Ritch Haenke

★★★★★
"We are pleased to let you know that we are extremely satisfied with our experience with Ritch. He gave us excellent advice. Perhaps the most lifesaving advice he gave us was the use of the escalation addendum, which ended up saving us a lot of money. (For some reason, our previous realtor did not offer this to us.) Ritch is friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and quick to respond. We would certainly recommend him to friends and colleagues." - José and Mirko

★★★★★
"Just sold a house in Austin with the help of realtor extraordinaire, Ritch Haenke. Ritch helped me buy the house about 5 years ago - I was new to Austin and needed a ton of guidance. And now he helped me sell it, still providing great guidance on what needed to be done to get the house ready to sell and helping me navigate the crazy Austin market. I wouldn't take my Austin business anywhere else! " - Brian K.

★★★★★
"OVER THE YEARS, ASSISTING US WITH FIVE PROPERTIES, RITCH HAENKE HAS BEEN AN IDEAL REALTOR. THERE HAS BEEN WARMTH, INTEREST, AND CONCERN FOR US AS A DEAL UNFOLDS. HIS DEDICATION TO SOLVING PROBLEMS THAT INVARIABLY ARISE HAS BEEN REMARKABLE. RITCH IS ALWAYS ON: HIS RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS AND ISSUES IS TYPICALLY IMMEDIATE. HE BRINGS HIS CONSIDERABLE KNOWLEDGE TO BEAR WHEN WE NEED ADVICE. WE HAVE RELIED ON HIS ADVICE, ADVICE WE CAN TRUST, WITH CONFIDENCE. WHILE LUCK MAY HAVE PLAYED A ROLE IN OUR RECENT CONDO SALE, THE GUIDANCE OF RITCH WAS A MAJOR FACTOR. WE DO RECOMMEND RITCH HAENKE TO OTHERS WHO SEEK AN EXCELLENT REALTOR." - BOBBY L. AND GEORGE B.

★★★★★
"Ritch Haenke was absolutely amazing throughout the very long process of building and purchasing my new home. He worked hard to get things done and is extremely knowledgeable in the Austin housing market. I will definitely continue using him and Compass for my future real estate needs!" - Lee G.

★★★★★
"Ritch is a complete class act and the most professional real estate agent I have ever come across. He takes care of everything down to the smallest details. I would recommend over and over again if given the chance. " - David W.

★★★★★
"If there were ten stars, Ritch Haenke and Compass would get 11! I have worked with Ritch multiple times for buying and selling properties in the Austin area, and I can't recommend him and his team enough. Ritch spends the time to get to know what you're looking for. He ends up finding things that may have never been on your radar, and he is thorough and honest when walking through prospective homes. He is simply the best, and I will continue to you him for any future home buying or selling needs arise! Thank you, Ritch!" - Liz S.

★★★★★
"Ritch Haenke, with Compass, recently listed and sold our home in Austin. From start to finish, he was responsive and professional. His guidance helped us receive multiple competing offers within days of listing. I recommend him strongly to anyone wanting to buy or sell a home in the Austin area." - John W.

★★★★★
"Hands down the best Realtor we've ever worked with. We are recommending Ritch to family and friends. He was extremely responsive, knowledgeable, and right on top of everything. Ritch did not force a sale, and he actually recommended we walk away from a previous contract we had based on results of the inspection. We landed in a much more beautiful home following his recommendation. Honesty in on his extensive list of honorable traits!" - Daniel B.

★★★★★
"Ritch did a superb job and got it done so quickly! He is the consummate professional and took very good care of us. I have already recommended Ritch to a friend and have no doubt he will do the same for her. We are pleased with Ritch and Compass." - Lisa P.

★★★★★
"When I mentioned to a friend that I was seriously thinking of selling my home in Austin and buying another one closer to my workplace, he suggested that I consult Ritch Haenke. I did, and it was the best decision ever! Four months later after successfully negotiating the complex set of legal, financial and logistical transactions with Ritch representing me as both seller's and buyer's agent, I'm as happy as I can be. Selling and buying a home sounds like a simple process, but in my case, it got a bit complicated and at times, even a little bit difficult. But regardless of any problem that surfaced, Ritch was there for me laying out my options, advising me when necessary, advocating on my behalf under challenging negotiations, and making sure I complied with every legal and financial requirement. And more! For example, the morning that I had to move out of my old house I learned of the last minute work meeting scheduled at noon that I couldn't miss. I panicked. There was no way I would be finished with the move by the time I needed to leave for work. When Ritch heard about the problem, he told me not to worry, that he would be right over. And sure enough, moments later, Ritch arrived to take over for me, supervising the last two hours of the move so I could rush off to work. What a relief when he showed up, but it was astonishing that Ritch would be willing to help me out like that. Over the past twenty years, I have bought and sold over a dozen homes. In the process, I have worked with dozens of real estate agents. Among them all, Ritch is in a class of his own. Never before have I dealt with a real estate agent so competent, so positive and supportive, so reliable and trustworthy as Ritch Haenke." - Douglas A. P.

★★★★★
"Ritch helped me find the perfect condo to call home! It made the process so much easier knowing I could rely on his knowledge and experience. Ritch is attentive to details, organized, professional, but most important he really got to know what I was looking for and helped me be patient when needed and to act quickly when needed." - Mike M.

★★★★★
"Ritch was fantastic from start to finish! I couldn't have gotten everything done as quickly, thoroughly and professionally without him!! Nobody is better than Ritch!! " - John S.

★★★★★
"From our first conversation with Ritch through (and after) our closing, he was amazing. When we started househunting, he took our wish list and started with good options. Each day we looked, he would go home and come back the next day with more tailored listings based on our feedback from the day. Over the course of 5 days, we easily looked at 40 houses and finally decided on the new build/floorplan/location that was what we were looking for. Over the next eight months of construction, Ritch was an untiring advocate for us. Since we lived out of state, we relied on him to be our eyes and ears. Ritch never disappointed. He would regularly engage with the builder and forward us information and pictures as the job went along. When we had questions for the builder, he was able to get quicker responses than us contacting them directly. As the closing date came close, he switched into high gear as the lender seemed to make constant mistakes that needed intervention to fix. Ritch anticipated issues before they became problems. I can easily say the reason we closed on time was because of his proactive efforts. Even after closing, he followed up with us to ensure everything was going smoothly. We are very happy with Ritch and feel lucky to have found him through a recommendation from a long-time associate in the area." - Scott and Wanda B.

★★★★★
"Believe me when I say that I have told everyone about Ritch! He's probably the most receptive and intuitive Realtor I think I've ever met! I can't thank Ritch enough for what he has done for me! I will continue to tell people about him because of the fantastic job that he did for me in fulfilling my wish to become a Texas resident!! Many thanks!!" - Margi L.

★★★★★
"Ritch is awesome! We could not have asked for a better individual to guide us through our first home buying experience. 10 out of 10 and two thumbs up. He surpassed all of our expectations. Thank you again, Ritch!" - Lee M. C.

★★★★★
"It has been a pleasure to work with Ritch over the last several months. We were introduced to Ritch by our cousin Geoji in Austin. I had a good feeling right from the moment I talked to him, and it proved to be true. He made the process very easy for us being in Southern California. He stuck with parameters that we identified for this investment property and searched accordingly. Once we narrowed down the search, he provided us area rent data, area disadvantages, and advantages which helped us zoom in our desired property. The application process and offer and counteroffer were seamless. Once the offer acceptance happened, Ritch helped us identify a local loan counselor, insurance agent, etc. Post-closing he helped find all support vendors to do the necessary repairs for the house. To cap it all, he found a renter even before our first mortgage payment was up. Annie and I are grateful to Ritch for this as well as making the process hassle-free. We look forward to working with him to identify and acquire more investment properties in Austin shortly." - Abe and Annie J.

★★★★★
"This is the second time that I've had the pleasure of working with Ritch. Late last year, he helped me to find the duplex in which I am currently living. At that time I knew that I would be looking for a home of my own and told him that when I got to that point, I would get in touch with him. He was a great help then because it had been years since I had rented property. When I began my home search a couple of months ago, there was no doubt or hesitation about who I would call, who I would trust and who I wanted on my side. I've never bought a home on my own, so I knew that Ritch was the one I wanted to help me make it happen. From day one, he made me feel like I was his only client. No question was too trivial or unimportant. Every call, text, and email were promptly returned no matter what time of day or night. He helped me look at every property that I was interested in and found a hidden gem that was the one for me. His knowledge, professionalism, dedication and honesty are some of the many traits that make Ritch so outstanding in his field. I can't say enough good things about him and the positive home buying experience that I've had. There is no doubt in my mind about recommending Compass in general and Ritch in particular to anyone who will listen and who is in the market for a home." - Leo M.

★★★★★
"Ritch was an outstanding partner in our journey to a new home." - Stuart W.

★★★★★
"Ritch has been really great! I really appreciate how knowledgeable he's been throughout this whole process. He was available to answer questions, and he was able to show me all of my requested showings very quickly. I'm really happy with the house that I purchased; it has everything that I wanted in my initial email to Ritch, and it was well within my budget. I would absolutely recommend Ritch to my friends." - Minda W.

★★★★★
"I've worked with a number of realtors over the years, including one who is a very good friend. I haven't encountered one as good as Ritch. I'm new to Austin, new to Texas, and new to home-buying on my own. Ritch got me up to speed and calmed down on all of that and looked after absolutely everything I could think of, and then some. He really quickly understood my aesthetic and suggested we look at houses (and we looked at a LOT of houses!) that would work. Every single house he suggested we look at would have been just fine for me - it was picky details or my odd design needs that made some places not work. He's quick to point out things I didn't see at first viewing that would have bugged me later. The irony of the purchase I made is that it is the very first house Ritch showed me in the Northwest Hills area! I'm going to do some renovations on it - Ritch has been very helpful here too - and will be able to move into the house in a few months. I'm excited!" - Brian K.

★★★★★
"The most recent real estate transaction was the fourth time we've used Ritch as our agent and we have been more than pleased and satisfied with his work. Ritch has always demonstrated the utmost professionalism and integrity while adding his sincere personal touch. Being always reachable by text, email, or phone, Ritch never failed to promptly return messages. When we presented problems to him, he was ready with suggestions or solutions. His knowledge of the Austin real estate market and the Texas laws governing the purchase and sale of real estate has always been on target. This knowledge has been particularly important to us because the sale of several properties had to be handled long distance since we have been out of the state when some of the transactions took place. We have another investment property that we will put on the market in the near future, and we are fully confident that Ritch will handle the negotiations in his usual transparent and professional manner. Compass is fortunate to have Ritch on its staff, and we are happy clients of his." - Bobby L. and Jorge B.

★★★★★
"Ritch Haenke has helped us with two real estate transactions in the last three years. He is an incredible professional and has become a great friend. He helped us sell our investment property in just 10 days and without any issues or problems. Settlement took less than 20 minutes! Ritch is an asset to the profession. We would strongly recommend Ritch and Compass for your next experience." - Marcia G.

★★★★★
"Ritch did an outstanding job from getting me top dollar very quickly when selling my house to finding the exact right house I am now in. He is a true professional through and through. His vast knowledge of the Austin market and surrounding areas are truly incredible. I didn't have to worry about any aspect of the process of selling and buying my respective houses as I knew Ritch had everything covered." - David W.

★★★★★
"Ritch went above and beyond his duties to make this deal happen. My wife and I were extremely impressed with his dedication and hard work with this very difficult process dealing with various lenders. All his hard work paid off as we are ecstatic with our new home. Thanks again! " - Erwin N.

★★★★★
"We love how Ritch handled the entire process! Gloria and I both knew Ritch as he had previously worked with family. There was no doubt we wanted to talk to Ritch about the prospect of working with us. During his first visit, Ritch provided a very thorough and professional evaluation. He wasted no time pointing out positives, as well as issues that needed to be addressed. Ritch exceeded our expectations with his marketing strategy and online visuals - so we immediately felt very positive that he was the one we wanted! Ritch's prompt response and attention to detail in every situation was awesome! He updated us at every development and provided sound, pressure free advice as needed. We are extremely pleased with how Ritch handled the entire process and will recommend him highly at every opportunity! Thanks for the great service and best wishes to you Ritch!" - Gloria and Domingo

★★★★★
"Our agent, Ritch Haenke at Compass, is downright awesome! He is meticulous, responsive and it's obvious he knows what needs to happen to get the job done right, quickly and professionally. On a late Sunday night, Ritch went out of his way to stop at Austin-Bergstrom airport to pick up a closing packet we sent via air carrier from a remote location. He not only found a way to get the packet delivered, he stepped up and volunteered his time to ensure the paperwork would be available for a closing the next morning. As both a seller and buyer (twice now) we knew we were in good hands with Ritch's vast expertise in the real estate arena. Ritch helped guide our home sale preparation and the end result was an offer within 8 hours of listing at a price equal to what we originally posted. You can't go wrong with Ritch at your side. The guy is a real estate rock star!" - Brian M.

★★★★★
"Great experience with longtime pro Ritch Haenke. We are through the first phase - smooth sale of our home of 22 years - and on with anticipation to find our new longtime home! Look forward to continued positive, productive, personalized, professional support and leadership at every step from Ritch." - Alison R.

★★★★★
"My wife and I were incredibly fortunate to work with Ritch Haenke. He gave us valuable advice throughout the process that assisted us with not only the selection of homes, but the bidding and mortgage processes as well . Also, his patience throughout the entire process was beneficial to our final home selection. The Austin real estate market was challenging for us as we had to compete with many other prospective home buyers, but Ritch helped us manage our opportunities wisely. Both my wife and I will continue to recommend Ritch to any potential home buyers we know and we hope to work with Ritch again." - Timothy O.

★★★★★
"Ritch is a pro in every sense of the word. It was our great fortune to meet him and to be able to work with him on the sale of our home. Ritch always knew what to do and what not to do. He knew the things that would help sell the house and what not to waste time on. He was very efficient and respectful of our time. Lastly, he aways knew what to expect or what the options in each scenario were, and this made decision making very easy. I expect that's a combination of experience and preparation. I would most definitely recommend Ritch to anyone." - Mark

★★★★★
"Ritch Haenke is the best realtor in Austin! He worked with us for several months before we found the right place. He's so kind, always smiling and extremely knowledgeable about the market! " - Christine K.

★★★★★
"My wife Melissa and I started looking for out first home in May of 2012. We started with another agent not connected with Compass. Melissa and I must have looked at least 20 houses with the other agent and every house we viewed, she would say, \Oh wow you guys! This house is great, look at this, or look at that!\" There wasn't a house anywhere between Austin and Hutto that she didn't like! This became a concern with me personally and prompted me to ask a close friend of mine who he used to find his home. My friend directed me to Ritch Haenke. My wife Melissa has always had big dreams for her first home. When most girls dream of big weddings, my wife was dreaming of her very special place! Every evening she was glued to the laptop viewing new listings, researching old ones, and finding the perfect square footage! On the first day of meeting Ritch we gave him a list of ten homes we wanted to see. We ended up looking at five of them, as the others were under contract. Every home we went to look at Ritch would say, \"See that? That might be a problem.\" or \"That might be a sign of a bigger issue.\" This went on for a good month, we'd view a home and Ritch would inform us if there seemed to be an issue. Then it happened, we went to view a home that had just listed a day earlier. The door opened, and Ritch said, \"Oh wow, guys this is it!\" It was music to my ears, it was music to Melissa's ears. Ritch had gained my trust and undivided attention over the course of this process because he was super honest about the home's condition. We honestly felt like he cared about where we were going to live, and about what our needs were. From there the process moved quickly, in three days we had done the inspection and gone under contract. All the way Ritch was with us. When our lender didn't explain something to us in a way that made sense, Ritch was there to help us understand. We truly felt like we were Ritch's only customer, if he had others we didn't know about it! We received undivided attention, and comprehensive explanations along the way. In the end, I have nothing but great things to say about our process, and the service Ritch provided. Ritch will always be my only recommendation in the future to friends and family looking for an honest agent with integrity. We owe him a giant cereal bowl of thanks, from the bottom of our hearts. " - Jason and Melissa E.

★★★★★
"Ritch Haenke was the best realtor we could have asked for. He personable and friendly as well as knowledgeable and on top of things. He was always there when we needed him. By all means, we will be very happy to refer our friends and family to Ritch. By far, he exceeded our expectations!" - Katherine T.

★★★★★
"Among many realtors that I have used, I would rank Ritch to be the best because of the following reasons: 1. He was very patient with us. He let us take time to make decisions. 2. He is not persuasive, not pushing around to take us to the places where he would like us to go. 3. Right off the start, he could sense what kind of neighborhoods we were looking for. 4. Since we were new to the city, he took us to various alternative neighborhoods to give us an idea of the city. Overall, Ritch is not only a good realtor, he is an excellent human being. We enjoyed every moment when we spent with him in the past year." - Mr. Sirish P.

★★★★★
"Ritch knew us well, what we liked, what we did not like and helped to find the right property for us. Ritch helped walk us through the process and made sure that we were on top of things." - Scott C.

★★★★★
"Ritch listened and understood exactly what I was looking for and showed me my dream home. He was always available to answer all my questions. I am sure I would have been all over the place if he hadn't been there for me. He made the transition extremely smooth and painless. I never felt any pressure to settle for anything. I always trusted that he had my best interest." - Janice B.

★★★★★
"Ritch was great. He far exceeded our expectations. This was a first home purchase for us and Ritch made sure we were continuously informed and also covered so many things we didn't know to look for. Ritch worked very hard for us. I have and will strongly recommend Ritch to others." - Karina T.

★★★★★
"We very much enjoyed working with Ritch for the sale of our home. We appreciate his professionalism and judgment. There were times when he needed to be proactive, especially since we were out of state, and he was proactive. He also came up with good ideas that we needed to ensure our not spending too much money to sell the property. We look forward to working with Ritch in the sale of other properties." - Bobby L. and George B.

★★★★★
"We just purchased our third house with Ritch Haenke. Now that we have had time to take in that we have bought a new house, and the work is just beginning, we wanted to share know how much we appreciate everything Ritch has done for us during this process. Our past experiences with realtors had made us a little wary, but Ritch was fantastic. We met Ritch several years ago when we first began to consider a move to Austin. During that time, he kept in touch with us, helped us narrow down what we were looking for, and continued to educate us on the market (even though we couldn't even give him a clear time frame on our move!) And, even when we finally got here few months ago we rented an apartment instead of buying a house! Ritch never seemed inpatient and was always willing to answer every question, showing us house after house. This week we finally made a decision and are now happy owners of a new house that we are excited about and feel like we got a great deal on...Ritch's attention to detail, follow through, knowledge of the market, and great listening skills are just a few of the qualities that set him apart and make him the exception and not the norm. We know that Ritch went way above and beyond the call of duty, and that is what sets him apart from the rest. We truly feel that he is not the norm but the exception, as not very many go the distance he has traveled. Ritch, thank you very much for being not only a great realtor but a great person. If there is ever anything we can do for you please call, and if you are ever in the neighborhood please stop by as you are always welcome." - Bruce and Corey S.

★★★★★
"Two years ago, my wife Angel and I spent a Saturday with Jonathan from Compass in May of 2008 looking at properties in the areas of Circle C and Dripping Springs, among other locations. Given the approval of my employer, Snap-on Tools, we were finally able to relocate to Austin - a 10 year old dream. This past April, Jonathan connected us with Ritch Haenke to locate a property. I just wanted to follow-up with positive feedback about Ritch because we think he did a wonderful job, not only locating a property but also helping in many other ways outside the boundaries of his real estate job. In one word, Ritch was awesome! He is friendly, easy to work with and handled all aspects of the sale from the first introduction to the move-in date and beyond. I can't say enough how pleased we were while working with Ritch. He was in contact often enough to help us understand where we were in the process and he handled a difficult seller with tact and admirable control. I know many businesses only hear negative feedback, so I wanted to take a little time to share my thoughts on this high-quality agent representing Compass. Years from now I know we'll be back doing business again because of our experience with Compass and Ritch's positive representation." - Regards, Brian and Angel M.

★★★★★
"Ritch, you were great, one of the very best. Please feel free to use us as a reference. And thank YOU for sticking it out with us! You will remember that our first agent jumped ship very early in the sales process. You stuck with us through some very tough weeks and eventually we all got it done! Kudos to your for your \stick-to-itiveness,\" aka resilience in the face of the home sale from hell. - Justin - Relocating Home Seller Hello Ritch - I received the package today. Thanks a lot for all your help in making the purchase process a smooth and enjoyable one!" - Edgar

★★★★★
"I want to thank you for ALL your hard work and dedication to this project. I don't know where we would be without you. I knew in the first few minutes of meeting you that you were the right man for the job. You proved that again over these last few days. You did an amazing job at keeping the buyer on track and dealing with my frustrations. The added drama of the nationwide real estate situation has contributed to making things more emotional at times and I appreciate you sticking with us through this very difficult time." - Joe G.

★★★★★
"It's us again! We are still here in Canyon Creek and really feel like it's time to get our house on the market and hopefully take advantage of the higher inventory levels and find something closer to what we want long term." - Anonymous

★★★★★
" Ritch was wonderful to work with! He was pro-active in his search for buyers, a strong negotiator, and very responsive. I would recommend him to all of my family and friends. Ritch was a great listener and very helpful during the entire process of our relocation. Two thumbs up! Thank you very much. " - Tracy

★★★★★
"Nothing could have gone better. Ritch was perfect in every way from helping us find the right \fit\", to helping answer questions quickly from clueless homebuyers (us!), and even gave wonderful advice reflective of his expertise regarding when to worry and when not to worry. I consider Ritch a friend after this experience. You are lucky to have him on your team, and I am lucky he was part of ours in acquiring our new home." - Katie H.

★★★★★
"We could not be happier with Ritch. He was extremely helpful, highly professional, and guided us through the process of buying our home. We will highly recommend Ritch to our friends and colleagues." - Anshu Das G.