Excellence in every aspect. Chris Ryder is beyond a realtor. In one of the most expensive cities in the world, buying a house can feel impersonal and transactional. Chris transformed our home-buy experience to something intimate and unique to our family's current and future needs.
Both master LISTENER and negotiator, he advocated on our behalf to ensure our homebuying needs were articulated and pursued with every house we visited... or he visited for us! Buying a SoCal home can be extremely intimidating but Chris came with the relevant experience and skill to navigate the challenging post-COVID marketplace. He also surrounds himself with a resource team that helps provide the latest mortgage rates and market insights with the goal to give US, the buyers, confidence in this huge endeavor. Even beyond the sale, Chris keeps us in the loop regarding home values and trends to help protect and grow our investment. Thanks to his hands-on approach, our new family was able to find the perfect home that literally was valued ABOVE our sale price by the lender-- very rare in LA!
LA is a tough city to navigate but having a hands-on person we could trust to help us make great decisions made all the difference. If I could give more stars I honestly would. Thank you, Agent Ryder!
We have worked with Chris a few times now and he's been wonderful in all experiences. He's cool, calm and collected and has endless patience for the process. He's always happy to talk through any issues, offer ideas and recommendations and never feels like he's pressuring an agenda. He understands buying and selling, understands the market and the locations and knows how to navigate it all smoothly. And he's a great guy to hang with through the process. Would definitely work with him again!
Chris helped me to find and buy my first home. He was very helpful and supportive throughout the whole process. From the beginning Chris was honest and always gave me good advice from scheduling showings to connecting utilities.
Chris was fantastic to work with! When I wanted to sell my condo in Santa Monica, I interviewed several other agents before talking to Chris. Once I met with Chris, it was obvious to me that he understood the business and knew the market. By chance, I had to move out of town only 18 months after having purchased my condo, so I knew I would take a loss, but Chris developed a solid marketing strategy that ultimately resulted in a price point that was unprecedented for my area of Santa Monica. All along the way, Chris was responsive and helpful. I was busy at work (and Burning Man) and would get lost in Docusigns and tasks and he would gently remind me what needed to be done next. It was a smooth and easy process, which as a seller (or buyer) is always much appreciated. On top of it all, Chris is a cool guy that I enjoyed hanging out with. We would talk about all sorts of subjects beyond…
Chris was fantastic to work with! When I wanted to sell my condo in Santa Monica, I interviewed several other agents before talking to Chris. Once I met with Chris, it was obvious to me that he understood the business and knew the market. By chance, I had to move out of town only 18 months after having purchased my condo, so I knew I would take a loss, but Chris developed a solid marketing strategy that ultimately resulted in a price point that was unprecedented for my area of Santa Monica. All along the way, Chris was responsive and helpful. I was busy at work (and Burning Man) and would get lost in Docusigns and tasks and he would gently remind me what needed to be done next. It was a smooth and easy process, which as a seller (or buyer) is always much appreciated. On top of it all, Chris is a cool guy that I enjoyed hanging out with. We would talk about all sorts of subjects beyond selling my home, and when we finally closed the door to my condo he drove me to my next location. Door to door service. When I return to LA in the future, I'm definitely going to hit up Chris for my next home.
Chris did an outstanding job helping us buy our first home. It’s very clear he cares about his clients in a way that others might not. He was always there to answer the many questions we had and proactively advised us on the many things we weren’t thinking of as first time home buyers. He is super knowledgeable about so many different Los Angeles neighborhoods and made time to visit numerous houses and neighborhoods with us (sometimes multiple times!). He is excellent at negotiating and strategy, especially on tight timelines when it really matters. We really can’t thank Chris enough for being such an amazing real estate broker and friend. We will definitely be working with Chris again in the future and recommending him to anyone we know looking to buy or sell.
If youre even considering buying, or selling real estate, you should call Chris. He is a skilled professional that will help you navigate the ups and downs of real estate. We have now sold and bought 2 different places with him. Each time we've sold he's helped us get maximum value for our place (in one case it was the highest price for our square footage in the history of the city) and each time we've bought he's helped us negotiate the best price. He really does care about you. He isn't trying to push you into the first deal that comes along. He'll let you know when it's time to pass and time to take hold of an opportunity. You won't find someone more dedicated to helping you through your journey.
As first time homebuyers, we were naive and uncertain about the entire process. Chris not only eased our concerns but he also went above and beyond, seeking to really know our preferences and desires regarding styles and layouts. He was patient with us throughout and by the end, we found the perfect home for our family- and for the right price! In fact, Chris was so effective and personal that we opted to utilize his services to sell our house 5 years later. He helped to stage our home and brought in an excellent professional photographer that really gave our home the “WOW” effect. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Chris Ryder is your “go-to” agent. He truly cares about his work and, even more importantly, his clients.
Chris was an absolute joy to work with. I’ve never worked with a more knowledgeable and caring agent in my life. He works incredibly hard to make sure you find a place you love and at that you get a fair deal. I couldn’t recommend him higher!
In a real estate landscape in which people are debating the value that realtors provide to the home buying/selling process, Chris Ryder stands as a shining example of what a realtor can and should be. The phrase "above and beyond" doesn't do enough to describe how Chris Ryder operates, but it's a start. Being relative "beginners," Chris was incredibly patient, answering every question and talking us through the details. We especially appreciated his discerning eye on homes, with an expert opinion on the pros/cons, often pointing out elements of the house that we hadn't considered. It helped that Chris was also with us for every open house, every tour, sometimes driving all the way across town multiple times in a day to make it to every house. And throughout that process, we never felt rushed. Chris helped us figure out our likes, dislikes, must-haves, and must-nots, and find the exact h…
In a real estate landscape in which people are debating the value that realtors provide to the home buying/selling process, Chris Ryder stands as a shining example of what a realtor can and should be. The phrase "above and beyond" doesn't do enough to describe how Chris Ryder operates, but it's a start. Being relative "beginners," Chris was incredibly patient, answering every question and talking us through the details. We especially appreciated his discerning eye on homes, with an expert opinion on the pros/cons, often pointing out elements of the house that we hadn't considered. It helped that Chris was also with us for every open house, every tour, sometimes driving all the way across town multiple times in a day to make it to every house. And throughout that process, we never felt rushed. Chris helped us figure out our likes, dislikes, must-haves, and must-nots, and find the exact home that matched our wants, needs, and budget (getting us a house at under-asking price that assessed above!). Next came selling our prior home, and again Chris showed to be diligent, professional, and willing to go above and beyond any realtor we've seen, whether it was helping out with touch-ups and repairs, finding the *best* stager and getting them at a great price, or creating new custom marketing items to better promote our home. Needless to say, our home sold fast and at a great price. It is without hesitation that we recommend Chris Ryder, as an excellent realtor, and someone we're now proud to call our friend.
Chris was an incredible agent. As a first time homebuyer, he was tremendously informative and kept me on task, giving me daily updates on where I was in the process and what needed to be accomplished that week. He really fought for me every step of the way. I would highly recommend him, and have even told my friends who were starting to look that they must use Chris. A+ all the way!
As first time home buyers we leaned heavily on Chris' expertise to guide us safely through the home buying process. From the start, Chris was easy going, consultative in his approach and extremely knowledgeable. He understood the market, the buying process and each element of escrow including offer & repair negotiations. Most importantly, we trusted and enjoyed working with him. He was reachable 24/7, pulled data analysis to inform an educated offer, found us an incredible interest rate/loan opportunity, advised and critiqued our offer letter, and made calculated judgement calls to help us outbid 6 competing offers. I would recommend Chris without hesitation and look forward to working with him again.