I was a remote seller so I looked up Lee on yelp and found her to be exactly what the others had said. Very engaging and had a great system of connections to get me the resources I needed to sell my home while being remote. The contractors she suggested were wonderful. She gave the listing the attention needed quickly and efficiently. She made the process easy and to my benefit. Home was sold quickly at the expected price and the paperwork was a breeze. Everything on the checklist was a positive. read more

Lee most recently helped us sell our home in Merion Village and got us far more than what we expected to get in record time (listed on wednesday, offer accepted on saturday)! She treated us like family, providing prudent advice and full transparency through the whole process. She truly is an expert in the German and Merion village neighborhoods. I wouldnt work with anyone else! read more

Lee is a consummate professional. She helped me buy and sell 4 properties in Columbus, for a total of 8 total transactions. She took the time to really understand my family's needs for each transaction; always had a thoughtful and insightful perspective on properties we toured, best of all, she has the home selling experience down to a science. I trust her implicitly. She is also a negotiation wizard! My biggest regret for my time in Ohio is that I didn't take the time to train & learn the ropes of becoming a realtor from her directly... haha. She is a mastermind. Call her and follow her lead... you won't be disappointed. read more

We bought our first house thanks to Lee. She was the best realtor that we could have dreamed of! She made the whole process so easy for us. She is a pro at her job and can tell you all the positives and negatives of the house in a glance. Not only she helped us with all the inspections, closing costs, and negotiations, but she also helped us after closing too! I was extremely impressed by all her love, care, professionalism, and sense of style. I recommend Lee to anybody who is looking for a house. read more

This was our 4th time using Lee for a home buy or sale - she is the absolute BEST!!! Both of our home sales through Lee were sold the very first weekend on the market significantly above asking price (and much higher than what we expected - $55k over asking!!) with VERY favorable terms for us. Her preparation for sale, market research, and attention to detail are unparalleled. Our neighbor with a comparable home listed their home for sale one month after us. They had to drop their sale price to draw attention - the fact our home sold the first weekend at a higher price is a direct indication of the VALUE Lee brings. You truly don't appreciate the benefit of a good realtor until you don't have one. Lee is WORTH EVERY PENNY and brings significant value to you as a home seller or buyer. read more

One of the best choices I've made has been selecting Lee Ritchie as my realtor. She immediately understood my needs and desires and worked hard to make sure that I purchased the right property. She treated me like her family and from day one. If you're looking for a realtor who will put your needs first, not let you do something stupid, and is knowledgable about the current and trending housing market, you can't do better than Lee. read more

My wife and I recently purchased a house, and Lee was huge factor in helping us find a house that we loved at a price we felt really good about. She took the time to figure out our needs and wants. When we looked at houses with her, she did a great job of figuring out what we did and didn't like from our reactions (often things we hadn't consciously thought about). More importantly, she didn't let us get desperate and go after houses we didn't love. She helped us make strong offers when we were bidding, but kept us from overbidding. She has a strong knowledge of the market and real estate in general. As an added bonus, she got us in touch with an amazing loan officer, and a great inspector, both of whom did excellent work for us during this process. In short, Lee is as good as it gets. You won't find a better real estate agent in Columbus! read more

My partner and I had our unique urban condo listed with another realtor who was recommended by a friend prior to Lee. That realtor invested very little effort to hasten the sale of our condo. After 30 days with that realtor and being full of frustration, I headed down the path of doing an exhaustive realtor search -- the right way. Lee came in at the top of the list. Lee immediately went to work on the market analyses, pricing, listing, marketing strategies, and marketing venues for our condo. The first day our condo was on the market with Lee, we had an offer! 30 days later we closed on our condo. While there were some twists and turns throughout the 30 days with the buyer's financing, Lee held our hand and made it happen. My partner and I have sold 4 homes in our lifetime. We both regret not having Lee represent us in our prior real estate sales. Lee represents the top tier of competence in the real estate world. She'll get the job done at the right price and in the right time. Plus, she's a delightful lady and will be "at your service" 24/7. Look to Lee for all your real estate needs! read more

I like to equate real estate process with being on a boat: it's an undulating journey of highs and lows, peaks and valleys, and there's bound to be a few rough waters. Just like a voyage at sea, it's of utmost importance to have a good Captain, steering and guiding the ship to make the ups and downs as level as possible. Lee Ritchie is EXACTLY the person you want guiding you during the home buying and selling process. I came upon Lee at an open house. I was probably never intending to buy the home at which we met, but was solely learning more about the market in which I intended to buy. To be honest, I've been "annoyed" by agents at open houses. They can often be too pushy, or not helpful enough. With Lee, I had a "goldilocks" moment, and knew I had found my "just right" real estate agent. She has the intangible qualities that anyone would want in real estate professional: 1. Unparalleled patience. Lee stayed consistently attentive and detail-oriented through a plethora of viewings. She gives her opinion and expertise when necessary, but lets the client fall in love on his or her own with a particular property. 2. Beginning-to-end expertise and care. From helping setting smart parameters to restrict what was initially a wider search, to exercising caution in the middle stage, to streamlining the paper-based nightmare that could have been my closing. Lee has the best recommendations in the city for everyone that is needed, from loan managers, to home inspectors, and everything in between. 3. Responsiveness. Lee always got back to me by phone or e-mail - per my preferred contact method - in unrivaled promptness. A real estate agent will see see you at your best, as well as your worst. I can think of no better person to help guide the real estate "seas" than Lee Ritchie. She comes the highest of recommendations. She is a wonderful person to have at the helm. read more

I live out of the state, and I found Lee on Yelp. Her ratings and reviews were what prompted me to call her. Immediately I can tell you the amount of attention she gave me even remotely, was fantastic. I felt like she knew what I was looking for and was very knowledgeable of the area. Ultimately I bought a condo in German Village, but we started with a larger scope and narrowed it down over time. She was able to guide me based on my criteria and tell me whether it was worth even seeing a property. With as difficult as it can be buying a house remotely, Lee made it very seemless. I highly recommend her for any Columbus area housing needs, especially the Villages, Short North, Arena district, etc. She certainly knows what is going on in the market. read more

My husband and I had the pleasure to work with Lee on both the purchase and sale of our home, but this review is for the home sale. Before the home went on the market, Lee came over to walk through and suggested simple tasks we could complete to update the home and sell for top dollar. She then helped us to price the home just right so that it would sell quickly and would maximize our profit. The house was listed for just one day and we received four offers, three of which were over the asking price! Lee helped us negotiate with the buyers throughout the entire sale and helped us bring in a back up offer when the first deal fell through. Lee is always prompt and available. She responds immediately to texts, phone calls, and emails. I don't know how she does it! In addition to her expert skills as a realtor, Lee is also a wonderful person and I would work with her again in a heartbeat! read more

Lee was great! She helped us buy our first home. She was extremely knowledgeable and always available when we needed her. She is a savvy negotiator and really understands the Columbus real estate market. Would highly recommend. read more

Lee Ritchie was recommended to my wife and I after we were unhappy with our previous agent while looking for a home in the Columbus area. When we made the switch, it was like night and day. She got a quick grasp of what we liked and didn't like, and made a adjustments to listings accordingly. Lee knew of a property that we did not see in any standard listing, and it was perfect for us. We ended up buying the property immediately. This awareness of our needs and knowledge of the current market made her one of the best agents we've worked with. read more

There can't possibly be anyone better at this than Lee. Simply put, she's the total package. Lee listens to what you want and doesn't try to convince you of anything else. I was always confident she knew exactly what I was looking for. When viewing homes, more than once we would walk into a place, instantly look at each other and say 'Nah!' and walk out. She's energetic and won't waste your time. When we found the house that was right for me, we recognized it right away and knew the opportunity wouldn't last long. Lee jumped on it and made the deal happen. Lee is an expert communicator. She is always on the clock. We had phone conversations at 7 in the morning and at 11 on a Saturday night. Lee is connected to a network of real-estate professionals who all speak of her glowingly. Bankers, inspectors, contractors, attorneys... She got me a loan pre-approval at 9 on a Saturday night from one of her connections at PNC Mortgage. Lee is sharp. She caught 2 contract mistakes that had been overlooked by a real estate attorney. Read that part again! I shudder to think what could've gone wrong if Lee hadn't gone over that contract with a fine-toothed comb. Lee was on top of every detail on every step of the home buying process. I've been in my new place for a month now and still can't believe how well everything worked out. Lee has it all: the network, the energy, the communication skills, the brains, and the tenacity to get you the home you want. If you're looking for a new home, call her right now! read more

Lee was a fantastic Realtor. We moved from out of state and had a limited amount of time to look for houses. She made the most of time by giving us a run down of neighborhoods so we could explore on-line on our own and send her the finalists to come see when we visited. She more than earned her commission in so many ways. One extraordinary thing she did was recommend we visit a house we had written off based on the photos. Shortly after walking in we realized this was the one. If it weren't for her, we wouldn't be in the awesome house and the wonderful neighborhood we are now. She was also an excellent negotiator on our behalf and did a great job keeping the sellers' Realtor on task. This was our 3rd time buying a home and the first time I felt our Realtor gave us more value than he or she cost. We highly recommend Lee. read more

I found Lee on Yelp so I wanted to share my experience with her during the sale of my late mother's home. I live in Georgia and my late mother's home is in Columbus, Ohio. It was being rented and my tenant moved out, so it was time to sell. I expected wear and tear in my house but nothing could have prepared me for what I found. The house had to be rehabbed, so the day I am in tears over my mom's house being a wreck, Lee came to meet me at the house. She helped me with flooring and wall paint color selections and got the property loaded into MLS so it could go live the minute we finished renovations. She had it professionally photographed and staged. Lee priced the house perfectly. So perfectly that within 2 hours of the house being listed, the first showing happened. Then by the end of the first day, Lee had an offer on the house - HIGHER than listing price. We had competing offers and with Lee's calm guidance I accepted an offer $7,000 above the list price. Being so far away was no problem whatsoever because Lee has a full team behind her as well as the technology to make things happen quickly. I only met her in person thirty minutes, but she was extremely accessible to me during this process. All the way to the end and beyond. If you need to sell - let her do her thing and you'll come away happy with a sold home. If you need to buy, I do believe she has the experience and backbone to fight for you to get the best out of your buying experience. read more

Lee came highly recommended to me from my fiance and she did not disappoint. This was my first time selling a home and she made the process extremely easy and simple. I wish she had been my real estate agent when I was buying the home the first time around. She was always available for questions and responded quickly to the many silly questions I sent her way. Her knowledge of staging my home was so on point that my house sold in a day and was well above asking price. Lee exceeded all my expectations and made house selling an easy process. I would highly recommend her to anyone that is looking to buy a home or to sell home. read more

We highly recommend Lee to anyone looking to buy a home, especially those who are looking for their first house. From the moment we reached out to her, she was responsive, cheerful and helpful in crafting our search. She immediately had dozens of options for us to choose from, and we were able to tour homes within a week. After showings, she asked great questions to help us narrow our search and make our decision more manageable. She really knows Columbus' real estate market, and is an amazing resource for anyone buying a home. We would not have found our home as quickly or as easily without Lee's help. Make her your first call! read more

Lee is a pro. We hired her to sell our 100+ year old home in the German Village. In order to get the house market ready, there were a number of repairs necessary. Lee guided us through this process according to our time-frame and budget. She knew exactly what was needed (and what wasn't) in order for the house to sell. The process was sometimes scary, stressful, and emotional - but having Lee there as a guide and resource was always a reassuring feeling. True to her word, once we got the house to her standard it wasn't long before offers came in (within days). We closed in short order due to the proactive approach employed by Lee and her team. The fact that there were multiple showings daily is a testament to her ability to aggressively market to potential buyers via her vast professional network. Lee is as honest as it comes and I feel very lucky to have found her to represent us in our home sale. She's hardworking and accessible - responding quickly at all hours (via text) to any question and concern we had - which at times were many! If you're looking for a well connected, hardworking, and honest realtor in the Columbus area, call Lee Ritchie. read more

According to the reviews, maybe Lee is good as the buyer's agent for first time owners, but I wouldn't use her on either side of a transaction. She was recommended to my husband by a work associate so he called her to evaluate selling our home. When I answered the door instead of my husband, she seemed shocked. It appears she prefers to work with men using her breathy voice to convince them she knows what she is doing. I showed her through the home and at the end of the tour she said it would be hard to sell the home with only 3 bedrooms...the home has 4 bedrooms with the possibility of 2 more!!! This is a large home in a popular area. I asked her other questions about selling the home and she couldn't provide useful answers. Additionally, she showed up to the door with her handyman! They were ready to tell us how many rooms to paint and quote any work that needed to be done. They even had the nerve to go around turning on faucets to see if they were working (all of which were) simply because they were "gold" (and not cheap) not stainless or bronze. Totally unprofessional! Needless to say, we did not use her. read more

I can't express how fortunate my husband, Ali, and I were in finding Lee to guide us in our search for our house as first-time home buyers. We moved to Columbus in Fall 2013 and went to dozens of open houses to get a good idea of the Columbus market. We met another realtor at an open house and really liked her and had decided that she would be our relator when the time came; however she never returned our communications. It was still about a month or two before we were going to be serious about looking, but given our experience with this first realtor, I looked on Yelp for reviews on agents, and Lee's reviews were STELLAR. I signed up on her website that day to receive listings, and Lee called and left a message on my cell the next day! I was so surprised that she took the time out of her busy schedule to call me, who had just signed up on her website. She was so easy to talk to and listened to what were were looking for and helped me personalize my search. We were particularly interested in the Upper Arlington market. About a month later, Lee called us just to check in. It happened that a few houses were just listed and we called Lee on a Saturday evening in January to see some houses the next day that were recently listed. We saw 3 separate houses, and Lee took the time to learn about what we liked and didn't like about each house. We actually liked the last house a lot and spent almost up to an hour discussing our thoughts about the house with Lee. We ended up visiting the last one a second time two days later and putting an offer in. Although our offer was accepted, the inspector that Lee recommended (See my Terra Firma review) found a MAJOR problem with the structure of the house and we ultimately chose to walk away. Lee was absolutely great through all of it, even though we felt devastated. We continued to work with Lee, and she must have shown us over 15 other houses in the next few months. She was always very quick with communicaiton and by a certain point, was able to almost tell immediately after walking in if we were interested or not. Ali and I trust Lee 100%, with absolutely no reservations. We even disccused as we were looking and were going to be out of town that we'd trust her opinion on any homes if they came up while we were out of town, without even seeing them! After a little over 3 months, we were feeling a little defeated by not finding anything that we liked as much as the first house. In a very fortunate twist, I happened to be looking on a house sales website one evening and saw that a house in the same neighborhood as the first was listed "For Sale By Owner". I immediately contacted Lee and she set up a showing the next day and we had finally found our house! I was a little nervous about it being FSBO, but Lee and her assistant, Lacey, navigated everything so professionally and we are now owners of a house that we love even more than the first! We cannot put a price on the guidance, assistance, and relationship that Lee offered to us as first-time buyers. Lee is truly an expert in her field, and I while I hope to keep this house for awhile, if we ever think of moving, Lee will be the first person we call. Lee is not only an amazing realtor, she truly cares about her clients and their happiness. There were so many times when I would communicate with Lee about my feelings of disappointment through the process, and Lee was always there to be empathetic and give us hope that our house was out there somewhere. We know that, although we have had our closing, we will be seeing Lee again once we make some renovations to our house and will show her the finished product. Throughout the entire process, Lee was there to answer all of our questions, and she made it clear that protecting us as buyers in the process was her absolute main objective. Frankly, if you don't choose Lee as your agent, you are missing out on the best agent out there. Her ability to effectively and efficiently navigate the process of offers and negotiating is outstanding. In fact, her skill in communicating our offer was ultimately what led to our success in having our bid accepted. She spent hours on the phone with the FSBO couple and was clear and unwavering on our offer window. We absolutely believe that it was an important piece of our offer being accepted. Not only was the home buying process much more navigable with Lee, she offered us some really great recommendations on inspectors and other professionals and contractors related to renovations. We honestly can't thank Lee and Lacey enough for the time and work they put into the process! read more

Lee is an amazing Realtor and we were extremely happy to have found her. We moved from Chicago and were first time home buyers. Lee made the most of our single trip to Columbus and we ended up making an offer on a home very quickly. Lee walked us through all the important steps in purchasing a home, and her expert advice was truly a blessing. I recommend Lee to any future home buyers in Columbus! read more

Lee helped us sell our current home and buy a new home. I couldn't be happier with both transactions! Lee was honest, yet respectful, in giving us suggestions on things to change/update before we put our house on the market. She even helped up stage it for pictures and showings. Her eagle eye and resourcefulness helped sell our house in two weeks! The process couldn't have been easier. Our house sold so quickly that we hadn't even gone to look at any new homes. Lee was right on top of it. She really took the time to understand what we were looking for and set up and refined our search website accordingly. There were multiple offers on our dream home and Lee helped us craft the winning offer. The time between contract acceptance and closing had a few hurdles and it was very emotional and stressful, but Lee made all the difference. She was there to answer questions and phone calls at all hours of the day and night. And, she has the best lenders, contractors, etc. Overall, we are extremely pleased with Lee's service (and her Client Care Specialist, Paul - he is just as fantastic!) and would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell in the Columbus market. read more

We were out of state buyers looking for a house for our son. I called Lee and within a couple of days, she took my son and his fiancee to see ten houses. She helped us with the best areas and really narrowed our search. They found a house they loved and we put in an offer. We didn't get it the first time around, however, when the first deal didn't go through, Lee immediately called us to tell ask us if we wanted to put in another offer. We were in Spain with my son and his fiancee and we were thrilled to get another shot at it!! We got the house and we couldn't be happier!! Lee helped us with contractors, a wonderful painter and other services. It really is the perfect house and my son and his fiancee couldn't be happier. I would recommend Lee Ritchie to anyone looking to buy or sell in the Columbus, Ohio area. read more

We have had the pleasure of working with Lee several times as both buyer and seller. Each transaction left us more impressed with her tremendous knowledge and expertise in the competitive Columbus real estate market. Lee's vast experience really shined when it came to listing and selling our German Village home. She knows what buyers are looking for, and we trusted her implicitly when preparing our home for sale. With Lee's expert assessment and marketing, we had above list offers within hours of listing and she got us top dollar for our home. Lee worked tirelessly to find us a new home that was up to our standards. When we found our dream home, she went right to work to help us present a fantastic offer to seal the deal. Lee was there with us from showing to closing and every detail in between. She was available to answer our questions at any time and acted as impromptu therapist when needed ;) She is a tough negotiator, and I was so grateful to have her on our side. Lee is a pleasure to work with. I really appreciated how she got to know us and what we wanted in a home. Often she would point out things with her "realtor eye" that we may have overlooked. And more than once she discouraged us from making decisions we would have regretted. It seems that at Lee's level of success, its no longer about just making the sale, its about finding her clients the perfect home. We couldn't be more confident when referring Lee to friends and colleagues. She is truly Columbus's best. Thank you Lee for all you've done for us. We will miss working with you. read more

My husband and I were relocating from California, and hoping to buy our first home in Columbus OH before starting work at OSU in the fall. We may a few trips to Ohio in the lead up to our move, and went house hunting with Lee, who was recommended by a colleague. She walked us through our first offer, and kept our spirits up when the deal fell through. She worked very hard to find us the home we were looking for, and in the end she succeeded. I would strongly recommend Lee to anyone looking for a home in Colubmus, especially those who are trying to buy from afar and/or first time buyers. She ALWAYS answered her phone or called me right back, even if it was midnight on a Sunday. For me, the ease of communication was very important, and I always felt like I could just call up and ask a question. She handled things for us locally, and was really patient when we didn't understand part of the process. Do yourself a favor, and use Lee to buy (or sell) your next home. read more

Lee helped us find a condo for our daughter, a grad student at OSU. As a mother herself, she related to our desire to find the right mix of security, great location, and peaceful setting in a very busy area! Lee was always on top of issues that arose and guided us through a few complicated issues. Very professional and helpful at each step of the process. read more