Founder & Broker
Benjamin "Ben" Bruce
Biography
Ben Bruce is the Founder and Broker of Legacy Real Estate Associates. A third-generation real estate professional born and raised in Manatee County, Ben has worked in local real estate since 2016 and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida.
His experience spans residential sales, buyer representation, property listings, first-time homebuyers, new construction, and investment acquisitions, as well as tenant placement, property management, and investor consulting. That range lets Legacy support clients across the full arc of real estate ownership — from a first purchase to a growing rental portfolio.
Ben works alongside a professional network that may include lenders, insurance agents, title and closing professionals, inspectors, transaction coordinators, and real estate attorneys, so clients have the right specialists at each step. Throughout, his approach emphasizes clear communication, attention to detail, deep local knowledge of Manatee and Sarasota Counties, and helping clients make well-informed decisions.
Snapshot
Specialties & areas served
Specialties
- Buyer representation
- Listing & seller representation
- First-time homebuyers
- New construction
- Investment acquisitions
- Property management & tenant placement
Areas Served
- Manatee County
- Sarasota County
Coordinated support
A professional network alongside every transaction
- LendersFinancing options and how loan terms affect a purchase.
- Insurance agentsCoverage considerations specific to Florida property.
- Title & closing professionalsTitle work and closing coordination through to the closing table.
- InspectorsScheduling and reviewing professional inspections.
- Transaction coordinatorsKeeping paperwork and deadlines organized from contract to close.
- Real estate attorneysLegal review when a transaction calls for it.
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