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Jhodgiebball10
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIEDThere aren't enough stars to reflect what an incredible agent Leah was through all stages of the home search & closing process. Leah was always accessible, positive, and willing to spend any amount of time necessary to offer her attention & expertise; she helped me to find & secure a dream property in the city and treated my limited budget the same way I'd imagine an agent would treat someone with no budget. I especially appreciated how trustworthy & honest Leah was throughout my home search. Nicknamed "one ring Leah" by my family members and me, Leah was always quick to respond & offer input through all stages of the home buying process. She is extremely well connected and had excellent recommendations for the closing process. Can't recommend Leah highly enough!
Alex G.
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED Leah was fabulous to work with. She was extremely responsive to all our questions, and gave us excellent counsel throughout in terms of negotiations with the seller. This was our first time buying property in Massachusetts, and she expertly guided us through the process (very different to what we were used to in other states.) We had total confidence in her, and this in turn made the whole experience as stress-free as one could hope for. She was also very helpful in getting us set up with all the ancillary things that purchasing a property entails, and was a rich resource for contacts and recommendations for the various people needed to make the transaction happen. She is also just a lovely person. We highly recommend her!
Nate P.
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED Leah was GREAT to work with, especially as a first time homebuyer. She was great at answering all of my questions and explaining new terms and concepts to me in an easily digestible way. Leah was always incredibly responsive to inquiries and showing requests and worked diligently to make sure I found a home that met all my needs. Highly recommend!
Scotttheshopper
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED We hired Leah to sell our condo in the South End. And that she did! In fact, it was an off-market deal. One of her colleagues was working with a couple who were looking for a two-bedroom penthouse with a roof deck, and thats what we had! She had expert knowledge of pricing and she recommended a strategy that was beyond what we thought we could get aEUR" and she was spot on! We accepted an amazing aEUR" all cash, too! I'm glad we took her advice. Throughout the entire process, Leah was proactive, always thinking a few steps ahead. We always knew what we needed to do in advance and she set realistic expectations along the way. She handled everything needed to close the deal. Selling a place can be highly stressful and emotional but with Leah, everything was smooth sailing from start to finish. She clearly loves what she does and excels!
Joe G.
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED Leah puts the aEURoerealaEUR? in realtor! As first-time homeowners, we knew we needed to work with someone who could give it to us straight. Leah exceeded our expectations! She is a consummate professional and incredibly knowledgeable. Her approach balances warmth and patience with directness and transparency. What we imagined would be an overwhelming process was made simple and expeditious under Leahs guidance. We cant thank her enough!
UgochukwuUzoeghelu
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED Leah was a delight to work with and, in many ways, the perfect agent. She represented me in my recent purchase of a single-family condo in Boston's South End. Leah guided me through the entire process, from loan pre-qualification to searching for houses to making the offer and closing the deal. I credit her with a smooth, stress-free home-buying experience. This is my first property purchase, and Leah came through for me. She is savvy and personable and knows the market inside and out. I never could have gotten my dream home without her. To reiterate, I am nothing but pleased with Leah and her expertise, and I highly recommend her.
Janandcharlie C.
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED Leah is an exceptional realtor - she brings vast expertise and a personalized approach to her work. We first met Leah when she helped us rent a beautiful South End apartment with only a few weeks to find a place. Her kindness, professionalism, and insights into the market were crucial to our successful rental search. When it was time for us to buy our first home, Leah was a natural choice. Leah brought her expertise and was a calm and positive navigator of the fast-paced market. She helped us get a sense for which towns in the Boston area fit our needs, and strategize when we needed to move quickly on listings. Leah was engaged and supportive the entire time. Once we were ready to make a competitive offer she had great connections with inspectors, potential lenders, and other professionals. Leah came to lots of open houses with us, worked with her contacts to create opportunities, is both responsive and takes initiative, and is very well organized. Leah was so involved in our house hunt that our three year old expects that she will be there at our new home! We highly recommend Leah.
Pjkuttner
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED We had a great experience with Leah. We were buying a house in MA while still living in Utah, and could only come out once to see places in person. Leah was our connection on the ground to help us navigate a very different real estate market and system. She was so responsive and helpful, and we couldn't be happier with the place we found. Thanks Leah!
Anonymouszuser
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED Leah is a fantastic and friendly realtor. My partner and I were first time home buyers and she helped us through every step of the way. She is full of knowledge and was able to effectively explain and guide us through the process. She helped negotiate our offer price and and inspection punch list. At the end of it all, we got the house we wanted with the best deal possible. We are also confident in our purchase because Leah was able to provide market research to back up everything. She is also very responsive and on top of everything. I highly recommend working with Leah!
Keith -.
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED We are so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with Leah. We are recent transplants from the midwest and totally unprepared for this crazy housing market. Leah was realistic, savvy and so patient with us during the process.
Charlotte W.
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED My partner and I had the pleasure of working with Leah for the purchase of our first home. Going into the process, we were worried about our lack of experience in the home-buying process, but with Leah, the entire thing felt like a breeze. She was an invaluable asset in the process, providing both expertise and a welcoming atmosphere . She was extremely knowledgeable and provided clear and comprehensive guidance throughout the entire process. Her ability to provide insight without being overbearing was greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend Leah to anyone in the market for a new home.
Flyingdoggonzo80
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED Leah was an amazing navigator through the complex world of buying a home in a turbulent economic environment. Her knowledge of the market we were working in combined with her ability to decipher the key wants/needs we truly required resulted in our ability to find the perfect home in only two weeks. Once decided, Leah connected us with a top notch mortgage lender, home inspector, and real estate lawyer. She kept on top of all outstanding tasks and coordinated all meetings and discussions. Home buying can be a very stressful process, but Leah used her expertise to mitigate pain points and anticipate issues before they became issues. Highly recommend Leah for your real estate needs.
Zuser20140215122109819
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED So I wanted to sell my Dorchester home and move to NC to be closer to my family. I somewhat blindly chose Leah to be my realtor as I felt (at the time) that realtors were all the same. Boy was I wrong. Leah was, and is, the most helpful realtor I have ever met. She was super helpful in setting up the house to put it on the market. She offered great advice on some last minute renovations and worked her butt off to get the place sold. She smartly negotiated with prospective buyers and her and I got along very well in general. No awkward phone calls or the like, she was always friendly and had my best interests in mind. If I was staying around bean town I would utilize her services again any time I could! Thank you leah for getting the job done. I know my situation was not easy at all and I appreciate you sticking through to the very end!
Andrew C.
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED I cannot speak highly enough about Leah. I was a (very nervous) first time homebuyer and could not have asked for a more patient and knowledgeable realtor to guide me through the process. Leah took the time to walk me through the home buying process start to finish, and answered my MANY questions with ease. She never made me feel embarrassed about asking for clarification or more information. She patiently went to several properties with me and was happy to dissect exactly what I did/did not want in my future home. When it came time to put in an offer, Leah demonstrated that although she is incredibly kind and patient, she is also a tough negotiator who wants whats best for YOU. I was amazed at how she expertly navigated the offers especially in a tough COVID-environment. Leah was incredibly knowledgeable and easy to reach at all times (via both text or phone). If I ever need a realtor again, she is the FIRST person I would approach. I would also happily recommend her to any friends or family on the market for a realtor who knows her stuff and will help you find your dream home!
Zuser20150606104525807
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED Leah was professional and great to work with. Her efforts and support network made the process as smooth as it could be which was much appreciated by this first-time home buyer.
Zuser20220117131558755
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED We worked with Leah for a few months looking for a new home. She was a true professional, and we appreciated how she shared her honest opinions and expertise in our search. She was also very response and responded to our texts and calls within hours. We ended up buying a real gem of a condo in Boston, and we are very happy with our purchase. Thank you Leah!
Zuser20190407131558768
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED Leah was wonderful to work with. She has deep knowledge of both the real estate market and specifically the South End, as a resident herself. She takes the time to get to know her clients and tailors her approach to each individual. I met with Leah on a Thursday and that Saturday/Sunday we had a suite of appointments. She helped me secure a great spot and win out on a competitive bid by recommending an escalation clause. Her communication is top notch. Highly, highly recommend Leah!
Msalisbury227
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED Was referred to Leah from neighbors who had worked with her to sell their condo. Leah was very easy to work with, knew the area, new the market and knew the process. In addition she was very responsive to any questions that came up. I Highly recommend Leah if you are looking for a great agent.
Scottallanwhite
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED Leah did an amazing job in selling our South End condo. Part of why we hired her was that she genuinely liked our apartment and I was confident that enthusiasm would excite prospective buyers. She had an incredible amount of market knowledge, which helped in determining the price, and because the unit was unique, spent time developing prospective buyer personas so we could best stage and market the property. She's savvy and well networked, so much so that she was able to broker an off-market deal. She was on top of everything at all times. She was many steps ahead of the game so we knew what we needed to do well in advance and she was good at follow up. She was responsive via text, phone and email. I trusted her from day one and valued her counsel. I'd recommend her without reservation!
Zuser20160123080124258
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED We worked with Leah for several months as we were intensely looking for our first family home in the Newton area. Leah was exceptional. I would recommend working with her in a heartbeat. She is sweet, knowledgable, incredibly responsive, patient (we were viewing houses with two kids under 3 years of age), and just such a joy to work with. She has a wealth of knowledge of Boston and the suburbs and we benefitted greatly from her own experiences renovating properties as we talked through work that needed to be done in houses we considered buying. After closing on our new home she is still providing advice on things related to working with contractors and owning a property.
Scott W.
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED We landed in Boston 3 years ago seeking to rent an apartment in the South End. The market was incredibly competitive at that time, and moving quickly on new listings was imperative. We are so lucky that we met Leah - her depth of knowledge about the local market, her responsiveness and excellent follow through all helped us land an amazing rental we enjoyed for 3 years. We fell in love with the South End and so engaged Leah recently in a condo search. She spent time understanding our needs, provided negotiation advice, and walked us through the entire process once our offer was accepted, including connecting us to resources needed to get the deal done (inspection, closing attorney, etc). Buying or selling in Boston, you will be in great hands with Leah. Highly recommend!
Hbenson88
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED We recently bought our first home with Leah and she was really wonderful to work with. She was super knowledgeable and helped us navigate searching and buying a home in an extremely competitive market during a pandemic. What we appreciated most about working with Leah, aside from her kind personality which made working with her a real pleasure, was how flexible, communicative, and efficient she was. Whenever we wanted to see a home, she immediately set up an appointment for us, and made sure she was present. She always responded within 30 minutes of reaching out to her, and was responsive in this way on both email and phone. She was available to us whenever we wanted to talk through a house or an offer or anything about the market. She was very prompt in getting all of our documents lined from offers to purchase and sales. She was also super helpful in negotiating offer price. Not only was Leah amazing to work with, but she connected us with all the right people to make our home buying process as smooth as possible. Working with Leah was one of the easiest parts of buying a house and I wholeheartedly recommend working with her.
Qkpurv
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED Leah is a consummate professional and a pleasure to work with! She has extensive knowledge and experience in the Boston marketplace. She worked diligently to identify properties that might be a fit for me, and if one wasnt a fit she took note of that as she looked for additional possibilities. Leah is always available and extraordinarily responsive. She can guide you through all the phases of finding and then buying a property. And, in the ultra-competitive Boston market, Leah will work to make sure your offer gets the best shot possible to be accepted. I encourage anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in Boston to talk to Leah about what she can do for you. She did a great job for me!
Fatih B.
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED I was looking to buy a house for the past 3 years and worked with multiple agents. With Leah it was a different experience from the moment I met her. I bought my dream home about 6 months thanks to her. The seller was and still is a pain even after buying my house. The way she dealt with seller, the bank and the lawyer was absolutely amazing. She was like the brain for all. She is super super responsive. Even months after I bought my house, I asked her a question and she answered almost right away. That to me shows she is not just an agent but a friend! Get her as your agent. You will not be sorry!
Leland H.
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED We had a wonderful experience selling with Leah. She is personable and easy to work with. From the beginning it was clear that she was going to be very active in trying to maximize our sales opportunities, and she followed through on this, promoting our apartment both when on and off market. We are a family with young kids and she always came to us not with problems, but rather with options for how wed like to proceedaEUR" she always thought ahead and presented us with possible solutions making things super easy for us. We really enjoyed working with Leah and strongly recommend her.
Sari E.
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED I recently bought my first home with Leah, and she was the perfect agent throughout the entire process. Leah was incredibly insightful, transparent and communicative. She was flexible and punctual with respect to scheduling and attending showings and other meetings, and I always felt prioritized every step of the way. Leah is an all around fantastic resource for anything real estate-related. No matter how many questions I asked, Leah always had a spot-on and extremely helpful answer. I highly recommend Leah to everyone looking to purchase a home in the Boston area.
Kaitlinhogivens
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED We bought a house with Leah and have been impressed (and so grateful) for her expertise and her responsiveness to our many questions, especially as we are first-time home-buyers. The whole process was incredibly smooth with Leah with us. Would recommend to anyone searching for a home.
Silva A.
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED Leah was so amazing to work with! My home buying journey was definitely a long one, but I couldnt have been more lucky to have Leahs guidance and expertise through it all. She helped me through every step, kept me up to date on everything, connected me to the right people, answered any and all of my questions, overall went above and beyond throughout the entire process. She truly made my first time buying experience less stressful and was so patient with my decisions. I really got so lucky! Thank you, Leah!!
Julianne
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED Leah was an absolute pleasure to work with as we searched for our first home! Being first time home buyers she was always very transparent about the process, what we could expect when, and willing to answer any type of questions we had as we went through each stage. With COVID restrictions and both working full time, she was always willing to be flexible when she showed us a unit and worked with us to ensure we felt comfortable and not rushed at any point. We could fully rely on her to be honest and if a place didn't reflect the photos or wasn't in a location she'd buy herself, she'd always give us her honest opinion. She's also a Boston pro and knew the neighborhoods we were looking in very well, as well as opening our eyes to areas we hadn't looked in before but she knew would fit our requirements. We were so blessed to work with Leah and would highly recommend her to help you in your search!
Elysia C.
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED Leah is amazing! I worked with her in the spring of 2020- a challenge during Covid! She was super flexible and is an expert in all the neighborhoods in Boston. Once we saw a few places together and she knew what I was looking for, she brought me to places that were perfect for me. Once we found my home, she guided me though the closing process and it was absolutely seamless. She referred me to loan officers, inspectors and home improvement contractors who were all great to work with. It made the whole process stress free. I'm already referring friends to her! Thanks Leah!
Tamara W.
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED My fiancA(C) and I joke that we wish our colleagues, friends and family were as responsive, honest, optimistic, and reliable as Leah. Not a text or email missed and she went to every single possible showing with us from February 2020 through July 2020 until our third offer was finally accepted on a single family home in cambridge. We had the heartbreak of not getting a place we loved, the market crashing on us the day the pandemic started, and then finally, a listing came that was clearly perfect for us. Leah is knowledgeable, thorough, and dedicated to ensuring clients are comfortable with their offers and all steps along the way. I recommend her so highly my parents are already using her for their real estate needs! I cant wait to refer her to friends and family looking in cambridge in the future.
Zuser20140625151943128
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED Leah is amazing! This was the first time that we were buying a property and she was unbelievably knowledgable and responsive. We ended up with our perfect home only after seeing more than 10 others. Leah stuck with us and was very understanding when we were really picky. When we worked odd hours in the hospital Leah found ways to coordinate showings or inspections to fit our crazy lives. She was a pleasure to look at property with, great company. Additionally she was down to earth about what our needs were in a place and what was reasonable within our budget. She never was pushy or judgmental. It was clear from the start that she just wanted us to find a place that brings us joy (and she succeeded!). Leah was always great about emails and texts. She always seemed to have the answer to our questions and if she didn't she knew who to ask and would get back to us within 24hrs (usually much less). If I were to one day buy another property in Boston I now know who my real estate agent would be.
Embounty
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED We were so lucky to have worked with Leah to find our home in Reading. Leah is incredibly patient, responsive, and brings a strong expertise of local markets that helped us find our perfect house. Leah worked with us for over a year! We started by looking at rentals in Charlestown and quickly realized we wanted to buy a house in either Reading, Melrose, or Wakefield. We were a little all over the place in terms of what we wanted and Leah really helped us reign in what was really important to us and also helped us to realize we didn't need to settle and it was okay to keep looking until we found the perfect property. We were scouring listings as they came up on MLS and Zillow but Leah also understood our wish list and would send us pre-market suggestions that perfectly understood our style and needs. Leah never changed her attitude towards us, even though it took us so long to find a perfect home. She always put us first and was incredibly upbeat and positive about our search. When it came time to put in an offer, Leah was a SUPERSTAR! She had so many great ideas to make a compelling offer that was competitive but didn't compromise on things we weren't willing to give up (like the inspection). In our multiple offer situation with a quick offer deadline I know we wouldn't have been able to win our dream house without Leah's strong expertise in this market. We were so lucky to work with such an understanding agent that is truly above and beyond generous with her time and knowledge.
Agchan9
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED We had a great experience working with Leah! We moved to Boston from the West Coast in late summer, and when we sold our place in SF, our agent did some research for us and referred us to Leah. We immediately hit it off, and Leah was super responsive to all of our questions (and the million listings we were asking her about!), and helped me to look for a rental in just one whirlwind of a weekend. She was incredibly patient and prepared, and very quickly had a sense for the type of place we wanted within budget. We ended up finding a great place before it went on the market as Leah leveraged her network. We hadnt planned on buying immediately, but a few months after moving to Boston, we noticed a lot of inventory in our neighborhood. We reached out to Leah for some exploratory looks, and she was incredibly receptive and generous with her time and energy, despite the fact that we werent planning to make any offers for at least a year. After seeing a few places that were over budget, Leah then found a place that was about to go on the market, and was within our range. She worked quickly to arrange multiple showings, talk us through the pros and cons, and help us put together a very competitive offer. We were lucky enough to have the seller accept, and Leah was very helpful in keeping the closing process fairly painless. She made sure we had all the info we needed, coordinated with our lawyer, was highly communicative, and always advocated on our behalf. Following closing, she made sure we had all the relevant information we needed, and has continued to coordinate on additional work. Leah has graciously also continued to be a resource for when we have any questions or needs. Working with Leah made the entire process much less stressful, and we would absolutely recommend her to anyone in Greater Boston looking for a smart, resourceful, and dedicated agent!
Roseharrison82
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED Leah was a pleasure to partner with. She quickly understood what I was looking for, even though I struggled to articulate it at the beginning. She helped me find apartments before they were publicly listed, which ultimately allowed me to move quickly on my new home. I would highly recommend Leah.
Sarah J.
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED Leah went above and beyond what we expected from our broker. We were first-time buyers, relatively new to Boston. Leah pointed us to the right neighborhoods that corresponded to our needs; shes a great listener that can read her clients well. She helped us go through the negotiations (which is easier said than done in this challenging Boston market). Leah was was always available to visit the properties with us and responded quickly with all paperwork. She has reliable connections for everything from inspections to lawyers for closing documents. With Leah as our agent the whole process of buying was absolutely seamless, I am so glad we worked with her!
Paul G.
Review for Member: Leah Ratnofsky
ZillowVERIFIED Leah is a communicator. I never had to wonder what she was doing on our behalf or remind her to follow up with something. One of the things that helped me to choose Leah over other agents I met in the area was that she will express her opinion in a helpful way, but not resist mine or make me feel badly about my choices. She will listen and point out things she astutely expects to be true for me, even if I'm not ready to give up or make a decision quite yet. She enabled me to help her help me by framing the conversations we had, not pushing (me), and being genuinely curious about HOW (process) I make my assessments of the properties we viewed. I met Leah when we were looking for rentals, but came back to her specifically when we settled in and were ready to buy. I'm pleased to give Leah very high marks. Of the three homes I've purchased in my life so far, my experience with Leah as my agent has been the best of those three.
