Lorin Ruttenberg

“Lorin and Erica are a great team and made the entire staging, photography, listing and sales process as easy as possible. It is extremely reassuring to work with such experienced professionals who have deep knowledge of the Baldwin Hills neighborhood. I would strongly recommend Lorin and team for any residential real estate projects.”

“How many people can say they love their agents, and really mean it? Well I truly can and I do. My team and I have done about half a dozen transactions with Lorin and Erica in the past 3 years alone. I almost didn't want to write this review, because who wants to tell others who or what their secret weapon is?! But I must. Lorin and Erica, and the whole team at AOTC are consummate professionals in every facet of the term. Their expertise, attention to detail, network of 3rd parties needed to get the job done, and efficiency is second to none. But above all else, Lorin and Erica are compassionate human beings who truly care about their clients. I cannot emphasize this point enough. We've both sold and bought with them and have seen nothing but integrity, hard work, competence and the best of attitudes from them. Even when dealing with unreasonable buyers or sellers, they knew exactly how to handle the situation and came through for us with flying colors. I cannot possibly recommend them any more. They are truly the cream of the crop and the best agents I've ever worked with.”

“When I bought my house in 2002, Lorin was my agent. When I just sold the same house in 2019, she and Erica helped me sell it. It's always so easy to work with Lorin. I can ask her any questions and she gets an answer and helps me out with that. Whether it's finding a roofer, someone to look at the foundation, or a pest control person, things were done in a timely manner. We put a new roof before the house was sold; roofers are so unreliable in LA, it was nice that this roofer was trustworthy. I would recommend Lorin and Erica team to anyone who needs to buy or sell. I have referred Lorin someone (Jon S) many years ago and they were also very happy with her.”

“I couldn’t be happier with Lorin Ruttenberg and Erica Lockhart of COMPASS / Ahead of the Curve Homes. This was my 7th & 8th real estate transaction and they were superb on both sides. Their presentation for the sale of my house was thorough. They were very honest about the challenges of the property while giving a fair assessment of the value. It was not a sales pitch, it was a collaboration which I immediately trusted and appreciated. Both were extremely knowledgeable about the areas that I was interested in for the purchase and were able to give me specifics about the pros & cons of each area. Singularly & collectively they were able to navigate my needs and provide concierge service when I needed it or space when I needed it. These two women are highly professional, organized and productive. I would not hesitate to recommend either for any of your real estate needs.”

“We were beyond impressed with Lorin and her team. She was always available for in-depth explanations when we requested them and she did a superb job educating us throughout the process. At the same time, Lorin always respected our time and made sure she was concise and effective in providing information and updates to us. From day one, Lorin was prepared and professional and we could not have been happier with her service and results!”

“Lorin and Her Team are Magnificent! During the recent sale of our home in Baldwin Hills, they held our hands throughout the entire process, always with sensitivity and concern for our needs and goals. Lorin is a clear, and clear-headed communicator, who does everything she can to make the sales process as smooth as possible. We were never in any doubt at all that we were in good hands. She, and her team, were always available to answer any questions and to prod us on to the next step when necessary. We would not hesitate to recommend Lorin for whichever side of the process you find yourself. Highly professional, highly recommended.”

“I've used Lorin on four residential real estate transactions. She's represented me as a buyer on two and seller on two. She's been terrific. She never places any pressure on you. She gets offers when you're selling. She always finds solutions when something comes up during the transaction.”

Lorin and her team were great! I'm a pretty picky buyer and Lorin took her time with me. She was very knowledgeable about the area we were looking in. As a first time homebuyer she really taught me the ropes of how to buy a house in Los Angeles. We could not be happier in our new home! Thanks Lorin!”

“Ahead of the Curve Homes did a super professional job. Lorin Ruttenberg and her team at AOTCH did a super professional job with every aspect of our condo sale, and helped us get an offer that was beyond our wildest dreams. Lorin oversaw and carefully managed every detail of the entire process - staging, photos, open houses, buyer negotiations, inspections, closing, etc. Any time we had a question or concern, she would call or text us back within minutes. She is also super smart, kind, and hilarious (important when you’re going through a home sale). She and her partner Erica are a joy to work with and we would recommend them to anyone looking for an LA agent.”

"Lorin is incredibly knowledgable, authentic, and helpful. I just closed my first home with her and my buying journey was beyond seamless, smooth and pleasant. First, her knowledge of Los Angeles neighborhoods is fantastic. She gave me an in-depth history of the area with all the pros and cons in an authentic way (she does not try to make things seem better than they are, but just shares facts, which I very much appreciate). Lorin also truly cares about people and communities, which comes through in the way she works. She is extremely "to-the-point" and did a fantastic job representing me on my home purchase. She also guided me through the loan process, which I know is out the scope of realtors. Lorin goes above and beyond to help. Overall, she made my experience buying my house a fantastic one. I highly recommend her services."