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1 Step Ahead Realty Group

Raquel Zapata

Communication. Knowledge. Integrity

Top Real Estate Professional in the Tampa area

Opening Doors to Your Future Home

Helping you navigate every step of the real estate journey with confidence. From finding the perfect property to closing the deal, we are here to make your path to homeownership smooth and rewarding.

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REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS IN THE TAMPA AREA

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We are Florida-based real estate professionals who bring local insight, clear communication, and a client-first approach to every home journey. Known for our dedication and attention to detail, we help buyers and sellers navigate the market with confidence, making the process straightforward, informed, and stress-free.

Ready to get started? Connect with us today and take the first step toward your next home.

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Meet Your Broker: Raquel Zapata

Raquel is a dedicated real estate professional whose journey is rooted in resilience, hard work, and a deep commitment to helping others. The daughter of immigrants from Chile and El Salvador, she was raised with a strong work ethic and an appreciation for opportunity. After overcoming early challenges and becoming a homeowner at a young age, she built a successful career in real estate, driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to guide others toward stability and growth.

Today, Raquel is a broker and business owner leading a close-knit team in the Tampa Bay area. Known for her hands-on approach and lasting client relationships, she supports buyers and sellers through every step of the process with care and clarity. Her work goes beyond transactions, shaped by a genuine passion for making a difference and helping families achieve the dream of homeownership.

Client Success Stories

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Nancy B.

Nancy B.

Raquel is down to earth, knowledgeable, and caring. This girl gets the job done! Love her.
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Fadi A.

Fadi A.

Raquel Zapata is an exceptional realtor who deserves all the praise for the phenomenal job she did in selling my house. Despite facing numerous challenges throughout the process, Raquel remained calm, composed, and determined t...
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Allison A.

Allison A.

We have bought and sold multiple properties through Raquel and wouldn’t do it any other way. Raquel is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the ins and outs of real estate. Raquel's communication, work ethic and integrity m...
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Robert A.

Robert A.

Awesome and professional, amazing, honest, excellent salesperson.
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Miguel A.

Miguel A.

Super attentive and ready to resolve any issue. I was really nervous about buying a home, the way that the market was, a lot of people trying to take advantage etc. When I got in contact with Raquel all doubt went away just fro...
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Luis P.

Luis P.

She pulled pulled through the whole time until she got the deal done.
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Melly G.

Melly G.

I once again had the pleasure of working with Raquel to purchase a new investment property. From start to finish, it was an absolute pleasure! Per usual. From our initial conversations and throughout the whole process, Raquel w...
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Janell N.

Janell N.

Raquel went above and beyond. I could never ask for anything more. She is trustworthy, responsible, and attentive. I would highly recommend using her as your realtor.
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Jarrell B.

Jarrell B.

Phenomenal service and attention to detail. Truly family oriented. Her and Will went above and beyond in helping us sell our home!
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The Salas Family

The Salas Family

If there were more than five stars, Raquel Zapata would absolutely deserve them. With nothing more than a 24-hour window to search and secure a home, she was nothing short of phenomenal. After showing us several properties in a...
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