Riva was an absolute joy to work with. She was incredibly helpful throughout the home buying process, asking, and answering all needed questions and gave nothing but stellar advice. She has a wonderful personality and brings a great energy to what can often be a stressful time when looking for a new home.” -J.E.

Riva Nelson has been a successful licensed real estate salesperson for 10 years. After several careers she has found her passion in real estate. Negotiating, networking, and understanding today’s market are important skills to have when working with both buyers and sellers. In addition to these skills, Riva has developed trusting relationships with her clients by listening to their needs to create a plan of action to achieve a desired outcome. From first-time home buyers to investors, Riva has successfully found properties for her clients in a very competitive market. Riva was raised in Upstate NY and moved to Houston, TX. After many years, Riva decided to return to Hudson Valley to find her niche in real estate. Riva is a Super Host with Airbnb due to her dedication, hard work, and positive attitude. Her clients appreciate that she goes above and beyond to ensure the best experience with the best results. Riva is a loving mother of three children who are her pride and joy. She enjoys traveling, dancing, fine food, sport games and her Australian Shepherd, Houston. She believes a work life balance is part of life’s journey.