Rafael Barbosa

6/19/25Franchel Mendoza

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Rafael Barbosa from Serhant is an exceptional NYC real estate agent. He showed up for my buyer on short notice and got us into same-day listings without hesitation. His professionalism, care, and attention to detail made the experience smooth and positive. I’d gladly bring more buyers his way - he’s someone I trust in this fast-paced NYC market.

4/28/25Tom Morgan Pallister

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Rafael Barbosa is an exceptional Real Estate agent, and i have worked with plenty of them in a lifetime. Rafael was referred to me by another Serhant agent who assisted me with a NYC sale in the past, and he was amazingly thorough, and helpful. The apartment sold much faster than I ever thought it would, and Rafael was able to secure an offer above the listed asking price. I could not recommend a broker more highly!

2/12/25Shawn Carson

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Rafael is a "Pro's Pro" in the New York City real estate market and it is always a pleasure to work with him. He's diligent, well informed, proactive, and always in control of every aspect of a deal. As a mortgage banker, I appreciate working with real estate professionals like Rafael. I have and will continue to refer my clients and trust him to guide them from start to finish. I cannot recommend him highly enough!!

1/29/25Glennis Aquino-Gil

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Rafael was our guy! He was attentive, efficient and exceeded our expectations when finding our home! We gave him a tight deadline and he was able to meet it ahead of time. He made the process of purchasing a home seamless and really looked out for our best interests. We highly recommend him to anyone we know. You will not regret it!

12/2/24Stephen Jones

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Rafael handled the sale of my coop in the Bronx and did a very good job of doing such.

11/15/24Luis E. Alvarez

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I will start saying that Mr. Rafael Barbosa is an honest and resourceful agent. Even assisting on those cumbersome arrangements the real state management make for property owners to follow. He knows how to deal with them. His valuable support helped to expedite the process for me to allow an excellent tenant, he was able to select. I will certainly recommend Mr. Barbosa to deal with the photos, open house and selection of potential tenants. It’s been a pleasure having his professional support and working with him.

7/12/24H Vidalakis

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Rafael was our agent for finding our first apartment upon moving to NYC, and we had a great experience, so we were definitely going to ask him to help us purchase an apartment about a decade later. He was fantastic—warm, patient, informative, firm in negotiations, and I will even say, wise. We had to switch away from our initial choice of apartments which was kind of a torment, but he handled everything effortlessly. We definitely felt like we had someone excellent in our camp and would happily recommend him. He’s excellent with communication, has a broad eye on properties in the area we worked with (and over much of the broader area as well), is very well known and respected in the industry, has an eagle eye for quirks with apartments that could cause trouble (caught something for us during our final walk-through), and has a great sense of what properties might suit his clients. A million stars!

7/7/24Carol Cruz-Robinson

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Rafael was a such a pleasure to work with in selling my home, always available for any questions and issues that arose through the process. The pictures and drone shots he took showcased my home beautifully. He went above and beyond my expectations and made this process so much easier.

11/8/23Alexandra Polanco

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I had an outstanding experience with my agent Rafael, who went above and beyond to help me find the perfect home. His patience and dedication were truly remarkable. He guided me to a beautiful building with numerous amenities and a breathtaking view. I couldn't be happier with the outcome, and I highly recommend his services to anyone in search of their dream home. Thank you for your exceptional assistance!

5/20/23John Mims

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First things first, Rafael is the absolute best! I was a first-time homebuyer and admittedly had a lot of anxiety about that. Rafael not only put me at ease, helping guide me through the daunting process, but at every step of the way, I felt that he had my best interest in mind. He advised me on the state of the real estate market and gave me honest assessments of what I could and could not afford. He soon became a valuable and trusted resource I relied on greatly. That, along with his friendliness, patience and engagement puts him among the best of the best. I’m grateful to have benefitted from his counsel and expertise. I can not recommend him highly enough. I don’t foresee buying another place any time soon but if/when I do, he’ll be the first person I call.

5/18/23Eric Ronis

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Rafael is GREAT! So responsive and supportive. He made the whole buying process free of stress. Very trustworthy!

12/21/22Mike Turchiaro

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Excellent Service. Always responded back quickly when he was contacted with questions and concerns. Best agent I ever had business with. Knows his stuff in all aspects of the buying process.

12/16/22Amy Pinto

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Whether you live in NYC, Westchester, or Queens…..you have to use Ralph. He is detail oriented, honest, and has the intuition to know exactly what you are looking for. He responds to your communications ASAP, and he is patient. Overall, he’s got to be the best in the business. I know other people that used him and everyone said the same things about him. Ralph Barbosa. Remember that name.

12/16/22Marsha Sideris

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want to share an experience that could have been stressful yet wasn't because of Rafael's professionalism. He made looking to purchase an apartment as simple as brushing your teeth. Mr Barbosa was available to me whenever I needed his professional assistance/experience with compassion and understanding. I highly recommend anyone looking to purchase a home to reach out to him.

10/16/22Alex Maza

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It was a pleasure working with Rafael Barbosa. He's extremely professional, responsive, and truly understands the real estate market. My wife and I were truly impressed with his marketing abilities as our unit had many showings and sold in a timely manner. We would highly recommend Rafael Barbosa!

10/7/22Renata Morteo

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I have known Rafael Barbosa for years both as a neighbour and as a real estate agent. A few years ago, Rafael sold an apartment I had in Manhattan. My experience was so positive that I recently asked Rafael to sell the other apartment I had in the City. In both cases, I saw first hand how experienced, responsive and passionate about his job Rafael is.
He studies carefully the market in the area the apartment is. He is knowledgeable about the overall real estate trends. The sale price recommendation he makes is based on a thorough analysis. Rafael explains clearly and frankly to the seller what is positive and what is problematic about the unit and the neighbourhood, and why he suggests a given sale price. His objective is to find a buyer as soon as possible by highlighting the positive, and selecting a price that matches closely what the market can bear in the area at a specific time. If the seller accepts the suggested price – especially if it is lower than what was expected – the sale will happen quickly. I cannot recommend Rafael Barbosa most highly and I wish to stress that sellers should trust him and his judgment.

7/18/22Justin Macedonia

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Rafael did a great job selling my apartment. He provided honest and accurate advice regarding valuation, and he and his team moved quickly to professionally and aggressively market the property. He was also very responsive throughout the process. I highly recommend him!

6/7/22Dorrette Brown

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Working with Rafael was one of the best experiences I had as a real estate agent. He was knowledgeable, available, and professional. This is coming from someone who has worked over the past year with many different realtors. Rafael rented my co-op in Riverdale and he brought the most qualified candidates to see the apartment. His marketing is efficient, superior to most, and is quite impressive in a short time what he was able to do. He was likable and relatable. Even the subtenants like him and praised him as well. Overall the best realtor you can find. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor. Thank you, Rafael, for the new rock star of Riverdale.

6/6/22Raymond Maldonado

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Rafael is one of the best realtors who I have ever worked with(I have been a realtor for over 25 years) he is extremely professional and knowledgeable and he always has his thumb on the pulse of todays quick changing market.

6/5/22Caridad Ramos

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Rafael did a fantastic job, he was quick, efficient
and very professional. Working with him was a great experience. Rafael walks you through the entire process of selling and also buying your new home which makes it easy. He takes his time to understand your needs. I really appreciated his responsiveness and flexibility for show times. He went above and
beyond.

4/13/22Joseph Schittone

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Rafael is the best. He is the hardest working agent you will ever find. I had a difficult real estate experience (for reasons unrelated to him), and his unfailing responsiveness and conscientious nature carried me through it. And he offered many great "above & beyond" tips along the way. I couldn't be more pleased with his services in guiding me to my dream place!

3/6/22Smooth306 G

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10/18/21Dianah Cantres

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Looking for a new apartment can be a nerve-wracking experience. That is why I am delighted to report that I had an outstanding experience when searching for my newly purchased co-op apartment due to the professional expertise of realtor Rafael Barbosa. He patiently helped me by guiding me through the process and by giving me his expert advice every step of the way. Last year, during October 2020,Mr. Barbosa showed me three different apartments for sale in Riverdale, New York. When none of the three were exactly what I was looking for he did more research and later showed me three more apartments available for sale. One of the three were exactly what I was looking for.
Today I call that apartment my home and I am so grateful to Mr. Barbosa for his diligence and for understanding what I had in mind. He followed me into the purchase process, and I knew that I was dealing with the right realtor. Everything went through in a timely
manner, and I moved in by early June 2021. My new apartment is my dream home, and I would recommend Mr. Rafael Barbosa to anyone I know who is looking for a new apartment or home.

4/30/21Olajide Akinsemoyin

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2/28/21Brenda Salce-Garcia

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You want the best in the business?? Then look no further than Rafael. He won’t sleep until you find your dream home at the fairest price. Highly recommend.

11/15/20Griselle Bethancourt

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Rafael is a true professional. With his help and expertise we were able to sell our house in Queens, NY at our asking price. He worked hard to stay on top of the markets, the neighborhood and what was selling in the immediate area. He always communicated accurately and professionally what was going on and gave us tips on how to sell our home. I highly recommend Rafael.

5/12/20Enmanuel Cruz

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