Rich Hornblower

For over 15 years, Rich Hornblower has earned a reputation as a trusted REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Realty in Boston. He is a member of Ricardo Rodriguez & Associates, the #1 ranked team in New England and 13th in the nation for Coldwell Banker Realty.

Before joining Ricardo Rodriguez & Associates, Rich distinguished himself as the #1 individual Coldwell Banker Realty agent in Massachusetts for units sold in 2023, ranking 20th nationally among more than 100,000 agents. This achievement earned him the International President’s Premier Award, placing him in the top 1% of Coldwell Banker Realty agents worldwide.

In 2024, Rich was recognized 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.

As a Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Specialist, Rich has successfully guided buyers, sellers, and investors throughout Boston, the surrounding areas, and Cape Cod. He has extensive expertise in affordable housing resales and home buyer lotteries in Boston. His areas of specialization include first-time home buyers, relocation referrals, estate and probate sales, and new construction.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Rich was named one of Boston Magazine’s Top Real Estate Producers of 2024. Rich's commitment to the real estate industry extends beyond transactions. He actively serves on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee for the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS® and the Diversity, Inclusion, and Member Engagement Task Force for the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®. He is also a council member for the Plimoth Patuxet Museums and the Friends of the Public Garden.

Rich earned a 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, • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force for the Greater Boston Association of Realtors®, and on the Diversity, Inclusion, and Member Engagement Task Force for the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®