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★★★★★ "Ayme is the best real estate agent we have ever had, and we speak from experience having bought 10 and sold 7 houses, most in the Boston area.
We were moving from Plymouth, MA to the north shore of Boston during a very, very competitive housing market and we purchased a home in Melrose. Houses were selling in days, with multiple cash offers, no contingencies, and selling for over the asking price. Ayme was definitely more than your average real estate agent; she was a super agent.
She was always available for questions, showings, moral support and encouragement. When we had a problem with the city inspector she was on the phone right away to solve the problem. When the seller’s agent was unresponsive, she got the response we needed. When the builder was slow to take care of the punch list, she made sure he knew what was needed and advocated for holding funds back until the work was done. Finally, she worked very well with our attorney to make sure we were well represented at the closing.
Through the many months we were searching, she helped us find the home that checked all the boxes . . . and ultimately becoming a friend. You would be lucky to have Ayme on your side during the home buying experience.
Do you think we recommend her highly?" Absolutely! - Buyer, Melrose
★★★★★ "Ayme was my real estate agent when I recently purchased a home in Carlisle. She was absolutely amazing to work with: so nice, so much fun, and wonderfully low-key in the sense that I never felt stressed out with the process because she was so organized and absolutely on top of everything, not to mention a great communicator! I feel like it did not take long for her to really understand my goals and peculiarities and thus made my home buying experience much smoother than it might have been because she knew exactly how to respond to a rather difficult negotiation process, always with my needs and best interests foremost. Also, because I was moving here from out of state and couldn't be here in person, she 100% went the extra mile for me in terms of being present on site, not only for the inspection beforehand, but for carpet cleaning, etc., etc. after the purchase was complete and before I moved in. Above all, Ayme is a very caring person and I now consider her a friend." - Buyer, Carlisle
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"Working with Ayme was an absolute delight! She helped guide us through a time sensitive real estate investment exchange in a very competitive market with just the right amount of touch and perseverance. If you are looking for someone who will listen to your needs and partner with you on your real estate journey until you find the right property, Ayme is the one for you!"
- Buyer, Medfield
★★★★★
"Ayme was amazing. The house we ended up buying we wouldn’t have looked at if she didn’t text us before the open house and encourage us to go. She understood us so well she knew immediately it fit us perfectly. I will definitely call when our time comes to move again."
- Buyer, Newton
★★★★★
"Ayme is a true professional! She is very straightforward, pleasant, caring and a joy to work with. Besides the experience and the knowledge, what is impressive is her proactiveness and thoroughness: I consider myself efficient and am on top of things, but she put me to shame! Anything I can think of was already under control. She also walks you through and takes care of other things I did not think of. No details are too small and she does not miss ANYTHING!"
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"What is also important is that she has my best interest at heart. It is obvious to me that her focus is to get me the property that makes me happy. She spends time getting to know you, to understand what is important to you, then develops a strategy with you. She will never push you to close a deal. Instead, there were a couple of times she pointed out to me certain key elements were missing in the properties I was looking at. I will continue to recommend her to my family and friends!"
- Buyer, Brookline
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"Ayme and her partner were life changing realtors who guided us through a challenging housing market, ultimately helping us close on the home of our dreams. When things looked impossible, they kept in touch and kept looking for us. When they did find the home for us in the location we wanted in our price range, they provided an excellent breakdown of comparable properties, extensive knowledge of the local market, and set us up to successfully navigate the bidding process, the initial agreement, the purchase and sale, and closing. They listened and kept our requests in mind: we wanted a very particular location for a below market price. They were excellent communicators as well, explaining many of the processes and paperwork to us as first-time home buyers. They were extremely organized and had forms and contact lists and to-do suggestions for every aspect of the process. We also feel that they expressed a genuine care and concern for us. We can wholeheartedly recommend them without any reservations. We are so grateful to have chosen them as our partners in our first house buying process "
- Buyer, Jamaica Plain
Ayme Van Riet is a Compass real estate advisor specializing in Dover and Wellesley, Massachusetts, and working with buyers and sellers throughout Boston’s MetroWest communities. A Dover resident since 2002 and former Wellesley resident, Ayme brings decades of firsthand local perspective to her real estate practice, along with an unusually deep understanding of homes themselves.
Over more than 30 years, Ayme has personally bought, sold, rented, built, renovated and restored a wide range of properties, from classic New England homes and new construction to a custom-built stone-and-shingle residence and the restoration of a landmark Royal Barry Wills home. She has navigated land development and permitting, worked alongside architects and builders, and experienced many of the decisions her clients face firsthand. That experience allows her to look beyond the surface of a property to recognize potential, identify challenges and help clients understand the tradeoffs involved.
For buyers, Ayme combines local market knowledge with a discerning understanding of property, helping clients evaluate not simply whether they like a house, but how well it fits their goals, priorities and the way they want to live.
For sellers, she brings that same perspective to the other side of the transaction. Ayme understands how buyers experience a property and is thoughtful about how a home is prepared, presented, priced and positioned for the market. The details matter because perception influences value.
Ayme began her full-time real estate practice in 2020, after first becoming licensed as a REALTOR® in 2017. Before transitioning fully into real estate, she spent more than a decade in product management, marketing and sales; experience that sharpened her ability to analyze information, understand how people make decisions, manage complex projects and communicate effectively. Today, she combines those skills with market knowledge, transaction experience and a strong network of agents, attorneys, inspectors, contractors, designers and other home professionals to provide clear, informed guidance throughout the process.
Ayme’s approach is thoughtful, candid and highly personal. She takes the time to understand what each client is trying to accomplish, offers an informed opinion when it matters and helps clients see their options clearly. Her goal isn’t simply to complete a transaction; it’s to help her clients make a decision they feel confident about.
Because the right real estate decision isn’t always obvious. Sometimes you need someone who knows the market. Sometimes you need someone who understands houses. And sometimes you need someone who will take the time to understand what you’re really trying to accomplish.
Ayme has built her practice around bringing all three together.
Ayme Van Riet’s Transactions
$1,600,000
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
11 Powder House Road
Dover
$1,170,000
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 3.5
- Bathrooms
282 Brook St
Carlisle
$2,600
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
69 Strathmore Road, Unit 6
Brighton
