
Ben Geanetta is the founder of Elite Realty Partners by Real Broker, the number 1 boutique real estate team located in Sandpoint, Idaho. Ben helps sellers and buyers move with confidence with his client-first approach, clear communication, and thoughtful strategy. The results speak for themselves: voted best real estate agency in Bonner County in both 2024 and 2025.
He moved to Sandpoint in Jan-2018 with his wife and 4 children for the same reason most people do--it is one of the greatest small towns in the country! From Lake Pend Oreille, Schweitzer Mountain, hiking, and the community itself; Sandpoint is straight out of a Hallmark movie.
Drawing on a decade of experience as a Phoenix Police Officer, Ben seamlessly transitions the problem-solving and dedication from his law enforcement career into helping clients with all their buying and selling needs.
- Ben has 170+ career sales, $19 million closed in 2025
- $725,000 average sales price
- 135+ 5-star verified team reviews across Google, Zillow, Rate My Agent, and Realtor .com (as of March 2026)
Whether you are looking to sell a luxury home, a special estate, or your family residence, Ben will design a comprehensive marketing plan engineered to find buyers and maximize exposure. He pairs this tailored approach with deep local market expertise and Zillow Showcase, apremium listing experience that gives your property an aggressive advantage through a stronger, more engaging presentation.
If you are coming to Ben as a buyer, you can expect a straight shooter who tells you the truth and protects your best interests. He leverages his deep understanding of Idaho real estate contracts to strategically position your offers and safeguard your investment. This legal and technical expertise is backed by his extensive local knowledge of the area, ensuring you navigate the North Idaho market with complete confidence.
Ben is truly excited about your future here in North Idaho and looks forward to working with you!
Office Location: 301 N First Ave #209, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864
Service Areas: Sandpoint, Sagle, Dover, Hayden, Athol, Bonners Ferry
Specialties: Luxury Homes, Relocation Buyers, Residential Homes, Waterfront Homes, Investment Properties, New Construction
Awards & Recognition:
- 2x Legacy Award Winner
- 2x Legacy Lux Award Winner
- 2x Best of Bonner County Winner
- 8x Customer Service Award Winner
- 4x Top 15 Realtor Locally
In the Words of my Clients
Success Stories

"Todd Communicated very well, was very nice and took the time to see what our interests were , was with us every step of the way in finding and getting our new home, has great value, and I’d definitely recommend him to anyone, very professional and ta… ught us a lot . Thank you again"

"Whitney Pappas with Elite Realty Partners was such a blessing to us as first time buyers. Both my wife and I appreciated her timely, clear, and thorough communication throughout the whole process. She is knowledgeable, and she kindly answered our que… stions. I would gladly recommend her!"

"Worked the sale of a property and came up with effective marketing strategies that sold it in a competitive market. Cant go.wrong with Ben."

"Whitney Pappas was wonderful. She helped us navigate a very challenging situation/sale with calmness and integrity. Because of Whitney's time and effort she put towards the process, things moved along rather quickly, considering. I felt she was thoro… ugh, easy to reach and communicative, and honest. I would highly recommend Elite Realty Partners and Whitney Pappas!"
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