Understanding the house is only part of understanding the move.

Ayme Van Riet has lived real estate from nearly every angle. She has bought, sold, rented, built, renovated and restored homes through many different stages of her own life; from a classic Wellesley colonial and a century-old cottage in the center of Dover to new construction, a custom-built stone-and-shingle home and the restoration of a landmark Royal Barry Wills property.

She has cleared land, navigated permitting, worked alongside architects and builders and moved enough times herself to know that choosing a home is rarely just about the house.

That experience shapes the way Ayme works with her clients. Sometimes you’re looking for more space or a different community. Sometimes you’re wondering whether to renovate, rebuild or move. Sometimes a house that isn’t quite right holds tremendous potential. And sometimes the house everyone else loves simply isn’t right for you.

Her job is to help you understand the difference.

As a Compass Real Estate Advisor specializing in Dover and Wellesley, with clients throughout Boston’s MetroWest communities, Ayme brings deep local knowledge, market insight and a highly personal approach to every move. A Dover resident since 2002 and former Wellesley resident, she knows these communities not simply as markets, but as places she has called home.

Her approach is thoughtful and candid. She listens carefully, asks the right questions and isn’t afraid to offer an opinion when it will help you make a better decision. Because her goal isn’t simply to help you complete a transaction. It’s to help you feel confident in the decision you make.