Benjamin Yelm

Ben Yelm serves as vice president and regional manager of Marcus & Millichap’s Carolinas and Southern Virginia region.


Transitioning to management in 2017, Ben brings over a decade of commercial real estate experience to his leadership role. During his time as an agent, he specialized in retail property investments and served as an associate director for both the National Retail Group and the Net Leased Properties Group. He advanced to senior associate in 2016, earning a sales recognition award that same year.


Before joining the firm in 2013, Ben was a middle school world history teacher and basketball coach. He earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Miami University in Ohio and a master’s degree in technology and education from Lesley University in Massachusetts.


Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Ben has lived in the Carolinas for over 20 years. Outside of work, he enjoys playing basketball and spending time with his wife and three daughters.