Raya helped my husband and I find our house back in 2017. During the time we were house hunting we were also in the process of planning our wedding. Needless to say we were a bit busy and had a tight budget. Raya understood the task completely. She was extremely flexible with her time. Whenever we had some available time to look at houses she always accommodated whether it was the weekends or later in the evening. She also respected our tighter budget and we never felt pressured into any decisions. In fact, it was Raya who strongly urged us to never leave ourselves house poor by sticking with our budget.
We had an idea of things we wanted in our first home but of course we wouldn’t be able to get everything. Raya was very clear and honest about things on our checklist that we probably won’t be able to have as well as locations that we will have to stick to. I really appreciated this honesty because it allowed us to go into the buying process and not be disappointed. Raya is such a kind, easy going and relatable person. She helped make the process a lot less stressful. We felt so confident in the sale because she was with us the whole way through and went to bat for us every step of the way. I wouldn’t think to consider anyone else for our next house!
I have had the privilege of working with Raya over the years. Being in the real estate market for some time, I struggled to find an agent that understood my wants of moving into a house (from a condo). Raya’s profound understanding of the Toronto market and connections lead me to buy in an area that I had not considered before based on the potential for growth. While I found the location challenging at first, Raya’s suggestion was to use this property (a townhouse) as a stepping stone. I decided to go for it and fast forward a few years the house doubled in price, much greater gains than any other area I had my eyes on. What sets Raya apart is her professional, genuinely warm, accommodating nature and attentiveness to the client without “that won’t work”. Raya was honesty invaluable, steering me away from some areas and properties that were not ideal and offered insightful guidance that lead me to better understand that location is important. I definitely recommend Raya to anyone seeking a skilled and personable real estate professional and will use her again!
Gratitude is flowing like a river! Raya, your assistance in securing our rental apartment was spectacular. Throughout the application journey, your guidance was helpful, steering us swiftly through the leasing. Your efforts transformed our relation with you from a guide to a cherished friend – one whose reference we’d happily share with those in pursuit of a perfect home. Many thanks!
This is my second time buying a property with Raya and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a real estate agent. My excellent experience with her with my first purchase made me reach out to her again and I am so glad I did. When I first reached out to Raya, she walked me through the practical details I would need to consider before making my purchase. She went through all my questions with care and detail and helped me navigate, problem-solve and even took care of questions or concerns that arose throughout the whole condo-buying process. Working with her truly felt like having an ally throughout the whole experience & helped ease the stress of it.
Raya was knowledgeable, patient and gave my needs time and priority. She was flexible, available and helped me to realistically narrow down / prioritize my check-list based on the current housing market. I never felt pressured to make any decisions and in fact, she was meticulous and was sure to ask me about various aspects of different units, to make sure I considered all potential factors prior to making my purchase.
The bottom line: Raya is a clear, honest, knowledgeable and very relatable real estate agent. She understands your wants and needs and ensures they are prioritized throughout the home-buying process. She goes above and beyond for her clients and is also a great negotiator. I would definitely work with her a third time!
As newcomers to Toronto, we were overwhelmed by the daunting task of finding our dream home in an unfamiliar housing market. Navigating multiple offer competitions within our downsizing budget seemed impossible. However, Raya performed a miracle by finding the perfect condo that met all our needs and guiding us smoothly through the entire negotiation process.
She has always been several steps ahead, asking the right questions to protect us and steer us towards the best long-term decision. Her knowledge, insights, and experience were invaluable. Throughout the long process, she remained dedicated and supportive, always with a smile, no matter the request. We wholeheartedly recommend her!!!
Raya is by far one of the nicest and sincere people I’ve ever met, not to mention having the pleasure of working with. She is extremely meticulous, hard working and goes above and beyond for her clients. Most of them repeats.
Every client of hers that I’ve spoken to, having nothing but praises to sing. I was, and still am, very proud to say that I have had the pleasure of working with Raya for about 4yrs. During that time I’ve seen her grow as an agent and as a person. She continues to educate herself in order to provide the best service, with extensive knowledge to all. She truly is amazing.
Raya, you are an inspiration.
My wife and I had a dream of downsizing from our bigger house in Whitby into a small condo closer to where we work and play in Pickering. Raya and her skilled team helped make that dream a reality! The sale went smoothly, and we just closed on our new place we’re excited to call home. Nobody knows the GTA better than Raya. She really listens to her clients and goes the extra mile with customer service, too.
Great agent! Raya helped sold my elderly parents’ home recently. I interviewed 3 agents. Raya is professional, personable and has a wonderful positive, can-do attitude. When I saw her putting her negotiating skills to work, I knew I had the right agent on my side to net maximum dollars for my folks. I would recommend her with confidence.
I started out looking for a house on my own, knowing I was going to be picky and be a difficult sale. After some frustration, I contacted Raya to ask her some questions. We ended up looking at a few houses together. I was reluctant because I had a very distinct criteria, and the seller’s market was implying that I was likely going to be priced out.
Raya was confident I’d find what I wanted with some effort. She put that effort in, constantly found new listings that were of interest, and was always able to make time to show them to me despite the speed in which some of them sold at. Despite my nitpickiness, Raya kept at it and eventually found me houses I loved in neighbourhoods I was happy with at prices within my budget. I am now living in one of those houses.
During the entire process, she was happy to share her insights, walk me through the entire process of closing a deal, and best of all helped me avoid a lot of pitfalls that would have caused me buyers remorse. Throughout the entire process, she demonstrated to me that her goal was to put me in a home I was happy with and consistently put my best interests ahead of her own. Thank you Raya!
Raya has been a pleasure to work with. She helped me find my first home, never once complaining at the number of properties I made her find for me. She diligently found me exactly what I was looking for, in the right area for me. She was integral in the negotiation process to help close the sale and continued her excellent service post-sale too! I would highly recommend Raya to anyone looking to buy or sell their property. Her trustworthy, friendly, always helpful attitude makes the stress of home buying that much easier.
Working with Raya on the purchase of my first home was a great and extremely pleasurable experience. Her dedication and diligence on ensuring my needs were met and that they were the top most priority was nothing short of excellent. Anyone looking to buy or sell a home would be lucky to have her as their agent.
She went above and beyond what other real estate agents were providing in terms of service and results when I was looking for a condo in 2011. Thanks Raya!
Raya is one of the best realtors I have come across to. She is straight forward and highly ethical. I can say she is the best of best.
After living outside of Ontario for 2 year, I came back looking for a place to rent. I came to Raya not knowing a lot about what was currently available in the market. She not only explained process of becoming a tenant but went above and beyond the duties of any real estate agent, and within 10 of our initial meeting, I now have a new home in the middle of downtown Toronto. I HIGHLY recommend Raya for any real estate needs you may have. She’s friendly professional, reliable, and knowledgeable. Once I’m ready to buy, Raya will be the person I’ll be talking to.