Tara Rutkowski

Tara Rutkowski

Arizona: SA654959000
  •   5   (203 reviews)

Tara's sales performance at a glance

See how Tara has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

42
Reviews
34
Properties for sale
75
Sold properties
$489k
Average sale price
$37.7m
Total sales value

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Tara's customer service awards

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  • National Top 100United States
  • Region Top 20Southwest Region
  • State WinnerArizona
  • County WinnerMaricopa County
  • 2x County Top 5Maricopa County - 2026, 2025
  • 2x City WinnerGoodyear - 2026, 2025

About Tara

Each day I get to wake up and assist homeowners in making their dreams come true! Home ownership is a part of the American Dream and I consider myself extremely fortunate to assist clients with the sale or purchase of their most valuable asset. This is not something that I take lightly or for granted. What I do each day impacts the every day lives of my clients and it is my responsibility to ensure that they capitalize on the sale or purchase of a home in any way possible. I love the fact that each home sale that I navigate through is unique and different. It’s like starting a new adventure each time I help a client buy or sell a home. I learn how to handle the curve balls that may be thrown my way and each day gain more knowledge and insight in order to better assist clients moving forward. Overall, I do not consider what I do a job. I am one of the few people who is extremely blessed to love what I do. When you love what you do it doesn’t feel like work. That’s why it is easy for me to provide exemplary customer service and ensure that I am available to my clients when needed. Real estate is not a Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm job. It’s 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, including Holidays. I work hard for my clients and love every minute of it. In addition, my previous background of over nine years in the Solar Industry gives me an edge over all other real estate agents. Solar is a huge benefit for a home and needs to be marketed to potential buyers, so they can understand the value solar offers, whether leased or owned. With my knowledge and expertise in this area I know what disclaimers and processes must be followed to allow the successful transfer of solar leases as well as show the benefits to potential buyers. When you sell a solar home, you need to sell both the home as well as the solar system in order to get value added. My passion for solar as well as real estate makes me a natural fit if you are looking to buy or sell a solar home. Who you choose to work with in the sale or purchase of a home makes a huge difference in your overall experience. If you want to work with someone who is passionate, dedicated, straightforward, honest, and will get the job done please reach out to me today!

Tara's reviews

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Tara has 203 reviewsacross 33 different locations, showing 6.
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Seller review
Exceptional
7 days ago
Exceptional

I couldn’t have asked for a better real estate agent than Tara Rutkowski to represent me in what was a complex transaction, with an International Buyer. Selling in a market with significant downward pressure presented some real challenges; however, Tara handled everything with professionalism, expertise, and sheer determination. Despite the difficult market conditions and complexities of the transaction, we successfully sold the property in just 15 days—for a record-setting price in Toll Brothers’ Beacon neighborhood at Estrella Mountain Ranch. Throughout the entire process, Tara’s communication was excellent, issues were addressed quickly, and I felt that my interests were being well represented and protected. At times, I’m sure I became a bit of a challenge myself, but Tara always responded with patience, understanding, and compassion. That meant a great deal to me and made what could have been a very stressful experience much easier. Tara’s experience, market knowledge, negotiating skills, and incredible attention to detail made an absolute difference. While other builder and resale homes in Beacon have remained on the market for more than 100 days, Tara was able to position and market my property effectively and get it sold in just 15 days—again for a record setting price. I’m extremely pleased with the outcome and genuinely grateful for Tara’s dedication throughout the process. I would highly recommend Tara to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, responsive, compassionate, and results-focused real estate professional. In fact, I have already referred Tara to others—and I would do it again without hesitation.

Seller review
Overall excellent
20 days ago
Overall excellent

Thank you Tara for your excellent commutation and negotiation skills in helping sale our home in 2 months!

Seller review
Thorough and direct communicator with in depth community knowledge.
28 days ago
Thorough and direct communicator with in depth community knowledge.

Tara is a consummate professional with excellent communication skills. She has deep market knowledge of the Estrella community and assisted me in pricing and staging my home. She went beyond my expectations when challenges arose and was always available to answer questions. I highly recommend Tara to anyone looking to sell or purchase a home.

Buyer review
Thank goodness for Tara!
about 1 month ago
Thank goodness for Tara!

A skilled and savvy negotiator, Tara helped us navigate the landscape of buying our new home in Arizona. During the process of selling our home in Ohio while juggling the purchase of our new home in Arizona, Tara was with us the entire time. In fact, she was always thinking one step ahead of us in advising what we needed to do next and who to contact. Speaking of which, she has a long list of quality contacts for anything you need for the move process. Her connections came in handy more than once. If you’re looking for someone who is kind, professional, and always puts your best interest first, Tara will never disappoint. She was our advocate every step of the way. We just love her!

Seller review
Prompt, attentive, patient, and exceptionally knowledgeable, clear communication
about 2 months ago
Prompt, attentive, patient, and exceptionally knowledgeable, clear communication

I cannot recommend Tara highly enough. From the very beginning of the sale of my home, she was prompt, attentive, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. She always took the time to answer my questions thoroughly, explain every step of the process, and make sure I understood all of my options before making any decisions. Selling a home can be stressful under any circumstances, but in today’s market, where it’s no longer a strong seller’s market, having Tara in my corner made all the difference. She provided honest, data-driven guidance and helped me make informed decisions without ever making me feel pressured. Whether it was discussing pricing strategies or navigating negotiations, Tara’s expertise and calm, confident approach gave me peace of mind throughout the entire process. She understood the changing market conditions and knew exactly how to position my home to attract serious buyers while keeping my best interests at the forefront. What stood out most was her communication and dedication. She was always quick to respond, kept me informed every step of the way, and genuinely cared about achieving the best possible outcome for me. I never felt like just another client—I felt supported, valued, and confident knowing she was advocating for me. If you’re looking for a real estate agent who is professional, trustworthy, knowledgeable, and truly invested in her clients’ success, I wholeheartedly recommend Tara. She turned what could have been an overwhelming experience into one that was smooth, positive, and successful, and I am so grateful to have had her by my side throughout the sale of my home. Because of this, I have her by my side as a buyer! Thank you Tara!!

Buyer review
Expectations Exceeded!
2 months ago
Expectations Exceeded!

We decided to purchase our 1st Arizona home and Tara was recommended. We couldn't be happier. We live 1500 miles away and working with Tara was like being the same office. We ultimately sent her a list of properties we liked from the internet. Tara was able to schedule time for us when we flew out to AZ. We did 3 days of showings from our list. We had a favorite but something wasn't yet perfect. Tara suggested 1 last home to look at and by our 4th day in AZ, we submitted an offer that was accepted. Tara held our hands and we never had a moment alone. She not only guided us through different areas, she also had suggestions and recommendations for any after-purchase fixes or upgrades needed to the home. Moving our family to AZ has become much easier after working with Tara and her group. Highly recommended!

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Tara's properties

Tara has 34 properties for sale and sold 75 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldSep 29, 2026
$690,000
15413 South 183rd Lane
Goodyear AZ 85338
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Realty ONE Group | Goodyear
SoldSep 29, 2026
$472,000
17671 West Buchanan Street
Goodyear AZ 85338
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Realty ONE Group | Goodyear
SoldSep 24, 2026
For Sale
$559,000
South 182nd Avenue
Goodyear AZ 85338
2
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Realty ONE Group | Goodyear
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Tara's sold properties

Tara has sold 75 properties in the past 12 months, showing 4.

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15413 South 183rd Lane, Goodyear, AZ, 85338
15413 South 183rd Lane
Goodyear AZ 85338
3
2
Single-Family$690,000Sep 29, 2026
17671 West Buchanan Street, Goodyear, AZ, 85338
17671 West Buchanan Street
Goodyear AZ 85338
3
2
Single-Family$472,000Sep 29, 2026
17880 West Windmere Drive
Goodyear AZ 85338
Other$397,871Sep 24, 2026
15577 South 181st Lane, Goodyear, AZ, 85338
15577 South 181st Lane
Goodyear AZ 85338
4
2
Single-Family$645,000Sep 11, 2026

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