Cindy was amazing for me and my family. New to the town, we had no idea of the localities and what…read moreto expect. In one meeting, she understood our needs perfectly and finalized 7-8 showings over the next 3 days. We eventually finalized a house that weekend. The closing was no less "adventurous" - but Cindy was calm, professional, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, she talked for me. It was as if she was herself buying the house. We couldn't have asked for more.

Jodi is a wonderful person and knowledgeable realtor. With so many people flooding the industry…read moreshe stands out far above and beyond the competition. My father had a very bad experience with another realtor earlier this year that does a lot of paid advertising and had fake reviews. The realtor was dishonest and clearly was just in the field to make commissions and not help people through the home-buying process. Jodi was so patient and thorough from beginning to end. She not only found the perfect house, but stuck around to the very end and even attended closing with him to make sure that there were not last minute issues. Jodi made the home buying experience a positive one.

Jodi helped my husband and I in buying a home here in Florida recently and we highly recommend…read moreher. She is very knowledgeable, honest, trustworthy, as well as being warm & friendly. We feel lucky in having her on our side through the sometimes arduous process of home buying.

Tabi was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. There is no way we would have been…read moreable to close on our home without her. From the onset she was extremely flexible, patient, and generous with her time and knowledge - she was happy to answer every question, phone call, text, and email. Tabi took charge of a very difficult transaction, guided us through every twist and turn, and got us across the threshold of a house we love. She kept us well-informed throughout the process while making sure not to overwhelm us. She kept us organized and on track, all with an optimistic attitude (even at the times we didn't have one!). As first time home buyers her know-how, willingness to take on much more than her share of tasks and responsibilities, and upbeat but calm and rational outlook was invaluable. We are endlessly appreciative for all of her hard work and encouragement and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone considering buying a home.

Selling a home doesn't get any better than this. This is the second home that Karla and team sell…read morefor me, and again I can't say enough nor give enough thanks for the kind of work they do. Karla, I so appreciate your commitment to my home from the first moment we walked through it to the very end of closing. It's almost an old school way of caring for people, but with the latest AND BEST in technology. I'd say if you want someone that will carry you through this sometimes difficult and emotional time, without a doubt Karla will give you that kind of concierge service, (for couples, men and speaking as a woman....DEFINITELY women).She even took it upon herself to get me help to clean up yard and purchase a new doorbell for the day of closing. I could go on and on......but the bottom line is, you want her on YOUR team.

Karla and her team made selling my home easy and gave me peace of mind. From the first day of my…read morevery quick sale she worked hard and cares about her clients. I would recommend her to anyone!

I once again had the pleasure of working with Raquel Zapata - 1 Step Ahead Realty Group ,to…read morepurchase 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 propery 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!

If a realtor communicates with you on her WEDDING day.. yes you heard that right.. on her WEDDING…read moreday, you have the right realtor working for you! Raquel is personable and knowledgeable. She fights for you as her client. She knows the market and knows what to offer to get it accepted. In a market like today's you need someone knowledgeable, someone that will be ready to take action and someone that is aggressive to get the house bought/sold. I had a complicated closing and Raquel stood by me through the end and beyond. She was supportive, and did whatever she could to make the process smoother and easier for me. I would recommend Raquel to my family and friends, and will use her again in the future.

Jasmine is fantastic to work with--she's incredibly communicative, timely, and always on top of…read moreevery detail. I truly enjoyed working with her and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dedicated and reliable agent.

We reached out to a realtor family friend seeking a realtor to help us with our condo purchase in…read moreBradenton. It was our very good fortune that Larissa was recommended to us! She was excellent. Larissa is knowledgeable, responsive, thorough and perhaps best of all, consistently positive and upbeat. She was a joy to work with and right by our side every step of the way. Everything went smoothly and we now own the condo we most wanted to purchase. Thank you Larissa!

Moving across the country is exhilarating and exciting but can also be a bit scary and…read moreoverwhelming. Larissa takes the stress out of buying a home and makes it into an incredibly enjoyable and fun experience! Her professionalism and communication skills are absolutely top notch. Highly recommend Larissa to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Especially if you want someone who knows the area, understands the market, is diligent/detail-oriented and extremely courteous. Rest easy knowing you have one of the best realtors in the business!

It's hard to imagine that four years have gone by since my original review. Nothing has…read moreparticularly changed, yet virtually everything has gotten better. I suppose that is one of the virtues of remaining with a quality organization. The more you work together, the more organic and intuitive the relationship becomes. Lisa has gotten a little older, but she has also gotten even better! Matthew can be a great resource in the clutch! Becky is blossoming into a nice Barolo....

I attended the " How To Be a Better Agent" hosted by ita insured title agency. I was very impressed…read morewith the caliber of speakers and useful market data information provided by professionals in the industry. I gathered a lot of great and successful marketing ideas. I also had the opportunity to meet other successful agents and brokers. It was a great event to network, and the location was convenient. I look forward on attending more events hosted by ita.