Ryan Scott Cortez, recruiting manager and sales associate for Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty, has had a wealth of business success in some very challenging industries, including as the owner/operator of a successful restaurant and bar and as the owner of a plant nursery serving wholesale and retail customers. This business experience has contributed to Ryan’s success in real estate, where a strong customer-service orientation, grasp of details and client focus are required. 'I have always been driven to build a business and have truly enjoyed navigating difficult business situations,' says Ryan. Ryan specializes in residential sales and rentals and has also marketed large commercial properties. He understands that no matter the price point, real estate can be a person's most valuable asset, so guiding clients to make wise buying and selling decisions is something he looks forward to. 'Having had so much experience in the business world, I am quite adept at adapting to various personalities, a trait I know can be valuable when building trust with clients and negotiating on their behalf,' says Ryan. As of September 2021, Ryan added a new role at Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty, serving as the primary point of contact for agents who wish to join one of the brokerage's four offices. A resident of Montgomery County who previously lived in Bucks County for 15 years and Philadelphia for 5 years, Ryan says the city changed his life in many ways. He enjoys the offerings along the Avenue of the Arts, bike rides through Wissahickon and Fairmont Parks, the Art Museum Area and the city's many award-winning restaurants. 'Center City is a mixture of paints that are culturally rich and diverse. We mix them all up on a palette that we call Philadelphia,' he says.
