#1 Nutley, NJ Real Estate Agent
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#1 Seller Agent and
#1 Buyer Agent*
Top 1% teams nationwide**
60+ townships covered
Averaging over 1 closing
per week
Over 1,350 transactions
(and counting!)
Agent of choice for luxury million dollar homes
#1 Office in Nutley and Essex County (Keller Williams NJMG)
44% average year over year growth
Mary Rubino Ryder and Michael Ryder believe buying or selling a home is far more than a real estate transaction—it’s one of life’s most important financial and personal decisions. That’s why they’ve built Rubino Ryder around a simple philosophy: every client deserves expert guidance, trusted advice, and a personalized experience from start to finish.
Mary and Mike, a mother and son team, offer a unique combination of decades of experience, local expertise, and modern strategy. While Nutley has always been the heart of their business, they’ve successfully represented buyers and sellers in more than 55 New Jersey communities. Mary’s unparalleled knowledge of Nutley—including representing buyers and sellers on 92% of the town’s streets—is complemented by Mike’s expertise in marketing, technology, business strategy, and meticulous attention to detail.
What truly sets Rubino Ryder apart isn’t just their impressive statistics—it’s how they work. Every day they’re meeting with buyers and sellers, hosting open houses, negotiating contracts, navigating inspections, and having hundreds of conversations that provide real-time insight into today’s market. That firsthand knowledge allows them to offer guidance that goes far beyond market reports and online estimates, helping clients make confident, informed decisions.
Their approach is built on collaboration, trust, clear communication, and relationships that last long after the closing table. Clients aren’t treated like transactions—they become part of the Rubino Ryder family, with Mary and Mike personally invested in achieving the best possible outcome every step of the way.
Recognized as Nutley’s #1 Seller and Buyer Agent based on verified sold volume and units, Rubino Ryder has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional results while never losing sight of what matters most: the people behind every move.
At Rubino Ryder, Your Home is Everything™—a foundation, a future, and the place where life’s most meaningful moments begin.
Mary Ryder
Mary is a powerhouse in the New Jersey real estate market, earning the trust and respect of both buyers and sellers throughout her career. Starting her career as a senior financial analyst, then leaving corporate to raise her family, she returned to build her own highly successful business from scratch.
While Nutley is her specialty and home base, her expertise extends well beyond its borders. She has successfully represented thousands of clients across more than forty townships (link to Towns We Cover in separate tab) throughout New Jersey, making her one of the most sought-after agents in the region.
Her vast knowledge of local markets, unwavering dedication to her clients, and proven track record of results have set her apart in a highly competitive industry. She has consistently been rated the #1 Real Estate Agent in Nutley, NJ for buyers and sellers. Together with her son Michael, she has built a dynamic team that combines experience, strategy, and modern marketing to deliver exceptional outcomes for every client. Contact Mary.
Michael Ryder
Watching his mother create a foundation in real estate inspired Mike to join her venture, which naturally evolved into Rubino Ryder.
Prior to real estate, Mike worked as an elementary school teacher and later in law enforcement — experiences that shaped his ability to communicate clearly, build trust, and remain composed in high pressure situations.
Today, Mike combines that people-first mindset with strong technical and analytical skills to help clients make informed decisions. He focuses on the details that drive results – from assessing properties to managing the marketing and preparation of each listing.
His passion for real estate is apparent with his hands-on approach and resiliency when managing all of the details that go into property assessment and evaluation. His collaborative style and knowledge of the market make him a valuable partner to both clients and his team throughout every step of the process. Contact Mike.
We believe the Rubino-Ryder team is truly the only reason we were able to close on our dream home without exaggeration. We had to close extremely quickly to get the house (one of the quickest deals they ever did). This team hustled for us and advocated for us like we didn’t know was possible. They were an absolute pleasure to work with- no pressure, no stress! This was our first time buying a house, and they walked us through the entire process, answering every question we had along the way. They went above and beyond in every aspect of the home-buying process.
Their connections were also the best in the business – (home inspector, lawyer, mortgage team). We trusted the Rubino-Ryder team with everything. They took such great care of us, and we could not be happier with our experience with them!
★★★★★ / Regan Mastrianni
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We love Mary! Every time I said let’s put in an offer, she made sure she had a game plan for us and promptly got that offer in. She was able to accommodate our limited availability to view homes, squeezing us in right before her own open houses. We closed in under a month, and our whole house shopping process took under 2 months. From offers, inspectors, to lawyer Mary made this process effortless for us.
★★★★★ / Betty
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5 stars doesn’t do this team justice! I would summarize my experience with Mary and Mike as nothing short of amazing. If you want a realtor who not only can eliminate the stress and difficulty of the home buying or selling process but also work to make sure you are getting exactly what you are looking for, this is your team. I can not stress enough how amazing my home buying process was thanks to Mary and her dedication to my wife and I. I am willing to admit we were probably not the easiest clients they have had, but we never felt like a bother. We also loved that we always were able to contact Mary and Mike no matter the time or day which is something you need in a market that moves as quickly as the current one does. I would and have recommended this team to anyone in the market to buy or sell a home!
★★★★★ / Ryan Moran
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Mike and Mary were incredible throughout the whole process! They answered all our questions were extremely helpful easing our anxiety while ensuring the crazy market. Mike helped us find our forever home and we will always be grateful. Thank you thank you thank you!
★★★★★ / Candice Pastor
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We believe the Rubino-Ryder team is truly the only reason we were able to close on our dream home without exaggeration. We had to close extremely quickly to get the house (one of the quickest deals they ever did). This team hustled for us and advocated for us like we didn’t know was possible. They were an absolute pleasure to work with- no pressure, no stress! This was our first time buying a house, and they walked us through the entire process, answering every question we had along the way. They went above and beyond in every aspect of the home-buying process.
Their connections were also the best in the business – (home inspector, lawyer, mortgage team). We trusted the Rubino-Ryder team with everything. They took such great care of us, and we could not be happier with our experience with them!
★★★★★ / Regan Mastrianni
❞
We love Mary! Every time I said let’s put in an offer, she made sure she had a game plan for us and promptly got that offer in. She was able to accommodate our limited availability to view homes, squeezing us in right before her own open houses. We closed in under a month, and our whole house shopping process took under 2 months. From offers, inspectors, to lawyer Mary made this process effortless for us.
★★★★★ / Betty
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5 stars doesn’t do this team justice! I would summarize my experience with Mary and Mike as nothing short of amazing. If you want a realtor who not only can eliminate the stress and difficulty of the home buying or selling process but also work to make sure you are getting exactly what you are looking for, this is your team. I can not stress enough how amazing my home buying process was thanks to Mary and her dedication to my wife and I. I am willing to admit we were probably not the easiest clients they have had, but we never felt like a bother. We also loved that we always were able to contact Mary and Mike no matter the time or day which is something you need in a market that moves as quickly as the current one does. I would and have recommended this team to anyone in the market to buy or sell a home!
★★★★★ / Ryan Moran
❞
Mike and Mary were incredible throughout the whole process! They answered all our questions were extremely helpful easing our anxiety while ensuring the crazy market. Mike helped us find our forever home and we will always be grateful. Thank you thank you thank you!
★★★★★ / Candice Pastor
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*Per total volume and total units in Nutley, NJ
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