About Ryan Cook

Broker/Owner • HomeSmart First Class Realty • Greater Boston & Providence

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Ryan Cook is the Broker/Owner of HomeSmart First Class Realty, leading a growing team serving Greater Boston and Providence. Licensed in MA & RI—a former engineer, Ryan is also a licensed contractor and insurance agent. He has sold full-time since 2009. He blends boots-on-the-ground construction experience with data-driven negotiation to help clients buy, sell, invest, and navigate complex deals (including an expertise in probate real estate). A U.S. Coast Guard veteran and ZBA chair, he calls Easton, MA home.

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2009

Full-time since

MA • RI

Licensed States

Broker/Owner

HomeSmart First Class Realty

USCG

Veteran

How I Help

Buying & Selling (single-family, condo, luxury)
Investors & Multifamily strategy
Probate & estate real estate guidance
Pre-listing prep, pricing & positioning
Construction-savvy evaluations & due diligence
Data-driven negotiation & offer strategy

How I Work

Engineer’s eye for the details that matter
Transparent, no-pressure advisement
Weekly communication & milestone check-ins
Local network: lenders, attorneys, inspectors, trades
Tailored plans for timelines & net proceeds

Association & Industry Leadership

I’m committed to raising the bar for homeowners and our profession through active service in REALTOR® associations.

REALTOR® Association of Southeastern Massachusetts (RASEM) Kent Washington Association of REALTORS® (KWAOR) Massachusetts Association of REALTOR® (MAR) National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)

Leadership & Service

President — RASEM (2024)
Board of Directors — RASEM (2019-Present)
Board of Directors — MAR (2023-2025)
Chairperson, Government Relations - RASEM (2025)
Professional Standards - MAR (2023-Present)
Vice Chair, Professional Standards - MAR (2025)
Chairperson, Professional Standards - MAR (2026)
Regional VP, Southeast - MAR (2026)
Government Affairs - MAR (2024-2025)
Forms Committee - MAR (2024-2025)

Advocacy & Education

REALTOR® Day on Beacon Hill / Capitol Hill (2023-Present)
RPAC involvement: Golden R (2024)
Co-Host: "Real Estate - It's Not That Complicated" Podcast

Designations & Certifications

CRS – Certified Residential Specialist CRB – Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager CPS – Certified Probate Specialist C2EX – Commitment to Excellence Ambassador CLHMS – Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist SRS – Seller Representative Specialist RENE – Real Estate Negotiation Expert CAPS - Certified Aging In Place Specialist CSHP - Certified Senior Housing Professional ECHM - Executive Certificate in Home Modification CIAS - Certified Investor Agent Specialist CDPE - Certified Distressed Property Expert

Local Roots

Easton, MA is home. I serve clients across Greater Boston and into Rhode Island, with a focus on neighborhoods where construction quality, long-term value, and community amenities intersect.

Zoning Board of Appeals - Easton, MA (2011-Present)
Chairperson, Zoning Board of Appeals - Easton, MA (2023-Present)
Lions Club International - Easton, MA (2009-2016)
Easton Grange - Easton, MA (2015-2018)

Let’s Talk

Have a question, a tricky situation, or a timeline to hit? I’m happy to help.

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