Ruth Maher

Real Estate Agent in Oregon

Since launching her real estate career in 2011, Ruth Maher has earned a reputation for her direct, intelligent counsel, deep market insight, and genuine commitment to her client’s success. Known for her impeccable style and focused approach, Ruth delivers a level of service and discretion that resonates with buyers and sellers alike.

Based in West Linn, Ruth offers deep local expertise and a nuanced understanding of the community. She also brings extensive experience in Portland’s condo market, having spent six years living in the Pearl District and guiding clients through both purchases and sales in the city’s urban core. She is a trusted resource across a wide range of transactions including luxury, investors, and relocations.

Ruth’s big-city drive, professionalism and diverse perspective stems from six years living and working in downtown Chicago, bringing a diverse and sharp marketing mindset to every client interaction. With a marketing degree from the University of Illinois, she leverages forward-thinking strategies to maximize property exposure, identify ideal buyers, and deliver a personalized, results-driven real estate experience.

Outside of real estate, Ruth finds balance in travel, wine, fitness, and time spent with her husband and three children. An active runner and Barre enthusiast, she brings the same discipline and energy to her personal life as she does to each client engagement. Together with her husband, she also manages a growing portfolio of real estate investments—further deepening her insight into wealth-building opportunities for clients.

Ruth’s blend of market expertise, strategic marketing acumen, and genuine passion for real estate makes her an indispensable advisor.

My Happy Clients

"This was our second time working with Ruth, she won us over when she assisted with the purchase of our first home a few years back. We asked her to be our Agent for both the sale of our first home and the purchase of our new home. We couldn't have asked for a better agent! Ruth made it extremely easy to navigate both the buying and selling process, communicated timely and effectively, and provided answers for questions we didn't even think to ask. We would definitely recommend Ruth to others and, in fact, already have with success!"

J. Vogles

"100% confident that I would work with Ruth again on a home purchase or sale. She provided expert advice during the full process of my first-time home purchase. Her connections and diligence with the title company, inspections, etc. were exceptionally helpful and gave me extra confidence that I was receiving reliable, timely information from all parties. I know multiple buyers who have also worked with Ruth, and they also had very positive experiences. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend that a close friend or family member work with Ruth."

S.D. Kucera

"Ruth was absolutely amazing! My husband and I were looking for a condo in Portland but live in California, so it made timing tricky. Ruth stayed in constant contact with us and happily scheduled us in to see properties based on when we could be in the area. When going into contract, she went above and beyond to represent us during inspections, taking measurements, and being our eyes and ears while we were not able to be there. I would recommend Ruth to anyone who wants a highly professional, thorough, and overall awesome agent!"

Zillow Reviewer

"I highly recommend Ruth for helping buy or sell your home. My husband and I were relocating from Chicago to Oregon. Ruth specializes in relocation. She was able to help us navigate the many different areas of Portland. Once we found our home, Ruth stayed on top of the inspection and made sure that everything was taken care of and not forgotten. Moving is extremely stressful, especially a cross country move, Ruth is a trustworthy partner to make sure that all of your bases are covered. You will not regret having Ruth by your side helping you every step of the way."

Rebecca G.

"We were so glad we had Ruth as our agent when we sold our condo. She was wonderfully easy to work with - professional, efficient, and knowledgeable and walked us through the entire process from start to finish with such care. Ruth was always available for a quick chat to answer questions and bounce ideas with us and gave sound advice on pricing and maneuvering market conditions, which we found extremely helpful."

Gary A.