Steve is an excellent agent. He provided crucial recommendations for upgrades and staging that helped my condo stand out from others for sale in the building and neighborhood. This was instrumental in achieving a successful sale at a fair price, even during a slowdown in the real estate market.
I am extremely pleased with all that Steve Raffaelli did to successfully and quickly sell my Alexandria, VA condo. I permanently relocated to California soon after our initial meeting and would not be able to return to Alexandria. Through his expert knowledge of the local housing market, Steve carefully guided me through my first home sale, which completed on schedule and within the expected price range. He arranged for a trusted general contractor to complete all necessary repairs and upgrades. Despite the 3-hours difference in time zones, Steve communicated well, providing regular and timely updates throughout the entire home sales process. Based upon my experience, if you require the services of a real estate agent, I can highly recommend Steve Raffaelli.
Stephen represented me for both selling my townhouse and purchasing a condo. He was the perfect real estate agent for me. He knows the market for my locations. He was always available to answer my many questions and to discuss concerns. He consistently offered good advice, while recognizing the final decision was mine. And very important to me, Stephen was professional, ethical and trustworthy. I was in good hands for both transactions.
We've used steve to twice now, initially to buy our first home 9 yrs ago and most recently to buy our new home and sell our old one. He's always available to answer any questions and is very knowledgeable about the market. He did a great job on negotiating the price of our current home and guided us through the work we needed on the old house to get top dollar for it. I would highly recommend Steve!
Steve has been my right hand guy for everything I needed with this property. From renting, selling, fixing and contracting, he has always been available, reliable, and responsive/a therapist for getting through some challenges. He was a wonderful partner.
Steve is a truely wonderful agent. As a first time home buyer his guidance and expertise made the entire experience much less daunting and actually enjoyable. He walked me through the home buying process and made sure I understood each step along the way as well as quickly responding to any questions I had. He made touring homes a breeze, explaining what to look for in terms of the condition, what's been updated and what's been overlooked. He is also a great help in considering future renovations. I never felt pressured into rushing any decision, which allowed me time to build confidence in knowing what the right home for me was. When I did find a home Steve provided great advice when it came to making a strong offer. He also takes pride in having good connections and I was very satisfied with the home inspector he recommended. I am extremely happy with the home I ended up purchasing I have Steve to thank for getting me here.
Steve was very attentive. Available homes where we wanted to be are seasonal and in short supply sometimes. There wasn't a large inventory in the beginning. However, he was able to show us possibilities over the three months that we liked. We ended up with a very nice townhouse that met practically all of our list of wants and needs. Steve is tenacious and will work hard for you to meet your needs.
We were new to the city of Alexandria, and Steve was excellent in showing us a variety of housing options in the area. He was patient and concise in explaining the market dynamic there, was very helpful in negotiations and diligent in making sure we were covered properly by arranging any and all inspections for the property. We certainly appreciated his efforts in making our purchase successful!
He really listened to what we were looking for and found us the perfect home. His knowledge on the area and his negotiation skills were solid and we walked away feeling that we got exactly what we wanted for the price we wanted.
Steve, understood the market situation in the area we were looking. He did an excellent job of researching a number of issues that gave him the ability to know what would work and more importantly, what we shouldn’t do. He kept us well advised and after we signed, he follow up has been exceptionally. He has help us find quality workmen and services, even after the sale.
I’m thrilled to share my positive experience with our realtor, Steve. Just under 2 months, he expertly guided us to our perfect home, demonstrating a deep understanding of our preferences… and we had a lot! Despite the exhaustive process of visiting multiple houses in a day, he remained patient and committed. Additionally, his assistance with paperwork streamlined the entire home-buying journey. We’re grateful for his dedication and highly recommend him as a realtor!
Steve was really great to work with. Always available and always willing to do whatever was needed to get the job done. We got a great offer over list price the same weekend we went on the market. Can’t ask for any more than that!
