Working with Ryan was a very smooth experience overall. South Lake Tahoe may look straightforward at first glance, but once you dig in, there are a lot of subtle differences depending on location. Ryan's familiarity with the area helped us avoid a few properties that, while appealing on the surface, didn't align with what we actually needed. He's also extremely well connected. From inspectors and contractors to lenders and insurance contacts, he has a strong network in place. That made the process much easier to navigate and saved us a lot of time. Communication was consistent, expectations were clear, and everything moved forward without unnecessary friction. It was a well-run process from start to finish. read more

Ryan is an amazing realtor and we are so grateful we got to work with him. We met Ryan at an open house over 2 years ago when we were casually looking but not ready to purchase and stayed in touch. During that time he was very available to chat and answer questions without applying any pressure. Being remote he attended house showings for us to share videos and enquire about any disclosures on properties we were interested in. When we were finally ready we happened to be in town, called him, and he made himself available within 10 minutes. We found our dream home and he worked super hard to get it closed quickly and without a hitch. Can say now that we hope Ryan will be a close friend for many years to come! Would highly recommend Ryan for anyone thinking about purchasing or selling in the Tahoe area. read more

We contacted Ryan after coming across some of his videos where he discusses what it's like to live in Tahoe. From our first conversation we could tell Ryan would work hard for us as we began the search for our perfect Tahoe home. He's knowledgeable, professional, and he's really connected and committed to the South Lake Tahoe community. We also found him to be honest and extremely positive which was very encouraging throughout the whole process. One of our criteria was having accessible trails from our residence. Ryan literally walked the trails with us after every house we toured. We really appreciated his effort and enthusiasm. We also needed to understand any trade offs between living in town and purchasing in the county. Ryan answered all our questions and shared a lot of his personal experiences with us. We ended up in a neighborhood we love with access to trails right across the street and are very happy with our new home. I'd recommend Ryan to anyone looking for a hard working, knowledgeable realtor who really knows the various neighborhoods and is invested in the community. Even after we closed, Ryan has continued to be a resource for us. read more

We first connected with Ryan over two years ago through a close friend and one of his colleagues Alex L., and from day one, we knew we were in good hands. Navigating the South Lake Tahoe market for a vacation home that also made sense as a long-term investment wasn't exactly a quick or easy process--but Ryan was in it with us for the long haul. He was patient, diligent, and insanely thorough. Never pushy, always helpful. What really stood out was how dialed-in he was--not just with the real estate side, but with every layer of the process. He took the time to understand our goals, helped us evaluate each property with intention, and shared deep insight into the local market, short-term rental permitting, and the nuances that come with owning in a unique place like Tahoe. He also introduced us to his loan broker Zach, who brought the same energy and professionalism to the table. Together, they made what could've been a stressful experience feel totally seamless--from offer to close. Ryan didn't just help us buy a house--he helped us find the right one. He and his cute dog Waffles literally walked the neighborhood with us, our kids and our dog Drax, made sure we felt confident in every step, and truly went above and beyond to ensure we got the best value for our money. Even after closing, Ryan has continued to show up. He's been an incredible local resource--especially when it comes to permitting and area-specific details--and has remained available whenever we've had questions. The guy just genuinely cares, and it shows. He's smart, honest, super easy to work with, and someone we're lucky to now call a friend. If you're looking for a realtor who will hustle for you, keep it real, and make the process as smooth as possible, Ryan's your guy. Ryan, thank you again for taking such great care of us. --Carlo read more

Adding an update, as I've now just worked with Ryan again to *buy* a place. I'm now convinced - Ryan is the only way to go for real estate transactions. Despite my area of interest being a few hours drive from Ryan's locale, he was willing to work with me. We developed a great partnership and I felt totally taken care of throughout the entire process. Buying a house - especially in the SF bay area as a single woman - is no small task, but I felt Ryan's full support throughout the entire process. He was extremely communicative over text, email, and phone, and often would help me think through scenarios or provide me with options (and pros / cons plus next steps for each option!). Not only is Ryan incredibly savvy at what he does, he deeply *cares* about his clients as people and about their happiness. I felt truly taken care of throughout the entire process of looking, submitting offers, and now going through the whole escrow process with Ryan. If you want someone who will get the job done but with a human touch, Ryan is certainly the guy you want! read more

We have been working with Ryan for over two years now, and I can't say enough good things about him. Finding the right property in Tahoe that would work both as a second home for our family and as an investment property wasn't easy--but he stuck with us every step of the way. He really took the time to understand what we were looking for and made sure we felt confident and informed throughout the whole process. From explaining all the details about the short-term rental permitting to actually walking the neighborhood with us--he didn't just sell us a house, he made sure it felt like the one. He made the process so easy and seamless from submitting an offer to close. He made sure we got the most bang for our buck! The icing on the cake---he knows all the local trails and fun things to do, which made us even more excited about the area. Even after we closed, his help didn't stop. He's continued to be a go-to resource, especially when it comes to the permitting side of things, and having him as a local contact has been such a bonus. He's honest, super accommodating, and genuinely just a great person to work with--and someone we're happy to now call a friend. If you're looking for someone who truly cares and will go above and beyond, Ryan is your guy. read more

Ryan and his team were a pleasure to work with and made the buying experience smooth and seamless. We completed a very fast 16 day close and he drove the process to ensure all communication, documents, and critical items were addressed in a timely manner. He was always available and his team provided helpful support whenever needed. Ryan should be your first choice for your real estate needs. read more

Ryan is AMAZING !!! He helped me obtain my absolute dream home in South Lake Tahoe. Purchasing your first home can be a long/daunting/stressful process but Ryan provided guidance every step of the way, on every level. He is professional, patient, and compassionate. The purchase of my first home coincided with some pretty heavy work obligations but Ryan made every thing easy and digestible. He talked me through every step of the way - as a realtor, and a friend. I couldn't be happier with Ryan's service. read more

Ryan has gone above and beyond for us and he is just a really nice person who was committed to helping us find the right house for us. Over the course of several months (plus a false start the previous year), he took the time to learn what we wanted and has been really flexible with us during both in person and virtual tours. Ryan is a great communicator, ethical, and excellent at negotiation and strategy. I felt like we were being represented by someone who treated us like family. He's got great connections in town and knows a lot about the area. I couldn't imagine a better agent for South Lake! read more

Ryan is the best!! I had the pleasure of listing my hotel with him, he was extremely professional yet friendly. His best quality is his positive mind set, he kept an open mind to my crazy ideas and went to work on them. He was always available to chat and knowledgeable about the market. He sold our property at a great price with a short time frame. I highly recommend Ryan for both your residential or commercial needs. I look forward to working with him in the future!! read more

Ryan was such a pleasure to work with. Buying my first home had been Avery stressful process, and being referred to work with Ryan and his team made my dream of homeownership possible. He followed through on all of his promises, calmed my anxieties and alleviated stress each step of the way. I highly recommend working with him and his amazingly brilliant and innovative team. They made the home buying process a celebration and did everything they could to make it happen, despite some significant financial obstacles. The add a kind touch and constant contact and follow-up! Do yourself a favor, and give him your real estate dreams to achieve! read more

Ryan was wonderful to work with. So communicative, clear, and kind. He made the process easy and connected us with great people along the way. Looking forward to working with him again very soon! read more

Ryan was awesome! He took the time to research the local market and negotiate for us. He was able to get above asking price!! He worked great with the buyers agent and we were able to close swiftly and efficiently. I would recommend Ryan for any real estate needs! read more

Ryan is one of the most professional, detail oriented and punctual people I have ever worked with. Combined with Ryan's genuine care and compassion, it makes for the best possible experience. I was referred to Ryan by a friend and will be proactively referring Ryan on to any friends looking in the area. I can't stress enough how positive my experience has been. You will not find a better agent to work with! read more

Ryan is a great agent. He is very knowledgeable, extremely diligent and has a real passion for what he does. Ryan is patient and is never pushy. When I first started searching for property in Lake Tahoe, he spends a lot of time with me to answer different questions I have and show me different properties. He always offers his opinion and never in anyway try to rush the process. When we finally found something we liked, Ryan was able to write an offer within one afternoon in an airport (he was on a business trip)! He was communicative with all parties (seller's agent, loan broker, escrow officer, I) during the closing process, making the closing process extremely smooth and simple. In addition, he knows great people in the business. He had made introductions to home inspector and contractor, and so far I have been very happy with all of them. I really enjoyed working with Ryan and would definitely recommend to all my friends. read more

Ryan Smith of Tahoe Investment Properties we want to express our gratitude for all your assistance in helping us with the purchase of our South Lake Tahoe home. You always made yourself available to answer calls and questions. If you needed to research our questions you did so with a sense of urgency, and got back to us in a very timely manner. Your knowledge, communication, and professionalism was instrumental with our purchase process due to the fact we were purchasing remotely, and not in South Lake Tahoe during the real estate transaction. Your ability to coordinate everything during this process was greatly appreciated. We will be utilizing your services again and will be referring you to our family and, friends. Thank you, Nancy and Steve read more

Ryan is an extremely professional, and dedicated agent. My husband and I were looking for properties outside of our area, and Ryan was flexible to work with our schedule and was always available to help us with any questions or concerns at a moments notice. We really appreciated his due diligence and hard work to help make our real estate transaction as smooth as possible. read more

Ryan is an excellent agent. He helped us purchase an investment property in South Lake Tahoe where we had particularly stringent criteria related to opportunity zones and other complex tax and financial considerations. He was patient and knowledgeable, helping us identify properties that fit our criteria and providing several pros and cons for each based on his deep knowledge of the local market. He was an excellent negotiator of our purchase - we will definitely retain Ryan for our future real estate deals! read more

Responsive, organized, patient, and a great negotiator--Ryan was an absolute pleasure to work with, and I plan on doing 100% of my real estate deals with him in the future. As a first time rental property investor, having an agent like Ryan was instrumental in my success. He took the time to walk through and support me at each stage of the process, including analysis, viewings, understanding contracts/paperwork (lots of that), financing, and has continued to give me advice even after closing. Ryan was able to negotiate many aspects of the deal to my advantage, including significant seller credits. I'd recommend Ryan to anyone looking for a great buying/selling experience! read more