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Joseph Rutkowski

Mentor OH
5.0stars, 19 Reviews
HomeSmart Real Estate Momentum LLC
73 Closed Sales
$16.6M Total Value
$135.9K - $550K Price Range
$227K Average Price
Prior 5 years

About Joseph

As a top agent with HomeSmart Real Estate Momentum.
Joe delivers personalized service, straight talk and proven results year after year.
Joe treats every client as though they are his only client. Joe is a lifelong resident of the Cleveland West Park neighborhood and is an industry leader in real estate.

His career highlights and achievements include:

Joined HomeSmart in 2017

Featured In Residential Real Estate November 5-11, 2007
Crain's Cleveland Business News Article. LIVING IN LIMBO.*

https://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20071105/MOBPRINT/311050013/living-in-limbo

*Achievements:

2023,2025 HomeSmart International One Diamond Club
2023 HomeSmart International President's Club
Top Real Estate Agents Cleveland Magazine 2018, 2019, 2020,2021,2022,2023,2024,2025

RE/MAX International 100% Club 2016

RE/MAX International Executive Club 2006, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015

*Memberships:
National Association of Realtors
Akron Cleveland Area Board of Realtors
Lifetime Member West Park Historical Society
West Park Kamm's Development Corporation- Business Member

Polonia Foundation of Ohio-Vice President

*Education:
Hondros College

University of Toledo

St. Edward High School
Home Types: House, MultiFamily, Condo, Manufactured, Lot/Land, Townhouse
Years of Experience: 22

Transaction History

Seller Deals

Total Deals 8
Total Value $2,077,000
Average Sale Price $259,625
Price Range $146K - $493K

Buyer Deals

Total Deals 8
Total Value $2,373,000
Average Sale Price $296,625
Price Range $200K - $550K

Production Over Time

1 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals

Total Deals 17
Total Value $4,136,400
Average Sale Price $243,318
Price Range $84K - $493K

Buyer Deals

Total Deals 13
Total Value $3,127,300
Average Sale Price $240,562
Price Range $84K - $550K

Production Over Time

2 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals

Total Deals 46
Total Value $10,311,140
Average Sale Price $224,155
Price Range $65K - $493K

Buyer Deals

Total Deals 27
Total Value $6,260,000
Average Sale Price $231,852
Price Range $84K - $550K

Production Over Time

5 Year View

Joseph's Listings and Deals

Awards and Designations

  • Executive Club
  • Top REALTOR®
  • CNE - Certified Negotiation Expert

Other Experience

Distressed Properties, First Time Home Buyers, Foreclosures, Investments, Luxury Homes, Military Families, New Construction, Senior Communities, Short Sales, Veteran Programs

Joseph's Reviews

5.0stars, 19 Reviews

5/25/26bobby Bh

Google Review

Joe was outstanding and professional at every step resulting in a very smooth real estate transaction. He was very proactive in getting me all the information I needed and in handling communication with all parties involved. I would definitely recommend Joe to anyone in need of a realtor. He really did a great job!

5/10/26Jeff Chan

Google Review

I worked with Joseph to sell my rental property and had a solid overall experience, especially as an out-of-state investor. I found him here on Zillow, after reaching out/speaking to several realtors in the area.

He provided helpful guidance on pricing and market conditions, and the property sold in about 10 weeks, ultimately closing around $10K under the asking price. Throughout the process, expectations were communicated clearly and I felt informed about where things stood.

One of the most helpful aspects was their ability to coordinate locally. Since I wasn’t in the area, they assisted in connecting me with vendors and handling issues that came up during the selling and inspection process, which made things much more manageable. He also helped identify and address several property issues that had been missed by the prior property management company, including arranging snow plowing, electrical repairs, coordinating with the city for inspections, and helping address inspection-related items.

He also maintained a calm and steady demeanor throughout the transaction, which was especially helpful when unexpected issues came up.

Communication was consistent, and they helped keep the transaction moving through closing without major issues.

I would recommend Joseph to others, particularly those who are selling property remotely and need someone to help manage the details on the ground.

12/13/25Lisa Fenn

Google Review

Joe was recommended by a family member who worked with him to sell their property. I was selling a family member's vacant home from out-of-state. I interviewed three additional realtors and recommend Joe for these reasons: 1. Joe voluntarily went above and beyond what a realtor typically does. When the property needed last-minute repairs and plumbing and structural work, Joe immediately provided a list of experienced tradespeople to call and even oversaw the work when necessary. 2. Joe believed he could sell the home for a higher price point than the what was recommended by other realtors -- and then he did just that, in less than 24 hours. 3. Joe communicated thoroughly and quickly throughout every step of the process. 4. Despite never meeting Joe in person, I felt cared for throughout the entire selling process. I had a wingman in addition to a realtor.

Agent License: Ohio #2004005941
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Joseph Rutkowski

(216) 867-6251
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