RAQUEL ZAPATA

RAQUEL ZAPATA

Licensed Real Estate Agent / Broker at 1 STEP AHEAD REALTY GROUP LLC member of Raquel Zapata Team
BK: 3185135
  •   5   (79 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 79 reviewsacross 37 different locations, showing 6.
Review RAQUEL
6 days ago
If you want someone who will get it done...

If you want someone who will not only find you your perfect dream home, but also fight tooth and nail for the things you want, Raquel is the way to go. She helped us find the perfect home for us, hitting every check mark we wanted in the price range we needed, going above and beyond to help us. I could not have asked for a better realtor and person.

about 1 month ago
Very knowledgeable and helpful through the whole process!

I cannot recommend Raquel enough! As a first-time homebuyer, I had so many questions and honestly felt overwhelmed at times, but Raquel made the entire process feel smooth and stress-free. She was patient, knowledgeable, and always took the time to explain everything in a way I could understand. She truly had my best interests at heart every step of the way.

2 months 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!

3 months 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!

5 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!

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RAQUEL's properties

RAQUEL has 16 properties for sale and sold 16 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldJun 15, 2026
$267,000
5625 Caribbean Circle
Keystone Heights FL 32656
4
2
2
Other
Listing courtesy of MOMENTUM REALTY and 1 Step Ahead Realty Group, LLC
SoldJun 12, 2026
$370,000
4814 North Highland Avenue
Tampa FL 33603
3
2
1
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of 1 STEP AHEAD REALTY GROUP LLC and REALTY EXPERTS
SoldJun 4, 2026
$330,000
13514 Majestic Pine Way
Riverview FL 33579
4
2
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of 1 STEP AHEAD REALTY GROUP LLC and ATRIUM REALTY, LLC
SoldMay 20, 2026
$344,220
1108 Arrowhead Vine Court
Plant City FL 33566
4
2
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of D R HORTON REALTY LLC and 1 STEP AHEAD REALTY GROUP LLC
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