of service while representing buyers, sellers, property owners, and leasees and banks/loan servicers in todays real estate market. I have benefited from my previous extensive project management and management experience, which helps me provide excellent service and and caring for my clients best interests. Here are some things you might like to know about me:An active member in the community;- Ive lived in the Bay Area most of my life, with over +30 years in Contra Costa & the Tri-valley - Represent Buyers, Sellers, Property Owners, Leasees, and Investors throughout the greater bay area - Supporter of the Local Unified School Districts - I have volunteered my time to local youth sports, schools, Chamber of Commerce & DVSR Rotary ClubA Real Estate Professional with over 24 years of experience - Licensed California Real Estate Broker - Residential Property Manager - Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), a designation held by less than 4% of all Realtors - Top Producer Consistently ranked in top 3% companywide - Relocation Specialist approved by all major relocation companies - Elegant/Distinctive Homes Specialist - Certified Short Specialist and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) - Certified HAFA Specialist (Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative) - FIVE STAR Short Sale & REO (Foreclosure) Certified - Superior Expertise with Internet Communication - Member of the NAHREP Bay Area - Experienced with Residential Listings and Sales, Property Management, Investment Properties, 1031 Exchanges, Receiverships, Lease/Rental Properties, Short Sales and Foreclosures - Member of local and national Real Estate Associations (NAR, CAR, CCAR, RMA, CCRIM & VMA)- Member/Ambassador of the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce & Member of DVSR Rotary Club - Member of the City of San Ramon Transportation Advisory Committee - Danville Office Mentor - St. Marys College Alumni BA Management (with studies in negotiation and marketing) - Studies in Marketing, Negotiations, Finance & Business Management - Over 19 years of Business, Project and Technology Management Full Service Real Estate Professional who will strive to provide you with excellent, personal service. Let my experience and qualifications assist you with your Real Estate Needs.