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BY Ryan

Ryan is part property consultant, part wordsmith, and a true numbers aficionado. Ryan's balanced approach to every transaction is as diverse as it is effective. Since starting his real estate journey in 2016, he has personally brokered over $250 million of properties. Beyond the professional sphere, you'll often find him cherishing moments with his beloved cats: Mia, Holly, Percy and Toto.

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