RAQUEL ZAPATA

RAQUEL ZAPATA

Licensed Real Estate Agent / Broker at 1 STEP AHEAD REALTY GROUP LLC member of Raquel Zapata Team
BK: 3185135
  •   5   (77 reviews)

About RAQUEL

Raquel Zapata was born in California. She moved to Largo Florida with her family 18 years ago. Then bought her first home in Brandon Florida in 2001. Raquel is very familiar with Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco county. She knows neighborhoods, schools, shopping centers and recreational spots. Raquel is hard working, motivated and full of energy. She is a dedicated Full-Time Real Estate Professional ready to help you. She specializes in Residential Sales, Commercial Sales, First Time Home Buyers, New Construction and Vacant Land. Fluent in Spanish, Raquel has developed a multicultural client base of referral business. Her natural ability to negotiate as well as her bi-lingual fluency, enables her to stand out as a leader in Tampa Bay's diverse real estate market. Raquel has built a reputation based on integrity, honesty and exceptional customer service. Over time she has developed many lasting relationships with her customers. Raquel's goal is to have 'clients for life' and she is succeeding. Take the first step into your new home by contacting me today! Tome el primer paso a su nueva casa llamandome hoy!! Specialty markets: First Time Home Buyers Residential Sales Commercial Sales Buyer Representative New Homes/New Construction Luxury Properties Vacant Land Relocation

RAQUEL's reviews

  5  
RAQUEL has 77 reviewsacross 36 different locations, showing 6.
Review RAQUEL
27 days ago
Excellent communication

This is our 3rd time using Raquel as our realtor and once again she did an outstanding job! We bought once and sold twice through Raquel and would do it again! Her expertise in the markets geographic area was instrumental in our selling price. Raquel was straightforward with things that needed to be done to not only sell the home but pass the buyers inspection as well! She went above and beyond in all areas like finding and talking with a roofer since we are out of state. We couldn’t have done this 1000 miles away without Raquel!

about 1 month ago
Exceptional Realtor

So grateful for Raquel! Raquel was exceptional throughout our recent home selling process. We had only two weeks to close, and she kept us informed at every step. She was straightforward and honest about what needed to be done to ensure a smooth closing, and her guidance made everything feel manageable. Even with multiple clients, Raquel made us feel like we were her top priority. Her professionalism, responsiveness, and go to attitude turned what could have been a stressful experience into a seamless one. If we could give her more than 5 stars, we absolutely would. We highly recommend Raquel for anyone buying or selling a home. THANK YOU Raquel!

4 months ago
Exceptional!

I presented Raquel with a challenging situation—my home had been sitting on the market with no sale for several months—and she immediately jumped in and got to work. Under her guidance, the property gained over 100 additional views and generated approximately six offers. We ultimately accepted a strong, reasonable offer, and the home sold successfully. Thank you, Raquel, for stepping in, handling the challenge, and making the entire process a smooth transition. I look forward to working with you again on our next purchase. You rock!

4 months ago
Excellent

Excellent to work with. Did an awesome job with selling my home quick and easy. Would recommend highly.

7 months ago
Exceptional Realtor Who Turns Stress Into Success

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. The Salas Family

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RAQUEL's properties

RAQUEL has 18 properties for sale and sold 14 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldMay 11, 2026
$270,000
2109 Broadway View Avenue
Brandon FL 33510
3
3
1
Townhouse
Listing courtesy of 1 STEP AHEAD REALTY GROUP LLC and MCPEAK REALTY GROUP INC
SoldApr 29, 2026
$210,000
711 Smith St
Clearwater FL 33756
2
1
1
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of 1 STEP AHEAD REALTY GROUP LLC
Pending
$325,000
13514 Majestic Pine Way
Riverview FL 33579
4
2
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of 1 STEP AHEAD REALTY GROUP LLC
SoldApr 17, 2026
$345,000
6419 1st Avenue West
West Bradenton FL 34209
2
2
1
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of 1 STEP AHEAD REALTY GROUP LLC
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