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How I help buyers

To me, that’s what being a Realtor is all about: overseeing the process, watching out for the best interests of my clients, and making sure that they understand and are comfortable with every decision they’re making. I break the entire transaction down into small, manageable pieces and provide useful, insightful, no-nonsense advice during every step of the process. I like to think that I’ve got a talent for this sort of thing, and I think the buyers who have worked with me in the past would agree.

Buying a new home or condo is incredibly overwhelming, especially in Boston’s complex real estate market. Most of the buyers who come to me do so because they’ve been having a hard time finding someone who will give them clear, solid guidance. As a result, they feel stressed out and confused. They’re also prone to making bad decisions. Thus, I’m committed to being the vital resource that clients need to make their best purchase decisions.

Buyers comments

Ruth was absolutely fantastic to work with on the sale of our condo and purchase of a single family home in the competitive Arlington MA market. Ruth was a consummate professional with a human side. She gave us her best advice for both markets, and really listened to what our priorities were.

Julie & Brad H.
Bought a house in Arlington, MA

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I bought a condominium unit and Ruth Lerner assisted me in a very personal and professional manner with a unique distinguished touch. She took care of every single detail from the moment we discussed the offer till even after the closing. I truly recommend her.”

Laurie K
Purchased a condo in Boston, MA

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Oh my gosh! I cannot recommend Ruth enough. I had a complicated sell-my-old place/buy-a-new place transaction to navigate. She was absolutely amazing during the whole process. She made a potentially messy situation run smoothly and was professional, accessible, and communicative the entire time.

Joel, Bought Condo in Greater Boston Area

I worked with Ruth when I was buying this condo 7 years ago, and then again this summer, when I was ready to sell it. I have been very impressed with Ruth’s professionalism, negotiation skills, and how quick she was to respond to any concerns or questions that I had.

Elizabeth R., Bought a Condo in Cambridge, MA

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It was a pleasure working with Ruth over the last year. Starting with her work ethic, Ruth is incredibly dependable. No matter the issue, she will see it through to completion.

Meaghan M., Bought a Condo in, Boston, MA

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Ruth was our buyer agent. She made our buying experience an excellent one. Very patient and knowledgeable. She guided us to the process and helped with narrowing down our choices through many months of looking. Even after a sale fell through, she made sure we were her top priority and that eventually, we found our house. A true professional, we would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for an agent.

Peter W., Bought a House in Needham, MA

I would highly recommend Ruth for her professional approach, prompt responses, high level of organization and responsibility. I had a great pleasure working with her - she explained every step along the way and advised how to step up to the next.

Ritchie B, Bought a Condo in South Boston, MA

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I purchased two homes (a condo and a house) with Ruth’s invaluable help. Both times I was very impressed with her knowledge, patience and correct instincts. Ruth is a master at helping a buyer understand what they really want in a new home and then fights on your behalf. I have recommended Ruth’s services to many of my friends and will continue to do so wholeheartedly.

Adriana M., Bought a House in Arlington, MA

Ruth impressed us with her knowledge of the market, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Ruth understood us -our needs and wants-extremely well. Properties that she showed us were right on target for what we were looking for. And I felt that during the closing process she always “had our back”. Thank you, Ruth!

Margot M., Bought two condos in Boston, MA

Ruth Lerner is an excellent broker. We have only good words about her as a lady and as a professional broker. She is very active ,As a buyer you can trust even more 100%.We will continue working with Mrs.Lerner

Dorit R., Bought a Condo in Brighton, MA

Ruth was a delight to work with from the moment that we began our house search through a very stressful mortgage closing and house closing. She was exceptionally responsive to emails, phone calls and text messages and frequently checked in just to see how things were progressing on the mortgage approval. Ruth was patient with every question, no matter how mundane, which was especially reassuring to a first time home buyer.

Gail G., Bought a home in Woburn, MA

Ruth has been so attentive, energetic and resourceful during the intimidating fist-time home buyer process, that now five years later I still feel so grateful to her. I know who to call next time I need to sell or buy a home. Whether or not you’re ready to buy or sell, be sure to follow Ruth’s website and read her helpful blog at ruthmalkinlerner.com

Vera I., Bought a Condo in Cambridge, MA

We’ve worked with Ruth twice, first to purchase a condo and then 6 years later to sell that condo and buy a house. She has fantastic knowledge of the greater Boston area, is reliable and personable. You’ll be in good hands!

Brooke A., Bought a House in West Roxbury, MA

Ruth Lerner is a fantastic, professional, responsive and knowledgeable realtor. Ruth is passionate about helping clients, gives excellent and extraordinary service and generally- a pleasure to work with. Most recommended.

Home Buyer, Brookline MA

Ruth has now helped us buy two properties, one in Boston and one in the suburbs. At every stage, she has been knowledgeable, responsive and, above all, calming. She has been honest and forthright about every place that we looked at, and seemed to have an intuitive sense of the kind of place we were looking for. She took us to our current home on the first day, second showing. Working with her was an exceptionally wonderful process.

Laurie M., Bought a House in Medfield, MA