Ryan is indeed an excellent agent, period! My husband and I are first-time home buyers. We basically knew nothing about the process by the time we started. Ryan just helped us find our dream home. I can't say enough about how professional and friendly he is. We went tour at least 20 properties, and Ryan was always very patient, and informative. He pointed out the problems without we asking about them, and he kept telling us to take our time until we are absolutely in love with a house. Our home hunting lasted over four months. Ryan kept us updated about the properties on the market (even coming soon) that meet our needs promptly. By the time we finally found the one, Ryan literally did everything he can to help us get the best deal possible. The seller and his agent weren't very responsive. It took a week for the seller to sign the contract after they accepted our offer (probably because Ryan negotiated us such a great deal). My husband and I got pretty nervous about the whole deal falling apart, but again, Ryan saved the world! Ryan did everything possible to keep this deal move forward. Once we were under contract, the whole process went very smoothly. Ryan helped us every step of the way, we were even able to close early. I know a lot of the buyers think about the rebate from a real estate agent. We did too, at the very beginning. The fact is, Ryan may not give the same rebate as a Redfin agent, but I think the best decision I ever made is to have Ryan as our agent. The service you get from Ryan is just completely at a different level. We talked to Redfin agents too, and in our case, the seller had a Redfin agent. The way they operate is to have different people handle different steps of the home-buying/selling transaction. And they were not very good at keeping relevant people informed. We had a couple hiccups because the seller's agent did even know what's going on since some associates in Redfin were working on the case without keeping him informed. Anyway, it just not worth taking these troubles to get the refund. When it comes to negotiation, it could easily be several thousands of dollars we are looking at, and that's when you need a really good agent to help you save money. Luckily we have Ryan, who is just very good at it. I would recommand Ryan to anyone who is looking for a real estate agent. read more

I lucked out and was assigned Ryan as my realtor after submitting a web form online. I've now used him to buy 2 homes and sell a home and I couldn't recommend him more! I've seen friends have little success with many Realtors and decide that they're unnecessary or no different from one another. Ryan is proof that this isn't true. When buying he has a knack for getting to the meat of what you need and what you're willing to compromise on. He has a good feel for when you're motivated to house hunt and when you're feeling frustrated because what you're looking for hasn't hit the market yet. He doesn't push when you need to take a step back, and doesn't hesitate to devote full energy to the hunt when you're determined. He's very knowledgeable on home updates, maintenance needs, pricing, and red flags. He went above and beyond with research on any question I asked him by answering the question and also doing the research to answer any tangentially related questions I didn't think to ask yet. As a seller's agent, his work ethic is no different. He's happy to see your home early and give tips for staging and preparing the house to sell so that it's perfectly situated to sell quickly once it's on the market. He has a good grasp of the seller's budget to prepare the house and doesn't expect miracles out of the seller. All of the above contributes to a smooth buying and selling experience, but where Ryan really excels is in negotiations. He does thorough research to find the fair market value of a house, and he encourages buyers to push for a better price. He knows the contract inside and out and never lets something slip, and knows when to stay quiet and when to push back. When we sold we sold within 5k of list price. When we bought we were able to buy for 20k under list price (which Ryan believed was fair market value). He encouraged us to keep negotiating and fought harder than one could ever hope for to save us money and hassle. Every time I've worked with him I've walked away feeling like he earned his commissions and then some. I've referred him to at least 3 friends who are now just as enthusiastic about Ryan as I am. read more

We have purchased 3 homes over the past 40 years and each time it seems that our agent forgot something or something went wrong in the process of purchasing the home or there was an issue at settlement...until we purchased a property through Ryan Breeden from Long and Foster Real Estate in Columbia, Md. In our first visit with Ryan he assured us he would be available to show us as many homes as we wanted to see and had a list ready for us. The one thing that impressed me the most about Ryan was, he never said anything negative about a property that we looked at. He always made positive comments about a particular room or some way we could make a change to the property. There was one property that we were interested in and I noticed a small spring behind the house. He suggested we wait on putting in a bid so he could check on the flood plain in the area. It turned out that it was a major flood plain and we would need extra insurance. Needless to say we decided against putting a bid on the property and instead put a bid in for another property. Ryan guided us through the negotiation process and did the comps in the area to ensure we got the best price for the property. We did get the property and just love it. During settlement Ryan was ready with all the important papers and our settlement went smoothly without any issues at all. I would highly recommend using Ryan Breeden as a Real Estate Agent. He is highly professional, friendly and is very quick to respond to any and all of your needs during the house hunting process. read more

After a bad experience with the first realtor who listed my house, I terminated the listing and got one who was much nicer and smarter - Ryan Breeden. When I met Ryan I was impressed with how well he picked up on the good points of my house and how clearly he outlined strategies for dealing with the negatives. I felt that I had someone on my team. He was very patient and answered my smallest question promptly and carefully. He was also very cut and dried in pointing out some things I had to finish to sell. And he could explain in dollar terms what the possible advantage of doing these things might be. With his knowledge of the local market we chose the price carefully. Ryan was also very creative when it came to making changes that gave a big bang for the buck. He suggested a modest construction change that altered the layout to give a small dining room, with the kitchen looking into a family room. This was much more to the liking of the majority of the buyers. As a result, we soon had an interested buyer. Thanks to Ryan's diligence, creativity and skill, my house proceeded to contract without a hitch. As issues with the inspection came up, he advised me on the best course of action and kept my priorities in focus. If you want someone whom you can rely on totally to get you through the sale and negotiate your best deal, you should choose Ryan. I will certainly go to him again for my next real estate purchase. read more

I was recommended to Ryan by a colleague at work. And I'm 100% glad that I had him for my home purchase in the Odenton MD area. I'm fairly green when it comes to the home purchasing process, but Ryan kept me informed with the entire process and always responded to my questions in an utmost professional manner. He was very accommodating to my schedule and managed to get me showings within 1-2 days. But there's three things that make him especially unique compared to the other agents out there. First, he's a native to the area -- so he has decades-long know-how about the neighborhoods (growth prospects, traffic patterns, schools, entertainment, etc). So if you give him an idea of what you're looking for, he'll definitely make some solid picks for you. Second, he's one slick negotiator. The home he helped me buy is in a red hot market (homes go on contract in 1-3 days). And yet he somehow managed to knock off a good bit from the original asking price, get a great concession from the seller, and get some high-dollar appliances replaced/repaired. And thirdly, Ryan is simply a great person to work with. In addition to the great professionalism, he's very personable which made the home-buying experience less of a chore and actually fun. You can't go wrong with Ryan. I have zero hesitation when recommending him. read more

Ryan is an exceptional realtor and truly one of the best in the business. He helped us find our first home in 2020, guiding us through the buying process with remarkable skill and patience and helping us find the perfect first house. He was always quick to respond to our questions and never made us feel rushed. We have worked with Ryan multiple times, purchasing homes, and each experience has been consistently excellent. I confidently recommend him to friends and family, and we continue to return to Ryan because of his attentiveness, reliability, and genuine care for his clients. He always answers our calls or follows up promptly, never applies pressure, and patiently takes the time to address every question we have. Communication is extremely important to me, and Ryan consistently kept us informed with timely updates throughout the entire process. His knowledge, patience, strong work ethic, and professionalism truly set him apart. read more

I was referred to Ryan from family that utilized him for the sale of their townhouse and purchase of single family. Ryan not only sold my townhouse and but assisted with my purchase of a single family. He was knowledgeable on how to stage the townhouse. The photos came out amazing and brought people in the door. Appointments were scheduled during the coming soon phase. I received numerous offers the first weekend on the market and for over asking; I was under contract within 2 days. As for the buying side of the house, Ryan did a great job identifying options that fit my needs and interest. He was able to secure a contract on the house I bought despite others offers being made. Settlement was easy as the title company (Ravens) was on point and organized. I plan to use Ryan again in the future for any real estate needs that may arise. read more

When I had a short time frame to move and had to sell my house quickly during the summer of 2015 Ryan was an easy choice to be my realtor. He was confident, knew the market and marketing techniques as well as the population to target for my particular style of house. He priced my house much higher than another realtor I interviewed who seemed to think it would take months to sell. Yet with Ryan my house was under contract less than 48 hours on the market for the asking price. Throughout the home inspection process Ryan kept me updated and had contractors follow up to ensure negotiations were fair. Ryan is easy to work with, a good listener, is respectful, responds promptly to emails and texts and was so patient when explaining concepts I had no clue about, for example, electrical systems. I highly recommend him! read more

Ryan Breeden is very experienced and knowledgeable real estate agent. He did an amazing job helping us buy a house in Severna Park during 100% seller's market (houses going for over the asking price and being sold in days after being listed). Ryan always got back to us right away, he answered all our questions during home tours including estimated costs of potential renovations and repairs, specifics of the neighborhood, and he never put pressure on us or rushed us in making a decision. He did an awesome job in preparing very competitive offers. We were also very happy and appreciate a lot Ryan's recommendations for home inspectors, mortgage companies, a home insurance company, a title company, and contractors that will help us with home renovations. We strongly recommend Ryan as your next real estate agent! read more

"After reading several positive reviews, I made the decision to utilize Ryan Breeden as my realtor. Best decision I ever made. Ryan assisted me in selling my house. After our initial meeting, Ryan went right to work and had my house sold in less than two weeks. Ryan was extremely professional throughout the entire process. He educated me on the real estate environment and helped me to make the best decisions for my specific situation. Ryan is very talented and an expert in his field. He is very energetic, highly motivated and focused on getting the job done. If you need someone who is looking out for your best interests whether your buying or selling a home, Ryan is the best. Ryan will go the extra mile for you and I can honestly say, you will be very happy with the results." Gary Lucas read more

Simply put, Ryan is an excellent agent! He represented us when we purchased our new home and when we sold our former home. My husband and I were very picky home buyers, and Ryan never grew impatient with us. He made time for us to view competitive homes as soon as they hit the market, and while touring houses, Ryan made sure that we paid attention to important details. Perhaps most importantly, he never rushed us! When we found the house of our dreams, Ryan kept us ahead of the competition--and the competition was steep. When we sold our former home, Ryan was spot-on about the list price and staging details. Our selling process was quick and smooth, thanks to Ryan. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell! read more

Ryan was my realtor for when I bought my first home. He was extremely helpful in navigating my wife and I through the whole process. He really helped narrow down our top wants and needs for our new home and always had an insightful piece of advice to share. Ryan definitely went above and beyond the call of duty when it came to getting us responses at any time of day and assisting with inspections. He is very knowledgeable of real estate values in the area, common pitfalls and how to deal with the multitude of inspectors, agents and brokers we encountered. When it comes to customer service, he is the best I've met bar none. I strongly recommend him to anyone I know who is looking to buy or sell a home. read more

We worked with Ryan to sell our home. We decided to meet with him based on the rave reviews we read about him and his services, and he did NOT disappoint! The sale of our home wasn't always easy, but Ryan was with us every step of the way. We felt he went above and beyond, time and time again. We had over 30 people at our open house, he interacted with our contractor, as needed and made sure we were in the loop throughout. He was incredibly responsive, easy to talk to, explained things in a way that was easy to understand and generally a nice person to work with during a stressful time. If you are looking for a realtor, we highly recommend Ryan! You won't be disappointed. read more

I cannot provide enough praise as to how professional Ryan Breeden of Long and Foster in Columbia, MD was during the process of buying our first home. He took the time to listen to exactly what we were looking for, and immediately delivered great results. From start to finish Ryan remained in in contact, was prompt in returning phone calls, and kept of us informed of exactly what to expect at every stage of the process. From viewing homes, to negotiating and everything in between Ryan definitely made owning our first home a truly rewarding experience. I highly recommend contacting Ryan Breeden and making him your next Real Estate Agent. You will be very pleased you did. read more

Ryan is amazing! Not only did he help with finding our new home but he was instrumental in selling our old home. He walked through and instructed us on what needed to be fixed, what we could leave allowances for, what we needed to packed away, and what could stay. Our house sold in one week and we got over the asking price! When he found us our new home he went out of his way (while on a family vacation) to get the contact completed. He also walked through with the appraiser to make sure we had correct comparables for the home. Absolutely above and beyond what any realtor would do. Truly the best experience we've ever had with a realtor! read more

Being a first time home buyer my husband and I were a little intimidated when entering into house hunting. We were very blessed to work with Ryan as our realtor as he is easy to talk to definitely knows his stuff! He took time to explain the entire process, listened to all of our wants and needs, and pointed us in the right direction. We really appreciated Ryan's honesty throughout the process and felt at ease since we always knew he had our best interest in mind. Not to mention that Ryan got us the best deal on our sized town home that year! We would definitely recommend Ryan to our friends and family and already have! read more

Working with Ryan was an absolute pleasure and in my case made what could have been a real headache a breeze. I needed to sell a family condo from out of state as well as renovate the unit prior to the sale and Ryan was more than on top of it. From helping me work with the condo association as well as the local general contractor he made the entire process from start to finish seamless. When it came time to negotiating the sale, Ryan truly has his finger on the pulse of the market and closed the deal without a single issue. I would highly recommend Ryan Breeden to anyone in area looking to sell their property. read more

Ryan was our realtor 7 years ago when we bought our house in Catonsville. He was such a pleasure to work with, easy to talk to, and professional. He answered our questions throughout the process and helped us feel confident in our decision. We recently bought a new home in Ellicott City and didn't hesitate to use Ryan again as our realtor. His service again was top notch, and he helped guide us through the complicated process. We will certainly be using him soon to sell our Catonsville house. I highly recommend reaching out to Ryan Breeden if you're looking for a reliable realtor. read more

This summer, Ryan assisted with the sale of my home. He was very knowledgeable of the process and gave us great tips to get the house ready for sale. Communication is very important to me and Ryan always kept me informed of updates during the process. He uses an app for scheduling of showings which helped me to know when showings were, and what feedback was given. That was a great thing! He helped us to list the house at a realistic price and we had an offer on the house (full price) within a few days of the listing going live! I would definitely highly recommend Ryan! read more