Testimonials

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 an area we initially thought we were interested in, but quickly realized wasn’t right, Raquel immediately pivoted. Within an hour (and after a quick lunch), she had already lined up a brand-new assortment of homes in the perfect location. What impressed us most was how she truly listened and understood what we needed. By the end of the day, Raquel not only found us our dream home just in time for my flight back, but she also went above and beyond by helping us identify an excellent school for our middle schooler. Raquel is exceptional at what she does. She is knowledgeable, resourceful, and incredibly dedicated to her clients. She turned what could have been a stres…

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 an area we initially thought we were interested in, but quickly realized wasn’t right, Raquel immediately pivoted. Within an hour (and after a quick lunch), she had already lined up a brand-new assortment of homes in the perfect location. What impressed us most was how she truly listened and understood what we needed. By the end of the day, Raquel not only found us our dream home just in time for my flight back, but she also went above and beyond by helping us identify an excellent school for our middle schooler. Raquel is exceptional at what she does. She is knowledgeable, resourceful, and incredibly dedicated to her clients. She turned what could have been a stressful, overwhelming process into a smooth and successful experience. We are beyond grateful for her expertise and highly recommend her to anyone in search of their next home. Thank you, Thank you, a million times Thank you! We can not wait to work with you again

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 was extremely professional. She was highly knowledgeable about the local market and made sure I always felt like a priority. At each step in the whole process, Raquel came through with her commitment to excellence. Negotiation skills were first-rate – she consistently found ways to get us the best deal possible. They also went out of their way to ensure every detail was taken care of – from arranging inspections to researching potential issues with this property. Throughout our journey, Raquel demonstrated immense patience and understanding of my situation. (With me being a busy wife, mom of 3 little boys, and juggling my new business, things can get pretty hectic a…

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 was extremely professional. She was highly knowledgeable about the local market and made sure I always felt like a priority. At each step in the whole process, Raquel came through with her commitment to excellence. Negotiation skills were first-rate – she consistently found ways to get us the best deal possible. They also went out of their way to ensure every detail was taken care of – from arranging inspections to researching potential issues with this property. Throughout our journey, Raquel demonstrated immense patience and understanding of my situation. (With me being a busy wife, mom of 3 little boys, and juggling my new business, things can get pretty hectic and overwhelming). Whether I needed additional time for research or require more information on this particular property they took it all in stride. She went out of her way to provide me with extra resources and various options I could consider when deciding. I’m so glad I chose Raquel Zapata “1 Step Ahead Realty Group”, once again for my real estate process needs. Their knowledge and experience, combined with their patient approach, made this otherwise stressful event a smooth and successful process. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch real estate services!