About Rich

For over 15 years, Rich Hornblower has built a strong reputation as a trusted REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Realty in Boston. He is a Senior Sales Associate with Ricardo Rodriguez & Associates, the #1-ranked large team in New England and 26th in the nation for Coldwell Banker Realty in 2024. Before joining Ricardo Rodriguez & Associates, Rich was the #1 individual Coldwell Banker Realty agent in New England for units sold in 2023, ranking 20th nationally among more than 100,000 agents. This achievement placed him in the top 1% of Coldwell Banker Realty agents worldwide. In 2024, he was honored in the RealTrends | The Thousand rankings, published by The Wall Street Journal , as the No. 1 agent in sales sides in Boston, No. 2 in Massachusetts, and No. 168 nationally. Now part of Ricardo Rodriguez & Associates, all of Rich's sales are reflected within the team's production. He works with buyers, sellers, and investors across Boston and surrounding areas. His expertise includes affordable housing resales, home buyer lotteries, first-time home buyers, relocation referrals, estate and probate sales, income-restricted properties, and new construction. Notably, he recently closed all 38 units in a new construction building in Brighton. In addition to his professional achievements, Rich was named one of Boston Magazine's Top Real Estate Producers of 2024. His dedication to the real estate industry extends beyond transactions; he is also a council member for the Plimoth Patuxet Museums and the Friends of the Public Garden. Rich earned his B.A. from Boston University's College of Communication. Education Certification • Boston University, College of Communications • REALTOR® • Certified Negotiation Specialist • Certified Relocation Specialist • International President's Premier Award from Coldwell Banker Realty, placing him in the top 1% of all sales associates nationally and internationally for 2023. • Rich is ranked among the nation's top 0.5% of all real estate professionals in the 2024 edition of Real Trends | The Thousand Professional Affiliations • Boston University Young, Alumni Former President, • Homebuyer 101 instructor at ACDC, Allston Brighton CDC and Urban Edge, • The Council of the Friends of the Public Garden,