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Lake Tahoe Community College - Neuro-Psychologie California State University, Monterey Bay - Entrepreneurship
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"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 make our real estate transaction as smooth as possible."
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"Ryan is very knowledgeable and just awesome! He walked us through every step and detail of buying our first home, and didnāt let us settle for anything less than our perfect house! He was always available for any questions we had, and made the whole process of buying a house a fun and stress-free experience!"
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"Ryan was great! We had been looking for a Tahoe home for a few months, and hadnāt had any luck with a winning offer. Enter Ryan. He was the realtorĀ® on a home we didnāt end up making an offer on, but was super proactive in wanting to find us exactly what we wanted - even if it wasnāt a home he was selling. We decided to take a chance, and sure enough within a few weeks we had closed on our Tahoe dream home. Ryan was available 24/7, went above and beyond, and got us through a difficult process and market. Would recommend him to all our family and friends!"
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"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!"
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"Responsive, organized, patient, and a great negotiatorāRyan 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!" - Ian
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"Ryan was enthusiastic, professional, and took the time to get acquainted with the local market. He was able to get us above asking price, with a swift closure. He made sure all the pieces fell into place. I would highly recommend Ryan for any real estate need!!"
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"Ryan met with us multiple times, to discuss what we wanted to get out of the sale of our property experience wise and pricewise. We discussed and settled on an initial asking price and Ryan went to work marketing our property. Based upon the response we got he was able to secure a sale of our property $15,000 above asking. All of the paperwork was transitioned very smoothly. And our questions were answered at every turn."
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"Ryan was a fantastic realtorĀ®. He helped me buy my first house and made me feel comfortable throughout the process which was very foreign to me. Ryan was never pushy and genuinely had my best interests at heart throughout. We became friends through the process and I was honored to have him attend my wedding a few days after I closed on the house!"
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Ryan Smith is a South Lake Tahoe REALTORĀ® with Compass, representing buyers and sellers throughout the Tahoe Basin. Licensed in California and Nevada since 2019 and a Tahoe Area Specialist, Ryan primarily serves South Lake Tahoe (El Dorado County) and also works with clients on the Nevada side in Stateline, Zephyr Cove, and Incline Village. His core focus is helping clients buy and sell luxury vacation homes, relocation properties, and short-term rental/investment real estate with clear strategy, strong communication, and local context.
Ryan is especially valued by out-of-area and second-home buyers who need a grounded Tahoe guide, someone who can pressure test a property beyond the photos: street feel and privacy, winter access and snow storage, sun exposure, maintenance realities, neighborhood nuances, and how local rules can affect use and long-term value. Heās also known for creating opportunity through proactive outreach and a strong local network. His work is backed by 40+ five-star Google reviews across 45 transactions.
Ryan has held leadership roles in the local real estate community, including service as President of the South Tahoe Association of RealtorsĀ® / local MLS. He pairs that market involvement with modern exposure: Ryan runs a Tahoe Real Estate YouTube channel and produces high-quality video content to help buyers understand neighborhoods like Tahoe Keys, Meyers, North Upper Truckee, Montgomery Estates, Al Tahoe, Sierra Tract, and South Upper Truckee, and to market listings for sellers with a āstory + strategyā approach. Ryan's listing videos, and social media marketing has an extensive reach, and he tailors each marketing strategy to the property he's selling.
Tahoe isnāt just Ryanās marketāitās been his dream for years. He fell in love with the area as a kid while visiting his Uncle and knew he wanted to live here long-term. That personal connection shows up in how he advises clients: not just on homes - but on fit, how different neighborhoods live day-to-day, and what matches a buyerās lifestyle. When heās not working, Ryan is mountain biking and exploring trails with his dog, snowboarding in winter, and boating on Lake Tahoe in the summer. He loves to share his favorite places around town, and is deeply connected with the business and restaurant community.
Ryanās goals are interconnected with his desire to grow, his everlasting curiosity, and his gratitude for life. Collaborating with Ryan will not only enhance your real estate experience, but also bring abundance to your lifestyle in Tahoe. Ryan is an exceptional agent to embark on or continue a journey in the world of real estate with.