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What clients say about this agent....
Zuser20160202094500819
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan and the whole Zealty team was so good to me! They made the process easy and really explained every step along the way. They answered my zillion questions and were kind and helpful. If I buy again, Ill call them!
Xaviermorrow91
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDAs a first time home buyer with no experience Ryan made everything easy and comprehensive. Ryan is very good with correspondence and also has good references for additional things needed while buying a home.
Brenandrew9
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan was great to work with for the sale of our house!! He communicated well and was always available for any questions we had. I highly recommend Ryan and Zealty!
Taylormaher19
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan was an amazing realtor during the process of my fiancA(C) and I buying our first home. He went over the entire process with us in the beginning to give us a deeper understanding of buying and owning a home. Ryan kept on top of communication and checked in regularly if we had any questions, scheduled countless showings and gave us pros and cons of each house, and was very helpful throughout the entire process.
Logan
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan helped us out a bunch thank you so much for your time and patience. He was very professional and kept us up to date on everything through out the process. I would recommend Ryan to anyone that is looking for a home. He went above and beyond in everything.
Kcheidi
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan was AMAZING in assisting my mom in the sale of her house in Des Moines! I was impressed at how quickly it sold in about a week but what really stood out is how patient and helpful he was in the negotiatian of every artifact needed to progress through the sale! He explained every twist and turn that came up and demonstrated his expertise along the way! Hands down recommend to anyone looking for a trustworthy realtor in Des Moines! My mom even closed after moving out of state which also went amazingly smooth! Thanks Ryan and his entire team! We could not have done this without you!!!!
Chrisloudon360
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDI would highly recommend Ryan , very professional, very responsive. He sold my property quickly even though I can be a little hard to please sometimes. He also found me a property that I absolutely love. He made a complicated process very simple for me , and I appreciate that
MichaelFiccola
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDI had my house up for sale for 4 months with another realtor without a single offer, and ended up taking it off the market, planning to put it back on the market the next spring. My daughter knew Ryan and asked me to give him a try the next January. I reluctantly did so thinking the middle of winter was a bad time to list a house. When we met Ryan we found him to be very knowledgeable and experienced. We decided to give him a chance and we were glad we did. The day it went on the market we had the first showing and Ryan brought us a full asking price cash offer. He guided us throughout the process and communicated with us daily! The process went very smoothly, thanks in no small part to Ryan. He took us from a high stress level down to no stress! We cant thank him enough for his professionalism and friendship.
Jficcola
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan was amazing. We literally sold our house in less than 24 hours! He is kind, thoughtful, precise and a great communicator. We couldnt have asked for a better experience! I highly recommend Ryan Rivera to help you but it sale a house! You wont be disappointed!!
Megan S.
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan was super helpful and always happy to explain details of the process of buying a home, which was awesome for me as a first time home owner. He often went above and beyond, even being available to talk on weekends or evenings when I needed help. I'll definitely go to him again when purchasing new property.
Gayle C.
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan was exceptional! Both personally and professionally! He kept me updated on the progress and he works with a great team! This includes a mortgage lender company, inspector and appraisal company!! It was a wonderful experience during a stressful time. Everyone kept me at ease!!!!
Zuser20170414145805127
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan, When we started on this journey together, Jeff and I told you, "Just because we are family, you can tell us 'No'. I didn't expect you to always be available to show me a house at a moment's notice. I knew you had a family that needed your attention. But, there you were. Every time we asked to see a house, you were available. If not that same day, the next for sure. You provided an honest opinion of a houses' condition or location; Too close to the airport, Too close to the interstate or other major thoroughfare, House had a slight tilt to it, Basement had too many cracks in the floor. The basement walls were falling in ?? (Remember that one?) You always were thinking of resale value too. You had an answer to all our questions. We probably asked them twice. But you were patient with us. You have wonderful knowledge of the housing market and predictions of the future state of the housing market. You made the showings fun. You were quick to advise when we were ready to submit an offer. We appreciated your team supporting us, behind the scenes and when they stepped in while you were on vacation. Best of all, we got to know you as a person. So, to answer your question, YES! We are happy with your work. ?? Veronica and Jeff
2020roadtech
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan was great to work with on our recent home purchase. We moved from out of state and he was awesome at setting up showings to fit our schedule. I will recommend Ryan and his Realty firm to anyone looking to sell or purchase property.
User8631621
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDMy wife and I live out of state and were making plans to move. We contacted Ryan and he was able to help us out remotely, even including scheduling a walkthrough with some local family members via Face Time. On top of that, he was available 24/7, even when we decided to make an offer Dec 23, and had an accepted offer Christmas eve! He also recommended quality local lenders, inspectors and insurance agents that not only exceeded expectations but allowed for smooth communication and quick action. He was well informed and in our situation, was the main point of contact working with many different parties and contractors as the house was recently renovated. Even after closing, he's been actively engaged in making sure we are happy. Do yourself a favor and hire Ryan for all your real estate needs!
Stalyun2003
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDit was a great experience. Ryan was honest and straight forward. Extremely knowledgeable on all processes We need to do from start to finish. Made buy our first home seamless.
Tosha A.
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDThis is our second time using Ryan Rivera as our realtor. He recently sold our house in 1 day of it being listed as well as found us our new home!! He was there for us every step of the way making sure we understood he process and answering any questions we had.... no matter the time of day! :) we would definitely recommend Ryan to anyone and everyone we know. Great realtor!!
Jjmiller059
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDOur experience with the Ryan was excellent! He is very knowledgeable about the real estate market, thorough, hands on, and a great communicator. He understood that we were feeling very stressed about selling our home and helped put our minds at ease. We would definitely recommend Ryan!
Nate T.
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan was a great resource to help us in purchasing our first home. He was quick to respond, thorough, knowledgeable and friendly. We definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a great realtor!
Bobbijo3
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDBest experience! Ryan was very prompt and made things happen in a magical way! I was very happy with him and his assistant helping to set up appointments.
Timothyhutch
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDVery smooth proces. Ryan was great and very helpful through the entire process. He kept me informed all the way through. Such a personable person and would recommend him to anybody in the market to buy or sell a home!
Feliciarr23
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDGreat job by a super guy! Always went the extra mile to help make the sale of my house happen! When we hit any obstacle he would keep me positive and believing that he was going to see it through! Could not have asked for more!
Hdrolston
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan worked hard to resolve issues with our buyer. It was an incredibly difficult situation and he did his best to make sure there was a positive outcome for us. When the buyers were being unreasonable, Ryan took money out of his proceeds to make the situation work for us.
Jmq0509
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan and his team were incredibule!! Very attentive and very quick to respond to any questions or concerns that I had! I will definitely use them again in the future and refer him to anyone looking to purchase or sale
Cheryl R.
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan is very professional but personable at the same time. We were pleased with the results of the sale of the property in Colfax. He was very easy to work with and prompt with his responses to our questions. When we sold our house, Ryan and Jessica handled the paperwork and helped us through the transaction with such professionalism and ease that we had nothing to think about except moving to a new location. The first time we met Ryan, we felt like we were dealing with a lifetime friend and his personality immediately drew us into a realm of security and trust. He was always prompt with a response to any question we may have had. If you want a smooth transition from one home to the next, he is the one you want. On a scale of one to ten, we gave him an eleven!!!
Jennifer B.
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan is an amazing agent! Extremely knowledgeable, unbelievable negotiations skills and his communication is 2nd to none! I would not go through any other agent.
Chrisstarostka
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDWe have nothing but good things to say about Ryan. We have worked with Ryan multiple times and have been impressed with his results. We have bought and sold homes through him and have been extremely pleased each time.
Jebergeson
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan was the Realtor of Choice for me in selling my farm. He had come recommended by a friend and I'm so pleased with his responsiveness, his knowledge and experience.
Machelophl
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan was very helpful in the process of purchasing our lot. He helped us every step of the way with the builder from the first meeting until we closed on our house. Highly recommend Ryan as a realtor in listing or purchasing a home.
Shontren
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDI love how patient and understanding Ryan and his team were when it came to sensitive matters on selling my home. His staff coordinated such a smooth closing on my home. Ryan let me know step by step where we at on getting my home sold and closed. I will definitely use him again.
Jessie M.
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDI would recommend Ryan to anyone asking for a realtor. He was very helpful through the entire process. Things were taken care of very timely and the ability to sign things electronically was very convenient and really sped up the process. If you are thinking of buying or selling a home, choose Ryan, the perfect family man.
Petesovath
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDI used Ryan as my realtor 7 years ago when we purchased my current home. Ryan was a professional as ever and top notch. He was quick to come over and talk through what we needed to get the home for sale. He provided detailed information on local comparables and came up with a great selling price. He was able to list our home, get top dollar, and make it a quick transaction all within a week. Ryan and his team made the selling process smooth and answered all and any questions. Besides being good at his job he is an excellent negotiator and always looked out for the best interest of me and my family. We have found a realtor for life and will continue to use him and refer our friends and family. With all the competition out there for realtors, when you find a good one you keep a hold of it. Thank you Ryan for helping my family move from one adventure to the next.
Jacob
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan took the time to listen to our needs and concerns. Within 36 he found us exactly what we were asking for. We highly suggest using Navy Federal Credit Union (if you or a direct family member served in the navy or marines) they're super easy to work with and have amazingly low rates.
Didigene
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDI would recommend Ryan to anyone who is looking for a home to buy or selling a home. He genuinely cares about the people he is interacting with, is knowledgeable but never pushy.
Kmduben
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan was referred to me by a co-worker. He, as well as his assistant, Jessica, were wonderful to work with. They kept us informed all throughout the process of both selling our house and buying a new house. Ryan was always looking out for our best interest. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Lacey O.
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan was wonderful to work with. He was very knowledgeable and made sure we knew what was happening during every step of our house buying process. He made the process as comfortable and stress-free as it could be as first time home buyers!
Schnam01
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDAs first time home buyers, this was our first experience with the real estate market and Ryan proved to be an amazingly exceptional guide throughout the entire process! During our very first meeting, he walked us through the home buying process, told us what types of things we could expect to happen, and answered all of our "first-timer" questions. Ryan was extremely helpful as we toured homes, pointing out features in each prospective home that would've gone unnoticed to our untrained eyes. He was available to answer our questions via email, phone or text which was extremely comforting as we progressed through our home buying journey. When we finally found "the one," Ryan was patient with our lack of negotiating experience and calmly guided us through those nerve racking times. Now, even two months after we closed on our home, he's still available to us and answers our questions in a timely manner. We had a wonderful experience working with Ryan and would highly recommend him to all!
Dawnlee701
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan was excellent in the service provided and the sale of a burdensome piece of property. He came through as promised and we are very pleased. He was professional and prompt and had a great team working with him. We plan on buying our dream home soon and will work with Ryan to get it accomplished.
Heathermtyrrel
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan and his staff, specifically Jessica, were extremely helpful in selling our townhome and getting us top dollar! They were very prompt on responding to any questions we had and kept us informed on what to expect, even giving us a timeline of "what happens next in the sale of your home". I felt very involved and would definitely recommend Ryan to family and friends!!!!
Blink9
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan and Jessica treat people like best friends. They are the best team I have ever had the pleasure of doing business with. I would recommend them to anyone who likes to be treated like they are the most important person buying /selling a home.
Nortonj5200
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan was extremely helpful with not only the sale of my home but also with educating me on the building process of our new home. His advice led to a quick sale (4 days!) and a full price offer. I can truly say he made the process of both the sale and build stress free.
Lori9278
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDVery good to work with and completed paperwork in a timely manner which made the whole closing process painless and easy! Always quick to get back to us either by phone, email or text message. All paperwork was completed through Dotloop which allowed us to sign everything electronically which as awesome as we currently live in Arizona.
Sam M.
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan was helpful, professional, friendly, and sold our house fast! He was a great partner in the sales process and made it a breeze. We will definitely work with him in the future, and recommend him to anyone in the market.
Scottyj4
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan was helpful, knowledgeable, and courteous. I would recommend his services to anyone. He listened to my needs and gave advice as needed. He knew exactly what my house was worth in todays market.
Mmeromans
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan has been part of the family buying/selling experience for the past 5 years. He is our go to guy! He made the selling experience a breeze and kept me posted along the way.
Jxhen13
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan is a true professional and a very caring person. He goes way above and beyond to ensure you make a great buying decision. His negotiation skill are of a legendary status! It is easy to say you will be there for your customers, but to actually follow through on those promises is rare. Ryan doses everything he state he will do and more. If you are not using Ryan Rivera with Re-max then you are missing a great opportunity to work with one of the best!
Amandambartusek
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan was an absolute pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend him to anyone else buying or selling a home. As an individual with many years of customer service, I appreciate someone like Ryan whose attention to detail and tenacity served us well. Ryan was always two steps ahead of the game, and anticipated our needs on a weekly basis. Undoubtedly an important aspect of being a good realtor is being a good listener, and Ryan always had an uncanny ability to remember issues and specifics even when we didn't. If there was ever an issue, and of course there were due to the fact that we were building a home, Ryan's response was immediate and he kept us updated on any progress. Ryan also choses his employees well, as his assistant Jessica was a great asset to us if Ryan was unavailable. We were so pleased with the end result of our home and a big part of that was due to Ryan's diligence and persistence in communication and negotiation.
User6384695
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDNo call no show for first appointment scheduled. when coming up with a price to list house for...Ryan stated that he does not like to tell people what to sell their home for. This is why we hired a realtor to help us with these things we did not know. Ryan went with the listing price we as amateurs came up with, which was $45,000.00 too high, rather than help us find the best market price for our home. My husband text Ryan one evening asking if we could talk about fees coming out of proceeds. Ryan text back "No". My husband was in the process of texting Ryan a response, when Ryan called my husbands phone. Ryan sounded rude and and short with us on speaker phone and like he was irritated/disgusted with us. The next morning Ryan text my husband apologizing for his ruddiness on the phone, my husband text him back telling him he needed to be a sellers realtor just as much as he is a buyers realtor as we the SELLERS hired him. Ryan falsely accused my husband of being abusive through text and on the phone. Accused him of putting his and his family and others on the roads life in danger cause Ryan CHOSE to not only answer a text but call my husband while he was using a GPS to navigate through road construction with his family in the car. How was my husband supposed to know Ryan couldn't text/talk at the time? But the real kicker is...When we hired Ryan he asked for a pay off letter from our mortgage company. I gladly provided it. But after dismissing Ryan from managing the sale of our home. I sent a text to Ryan and his assistant asking them to return the payoff statement from my mortgage company so I could give it to the new realtor. Ryan's assistant text back and said she would put it in the mail immediately. Then directly following the text from the assistant, Ryan text me telling me I could get another pay off from my realtor as the one I provided him was only good for so long he also asked me if I wanted him to contact my mortgage company to get another payoff letter. I told him I was aware that the pay off would be expiring but I would like to have it back. Ryan's text back to me read..."oooooohhhkkkjaaayyyy". over a week later I text Ryan and his assistant and asked if they had mailed the pay off letter cause I had not received it. Ryan text back and said, "mailed it the day you asked" I text back and said, "Haven't received it. Its been long enough I should have it then." Ryan has yet to respond and I still have yet to receive my payoff statement back. The short of it...I found Ryan very unprofessional and immature.
Bollepally
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDThe process with Ryan was smooth. We didn't have to worry about documentation. The selling process was smooth. I would recommend him to anybody. Once we an email about somebody looking for house and we let Ryan about it. He immediately contacted them and talked with them. He is very responsive. He has good knowledge about market conditions.
Carhitawall
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDCouldn't have asked for a better agent. Ryan's assistance Jessica, was awesome to deal with as well. They explained everything in great detail. They were both very professional.
Iowahawks03
Review for Member: Ryan Rivera
ZillowVERIFIEDRyan was a great help and a pleasure to work with, and I would recommend him to anyone in the area. I appreciate the time and dedication he gave to us; no matter the time of day.His assistant was also great and if he was not available she always was with constant communication.