I want to let you know that Lee did an excellent job and I would highly recommend her for the sale of your home, especially in the Short North area. When we first spoke she mentioned her very short average turnaround time for a sale and I will admit I was a bit skeptical that we could do that in this (down) market and right before the holidays. Well she sure did prove me wrong! She managed to find buyers in less than 24 hours, on a snowy winter day, right before Christmas, and at a very fair asking price. (Oh, and all this while we were across the country...I currently live in California.) If you are looking for a reliable, driven, Realtor with strong knowledge of the market and a large database of buyers, I recommend Lee. She had buyers teed up before we even put the house on the market! Furthermore, she is like a one-stop shop and super efficient. My husband and I are both busy workers and we live in CA so 3 hours behind Ohio, which made it hard for us to get the house ready for the sale. Lee took care of everything for us by providing us with great handymen, coordinating schedules with our renters for showing, and was our trusted eyes and ears while we remained in California. Her process was very smooth, kept us informed, and worked very well for remote clients like us. Most of all, her process works! We know she put in many late nights for us and we are grateful. We couldn't have asked for a better outcome or realtor. It was painless, easy and exceeded our expectations, greatly. I wouldn't hesitate in using Lee's services again and again.

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.

Lee is so incredible! Unfortunately, I was going through a VERY UGLY divorce throughout the selling of my home and it created a pretty hostile environment to work in. Lee was so professional and helpful during this process and most important she gave amazing guidance on how to get the house in the best shape possible to sell! And the outcome of this process was a $75K above asking offer being accepted! Lee will work tirelessly to get your home sold for you and for the best possible price! Having done this previously with another great realtor, I can confidently say that Lee is a true standout in this industry! And her team of contacts and resources to get the appropriate work done to prepare your home for sale is valuable beyond words!! I couldn't be happier!

I just completed the purchase of my lovely new home in Italian Village, Columbus Ohio. Lee Ritchie was my mentor, conscience and overall friend throughout the process. My list of "must haves" and "nice to haves" was extensive. Lee worked hard to steer me towards homes that were right for me and, equally important, coach me to stay away from those that she knew I would not be happy with. She is non-stop in her communication with her clients and is always just a text or call away. I could not have asked for a better partner than Lee. Buying a house and moving is stressful enough without worrying about the hassle of managing an intelligent search process. Lee Ritchie no doubt the Queen of Real Estate in Central Ohio. I strongly recommend her to all. If Yelp would allow a 10 star rating....she would get one from me!

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!

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!

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.

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!