Testimonials

Very few things are as revealing as client Testimonials, so please take a look at ours when you have a minute.

My wife and I just moved from New Hampshire to Fredericksburg, VA last Friday. Elsa was our realtor. She is one of the finest people I have met. The quality of work is super, her demeanor is perfect, and she exhibits professionalism and attention to detail at every stage of the process. I have worked with several realtors in the past but Elsa is the best!

Elsa was particularly helpful with many questions and potential concerns we had about the area. Her comments were right on target. Her recommendations were carefully delivered and it was obvious that she was interested in our welfare and satisfaction for finding the right home for us.

She has earned our respect and admiration. If I were in the position of hiring someone with her skills set, she would be one of the first selected.

My hope is that she is recognized, valued and ranked as superior! Please let me know if you would like to discuss this matter in the near future.

Robert M. Gravina, Ph.D.

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We would like to thank Elsa for all she has done to help us both with buying and selling our home. Seven years ago Elsa was there to help us find a home in a very competitive buyer's market as we relocated to Stafford from Georgia. Her experience working with military relocations was very helpful. As our time came to leave Stafford, we again knew Elsa would be the person to get the job done. She helped us to professionally stage our home to its best advantage and our home sold in a very competitive seller's market within 3 weeks. We cannot thank Elsa enough.

Tracy and Kim Van Zuiden

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I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the outstanding job Elsa did with the sale of my house. It sat on the market for a long time with a previous Century 21 Real Estate Agent. When the listing expired I went with Elsa--which was the smartest thing I could have done. Within hours of signing the paperwork, Elsa had completely changed the look of the house. She referred to it as staging...and I have to tell you it was amazing what she (and some of her people) were able to do in the next 10 hours. When I returned home and saw what she did--there was no doubt in my mind that if I had listed with her originally that house would have sold in no time.

In any event, I have expressed my appreciation to Elsa in the past but I wanted to do the same with you. Elsa is a credit to your organization. You can be assured that anyone I know of in the area contemplating selling their house will get a hard sell from me on why they should list with her.

Thanks again--and please pass on to Elsa (once again) how much I appreciate all of her WAY ABOVE AND BEYOND efforts!!!

Jim Boza

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When asked how we felt about the quality of service of the Rake Team my wife and I had the following to say:

My wife and I were stationed in Japan and were looking for a house back in the states around The Quantico Virginia area. From the time we contacted Jim and Elsa Rake they made us feel like we were their only clients. We had their complete undivided attention and it really impressed us. They were highly experience, very professional and brought a sense of reassurance with them that made all the dealings in a frenzied Market seem uncomplicated.

We told them the type of house we were looking for and they delivered. By the second day we realized that we didn´t just have and agent, we had friends who wanted to see us happy in our first home. They moved as if they were purchasing the house for themselves.

One event that stands out was during the home inspection. Things that me and my wife missed were immediately pointed out by Jim and Elsa during an unyielding quality insurance inspection. Had it not been for their expertise we would have paid thousands of dollars in repairs and future maintenance cost. It was because of that outstanding first impression they made upon us that made us not hesitate in calling Jim and Elsa once it became time to sell our house.

As testimony to the quality of service they guarantee our house was sold 30 days after listing. We have recommended Jim and Elsa to several of our friends and all have personally called to thank us.

Thanks again Jim and Elsa,
Sincerely,
Your friends Jermaine and DaNotta Jackson

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Thank you for all of your assistance in the purchase of our new home. Your courteous professionalism made a very positive difference. I plan to send referrals your way as a continuing "thank you."

Paul Nichols
United States Army

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We would like to say what a fantastic job the Rake Team of Jim and Elsa Rake did to sell our house. We have been sellers of a house for the third time and have never found a company, team, or anyone who was as efficient as this team. The Rake's sold our house within 48 hours to the first buyers and we received the asking price. This was very important to us as we were in the process of buying a new construction home and needed to sell our house fast to qualify for our new home. Jim and Elsa are wonderful people, I'd highly recommend them, and they're a first rate super realtor team.

Captain Tony and Amy Diaz - USAF

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We unsuccessfully tried For Sale By Owner for over a month. We felt that our house was competitively priced for the market but found it extremely difficult to get motivated and qualified buyers in the door. Within 48 hours of contacting Jim and Elsa Rake, we had four contracts and ended up selling our house for much more than we ever expected! Jim and Elsa made our home selling process effortless and really understand what a military family needs and expects from a realtor.

MAJ Doug Tuttle
USA

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Just huge thanks for the most professional, competent and comfortable support I've ever experienced in selling and buying about a dozen homes during my seventy five years on this planet.

With very special appreciation,
Jim O. - PhD

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I recommend that anyone wishing to sell or purchase a home in Stafford, Virginia, should do business with you. You have been most accommodating, professional, and extremely helpful.

Ken S.

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Our experience with Elsa was wonderful. She was personal but very professional; friendly and knowledgeable; and very helpful. This is our first house and from what we heard we thought it was going to be very complicated, but Elsa made things so easy and simple for us right from the beginning to the end. We will highly recommend Elsa Rake to friends and loved ones.

Bright A.

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We want to thank you for your wonderful representation while acting as our real estate agent.

...We were especially pleased by your marketing campaign and feel that many other agents could or would not duplicate it.

Never were we in doubt as to where the negotiations stood and we are grateful for that. Simply stated, you made it very easy for us. You get our highest recommendation, Elsa.

Marge and Larry S.
Col USAF (Ret)

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I would like to take a minute of your time to express my husband's and my gratitude for a job by Elsa Rake that went above and beyond being a good realtor.

...We hold Elsa in high esteem and will continue to sing her praises...

Joel and Cecelia C.

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Contact Elsa Rake, Coldwell Banker Elite at 540-226-9340 with any questions you may have regarding Fredericksburg VA and surrounding area real estate.

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