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Ruth & Rick Story / Story Group Real Estate, Residential, Land & Ranch Sales

Updated 2026-07-17 · 1,198 reviewed · 384 listed · Scored from 101 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(101) 92 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Listing / Seller's AgentReal Estate Consultant
Ruth & Rick Story / Story Group Real Estate, Residential, Land & Ranch Sales
Services
Listing / Seller's Agent, Real Estate Consultant
Reviews
101

What recent reviews say

Ruth Story and her team guide sellers through pricing, marketing, and closing with calm confidence and clear local expertise. Reviewers consistently return for multiple transactions and refer friends, citing responsiveness, ethical practices, and genuine care that extends beyond the sale itself.

Praised for
  • local market knowledge
  • responsive communication
  • professional problem-solving
  • trusted long-term relationships
  • honest and ethical
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Best for: Sellers and relocating buyers who value long-term partnerships and local market insight.
Think twice if: No material complaints emerge from the review set.

Strengths

  • Deep Fort Worth market knowledge
  • Multi-transaction client loyalty
  • Collaborative buy-sell expertise
  • Local professional network

Worth knowing

  • Ruth Story and Kati VanCleave are named team leads
  • Kati coordinates complex buy-sell contract negotiations
  • Ruth handles home pricing and marketing strategy
  • Team arranges coordinated closings for old/new property sales
  • Strong referral network with local inspectors, contractors, title companies, and loan officers

What reviews say by service

Listing / Seller's Agent
Sellers praise rapid pricing strategy, professional marketing, and guided support from listing to close.
Real Estate Consultant
Clients value market education, relocation guidance, and strategic advice on home prep and offer selection.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.93 average across the 294 listing / seller's agent businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 93% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 99
Review volume 87
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do they help with relocations to Fort Worth?
Yes. Reviewers moving from out of state cite Ruth and Kati's local connections, market knowledge, and scheduling help arranging showings and coordinating moves.
Can they handle selling one home while buying another?
Yes. Multiple reviewers praise their ability to coordinate the timing of sales and new-build closings to simplify transitions.

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Last updated 2026-07-17