Local Roots. Real Experience. Straight Talk.

Meet the Brothers

River Hills Real Estate is a Lancaster County-based company founded by brothers Paul and Ryan Dodson. With nearly 40 years of combined real estate experience, they’ve helped homeowners navigate every kind of sale—from quick cash closings to full renovations and top-dollar listings.

We believe selling your home shouldn’t feel confusing, stressful, or full of empty promises. That’s why we keep things simple:

  • Honest communication

  • Flexible solutions

  • Personalized service

  • No-pressure guidance

  • No-BS dealmaking

When you work with River Hills, you work directly with local owners who care about doing right by their neighbors.

Meet Ryan

  • Manheim Township High School graduate, Class of 1996

  • Earned two Bachelor of Science degrees from Pennsylvania State University in Forest Biology and Environmental Resource Management (2010)

  • 10 years as a mortgage professional, followed by 14 years as a self employed painting and construction contractor

  • Extensive volunteer work with the regional Red Cross, The Clare House, and the Manheim Township Sustainability Committee, where he leads annual stream clean-ups and organized over 250 volunteer hours, collecting more than 2,900 pounds of litter

  • Certified Master Watershed Steward, focusing on water quality monitoring and volunteer outreach

Meet Paul

  • Manheim Township High School graduate, class of 2012

  • Studied Landscape Architecture at Northeastern University and Economics at Harvard University

  • Volunteer work with various housing non-profits including Clare House, Habitat for Humanity, Bike & Build, and Community Rebuilds

  • Hobby farmer in West Hempfield Township

  • Father of two

What Sets Us Apart

People-First Approach

Everything we do is built around understanding your needs and helping you succeed—because when you thrive, so do we.

Long-Term Relationships

We’re not just here for the now. We love creating lasting relationships with our clients and growing with them over time.

Proven Process, Flexible Execution

We bring structure where it counts and adaptability where it matters. Our methods are clear, but always responsive.

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