The Hovey | Ritchey Team


Whether it's selling or searching for your special Hamptons home, each is looking for a highly qualified broker to represent them in the process. The Hovey | Ritchey Team is the intelligent choice. 

Kim Hovey has earned a stellar reputation in the Hamptons real estate market and has a loyal client following with extensive referral business. Kim also brings with her many years of development experience as both a principal and consultant for residential, commercial, and multi-use properties in East Hampton and New York City. Her extensive knowledge of local building and zoning laws and negotiation skills aids both buyers and sellers in assessing the true growth potential of any property, whether for investment or personal use. 

An avid researcher and fantastic organizer, Chris Ritchey presents his clients with the most relevant options and best opportunities based on their needs and desires. He makes the search extremely efficient, and educates the Buyer or Seller through the entire transaction to the closing table and beyond. Chris also has an incredible eye for staging and design to help Sellers market their properties resulting in less days on market. 

Together they represent over 40 years of real estate experience. 

Kim and Chris have a strong sense of community as they both live in East Hampton full time. Kim was the treasurer and president of the Ross School Parents Association and founder and president of the Hands Creek Farm POA. Currently Kim is a member of the LVIS, whose mission is to maintain and preserve the historic landmarks, ponds, and parks in the Village of East Hampton. Chris is a volunteer and board member of C.T.R.E.E. (Center for Therapeutic Riding of the East End), located at Wölffer Stables in Sagaponack.