Jocelyn and Jeff were great managers for the house my mom and I rented. Jocelyn always responded with kind words and Jeff was helpful when I had questions.
“Jeffrey and Jocelyn have been managing my three properties for the last four years and I have only good things to report about them! Me living in Europe, have to rely 100% on them to manage the properties, and I could not be more satisfied. The houses are fully rented to good renters, they go beyond the expected duties and go the extra yard to maintain the houses in top shape. If you need to rent and manage your properties and relax your mind, they are the ones to go with!”
I have dealt on two occasions with Jeff, once on the purchase of my townhouse and once now on the leasing of said property. Jeff is very responsible and always has paid attention to detail. Always on time for appointments and has never missed a text or phone request. I have always said that the only people I want to do business with are the folks who constantly do what they say they are going to do. Jeff Raia is that person. No better real estate agent anywhere in my opinion.
Jeff is very professional with tons of experience in the real estate market. At the same time, he is someone whom you can completely trust to look after your interests. He won't shy away from giving you good advice, even if that advice may not help him personally. He is currently managing our single-family home and he is very good at making sure things run smoothly. He is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure we are comfortable. He has our business for the lifetime!
Jeff has worked endlessly for us. He’s honest and trustworthy.
Highly Recommended! Jeff was recommended to me by another friend that is in the real estate business. I have worked with several different real estate agents over the years and through multiple showings. I never understood the difference between them until meeting Jeff. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the markets, buying/selling process, and in every house we looked at was able to point out areas of that were both and good and bad about a houses. He stayed on top of the process to make sure things went smoothly. He even went the extra mile the day of closing to help identify and resolve on issue with a furnace that had died that morning of closing. If you are looking for a guy that will get stuff done, at a high level, and in a professional way. Jeff is your guy!
"Jeff was more than helpful, going above and beyond to find us the right home. He was sincere, upfront, and was able to find us a great house that fit right in our price range! Jeff kept us apprised about available properties and always let us know as soon as a new one came on the market. He was extremely communicative and easy to reach to answer any of our questions. We would highly recommend working with Jeff." 73 - Albany NY
"Jeff helped our family find our home at a time (in this housing market) that we didn't think was possible. Throughout the process, Jeff offered a wealth of knowledge around real estate (both from the family home and investment perspectives) within the region. He exemplified patience, understanding, and an abundance of flexibility to accommodate our children and busy schedules. We will use Jeff when we are ready to purchase our next home!" Krista Campbell - Niskayuna, NY
We are closing on a dream home on 3 acres tomorrow morning, and the only downside is that we won't be seeing much of Jeff anymore. We truly enjoy and admire Jeff so much! Jeff has been THE strongest part of our team on this quest to relocate to a new state and own our first and favorite home. My spouse and I were referred to Jeff by our Austin, TX realtor Jessica Pino before we moved to upstate NY. We could not have wished for a sharper mind, a more thoughtful friendliness, or more flexible scheduler for our numerous property tours. He earned our trust in the very first meeting we took with him, and worked with us long-distance for 4 months. He educated us through gaffs, anxieties, and general first-timer naiveté with 0 condescension. But, he tells it like it is. He has a bright mind for construction and seems to notice everything you need an expert to notice when evaluating old homes. He was an excellent and charismatic communicator with each seller and seller's agent that we encountered. His wisecracks kept us focused on our ideal outcome and calmed our nerves again and again. We were asking for a LOT: acreage, music and art studio spaces, separate room for my mother, high ceilings, quiet location, trees, enchanting historic details, lacking major structural damage, and under 250k. Another realtor we spoke with before finding Jeff said, "I don't think that exists." and left it at that. We wondered if every realtor would treat us that way, and Jeff never did. He was a believer.Jeff worked with us from August to December. Eventually we landed exactly what we wanted, under asking price. Seriously. We never felt pressure from him at any property we toured, during any of our negotiations, at stage of the journey. It was a pleasure to endure this large and intimidating project with his calm support. We consider ourselves very lucky. We love Jeff.
"Jeff went above and beyond to educate me on the process and advocate for my interests. Jeff is responsive, proactive and a joy to work with. Highly recommended." - Schenectady, NY
I have worked with Jeff Raia on several projects now, which is why I asked him to handle the sale of my family’s treasured house (we have been there 50 years!). He is very knowledgeable on all aspects of buying and selling property, of course, but also has an amazing eye for how each house would be best presented. He hires his own expert photographer to insure the house is shown to best advantage, and puts together an amazing package for the website. I think his extra time taken at the beginning led to solid offers right out of the gate. On top of everything else, Jeff is a soothing presence when the situation gets tense. One realtor from another company was a bit troublesome and Jeff ran interference so I wasn’t tasked with specious comments or demands. As buying or selling can be an emotionally fraught experience, I think having someone with his skills in negotiation and diplomacy can save time, tempers (and of course money). He makes what could be a complicated transaction run smoothly and easily and is a great pleasure to work with. I recommend him highly and would not hesitate to call upon him for future projects!
As a first time home buyer, Jeff was an excellent agent. He was knowledgeable, friendly, organized and helpful in all steps of the home buying process! He was always available to answer questions quickly and set up appointments to view properties. I just moved into my first home and could not have done it without Jeff! I would highly recommend him!
Our sales agent Jeff Raia was outstanding! He was very knowledgeable about the area, structure of homes (mechanical and physical) and knowledgeable in recommendations of required services needed for buying a home. Thanks Jeff!
03/08/2021 - zuser20170731192246445 Sold a Townhouse home in 2021 in Troy, NY. Local knowledge Process expertise Responsiveness Negotiation skills Jeff is an example of Responsible, reliable and responsive. He helped with everything while we were already relocated hundreds miles away. From preparing, cleaning, maintaining to eventually selling our unit, he has done everything perfectly. So glad to have him help selling our unit. GREAT APPRECIATION!
Our RMC had listed a home, for one of our relocation clients, in June 2020, with a different agent, and had very little activity on it, and no offers. Our transferee asked if we would consider changing to Jeff Raia. We agreed. Jeff personally cleaned the unit, ordered professional pictures, made recommendations on what needed to be done to sell the home, and it was under contract within a few days! He has a positive attitude, easy to work with, and always very responsive! Thanks Jeff!
Jeff is an example of Responsible, reliable and responsive. He helped with everything while we were already relocated hundreds miles away. From preparing, cleaning, maintaining to eventually selling our unit, he has done everything perfectly. So glad to have him help selling our unit. GREAT APPRECIATION!
If you are a new homeowner, Jeff is your guy! My husband and I were house hunting for the first time during a pandemic no less. It was stressful and confusing but Jeff kept us calm and focused. He was professional and answered every question. We had many laughs with Jeff and would recommend to all!
If you are a new homeowner, Jeff is your guy! My husband and I were house hunting for the first time during a pandemic no less. It was stressful and confusing but Jeff kept us calm and focused. He was professional and answered every question. We had many laughs with Jeff and would recommend to all!
To anyone looking for a realtor, look no further than Jeff Raia. For the past year my wife and I were house hunting. During the process there were ups and downs, but one thing was always consistant; Jeff's positive attitude! We would be bummed because an offer wasn't accepted but Jeff kept our spirits up. After a lot of searching and numerous viewings, we finally found the perfect property for us. Jeff went above and beyond to make our dreams a reality. It wasn't easy, especially during Covid, but Jeff's professionalism and persistance paid off and we couldn't be happier.
I was new to this whole process and my first realtor was just not in it for me. I'm so happy I switched and found Jeff. He was so easy going and patient with me. I loved how on top of everything he was. I never had to wait for a response to my questions. He brought me the properties the moment they went up and scheduled showings asap. He was such a pleasure to work with and I plan to refer him to anyone I come across looking for a home! Thanks Jeff!!
We could not be more satisfied with the service we received from Jeff Raia. We met him at an open house and although that house was not for us, he promptly followed up and helped us find the perfect home. He gave us great advice throughout the purchase process. Our questions were answered quickly and thoroughly. Jeff is a true professional and we would recommend him to both buyers and sellers.
Over the years we have worked with many realtors. We found Jeff to be one of the best. Why? He listened to us and then set about attending to our interests. He heard our feedback and used it to zero in on exactly what we were looking for. He was prompt. He gave us options and opportunities. We look forward to working with Jeff on future real estate dealings and highly recommend him to others.
We were brand new to this process and Jeff was extremely patient and helpful! After discussing what we were looking for, he was an integral part of helping us find the home of our drams. Very knowledgable about upgrades and the estimated costs of repairs, Jeff truly is wonderful to work with. We would absolutely recommend Jeff to anyone searching for a home!
Jeff was outstanding from the very start. He was professional and personable through every step of looking for my new home. His knowledge of homes and estimated costs for things was so incredibly helpful. Jeff took time to listen to what I was looking for in my new home, he even listened to my daughter and what she had wanted. After a few showings, he had found us a house that had everything we had both wanted. It was so great working with someone who is truly invested in helping to find a great home. I would recommend Jeff to anyone who is looking for a home, a great guy who works hard for you. Izzy: Jeff did an amazing job, I am very thankful. He was kind and helpful.
Jeff did an excellent job of finding us a home. He listened to our wants and needs and fit those wishes into our purchase. Recommend Jeff to any home buyer that wants a honest and reliable individual.
Jeff helped my husband and I find our first home. He was very knowledge and helpful and was always able to answer any questions we had. Jeff clearly has a lot of experience in not only helping buy/sell homes, but also has a plethora of knowledge about renovating. I always heard back promptly from Jeff when I reached out to him.
Jeff is extremely knowledgeable and he knows what he is about! We trusted Jeff with each and every suggestion he had advised us and it has helped us a lot. He has a friendly personality that goes a long way when you are house hunting! We had met with multiple agents before zeroing in on Jeff because he is not only extremely talented at what he is does but the has a way of giving you straight facts without sugar coating them which was really important to us! Thanks Jeff!
I contacted Jeff to help me sell my house and i was very pleased with the result. Jeff is a through and diligent professional. He was prompt to respond to my inquiries and was very helpful in the whole selling process. Jeff is friendly and very knowledgeable professional. I highly recommend him.
Jeff helped my husband and I with our first home. He was so helpful and knowledgeable with all of our first home buyer questions! He was so patient and kind with us. He helped us set up our home and septic inspection, as well as our lawyer. We cannot thank him enough for everything he’s helped us with! Thank you Jeff!
Jeff sold our house for full price in 1 day. We met him at his home sellers seminar and all of his advice was spot on. He was with us advocating through to entire process. Jeff was able to get additional for us that we never asked for. He was always 1 step ahead of the process. He handled every "glitch" in the closing process quickly and efficiently. He was reassuring and supportive and was a life savor for us when our 95 year old mother got sick. I have recommended him to all my friends.
I have had the pleasure and honor of being a client of Jeff Raia of Howard Hanna. Jeff is a professional, knowledgeable and friendly agent. Jeff made the process of purchasing a home a memorable one. He is definitely an advocate and came through for me during the process of purchasing my home. Jeff supported me all the way. He is someone I was fortunate to have on my team. I highly recommend Jeff as an agent. Jeff is reliable, honest and prompt. He made my dream come true.
Jeff sold our home in two days! He professional, friendly, honest, you can’t ask for more .
Jeff is the definition of "professional" . . . add to that "knowledge, hard working and an all around great guy"! If he is working for you as the seller or the buyer. . . you know you have an agent who will work 100% plus for you. When it's selling or buying there is simply no other choice but Jeff! 7/7/19
My husband and I cannot even begin to say what an AMAZING guy Jeff is. We are first time home buyers and so didn’t know much and Jeff was exactly what we needed. His experience and technical know how was incredible to say the least and he definitely knew what we wanted and helped us find it. We just love him.
Jeff is very professional, efficient, and knowledgeable. He helped me with my relocation to find an awesome apartment for rent. He made sure that the information about the apartments were accurate by visiting those places before my visit. As a result, the whole trip was very efficient and smooth. Furthermore, he asked insightful questions to the apartment authority during the visit which helped me a lot to make the decision. Most importantly, he is an extremely friendly person with a goal to provide the best possible service.
My husband and I wanted to compliment you on what a terrific job you did with the open house. Your effort to get the house noticed and make people feel welcome was not unnoticed by us. We went to two other open houses after that and neither realtor was even friendly and one only wanted to know I was approved for a mortgage prior to being friendly. Kudos to you!!!! Thank you for making that open house an enjoyable experience.
Jeff was a pleasure to work with in finding the right renter n buyer for this very unique home. He interviewed many interested applicants, showed the house working with present renters, and made sure prospective candidates could qualify. Jeff kept me informed as to what was happening and was always available for my questions. He made this renting and finding a buyer easy. I will use him for any future sales or rentals.
Jeff has been a godsend as a rental agent for our house. We no longer live nearby and timely maintenance has been difficult for us to manage long distance. Jeff found tenants almost immediately, recarpeted, managed repainting and has been available and helpful throughout all of it. I would hightly recommend him!
I applied for senior housing last October then got a letter, July Twenty-First that an apartment was available. Went to see it, made the decision to sell my house. I called my Financial Advisor, he gave me his Best Friends Phone Number with Howard Hanna, Richard "Rick" Gargiulo from the Saratoga Springs office, he called in Jeff Raia from the local office in North Greenbush. They teamed up, came to my house, Tuesday July 31st, we talked, my brother gave them a tour of the house. They decided a fair asking price, over what we thought we'd get. The For Sale sign was up on Wednesday, on HowardHanna,com with a video on Thursday. On Friday we had two showings and two showings over the weekend. On Monday, August 6th, we had a solid bid over our asking price with 30K down. Rick and Jeff were available to answer any questions all along the way. The closing was Wednesday, September 26th, both Rick and Jeff were there to ensure everything went smoothly. Can't say enough about Howard Hanna and my team. They're the one's you want.
Jeff is committed to his clients for unparalleled service. I recently used him to act as our exclusive purchasing agent. His skill set in presenting our offers, educating us in the process and communicating were of a very high caliber. His integrity and follow up afterwards are amazing. As such I have no hesitations in recommending Jeff for any and all of your real estate needs.
I highly recommend Jeff as your real estate agent. He represented me as a buyer's agent when I recently purchased a two-family house in Troy. I began with too general a search criteria and Jeff wisely narrowed down the search after ascertaining the type of house I desired during the viewing process. Jeff exercised thorough competence , knowledge and patience throughout the process and responded immediately to all inquiries whether made by phone or email. Thankfully Jeff has much experience because he had the foresight to include some clauses in the purchasing agreement that later protected me from the seller's absentmindedness. Overall, I highly recommend Jeff and would unhesitatingly contact him again when purchasing my next property.
Jeff Raia is a delight to work with. I was specific in my "must have" list, but told him I was very open to other suggestions and he showed me a wonderful selection of homes, some of which I might have passed over on a quick internet search, but liked very much when seen "in person". Sometimes the "feel" of a house or neighborhood really doesn't come through in a picture! He was very patient with my months of waffling, and sure enough when I finally found "the one", he did some realtor magic and got my offer in a whisker before some other buyers and I ended up with the house! He is great to work with, and his calm, professional manner is a great asset. In addition he is very personable and has a good sense of humor, especially when properties turn out not quite as expected! I recommend him highly!
I was going through a difficult transition from owner to renter. Jeff was deligant and very attentive. From start to finish I had a positive experience and would highly recommend. Jeff was very efficient and professional. An exceptional agent and I will use him again!
I was going through the home buying process for the first time, and was lucky to have someone so focused on me and my needs. He was always quick to respond, available at nearly any hour, and quick to find solutions. I would recommend Jeff purely for how efficient he was.
I don’t know what we would have done without Jeff! Every step of the way he was there! Every question, every concern; answered and acknowledged with more information than I ever thought I needed! Hardworking and willing to crawl under houses, into crawl spaces and small corners to make sure you see as much as you can! You can’t go wrong with this guy! Didn’t let us settle, found us our perfect home!
Jeff was fantastic in my relocation to the area. He understood my needs and worked very closely with me to find exactly what I needed. He went above and beyond the call to help me bridge the gap a long distance move creates when it came to covering inspections. He is also a very good negotiator, knowing what is reasonable and what is not.
We ventured out to secure our first real estate transaction in the Capitol Region and met Jeff Raia for the first viewing. From the start to the finish, he was with us every step of the way. His professionalism is commendable. He was patient, informative, reliable and helpful. Every inquiry and question during this opportunity was answered in a timely and friendly manner. We will be sure to call on Mr. Raia again, he has left a great impression, and we will definitely recommend him and his services to others. Thank you, Jeff, for making this experience a favorable one!!
Insanely great!, this is the first house I bought in my life and I hope it is not the last one. I am originally from Peru and I can tell now that the house purchase process in the USA is very different and more complex than it is in Peru. I had no idea where to start, no idea what to expect and on top of that I was not familiar with the Albany Area. Fortunately, I meet Jeff, he helped me a lot, he was very knowledgeable and able to guide me through the right path. I was very picky, so we visited many houses, it was very hard for me to find the perfect house in terms of price, location and esthetic but Jeff was very patient and was able to understand my tastes and priorities. He provided great advices, he was always there available and he helped me to find the perfect house and negotiate an amazing price. I totally recommend him and I would totally work with him again.
We have bought and sold many homes in our marriage. Jeff was the most knowledgeable and professional we ever experienced. He was always available for questions and helpful in any way he could. We had multiple offers the first week because of his drive and sold it for over the asking price! If looking to buy or sell, I would highly recommend Jeff Raia. 5 stars for sure!!!
I have owned, and later sold, at least 20 properties in my lifetime so I have dealt with a lot of real estate people. Among them, Jeff Raia is a true standout. Jeff helped us buy a house at a time when we lived 3 hours away from the property. This adds an extra layer of complexity but Jeff Raia went above and beyond the call of duty to make our transaction and resettlement as smooth as possible. Thank you, Jeff.
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