I had worked hard to get myself prepared for a home purchase, and at the beginning of my search had worked with another real estate agent who greatly disappointed me, so much in fact, that I was going try to see if I could represent myself. One weekend, I saw a home that I was interested in, and Raphael Sorhaindo from The Rapisarda Team, called to set up a time for me to view the property. During our conversation Raphael took the time, to look up the disclosures on the home and made sure that I understood what it all meant. There was a level of trust that happened immediately that day. He didn't know me at all, nor did he know if I was working with another agent or not. He just wanted to make sure I was making an informed decision on the right home for me. I decided that day that Raphael was the agent for me. He was kind, knowledgeable and very attentive. We looked at countless homes, most of them sold before I could even wrap my head around if it was the right one for me or not. But as we continued through the process, he kept teaching me, and guiding me and very quickly was able to identify the home style that was I was looking for. And then when I found the one, I had the great fortune of being able to work with Raphael and Tom (who was absolutely incredible to me). I don't know how I got so blessed to be in the care of these really amazing professionals who are clearly at the top of the real estate field, but I am so grateful that they treated me like they only wanted the best for me. During my inspections, Tom stopped by and changed the atmosphere. There was such a level of respect for who he was that his reputation opened me up to a greater level or service with every vendor present. Anyone that has real estate needs to sign up with my dream team which included The Tom Rapisarda Team. They are a class act with a tremendous heart of making home owner dreams come true. I am truly blessed to have my first home buying experience be under the care of such a class act. When people asked me which real estate team I had chosen, there was a level of respect and integrity that just came with the name. When people say you are only as good as your word and your name, Tom Rapisarda, you have created an empire of greatness around you and I really appreciate you all treating my family like we are and extension of yours. read more