I knew going in to a house purchase that chaos would ensue in the current market conditions. I found Ruth/Chris Real Estate from other reviews and decided they were worth meeting to see if they had a firm confident game plan on how to adapt and succeed in today's market. From the moment I met Chris, I knew him and his team would win for me. Chris was very forward about expectations, but also very open to my needs and even more open and transparent about the entire process we were about to partake in. Chris and his team were extremely welcoming and accommodating for the various steps of the process. They were always quick to answer communication (calls, texts, emails) and I never felt like I was being avoided. And more importantly, his team was always forward about the current market and expectations on what it would take to have my offer accepted. And I think in today's market, this type of attitude is definitely needed to win. No sugar coating, no "hopes and dreams", just reality and what that encompasses. Don't get me wrong, Chris and his team were amazing and professional and gave off nothing but good positive vibes. But they also knew how to explain the overall real estate situation we are facing these days. Going into the process, I gave myself a good 3-4 month window to find a home for my son and myself. I had very low expectations on that timeline. Not because of Chris and his team, but because the current market is anything but easy to navigate and win in. Chris and his team went above and beyond to work with me and to win that dream home. His team coordinated viewings, kept in touch on a daily basis on the status of things, and kept spirits high. There was never a sense of panic or negativity throughout the process. And in the end, I had a house offer accepted after ~2 weeks of looking and bidding. And the help and guidance from Chris and his team did not stop once my offer was accepted. They were there every step of the way until closing, and even more after that. His team was always in my corner and supported me in all the ways I needed, even in ways I didn't think I needed. 2 weeks, in today's market...it is still hard to believe at times. Chris and his team made this experience smooth and stress-free and along the way made various strides in not feeling like just a customer, but an actual client they cared about and were happy to see get a home. I would fully recommend Chris and his team for anyone wanting someone with knowledge of not only the market, but how to navigate and win in this environment. read more

Due to job relocation, we wanted to sell our house in Katy, Texas. We had our kids living there for some time after our relocation. When the time came, Ruth/Chris Real Estate Team was recommended to us by my sister in law, and what a blessing it was. Since day one we got in contact, I felt that all our worries of selling the house while we are out of State would be much easier than I anticipated. They asked us about our expectations and they clearly "listened", they explained the process to us since we had never sold a house before, it had been nearly a year since we were in Texas, so we had no idea of the exact condition of the house, so there were many factors that remained to worry us. The very next day, Chris informed us that they already had driven by the house, gave us a general report on the outside condition and gave us the action plan. That was even before the kids had completely moved out. We felt that Ruth and Chris were our own children looking for our well-being 100%. They supplied us with market analysis of comparable houses in the area, connected us with fantastic contractors to do some minor repairs and cleaning, they totally held our hands and kept us in the loop on daily basis. Through phone calls and e-mails, we also got to know each other like family and that was awesome and gave us so much more comfort to deal with them. They totally earned our trust, and at that point I told the Ruth/Chris team that I give them free hand to make any necessary decisions without even consulting us first, that is how much we trusted them! It only got better. We got an offer before the house was put on the market, we agreed, but Ruth and Chris advised us that the house can sell for a higher price if we put it on the market. Because of their dedication, knowledge and honesty we agreed to give it a quick try, within two days they proved that they were correct 100%, more than one offer, couple offers were even higher than the listing price...WOW. We cannot express how positively Ruth/Chris Real Estate Team had affected our lives, not only we gained a great Real Estate Agency, but two "much younger" friends, and what we can consider Family members for life. I have already notified everyone I know in Houston to call me if they have any Real Estate needs, because I have the perfect contact for them: Ruth/Chris Real Estate Team. read more

The Ruth/Chris team went above and beyond to guide us through the process of selling our existing home and purchase of our new home. Although we had to navigate through some unique challenges on both sides of the transaction, their wealth of real estate knowledge and experience was invaluable in guiding us through the process. We initially met Chris at an open house several years earlier and were drawn to his warm personality, while also impressed by his knowledge of the local real estate market. So when it came time to list our home, we knew there was only one realtor we wanted to work with. During our initial consultation, Chris explained everything about the selling process while also providing some tips on how to increase the value of our current home. Listing our home was effortless with the Ruth/Chris team, we were particularly impressed with the professional photos and guided video (virtual tour) that they had arranged. Once listed, our home sold within the first weekend of being on the market, having received multiple offers above list price. No doubt the energy Chris put into the open house, which attracted over 50 visitors, was a leading contributor to the home selling so quickly. Throughout the process Ruth and Chris were always on hand to address any questions or concerns we had. It was reassuring to know we had a realtor who had our best interests at heart. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Ruth and Chris, who we now consider to be our personal friends. The Ruth/Chris team would be our only recommendation to anyone who is looking for a realtor in the Katy area! read more

I met Chris at an open house he was hosting when I first began looking into buying a new home. He was outgoing and friendly, though not pushy at all, which is something I truly appreciate in any salesperson. He was also clearly very knowledgeable about the Katy market. I met Ruth a little later and she also impressed me with her deep understanding of everything that was happening in the Katy market. The deciding factor for me though in choosing Ruth and Chris as my agents was that they were both honest and genuinely caring people, passionate about their work and about helping their customers find their perfect homes. Because of the extreme shortage of available properties during the pandemic, it took a year of working together to find our perfect home. During that time, Ruth and Chris really got to know me and my family. They knew exactly what I was looking for and when the perfect house came available, they did everything possible to make sure I got it. There were many other offers on the table so it was going to be a fight. But I told Chris, "This is the one. This is my perfect home. What do I need to do?" He gave me concrete recommendations and guided me through the whole intense process. I trusted him because I felt like he wanted it just as much as I did. I'm very glad I did! We are now settling in to our new home and we have Ruth and Chris to thank for that. I will absolutely be recommending this awesome team to my friends and family looking to buy or sell in Katy. If you are looking for a new home, call Ruth and Chris. You will not be disappointed. They will take care of you! read more

We worked with Ruth and Chris to both sell and buy a home and couldn't be more pleased with our experience. We knew that we were looking for a hard-to-find home with a very specific list of must-haves, and both Ruth and Chris were incredibly patient with us as we sifted through numerous listings. They asked insightful questions to help us narrow down what our biggest priorities and true deal breakers were. When it was time to make an offer, Chris was there to guide us on how to structure ours so that it would come out on top, while keeping our comfort with the deal at the forefront. He provided insight and a depth of knowledge of the current, brutal real estate market and proved his ability to come out on top. He was readily available at all times to bounce questions and ideas off of, especially when negotiations grew serious. He helped us to navigate some tricky conversations. After helping us secure our dream house, Chris was able to very quickly prep, list, show and secure a contract on our home all within 9 days. Ruth and Chris have all of the contacts and industry experience to get things done efficiently. They brought a strong pricing strategy, high quality listing photos, advertising and more. Once again, Chris was available to work through multiple offers and point out pros and cons for each. They were able to make a busy week flow seamlessly. I highly recommend engaging Ruth and Chris for their knowledge, professionalism, resources and because they're just good people (who also regularly support local schools and kids' programs). read more

Ruth & Chris Glapa helped us to find the perfect home for the perfect price when there seemed to be very little on the market. We're an elderly couple retiring from Massachusetts to Houston to be close to our children and this will be our last home. We wanted a one story house that was small enough for easy maintenance but big enough for flexible space and easy living. It was so helpful that Chris really listened to us, helping us define our priorities while educating us on the possibilities unique to this area. Once our home goal was decided, we were supported and advised not be tempted away from it. We were counseled that our perfect house was there for the finding with a little more fortitude and patience. On Super Bowl Sunday we were going to open houses. We saw a one story advertised and decided to look. It was so competitive that there was a line to get in to view! Once inside we knew this was the one for us. But the agent told us that bids had to be submitted that night! Ruth and Chris had company over for the game - but Chris stepped away from that. He researched comparables for the property, guided us on the offer, and at 12:30am that night (or morning?) submitted a bid for us. On Super Bowl Sunday! We got the house! And we're about to move in! We totally recommend Ruth/Chris Real Estate. One of our children has not yet purchased a home. You can be sure that when he moves out of the city his agents will be Ruth and Chris Glapa." read more

Ruth & Chris Glapa helped us to find the perfect home for the pefect price when there seemed to be very little on the market. We're an elderly couple retiring from Massachusetts to Houston to be close to our children and this will be our last home. We wanted a one story house that was small enough for easy maintenance but big enough for flexible space and easy living. It was so helpful that Chris really listened to us, helping us define our priorities while educating us on the possibilities unique to this area. Once our home goal was decided, we were supported and advised not be tempted away from it. We were counseled that our perfect house was there for the finding with a little more fortitude and patience. On Super Bowl Sunday we were going to open houses. We saw a one story advertised and decided to look. It was so competitive that there was a line to get in to view! Once inside we knew that this was the one for us. The agent onsite told us that bids had to be submitted that night! Ruth and Chris had company over for the game, but Chris stepped away from that. He researched comparables for the property, guided us on the offer, and at 12:30am that night (or morning) submitted a bid for us! We got the house! We're about to move in. We totally recommend Ruth/Chris Real Estate. One of our children has not yet purchased a home. You can be sure that when he moves out of the city his agents will be Ruth and Chris Glapa. read more

Ruth and Chris are a great team. We discovered them while visiting an open house. Chris was very informative without being intrusive. We went after the scheduled open house and the owners of the home seemed to glow when I asked them about Ruth/Chris. Ruth and Chris gave a comprehensive breakdown of the comps in my area and most importantly would state the facts of where they thought pricing should be without letting you feel dumb for wanting more than what the market was ready to offer. I noticed that their first advice will always be returned to. We needed to sell our home and the advice that Chris gave was priceless. We got above what we thought we would get for the house! Whenever I gave any wild ideas they would politely always put you in the shoes of the buyer without telling you "that idea is bunkers!" (which they were several times in our case). One of the miniscule things that made all the difference was how Chris knew exactly what the buyers would like to see during a showing - So he would make tiny adjustments that made all the difference. Ruth knows the neighborhood like the back of her hand and knew when properties were coming on the market before they were made public. This is a team I would recommend to anyone looking to sell or buy a home. They are awesome! read more

I have a house and rent it out with a different realtor before, it was terrible! so I decided to search for a new one. And I found Chris! I just can't believe what a difference can a realtor make! Chris is so professional and above that, realisable! I trust him 100%! Later Ruth join the team, and I found they both are professional and realisable! They helped analysis the tenant datas, and with their advice to make the house looks better, they find all the needed handy man and arranged schedules,,, the house rent out quickly, less than 2 weeks, and it is for long term rent! The lease contract is well prepared by Chris and Ruth, they think on behalf of you from all directions, you don't have to worry at all. After the tenant moved in, They still took care of all kinds of things, which shall be done by the property manage. Even these were not Chris and Ruth's work anymore, but they took time and arranged things , it made transaction smoothly! They are very very responsible people! I trust them 100%! When I buy my next house, for sure I will ask their help; When I buy my next next house, it will still be them I believe! Here I just want use this opportunity to say: Thank you Chris, Thank you Ruth! It is my luck to meet you ! read more

We sold our home for over list price and closed on an off market home pretty quickly despite the crazy market. I feel compelled to recommend the team that made everything happen. Ruth & Chris Glapa will drive the deal to success. Could not have had a better realtor team. Highly responsive, professional, and they navigated a unique situation with ease. We have known the Glapas for a few years now. They are very involved in our neighborhoods and school community. From our first meeting, we knew this was going to be the right team for us when we decided it was time to make the move. We finally decided to start looking for a new home and things were pretty tough in this current market. Timing was everything and this is one area where we needed Chris the most. After quickly selling our home we were able to find an off market property to put an offer on. There were multiple offers on this off market property but Chris gave us several suggestions to put in the final offer to win us the deal. Things we would have not thought of adding in on our own at the last second of this off market bidding war. As a former agent, do not take on a real estate transaction without hiring a realtor and hire the best, Ruth & Chris Glapa. read more

We were buyers that were relocating from out of state. Relocating from another state requires a trustworthy and excellent realtor to help navigate uncertain territory and find the best home and location. Ruth and Chris went the extra mile to help us find and buy a home in this crazy market that was within our price range and actually exceeded what we had hoped to get. It is better than our dream home! The location is absolutely perfect for us too, and I don't think we would have been able to get this place if they weren't our realtors. Their expertise regarding West Houston, real estate, and negotiation is top-notch. Whenever we had any questions or potential concerns, they had very prompt communication and addressed them as soon as possible. They have also kept up with us after the sale closed and have given us many recommendations for resources in the community. Our overall experience has been extremely positive and very smooth, and we would recommend them to anyone that needs a realtor here. Thank you for helping us achieve our dreams! read more

Chris and Ruth are hands down one the best real estate teams in the Katy / Houston area. My wife and I met Chris and Ruth at one of their open houses a few years ago but we weren't ready to buy at that time. They kept in touch and years later when we were finally ready to buy they made us feel as if we were their most important clients. Their knowledge of our location in Katy, Texas was invaluable, and I am very pleased with the location we eventually bought in. What we love most about Chris and Ruth is that their service didn't end when we sign the closing paperwork. They continue to give us recommendations for renovations as well as advice on what adds value to our home. They also helped us put our previous house on the rental market and were able to secure a tenant in less than a week at more money than we originally thought! If you are looking to buy, sell or lease a home I confidently recommend Chris and Ruth! read more

WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE GLAPAS FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS!!!! While moving from Kingwood to Katy, we met Chris while at an open house in 2019 and never looked back. He and Ruth bring their own unique talents to their business, and they helped us over the course of 2 years to learn the Katy market, and even had a rental property available for us while we searched at our own pace. They complement each other very well as a real estate team (and as a couple ;) ). Through countless showings, multiple disappointing "COVID price wars", school quality discussions, neighborhood/street differences, right/wrong prices for offers and beyond, they worked with us to navigate all the various aspects of how to choose our home. This is the easiest recommendation to write, and we're quite open to any further questions beyond this review. You won't regret choosing the Glapas as your real estate partners!! read more

Ruth & Chris Glapa recently helped our family sell one home and buy another. We have worked with realtors in the past and the Glapa team was far superior to our past experiences. The level of professionalism they displayed at their presentation meeting was outstanding and absolutely won us over. On selling our home, their advice was insightful and constructive. The help staging our home was incredibly helpful and the pictures their photographer took were breathtaking!! Throughout the process of selling our home and in buying our new one their communication and advice were only a text or an email away. Chris promised us to trust that he and Ruth would be able to find us our dream home and they did!! We would not have been able to get our current home or get such a great price on selling our home without all of their hard work and effort!! Thank you Ruth & Chris!! read more

My husband and I recently purchased our first home and we lucky enough to have Chris and Ruth with us along the way. Our whole process was pretty quick, we worked with them for about a month and half before closing on our home. We had actually already found the home we were ready to put in offer in so they helped us from the offer point on. We loved that they were easy to contact and quick to respond to all of our questions, and there were a lot of them! As first time home buyers, we appreciated their knowledge, guidance and kindness! We often times got off subject because they're so personable and we had a lot in common. You will not go wrong choosing them in your home buying process. We 100% recommend and are so grateful for their help during the crazy process that's called home buying! read more

We originally contacted Ruth and Chris a couple years ago in our early planning stages for downsizing as we get closer to retirement. We were given exceptional information on how to prepare for the highest return on our sale and giving the buyers the opportunity to see how their dream home could be achieved. We searched for over a year for the right home to purchase. Chris and Ruth were so supportive and shared their knowledge and experience to help us not only find the ideal new home for us, but also found a buyer who fell in love with our home. Chris and Ruth treated us like family, were protective of our interests. Legendary service, legendary sales and buying experience. I highly recommend Ruth and Chris to anyone searching for a home or preparing to sell. read more

Ruth & Chris are absolutely fantastic to work with during the home buying process. From start to finish they were patient, responsive, provided meaningful insight and always present and attentive during walkthroughs and phone calls. They did a wonderful job of listening and understanding exactly what we were looking for. It took us a few months due to the current market to purchase the perfect house, but Ruth and Chris stood by us every step of the way. I truly don't think we'd be this happy without their guidance and support. They go above and beyond to make the process smooth, and we looked forward to house hunting because Chris is so fun to be around. We fully recommend Ruth / Chris Real Estate without any hesitation. read more

Chris was exceptionally professional throughout the entire selling process. He gave us helpful tips and ideas for making our house more presentable and attractive, and the pictures he took really showed off the best aspects of the house. He also maintained good communication the entire time and made sure we were informed and satisfied every step of the way. The whole process was completed unexpectedly quickly, and the results were beyond what we ever imagined. He truly made us his first priority and consistently went beyond what was asked of him. Our success was all due to Chris's unbelievable professionalism and expertise, and we cannot recommend him enough to anyone else looking for a realtor. read more

I have already recommended Ruth and Chris to several other people as our experience with them was phenomenal. Ruth and Chris represented us through selling our home and finding us our next home. All of our questions were answered and minds put at ease when we started business with this pair. 5 star reasons: communication/responses were prompt, market knowledge very in depth, contract/closing paperwork resources and contacts were quick and concise, process from conception to close handled with the same amount of integrity and class. Honestly, this pair is very personable and likable as well, which we saw as an added bonus since we spent so much time with them over the phone and in person. read more