Ralsie O’Shea
Before joining Shaheen, Ruth, Martin & Fonville as a Realtor, Ralsie began her career at Compass Real Estate in Washington, DC. There she worked as a Team Coordinator for one of the firm’s top-producing teams, with their sales exceeding 450 million. Working for Compass she gained valuable experience navigating one the most competitive real estate markets in the country. After working in the nation’s capital, Ralsie’s roots drew her back to her hometown. She joined Shaheen, Ruth, Martin & Fonville as a Marketing Manager before becoming a licensed agent.
The combination of her marketing and organizational skills gives Ralsie a strong ability to determine effective real estate strategies for both buyers and sellers alike. She is known for her thoroughness, dependability, and creativity when working with clients, as well as her colleagues.
Ralsie grew up in Richmond VA. She graduated from St. Catherine’s School and later from the College of Charleston in South Carolina. As a multi-generation Richmonder, she has a unique perspective of Richmond’s neighborhoods, culture, and rich history. She believes the thriving restaurant scene, countless forms of entertainment, and strong job market makes RVA and its surrounding areas one of the best places to live in the US.
Aside from Real Estate, Ralsie is a devoted advocate for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Disease and Richmond’s art and theater community. She enjoys musical theater, running, and cycling, anything written by Donna Tartt, and being with her Norfolk Terrier, Lizzie.