The Raines Group Corcoran Global Living in New Albany
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Site: http://www.therainesgroup.com/
- Monday:9AM–5PM
- Tuesday:9AM–5PM
- Wednesday:9AM–5PM
- Thursday:9AM–5PM
- Friday:9AM–5PM
- Saturday:Closed
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Karla at The Raines group was the best agent we could have asked for when selling our home. She is the most knowledgeable about staging your home, demand and all aspects of the real estate market. When looking for an agent to represent you on your next real estate transaction do not hesitate to reach out to Karla.
My husband and I worked with Krista Lofthouse and she is the best. She made our first home buying experience an absolute pleasure. She filled us in on all the basics of homebuying and was always easy to get in touch no matter the time of day. I would recommend the Raines Group (especially Krista!) to anyone looking to buy or sell - they made the process easy, organized, and stress free.
We had a wonderful experience working with Jami Blosel and The Raines Group on selling one home and buying another. This is a tough market but Jami was well equipped to handle it. She was focused and determined to find us an amazing house. We had a list of must-have’s and she really nailed it. Jami is also incredibly responsive which is essential in such a fast moving real estate market. Overall, I highly recommend Jami!
Jami Blosel is a wonderful person and thoughtful professional who guided us through our biggest life expenditure. She patiently shared and showed many listings until we found the perfect home to raise our family, and we are grateful that she never once pressured us to settle on anything less. Her wealth of knowledge allowed us to prepare our current home for a quick sale and command a good price. I cannot recommend Jami or the Raines Group more.
Monica Kessel is great realtor! Monica helped us navigate the selling and purchase of our new home. Monica is extremely responsive, honest, and forthright which proved to be crucial while navigating an incredibly tough real estate market. Additionally, we appreciated that Monica was very patient and informative - unequivocally we would not have been able to have found and closed on our new home without the Raines Group and specifically Monica’s knowledge, skills, and expertise. We highly recommend Monica!
Excellent service!! Working with Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre and the team at The Raines Group | Corcoran Global Living was the easiest process that weve ever gone through when selling a house. Their patience, understanding, and willingness to help us out and give us time to deal with the loss of my father part way through the selling process was also greatly appreciated. Their thoroughness, professionalism, and knowledge of the entire process from beginning to end made our transition from our Ohio home to living our dream of relocating to the North Carolina coast as smooth and seamless as possible. Now, if only someone could find a way to make the packing and actual moving part as easy and stress free as the selling process was while working with Jean-Luc and the rest of the team!!!
Elia Hughes was our real estate agent for the recent sale of our home. She was very professional and thorough. She answered all our questions and displayed excellent communication skills throughout the entire process. We highly recommend Elia and The Raines group for all your real estate needs.
The Raines Group is fantastic. They go above and beyond for their clients, continuously show their appreciation for them through gifts throughout the year, and build lasting and meaningful relationships with their clients. Jenny Bilchack is absolutely incredible and I recommend her to anyone I know that is searching for a home.
This is my 2nd time using Raines Group and Karla Ballenger. This experience was even better than the first. The team of Karla and Candace Caulkins was great to work with. They made the process of selling my condo extremely easy... everything from dealing with the contractors involved to get the condo sale-ready from getting the property staged and on the market. We had several offers but they used their years of expertise to narrow it down to the best fit and easiest to work with. I am extremely happy with all of the advice they gave me along the way and how quickly I went from my former tenant moving out to having the money from the closed transaction in my account. Kudos to Karla, Candace and The Raines Group!!!
We bought our first house with Stephanie at the Raines Group and we had an excellent experience. It was so good, in fact, that we have since referred 4 friends who have worked with Stephanie as their realtor! We will continue to refer friends to the Raines Group, and we appreciate the “extras” they provide (i.e. free box truck rental, slushee machine, power washer)!
Karla was the agent selling our home and could not have been happier with our choice. She guided us through the arduous task of preparing and selling our home with expertise and always available to answer questions or give recommendations promptly when needed. If you are looking for a realtor we highly recommend the Raines Group and Karla.
Candace is fantastic! She helped us buy and sell. We found our dream home in New Albany in the midst of a really intimidating housing market. She was always available for a quick chat and explained every single step from the very first call and throughout closing. She is kind, patient, knowledgeable, and personable. We highly recommend The Raines Group and Candace Caulkins!
I initially Google rated The Raines Group 5 stars at the time we bought our home. 9 months later, I frankly have come to wish there was a 6th star for our realtor Jenny Bilchak and the Raines Group. She still touched base with us periodically and involves us with events through the Group. They offered services for moving and other items we didnt end up using but were available at no charge if needed. Most of all, its horror stories Ive heard since from friends and online. The wild real estate market of the early 2020s has allowed mediocre and worse real estate agents to do minimal work or put it off on their clients and still collect their commission, meanwhile Jenny was there for us at every step of the process while we bought, immediately responsive and helpful, and still finds time to reach out periodically 9 months after the deal. Its the kind of experience that tells me Ill check and see if Jenny and the Raines Group are still in business in the future if I ever am back on the market. I would strongly recommend them to anyone and everyone.
Really enjoyed working with Jenna from the Raines Group on our new home! We were coming from out of town and were unfamiliar with the areas and Jenna made the process extremely fluid and stress free. Even post-transaction shes been extremely helpful in getting us settled into our new place!
We were fortunate enough to work with Marian Halliday on the sale of our house and purchase of a new one. She helped us stage our old home which led us to getting multiple offers and over $20,000 over asking in 24 hours.We would never have been able to secure our dream home without Marians help. She helped us prepare a very competitive offer in a crazy market & kept us informed throughout the entire process. After closing she helped us secure painters and even helped us pick out colors and light fixtures.If you are looking for someone to get the job done & get it done well, call Marian Halliday & The Raines Group!
Jenny Bilchak was fantastic. She was incredibly responsive and attentive and helped us out at every step of the process on both the sell and buy sides of our transactions. The resources that the Raines Group brings to the table are fabulous -- referrals on movers, painters, cleaning companies, and much more. Jenny and Raines made what we expected to be a stressful and tiresome time into a pleasant cakewalk. We highly recommend both Jenny and Raines to all buyers and sellers in the Central Ohio marketplace.
We had a fantastic experience selling our home with Karla Ballenger and her team at The Raines Group. Karla is incredibly professional, remarkable with follow through and she navigates delicate situations expertly with care. We felt as if we couldnt have been in more honest, capable hands!
We had a fantastic experience with Jami and Sandy in our recent home buying experience and would recommend them highly and without hesitation if you are in the market for a home.They were wonderful! Professional, responsive, and knowledgeable, they made the whole process go smoothly. They have been more than realtors to us providing constant advice and insight. We can’t wait to work with them again!John and Kim Haymes
We were really let down using the Raines Group. We were going to rent a property managed through them and without communication the property was given to someone else when we were sent the lease and I was getting ready to bring the signed lease to the office. We were told we were first in line and no one else was looking at the house. When they gave the property to another family it was because “personal preference”. We were told we would get the house and could go ahead and let our backup option know we had housing arrangements. Because of the Raines group we were scrambling to find a house before we had to be out of our apartment. This was the worst customer service I have experienced. I absolutely do not recommend working with this company.
We have worked with many realtors over the past 30 years and we have never experienced the level of service we enjoyed with Marian Halliday and the Raines Group. She provides the basic services of most realtors, albeit at a much higher level, but that’s just the beginning. Marian has a great understanding of market dynamics and what it takes to sell homes. She’s masterful at staging and positioning homes for sale and coaching throughout the process. She also provides great insights and expertise in purchasing homes.Marian went way beyond our expectations in helping with logistics and decorating ideas after the sale. We think of her as a trusted partner and advisor. We would never even consider working with another agent. She has spoiled us forever!
Jami Blosel and the rest of The Raines Group provided an incredible experience when purchasing our first home. Jami was extremely helpful and knowledgeable guiding us through the process, and provided excellent advice and service. Would highly recommend others in the New Albany area (whether selling or buying) to go with Jami!
I couldnt imagine a better experience than we had with Candace Caulkins. Even in this crazy market, Candace was able to help us navigate the overpriced and problem riddled houses to find the home we loved. She was always available and went above and beyond to help us any way she could. Her immense knowledge and competitiveness helped us produce a competitive and winning bid, and we couldnt have done it without her help.
There are so many things they do right! Our realtor, Elia, was great when we sold our home. Sandy Raines has created an amazing team of realtors, agents, and support staff. They work amazingly hard for their clients. And after your sale is complete, they continue to support you!
The team at The Raines Group is extremely professional, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. They have always gotten back to me immediately with answers to my questions. This is the reason why I have worked with them repeatedly over the last 18 years. I highly recommend them, without a doubt!!
We feel very fortunate to have had Krista Lofthouse guide us in the purchase of our new Columbus home. Being a buyer in today’s market, and moving cross-country, is stressful and intimidating, but Krista made the process so easy, from start to finish. She was patient and knowledgeable as we toured numerous homes looking for “the one”. Our search area was pretty strict, but Krista was confident that we would find a home that was perfect for our needs. Her keen eye for details helped us envision the potential for each home. After touring our home, we made an offer at 6pm. By 10pm, after numerous negotiations, we had a signed contract that was below-asking price with contingencies, a rarity in this market. Krista never stopped advocating for us throughout the entire process. The team at the Raines Group were professional and kept us informed and organized so we could close without a hitch. We are so happy to call Columbus, OH home.
Monica Kessel is fantastic! As first-time homebuyers, we had a million questions throughout the process. Monica is extremely responsive, patient, and knowledgeable. She guided us through an insane market until we finally found our dream home. We can’t recommend Monica enough, and will absolutely work with her again when the time comes!
We had a wonderful experience buying and selling with the Raines Group. Jenna Crowley far exceeded our expectations in selling our home and quickly getting us into contract on a home to purchase. She was incredibly patient and willing to answer our endless questions. She kept us going even when we felt hopeless with finding a home and getting an offer accepted in a strong sellers market. We highly recommend the Raines Group and Jenna!
We had the pleasure of working with Jenny Bilchak, and she was absolutely amazing!! Jenny provided upfront, honest, and trustworthy information and helped reduced anxiety in a very stressful transaction. Jenny truly cares about her clients and makes you feel as though she is working in your best interest and that she can be trusted. Jenny was always prompt and completed inquires and items on her side in an efficient manner leaving no room for delay on her side.We were also very satisfied with The Raines Group as a whole. The team reached out proactively every step of the way and continues to reach out to make sure everything is in order. The team allowed us to use a moving truck and a power washer which was super convenient.We are 100% confident that we will use Jenny and The Raines Group in our next home purchase/sale.
Jean Luc and his team are fabulous. From start to finish, the entire process was completed flawlessly. When we first met Jean Luc, he took the time to learn that communication and detailed steps were important to us. Then throughout our experience, he made sure to meet our needs by checking in (even if there were no big developments) and explaining each of the steps along the way. We needed a team to manage the entire process so we could focus on other priorities. Jean Luc and his team didn’t disappoint! We recommend Jean Luc to anyone selling or buying a home!
We couldnt be happier with our realtor, Nicole Ribich and The Raines Group. The advice and guidance from our realtor throughout the process made the sell of our home less stressful during the quarantine for Covid-19. Nicole was always available for our questions and concerns, and the follow up in the office by Chris Hart was very timely and professional. We feel this transaction couldnt have been made any easier or faster! Thank you Nicole and everyone at The Raines Group for a very professional, seamless transaction.
Jami Blosel is one of the most incredible professionals I have ever worked with. Five stars is not enough to give and show the appreciation I have for her and her team at The Raines Group. Jami worked with Sandy Raines to sell my home, and in a matter of days we already had a buyer. The selling process was seamless. Jami took care of everything. She was efficient, responsive, and thorough. I could not imagine having a better experience working with anyone else. I’m currently working with Jami on purchasing my next home and she has been working nonstop helping me obtain my forever home. I truly appreciate Jami, Sandy, and the entire Raines Group team for all they have done and are currently doing for my husband and I. We are so lucky to have this level of professionalism and experience in our community.
I cant speak highly enough of The Raines Group. Our realtor, Karla Ballenger, was incredibly sharp, organized and knew what changes to make and how to stage to sell fast for the most money. We sold our house on the first day to the first showing... enough said. Highly recommended!
Krista and her team did an amazing job in expediting a viewing and turning around my offer on a Holiday weekend! I would recommend her and her team for anyone who is looking for a new home. Great communication, dedication and teamwork ... thanks for making it so easy and seamless!
I am so glad we used The Raines Group for selling our house. We have used many other companies in the past and this has been the best experience we have had so far. Jami was so easy to work with and never pushy. At times I felt that she was more of a friend then my realtor. She reached out and offered to help me multiple times and even showed up early to help me clean and put things away! Justin also did an amazing job staging our house. First impressions are everything and Im so glad we paid extra for the staging. I strongly believe that we were able to sell our house so fast (less than 24hrs with 4 offers!) due to Justins talent and keen eye for making the place look beautiful.I would highly recommend The Raines Group and using Jami as your realtor!
The Raines Group was an amazing group of realtors that helped me and my fiancé into our dream home! The personal support from Justin Werner and his team allowed us to make the home buying process really easy. He understood exactly what we were looking for in a home and were able to match all of our wants/needs. From staging/selling our condo to always being on call to answer any questions, I highly recommend this team of professionals and Justin Werner if you are in the market for a new home!
Krista was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. She’s extremely knowledgeable, professional and responsive! She helped us navigate the selling process and ensured we got above market price for our house. We will use her again in the future and would highly recommend the Raines Group.
This was our first time buying a house, and Elia was able to assist us in buying our dream home even in the most difficult housing market. Right from the start, she spent time explaining the process in a way that was easy to understand. She was very professional and organized and was able to arrange showings for us on the same day. She was always available to respond to questions via e-mail, text or phone call. In addition, she was quite knowledgeable about the area (New Albany) but also Columbus and surrounding areas which was crucial in our decision-making process. She was very honest and would let us know if she felt a home was not right for us. We highly recommend Elia Hughes and greatly appreciate her hard work and time she put into helping us find the home that is a perfect fit for our needs.
My husband Mike and I recommend the Raines Group for any home purchase! Monica was wonderful to work with and so patient with Mike and I as first time homebuyers. She was always available any time we had a question and walked us through all steps of the process. Being a first time homebuyer in this current market can seem stressful, but Monica made us feel so comfortable and assured that we would find the ideal home. Monica was professional and personable and we both really enjoyed working with her. We hope to work with her and the Raines Group again in the future!
Karla was instrumental in helping us sell our home and purchase a new one. She was always available to talk, very responsive to communications and shared her wealth of knowledge of the process with us. This was our first experience with selling a home and she walked us through everything step by step. She made life a lot easier for my husband and I given that I was 8 months pregnant when we went into contract and made sure that there was no unnecessary stress we had to deal with. Would definitely recommend and work with in the future!
I cannot recommend the Raines Group highly enough! Our agent Jenna Crowley and her team have provided us with the best experience both buying and selling a home. All team members were extremely professional, friendly, and responsive. Jenna and her team did an amazing job marketing our home, which provided maximum exposure to potential buyers and ultimately resulted in multiple offers. My husband and I were pleased and excited given the overwhelming interest of potential buyers and the offers that we were able to consider. The overwhelming positive response in regard to listing our home was the direct result of Jenna and her teams hard work. In addition, Jenna invested a great deal of time finding us the perfect home. My husband and I truly felt that Jenna and her team had our best interest in mind and worked hard to meet all of our needs and provide us with the best opportunities both buying and selling. We could not have been happier with our experience and are pleased to endorse Jenna Crowley and the Raines Group!
I’ve personally used the Raines Group and Karla Ballenger for 2 or more home purchases and couldn’t say enough positive things about my experience! From the attention to detail, availability, and the close personal attention you get through the process is like no other! Highly recommend
Look no further, you’ve found the right group for your home buying experience!I had a wonderful first time home buying experience specifically because of the hard work and effort put forth by Jenny. She went above and beyond to help me find the perfect home to meet my rather specific wants and needs! She took the time to show me around the city so I could make a more informed decision about where to buy! The whole process was very new to me and she was so kind and patient walking me through every step. Once in contract, she had recommendations for inspectors that did a wonderful job and made the process go by so smoothly! She helped me with the final walk through and ever since moving in has had great recommendations for locksmiths, veterinarians, and the list goes on!Thank you so much for such an amazing home buying experience, Jenny!
Marian Halliday was absolutely fantastic to work with! She staged our home beautifully. Our home sold quickly and well above asking price. She helped us to find our new home and was there every step of the way for us. We have never had a realtor work harder for us and I would highly recommend Marian and the Raines Group.
Lauren Childers & Krista Lofthouse went above & beyond in every aspect of selling my home. From researching comps, staging the house, coordinating carpet installation, item moving/storage logistics to the actual sale of the house. Every question I had was answered in a timely manor and for every challenge, they found a solution! I am extremely happy with my service. Thank you Lauren & Krista!Excellent Customer Service. Highly Recommended...A+5 out of 5!
We worked with Krista Lofthouse to purchase a new home and sell our current home. She was INCREDIBLE! Krista was super knowledgeable and responsive, helping us navigate all the details of the process. I always felt like she was our advocate, and she helped us to understand some complicated arrangements related to our purchase & sale to ensure we were making the right decision. She and the entire Raines Group team were amazingly responsive, helping us to stage, photograph, list & sell our home quickly and efficiently. I cannot recommend Krista and The Raines Group enough for their professionalism and efficiency.
We just purchased our first home. Our realtor was Emily Benedict! Before we contacted her, I read her profile and it seemed that she was a very knowledgeable realtor, and I was not wrong. On our first meeting, she answered all of our questions and gave us confidence to decide to work with her. She was always responsive and available through the whole buying process which it is not an easy one if it is your first time purchasing a house. Also, she provide us with a lot of resources, expertise and advise when it came on preparing an offer. Our offer was so good that it got accepted and the house never went in the market. As my husband said on our closing date “ Emily had all the answers to all of our questions as soon as we asked them”. For sure we recommend Emily and the Raines Group as they are very professional, knowledgeable, and team-oriented. Thank you very much Emily for making our experience of buying our first home not stressful at all. Gaby & Jose
Stephanie and her team are wonderful. They are very thoughtful and personable. Always the amount of resources they have are so helpful and I have used them and are reputable and do nice work. I would highly recommend.If I know if anyone selling their house I will send them to Stephanie or team.
Lauren Childers was excellent to work with from start to finish. We started discussions almost 1 year prior to our actual move since I was a relocation and she continues to stay responsive and have patience for us through the whole process. She is personable and very professional and was extremely helpful as our 2nd pair of eyes and ears while looking at at houses virtually for us in order to determine when it made sense to make the 5 hour drive and new had to make fast decisions. I recommend everyone work with Lauren!
I had an amazing experience with the Raines group! I was a first time home buyer and I was very naive on the process. I worked with Karla and Candace and they were amazing. They were always available when I had questions and always took my concerns very seriously. Candace was very flexible and helpful when it came time to view homes. She made me feel comfortable, helped me every step of the way and always made me feel like she was there for whatever I needed. I honestly can’t put into words how great she was. The passion for what she does was extremely apparent and it made me that much more excited. If I had to do it all over again I would with out doubt choose the Raines group again!!
We were assisted by William Ryan in our home search, and I can say that without a doubt he is one of the nicest, most patient, and most attentive people that I have ever worked with. We went in knowing nothing about buying a home; and he helped us understand and navigate every step of the process smoothly. I very much appreciated how attentive he was to our needs and how dedicated he was to helping us find a home that we loved. I really felt valued as an individual and I would highly recommend William to anyone looking for a new home. Thanks so much!!
We worked with Nicole Ribich to buy our new home and sell our old home. She went above and beyond in helping us every step of the way. She was very responsive to all of needs and questions and instrumental in guiding us in this process. Her patience is one of her greatest strengths. It took us almost 2 years to find our dream home but she remained so calm and good-natured throughout the entire journey. I have recommended her to my family, friends and neighbors because she has truly made the buying/selling process much less stressful with her professional guidance and sweet personality.
The Raines Group, specifically Sandy Raines and Jami Blosel, were excellent; both personally and professionally. Jami specifically worked long hours seven days a week helping us. They provided great insight into what we needed to do in preparation of putting our home on the market, they helped us every step of the way with their advice, their recommended contractors, their photographers and marketing team, their staging team, and by rolling up their sleeves and helping in every way they could. While a lot of work for us and them, we ended up with multiple offers at and above our asking price in the first 48 hours it was listed. Our experience with The Raines Group was substantially better and unlike all of our past experiences selling prior homes. This team is outstanding in every dimension and a group we would strongly recommend.Thank you!Jim and Stephanie Brennan
My wife and I cant say enough good things about Davonne. We were new to the Columbus area, and luckily connected with her during our home search. She quickly oriented us to the market conditions and prepared us for a more effective home search strategy.We dont consider ourselves high-maintenance clients by any means, but we definitely made her work hard to help us through the process :-). She treated us like first-class the entire way through, and made sure we exhausted all options before finally landing our beautiful new home.Thanks Davonne!
Our experience with The Raines Group was incredible. We were new to the home buying process, and they were very patient with us, answered every question we had and in a timely manner. Our agent, Steve Simonetti, made himself available anytime we needed, even while he was out of town. Overall, it was a great experience, even through the low points we knew we could rest easy because they were there to walk us through everything.
We had a top-notch experience working with The Raines Group. Everyone was fantastic to work with and offered excellent guidance and advise on everything related to selling a buying a new home. We listened to their advise and we had multiple offers within just a few days. Our home sold at top dollar and I know for a fact this was due to our Realtors knowledge and experience. Elia H. was truly an incredible Realtor and went over and above in every way possible. We will definitely use her again!
I worked closely with Candace Caulkins and the Raines Group team on the recent sale of my home. The service, advice and experience Candace brought to the table was invaluable in me securing a quick and satisfying sale. She went above and beyond to ensure my home presented well and the respective buyers were informed and satisfied throughout the process. I would highly recommend Candace and the team to anyone interested in buying or selling a home - you will not be disappointed!
Stephanie at the Raines Group was an absolute lifesaver for us. We used Stephanie to find a house when we moved to Dublin a year ago from out of state. The flexibility and time she invested in helping us find a place quickly was phenomenal. This year we found ourselves faced with another out of state relocation and did not even think twice about who we wanted as our realtor. Once again, Stephanie and the Raines group did not disappoint. They helped us take care of what needed to be done to get the house listed quickly, and sold this house in two days with multiple offers. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a realtor who will go the extra mile for you!
Fantastic experience. In fact Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre was the best realtor weve worked with in over 40 years. Very personable and professional but also very helpful and amazingly responsive. Sincerely helped us achieve our goals. Perhaps the best compliment I could give is that by the end we considered him a friend. Will definitely ask him to work with us again should the need arise.
Nicole was very professional and quick to respond with any question or concern we had. We were able to find a home we loved very quickly thanks to her. She made the whole process very easy and as stress free as possible. We highly recommend her and this group of realtors!
We had the most amazing experience with Raines Group! Stephanie and Jenny were both so incredibly helpful and patient throughout our entire process. Jenny was always available to answer any questions that we had and always made the time to go see a house as quickly as possible, as houses were selling very quickly. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and brings multiple perspectives to the process. We couldn’t have asked for better!
Highly recommend working with The Raines Group! We had an amazing experience partnering with Elia Hughes and Sandy Raines. Both extremely professional providing superb service for the sale of our house in New Albany. Elia went above and beyond with the staging of our house, but above all, I loved her transparency, honesty, guidance and trusted her professional opinion. Elia is very knowledgeable about the real estate market and she delivers!!!
We had a wonderful experience working with Nicole Ribich while purchasing and selling our house. She did a fantastic job following through on commitments, paying attention to the details as well as being very professional and personable. We would highly recommend working with Nicole.
We worked with Jenny at The Raines Group/ HER Realtors. She went above and beyond to help us find our home. She setup specific searches to ensure we got MLS listings as soon as they were posted or contacted sellers agents the second we asked to see the homes. She ensured we were first into viewings and walked us through the home for everything we should be looking for. She made us comfortable while looking at potential homes to speak freely about them so that she could tailor her search for us if we did not put an offer on that property. She worked extremely hard at learning what we wanted in our home and delivered! She worked around the clock to negotiate to get a deal done for our home and couldnt be happier about it! Once in contract, she had recommendations for titling companies and inspectors that did phenomenal jobs. Closing day came and it was efficient and easy.Thank you so much Jenny for all of your help!
Renee Mougin and her team were fantastic to deal with. My wife and I were looking for a house and found one we absolutely loved. We quickly went into contract on it. Which was great, except for the fact we hadnt even put our current house on the market yet. Renee came to our house, told us exactly what we needed to do to get it ready to put on the market. We did everything she told us to, and our house was in contract within 24 hours! The Raines Group and their team made us feel at ease through every step of the process and were extremely professional. Whether you are looking to buy, sell or both, I HIGHLY recommend working with The Raines Group.
Just bought a home and had Steve Simonetti as my buying agent from The Raines Group. He did fantastic work and was extremely motivated to find me the right home. Not only was he friendly and helpful, but he really went the extra mile to make sure it felt like I was taken care of. This was my first home and he walked me through the entire process step by step. Im very grateful to have worked with him and will absolutely be working with him again in the future should I ever move!
Stephanie Wetzel was such a kind and professional person to work with. I could not have found a better realtor. As a first time home buyer I had no idea what to expect but she made it easy. She had great recommendations and made a stressful home search go seamlessly. I will highly recommend Stephanie Wetzel and her team at The Raines Group- HER, realtors.
Emily has restored our appreciation for realtors. We have relocated/moved five times over the last twenty years and have had mediocre experiences with each sale/purchase of our homes. Emily listens and has gone above and beyond our expectations. The Raines Team of professionals seemed to be one step ahead, attentive to details and accommodating to our needs. Our home sold with accepted pending offer the first day on the LMS. We highly recommend Emily Benedict of the Raines Group. Thanks again to Sandy and the Raines Group Team for an awesome experience with selling our home!
My husband and I are first time home buyers. We worked with Jami during the home finding process. She was incredible! She was knowledgeable in the areas we were looking at. She pulled houses were interested in and that met our criteria. She guided us through the offer-close process and made it a breeze. We worked with various inspectors and the finance company she recommended. Each group was highly professional and pleasant. We even closed a day early! We will definitely be working with Jami and this group in the future.
It’s not everyday that you meet your realtor for the first time and in less than 24 hours she writes an amazing offer and you go into contract on a new house! Lauren and I weren’t looking for a new house when we found this one. We didn’t put multiple offers in on other homes only to lose out on a crazy bidding war. WE. GOT. REALLY. LUCKY! Kim Comisar made that process 1000x’s easier!! The last 60 days have been a whirlwind of emotions but we couldn’t imagine having a better realtor or FRIEND along the way! Anyone looking to buy or sell their home, PLEASE reach out to Kim Comisar - The Raines Group, HER Realtors!!! ♥️☀️🏡😍🔑
Jenna Crowley was our relator. She was amazing to work with. We were scheduled to move to Columbus, Ohio. Even before we got here, Jenna had a plan all laid out for us. She worked with our every need and she worked hard for us. She found us a home within the first few days of arriving in Columbus, Ohio. If you are looking for a realtor, look for Jenna Crowley, she was amazing.
Candace Caulkins is a fantastic realtor! We loved working with her. The entire experience with Candace and the Raines Group was seamless. They were always one step ahead, and we did not need to worry about anything throughout buying our new home and selling our old home. We would recommend Candace and The Raines Group to anyone!
Renee was awesome! She listened to my reasons for selling and helped me understand what I needed to do to make the house market ready. Once we started everything happened so quickly. The house was in contract in less than 24 hours! After that I started working with more people within The Raines Group, who were also very helpful in the selling of the house. I was very pleased with the client satisfaction throughout the entire selling process! Thank you to everyone at The Raines Group!
Jean-luc and William Ryan helped us with getting our new home and we couldn’t be happier with their expertise! Jean-luc made sure to talk with us about what we hoped for in the home/area we lived in Columbus and gave a suggestion of what part of town would fit. Which ended up a perfect spot ☺️ He knew the style of home and feel we wanted and made sure that we felt heard. When he had to step away for a week he paired us with William; who was also an amazing realtor! He was a great fit to help us while Jean-luc was out of town. William made sure to talk to us about what worked and what didn’t when we viewed a home and I really appreciated him taking the time to note what was important to us. William was willing to even to a loom at last minute home that caught our eye and immediately we knew that home was the one. William and Jean-luc were helpful the whole way answering random questions and helping us secure our new home. We are thankful to have found them!! The Raines Group has a moving truck and that helped us get out of old home and move into our new home without the extra cost. Which helped us a ton. Not only are the people there for you, but they make sure to help you before/after your home is sold.
Jean-luc Grand-Pierre of HER was extremely professional and so helpful walking us through the buying process.He was very patient in explaining what would come next and appreciates that most people may buy or sell a home only a few times in their lifetime. Jean-luc was very knowledgeable about the area and no matter if you are locating from out of town or just to the next town to avoid taxes he anticipates your questions and proactively is there to help us navigate.Strongly recommend Jean-luc if you want a realtor that can adjust to your speed and comfort of understanding the stress of buying or selling!Great job!!
Jami assisted my husband and I with the sale of our home. This was our first time working with a realtor. Jami has not only helped us sell our home, but will be assisting us with transitioning to another home that better suits our needs and lifestyle. So far she has been a great ally in this next phase of our life. The Raines Group also brings to the table many benefits to their clients including the use of moving trucks and other event equipment. Its comforting to know that we can go to them any time in the future for assistance.
Jean-Luc was amazing to work with. He is incredibly knowledgeable in all areas of the real estate market. He searched for months with my wife and I and was able to secure us our perfect home before it even hit the market. He is dedicated, honest, talented and very professional. He took time to answer all questions and helped us with every section of this transaction. I will be recommending him to everyone I know! Keep up the great work!
Justin, Marian, and the entire HER team were extremely helpful and easy to work with throughout the entire home buying process. We had the luxury of some time for our home search, so Justin spent several weekends with us preparing and reviewing itineraries of different houses, and we exchanged more than several emails discussing other properties. As first time buyers, we definitely needed a little more help walking through the process, but they were there with us the entire way. We could not recommend them more for anyone looking for a realtor.
We were blessed to work with Krista Lofthouse at the Raines Group to find our new home in New Albany. Krista was patient and never wavered from her goal of helping us find just the right home. She was willing to spend the time necessary to help us look at a variety of homes in the greater Columbus area. She was attentive, kind, knowledgable, and provided excellent communication. Krista was our advocate in our search for a new home and became a family friend through the process. What more can we ask for? It was an excellent experience for our family.
Krista Lofthouse was amazing! She was highly knowledgable about the are, exceptionally professional, and 100% accessible day/night throughout the entirety of the process. We have worked with a number of agents over the years, and Krista outshone them all. Highly recommended!
We came to Elia Hughes pretty stressed out after being unable to sell our house for six months. Elia strongly recommended immediately painting the interior and doing some work on the kitchen. She took care of getting all of the bids through her connections and we were able to do these upgrades for half of the cost of some quotes I previously received (including granite and backsplash). She even picked out the finishes and colors for me. She truly handled the entire process. The work was completed in just a couple of weeks. When the house was back on the market, she held back to back open houses and there were five plus showings a day... not that it was even necessary because we got an offer within days and sold it within $2k of full asking price. And this was just days before Christmas. On top of that she was very responsive and knowledgeable about the central Ohio market. It was an awesome experience. Thank you, Elia!
We cannot say enough about working with Candace and Karla at the Raines Group! This was my husband and Is first time buying and selling a home and they made it as seamless of a process as possible. They went above and beyond to ensure we put our best foot forward in selling our house and helped us find our perfect new home! We will never work with a different real estate group and will be recommending them to all of our family and friends.
I worked with Nicole Ribich to sell my home in Nov 2017, and then in Feb 2020 to purchase a new home. Both processes were smooth, professional and honest. Nicoles advice helped me win a contract on my house, which already had multiple offers by the time I saw it. I was able to close within 3 weeks. The photos to list my home were wonderful and my house was in contract within hours of it listing.I highly recommended Nicole and the Raines Group.- Victoria B.
Candace Caulkins was very professional & showed me exactly what I wanted in a home. I had to have Southern exposure, great location, perfect condition,Open floor plan.She listened very carefully. The home had SouthernExposure, over looks a pond & wooded area. BeautifulView from almost every window. Perfect condition,Gorgeous wood floors, very open floor plan andGreat area. Most important five minutes to myDaughters home, shopping, bank, & beauty salon.Everything I was hoping to fine. Perfect home for me.Candace is the Realtor you want to work with to helpYou find fine your new home. it was the 2nd home sheShowed me. The 1st one was beautiful but more room than I needed. The 2nd home was perfect& everything I wanted.
My fiancé and I worked with Krista Lofthouse on the purchase of our first home. Krista’s performance as our realtor went above and beyond what we thought we should expect. She was incredibly responsive and was available to us anytime we had a question. She took the time to really get to know us and was very in tune to what we desired in a home. She was supportive when we felt that a property was not right for us and was excited right along side us when we found a home that we loved. It was very clear that Krista was not there to sell us a house. Instead, she was there to assist in finding the perfect home for us.It was abundantly clear throughout our entire experience with Krista that she takes great pride in her work and enjoys it immensely. Even after we had signed for the house, she would check in on us via text to ask how our our move had gone and how we were enjoying our new home. Working with Krista gave us the sense that we had not hired a realtor, but rather we had an old family friend who just happened to be very knowledgeable about real estate helping us along.
Pretty sure I had assistance buying my first home from the most amazing realtor in Columbus Ohio!! Jenny Bilchak walked me through every step of the way, made me confident in my decisions, and calmed me down when the stress was getting to me. Jenny came across more as a helping friend with my best interest in mind instead of just someone trying to get the sale. I recommend her services to everyone especially first time buyers because she really will help you understand what’s going on, and goes above and beyond making you feel comfortable in your choices. The Raines group as a whole is also amazing! They even have a moving truck, van, and other things that you can use!! I am MORE than pleased with them. ❤️
If you are looking for a realtor that is responsive, knowledgeable and attentive then I would recommend the Raines Group. They also offer customer appreciation events and other perks just for using their services. I would recommend them to anyone that is looking to buy or sell a house.
Jenny Bilchak of The Raines Group was a powerhouse agent and a joy to work with! She got to know me and what I wanted and needed in a home and suggested MANY homes to me throughout our search.She was alway up front and honest, and went to bat for me whenever I needed back up. She was able to use her trained eye to scrutinize the properties I looked at, and always kept it real with me.I highly recommend her and the Raines Group as agents whether you are buying or selling a home!
My fiancé and I just bought our first home through The Raines Group and we could not have had a better experience. Customer service is truly at their forefront and it shows through the whole process.We had the absolute pleasure of working with Stephanie Wetzel and I cannot recommend her enough! We had a TON of questions through the whole process, some I could have probably easily Googled, but she happily answered everything and anything we thought up. Stephanie is also very quick in her responses. I never had to track her down or send multiple emails. She was professional and efficient and truly made this first time buying experience a breeze.10/10 would recommend working with Stephanie and The Raines Group for your home buying needs.
The Raines Group is absolutely amazing! Jami Blosel was our agent, and we couldn’t have asked for a better person to sell our home. She was professional, friendly and really knew her business. Jami made what could have been an extremely daunting and stressful process easy and fun. She stays calm under pressure and is extremely knowledgeable. As such, she sold our home in a day and a half. We couldn’t have asked for more - thank you Jami and the Raines Group!
Our experience as first time home buyers could not have been better. At first I was a little nervous about it all because I didnt know what to expect, but our realtor Renee was fantastic. She was so personable and so quick to respond. Not only was she incredibly patient and personable, but when we would do house walkthroughs she would point out so many things about the house that I would have missed or not even think about. She answered every question we had and gave great advice, and she never made me feel rushed. She actually made the home buying experience fun and I feel so lucky we were able to work with her because now we have a beautiful home!
Stephanie and her team were an amazing resource for us finding the perfect home for our family in New Albany. I was particularly impressed with Stephanie’s knowledge of the market, professionalism and empathy handling our home purchase during the COVID pandemic. I highly recommend The Raines Group for the sale or purchase of your home in the Columbus area.
Definitely Worth it!!Top 3 Reasons why you should definitely go with the Raines Group specifically with Lisa Gibbs and Courtney: 1.Their Education and Experience is exceptional, top knowledge in neighborhoods, market conditions and price guidance. Her negotiation skills are impressive and best of all she takes the time to explain all the process. 2. Professional Networking, Lisa and Courtney make sure they cover every single detail from recommending a reputable a Lender, efficient Home Inspection Services, offering a moving truck, at the end all those details do matter. 3. Handling our busy Schedules, they always put our needs first from meeting at times my husband and I were available. Absolutely love the fact that they were always available and willing to help, from sending the documents online, even scheduling the appointments for us. They went above and beyond and it was definitely a pleasure to have worked with them. Last but not least : We got chocolates and Wine (hands down!!)
I highly recommend Karla Ballenger and the Raines Group team. We had a great experience selling our home with them-Karla and Candace both made an often difficult and stressful process easy and seamless. Between amazing staging expertise and the right price recommendation, they sold our home within a few days of listing. If you want the best, Karla and Candace are it! Not only will you have the advantage of both Karla and Candaces extensive knowledge and experience, you have the support of the whole team at the Raines Group to help you every step of the way! Professional, organized, experienced- I cannot say enough positive things-a true joy to work with!
Nicole Ribich went above and beyond getting us to a successful final close on our condo. After many delays and roadblocks from the developer and a final walkthrough riddled with open issues, Nicole advocated for us when we were at the end of our rope. She arranged for the necessary documentation from the seller so we felt protected and were able to close on time. Nicole is the unique combination of a professional, tough, compassionate and knowledgeable realtor we were thankful we had working with us.
“Our buying/selling experience with Jami was simply incredible! A true professional in her field, Jami did an excellent job of communicating throughout the process. She answered questions promptly, followed up regularly and demonstrated preparedness in every situation. Additionally, Jami’s innate kindness, honesty and overall respectful nature makes her an extra special, well-rounded individual and solid choice in business. A cut above the rest! I would recommend Jami to anyone looking for their best home buying and/or selling experience!”
Jenny Bilchak of The Raines Group at HER Realtors is an absolute professional. She was able to not only find us a house, she found us a home. Jenny took the time to research all of our wants and needs, she was always timely in her correspondence, and was patient with us in our decision making. She made the process of buying a home an enjoyable experience and my wife and I highly recommend HER Realtors and especially Jenny Bilchak when looking to buy or sell your home.
Highly recommend The Raines Group. Our realtor, Marian, was knowledgeable and organized. She provided us with excellent advise to prepare our home for sale; she staged it to optimize its features. She was very patient as we asked questions, and kept us updated throughout the entire process.
My wife and I moved from out of state and we wanted a knowledgeable local agent that could guide us through the entire purchase process. Jami and her team were amazing, on top of all of our questions and needs. From search to closing, we spent about 35 days total! Jami helped us negotiate down to a price we were comfortable with and kept negotiating so we got exactly what we wanted. Overall great experience and definitely appreciated all the details from Jami and Raines group too. I recommend them to anyone getting ready to buy or sell their home.
Working with Agent Darcie Barton and the Raines Group to sell our house and purchase a new one was the quintessential customer experience. Darcie was able to give us essential strategic advice to optimize the entire process. Literally everything she predicted and promised occurred in short order. The team at the Raines Group were masters of effective communication and every single member of the team lived up to the standard of excellence that our agent set and delivered on over and over again. They worked very hard to make the process easy for my family and I and the results were well beyond my expectations. Ive been through the process of selling and buying a home several times before and continue to be amazed and appreciative of the professionalism, service, and sincere passion that our agent Darcie Barton and the team at the Raines Group demonstrated every step of the way.
Andy Wirt and The Raines Group team made my selling experience as painless as I think it could have been. Andy was the best person for the job. I can’t imagine anyone else being as kind and generous with me as he was. He truly went above and beyond the call of duty helping me prepare my house with tasks that were difficult for me, as a single mom, to complete on my own in a timely manner. The Raines Group office staff were all very professional and so friendly. The moving van and truck they provide as a courtesy were immensely useful for us, as we moved (it felt like) a dozen little times over the course of several weeks! All in all a wonderful experience. I highly recommend Andy and The Raines Group.
We had the best first time home buying experience EVER, thanks to Candace and the HER Team!The level of communication and determination Candace showed throughout our experience, was really inspiring! Through the entire process we felt calm, knowing that we had her on our side! We cant say enough nice things about our experience and will definitely be working with Candace and the HER team when were ready for another move!
Selling my home was a smooth process from beginning to end. Andy helped with identifying contractors and checking their progress to prep my home in Ohio while I lived in Miami, FL. My home was in contract within 1 day of going live and closed within 30 days above the asking price. I definitely recommend this company to all sellers and buyers of homes. The entire Raines Group Team made this a stress free process.
During my journey to home ownership I worked with Candace Caulkins, who I would highly recommend. She was very patient with me and really listened to what I wanted and the type of home I was looking for. Whenever I called her if there was no answer, she would be calling my other line as I was leaving voicemail. She will make you feel like you are her only client. I never had to wait long periods of time for her to get back with me. She has always been very professional and well mannered, very respectful of the homes we viewed. When I was down, about not finding what I wanted she remained very encouraging, she told me your home will come and it will be just right for you. She was right and through the closing process she was with me every step of the way. She is a wonderful and kind hearted person and she really cares about you as an individual, you can tell that its not just business for her but a passion.
Many thanks to Karla Ballenger and Candace Caulkins for their outstanding customer service during our recent home purchase. They both provided excellent advice and helpful recommendations at every step along the way. It was truly a painless process. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a quality realtor. Thank you both!!!
Steve was a great realtor partner to walk me through my first home buying experience! I appreciate his transparency, honesty and guidance through out the process. I could always count on him to follow up when necessary and I trusted he was doing everything he could to close on time! It was really an experience to start this process in the beginning of the pandemic situation but Steve was professional and courteous to safety precautions. I couldnt believe how easy Steve made it! Thanks again and I love my new place!
From the minute you step in the office, you are made to feel like the most important person they know. Everyone is friendly and very accommodating. The agent, Candice, who I worked with, was very intuitive and took a personal interest in my wants. Never did I feel like they were just trying to get me to buy something. I think everyone can learn something about customer service and acknowledgment from The Raines Group.
We had a great experience with Renee Mougin and the Raines Group. As first time home-buyers, the process was intimidating but Renee really made things so easy. She answered all of our questions and helped us find the perfect house. Well definitely use them again the next time we are looking!
We worked directly with Candace and couldn’t be more happy with our experience! She is thorough when visiting homes and provides all the needed information up front. She genuinely wants you to find a home that is perfect for you and your family. I cannot recommend her enough!
My experience with the Raines Group was absolutely amazing. I’ve used other realtors in the past that were just ok, however, with the Raines group, everything was above and beyond my expectations. Karla Ballinger and Candace Caulkins assisted in every aspect of the sale and made things incredibly easy. I cannot wait to work with them again in the future!Update: My girlfriend and I used Candace Caulkins when purchasing a new home. Candace is the BEST! She went above and beyond in every way imaginable as our realtor. She coordinated every step of our buying process making it as stress-free as possible. There is no doubt that we will be using Candace again in the future.
We are very pleased with The Raines Group - HER Realtors. They first helped us to buy a house 3 years ago and then again to sell a house last month. Both our realtors Kris Harwood and Karla Ballenger were fabulous to work with! They were very committed and helped with all aspects of buying/selling our home. Another perk of working with The Raines Group was borrowing moving trucks and other equipment. They also have their own design group to help with staging a house for selling. I highly recommend these realtors.
Lisa Gibbs was amazing!!! She sold us our new home and she sold our last home for us!!! Very attentive and detail oriented. Has a vast amount of contacts and was able to help us hire the right people to put our house in “salable “ order. My wife and I have purchased quite a bit of property and have never met someone so driven to accomplish our goals. Highly recommend!!!
Karla Ballenger is the best real estate agent we have ever used. We have sold three houses around the Columbus metro area over the years. Our first two realtors were nice people who went through the motions to try to sell our houses. Compared to Karla our previous realtors were amateurs working part time, using mid twentieth century techniques, and crossing their fingers to get a sale.Karla works within the Raines Group. The Raines Group uses the latest techniques to sell homes. This is probably why they sell more homes than any other group in Ohio. I believe I read that they are one of the top agencies in the U.S. Karla sells the most homes in the Raines Group. So she is the best of the best.So far the review has been a bit vague. Let me give you details that support my opinion about Karla. She gave us suggestions on what we could do to our house (paint the walls a neutral color, re-tile our master bath shower, stage the house, sealcoat the driveway) to sell it in the first month it was on the market. We did not want to spend the money but it was a buyers market, so we did it. She connected us with reasonably priced painters and tile installers and managed them. She rolled up her sleeves and moved furniture (with another agent, Candace Caulkins - see separate review for Candace) and helped stage the house. She made herself available at almost all times. She was always calm and collected with quiet confidence that set us as ease. She used her experience to negotiate effectively for us. She was able to find common ground in difficult circumstances. I could not believe how hard she worked to sell our house. Other agents talk a good game but Karla actually did the work to get our house sold. We followed her advice and our house was in contract within 13 days of being on the market. Comparable houses are still on the market months later.
Marian Halliday exceeding any an all expectations. She is the consummate professional. I was amazed at her attention to detail, which is the reason my home sold so quickly with multiple offers. Any issue that arose was immediately met with a solution. I have bought and sold many homes. This was the easiest and most stress free experience. I recommend Marian Halliday and the Raines group with every confidence.
Candace Caulkins was hands down the best realtor Ive worked with. She exceeded my expectations in every aspect. Shes eager and extremely responsive, shell educate if you have questions but most importantly shell put you in a position to land a home in this market. Im the type of person that takes my time looking through houses, searching through every nook and cranny. With Candace, she was right there holding the flashlight leading the way. It was refreshing to work with someone that makes the home buying process look so simple. The entire New Albany HER group was on it, well done!
We listed with Raines to list and sell our house. Nicole took care of all of our needs, and to say we were an easy client is an understatement. She made sure the process was smooth from start to finish! Thank you Nicole and thank you to all of the great folks at the Raines group!!!
We have used the Raines Group (Andy Wirt, specifically) to buy our first home, and more recently, sell that and find our long-term home. He was nothing but patient with us throughout the entire process and was able to explain what is a very complex process, in a way that I completely understood. As we sold our first home and were preparing to close on our new home, the behind-the-scenes staff at the Raines Group were equally patient in answering questions and thorough in explaining the next steps. I could not have felt more certain that we were in competent hands and have recommended Andy to all of our friends and family in need of a realtor, too
After not having sold the house after 6 months, we turned to Elia Hughes. She identified that we needed a new kitchen remodel. We had already moved out of state and I said I didn’t want to manage a contractor from long distance. Elia called all her contractor contacts, and managed the project herself, even going to Home Depot to get the finishing touches herself. To my amazement the contractors actually finished the work in under 4 weeks including Thanksgiving in the middle. When we put the house up for sale, we had an offer in less than 24 hours.
Great organization. Jami Blosel was fantastic as our agent. Provided great guidance getting our home ready to be sold and kept us informed during the selling and closing process. Then did another outstanding job getting us into our new home. You cant go wrong using Jami and The Raines Group.
We LOVE our new home and appreciate all that The Raines Group did to help us make the move! Renee was awesome and worked with us from the beginning until the end...selling our home and buying our new home. Renee was always available for us...even when she was out of town.
Emily was so supportive during our home-buying process! She guided us through every step and was exactly what we wanted in a realtor. She was available when we needed her and provided us with great advice/answers throughout our search. Wed recommend Emily and the HER team to anyone looking to buy a new home!
Davonne and the entire team at The Raines Group were outstanding! They were all extremely friendly, helpful, and professional. They made the entire process of selling a home a breeze. Davonne really went above and beyond throughout the process making it a great experience. I would highly recommend Davonne and The Raines Group to anyone who is considering buying or selling a home.
Wow! If ever there were an absolutely incredibly perfect realtor group it’s the Raines team. Renee Mougin is my realtor on multiple properties and was phenomenal!! To say she went above and beyond would be a gross understatement!! She was ultra responsive, guided me ever step of the way and never made me feel like any inquiry was ignorant! Her expertise is unparalleled and sooo many advised me to do all she requested. I did and my home sold in a day and a half!!!! She is more than I would’ve ever imagined and it’s because of her that I have my sanity and dream home!!! Thanks Renee and the Raines Group!!!!!!
Jami was great to work with during this process. She did everything to make the sale and closing of our condo as smooth as she could. Jami was readily available to discuss any questions we had and quickly responded to emails or texts. I would definitely work with her again.
We worked with Lisa Gibbs and couldn’t be happier! When helping us find our new home she listened to our needs, she was patient with all my questions, texts, and emails and she was a big hit with our 5 year old son! We had never sold a house before and were really nervous about the process but Lisa made it easy and most importantly fun! Would work with Lisa again in a heartbeat!
Candace Caulkins is a fantastic real estate professional. So many realtors we have used in the past have been passive - waiting for buyers to drop from the heavens. First, Candace is proactive. She anticipates problems before they occur (i.e. working hard to stage our house in a buyers market). Second, if she does encounter a problem, she solves it instead of wringing her hands and asking us to solve the problem. Third, her positive, optimistic attitude is contagious. She was always professional and full of useful, appropriate advice.After the house we were selling went into contract (on the market for 13 days in a buyers market), she helped us find a new house. She had a can do attitude and made many calls on the fly to get us into homes we had driven by only hours before. When we found the house we liked, she had names of painters, counter top installers, flooring installers, etc. to share with us.Candace has the resources of the Raines Group at her disposal. The Raines Group is the most successful realtor group in central Ohio and one of the best in the country. If you want someone on your team who is 100% committed to helping you achieve your real estate goals in a professional way, Candace is an excellent choice.
My wife and I have now sold two homes and purchased two homes with Karla Ballenger of The Raines Group. Each time, the service and attention to detail has been amazing. Even after the transaction has closed, Karla remains committed to helping, in all ways possible, to make the entire transition seamless. If you are looking to buy or sell (or both) in central Ohio, we highly recommend Karla.
I cannot say enough about Candace and HER Realtors during our house buying experience. I was pleasantly shocked at how available they were to speak to us at any time and made us feel like we were their only clients. Genuinely forgot they are a company and have other people that they work for besides us! hah. Candace was super knowledgable and able to help us with any questions and gave us honest advice on everything and made us feel so comfortable buying our first house! I felt guided through the whole process and feel that it was as stress free as buying a house could possibly be. The easiest decision we made was choosing HER and having Candace with us along the way.thanks again!
I’ve been fortunate enough to call Ali Shaikh a friend for many years, so when we were ready to buy a home, I knew who our realtor would be. Despite our long list of wishes, Ali was extremely patient and professional. When we saw a house we were interested in, Ali moved quickly to ensure we were able to view it. Additionally, he was extremely accessible, returning calls and texts within minutes. Once we found a home we liked, Ali ensured our offer was competitive while staying under budget. We couldn’t be happier with our home, and we couldn’t have done it without the great team at The Raines Group.
I was referred to Andy Wirt and the Raines Group and boy did they live up to the recommendation! I was looking for a house on a tight budget in a specific area of Columbus, which made it quite challenging. Andy was always available to answer my (many) questions and talk me off the ledge when things didnt go my way. Working with him and his team really made the scary, confusing process of buying a home for the first time a breeze! Andy was a wealth of knowledge and referred me to really awesome, reliable people along the way. Not only did we find a house within my budget and location, but we found my dream house. I couldnt have been happier with my experience! If youre looking for an amazing team to help you on your home buying journey I would 100% recommend Andy Wirt and the Raines Group!!P.S. They also have a really awesome referral rewards program, so if you take my advise and use them, be sure to pass along their information to everyone you know to enjoy the additional perks!
Andy Wirt is our realtor, and we couldnt be more pleased or impressed by the work he has done in helping us purchase our first home! From the moment we first talked with him about searching for a home, Andy was looking out for us - from finding the perfect place to making sure everyone, including our lender, was meeting deadlines. He arranged inspections, and even suggested contractors we could use. We managed to find our new home and close on it all within a month, leaving us plenty of time to have it repainted and new flooring installed before we moved in! We HIGHLY recommend using Andy as your realtor, too!
I worked with Stephanie Miggo on purchasing my first home. Stephanie was great! Not only did she find us a great house but she also did an amazing job negotiating the sales price down even in the crazy current real estate market. I recommend anyone who is searching for a realtor to use Stephanie, she will not disappoint!
We recently purchased a home with Renee Mougin of the Raines Group. You will not find a better team. Renees expertise, along with the backing of her team gave us the confidence to buy a home we love. In this market, it is imperative to have a Realtor who is confident and knowledgeable. Renee and the Raines Group are both of those and more. We are so thankful for the hard work Renee and the Raines Group put in to get us our home!
Karla and entire Raines Group Team were a pleasure to work with during the listing and sell of our home of 21+ years. After all these years, no surprise, we became very attached emotionally to our family home - so many memories. Karla was very patient and helped us throughout the process to not only sell our home quickly but found a young family that hopefully will enjoy raising their family in our home as we did.
The Raines Group is very welcoming, passionate and has tremendous knowledge of the realtor world. They provided many helpful resources to help our family through the buying and selling process of our home in New Albany. A solid bench of a team to ensure all details of the home buying/selling process was efficient, thorough and executed as successfully and smoothly as possible. Highly recommended!
My husband and I were first time home buyers and weren’t sure how to navigate this housing market in Columbus. Jami Blosel was everything we needed in a real estate agent and more - flexible, quick to respond, listened to our needs - I could go on and on! We found our dream home faster than we thought possible and couldn’t be happier! We will recommend The Raines Group and Jami to anyone!
Darcie went above and beyond what we would have ever expected from a realtor. As first-time home buyers, we had heard from friends and family how stressful the home-buying experience can be. Thankfully Darcies constant communication, great sense of humor, and dedication to helping us find the perfect home were all things that made our experience as positive and stress-free as possible! She truly had our best intentions in mind with every decision and negotiation. Id recommend Darcie to anyone and everyone. We couldnt be more pleased to be in our first home, one that we truly love. Thank you Darcie for all that you do!
Candace was a joy to work with. She really goes the extra mile and worked hard to understand what we were looking for and then found it!, We would recommend Candace to anyone. She is knowledgeable, capable and works hard to find a property that “checks all the boxes” She is incredibly patient and she does a great job researching and she communicated extremely well throughout the process. Anyone that has an opportunity to work with Candace is very lucky and we are grateful we had that positive experience.! We highly recommend her.
Karla Ballanger was amazing in helping us find our new home. Weve worked with other realtors - and she is one of the best out there! She took the time to understand what we were looking for in a house, and put in a lot of effort to finding options for us. When it came time to buy, she helped make the process as smooth as possible and was great at negotiating with the other realtors. We would use her again and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor!
Davonne was excellent throughout our homebuying experience. She was on the ball about helping us find a house that worked for us, and when we did, making sure we got the deal over the line. Shes extremely personable & understands the market well-we were happy to have her as a realtor & highly recommend her to anybody in need of a A+ realtor!
Working with Sandy and her fabulous team at The Raines Group was a pleasure from start to finish. Every communication was answered promptly. We received excellent suggestions and assistance in staging our home, and multiple offers within 24 hours of listing it. We found Sandy and her team to be incredibly organized, hard working, responsive, supportive and professional at every stage in the process. We would happily hire Sandy and The Raines Group again!
The Raines Group is top notch. My fiance and I are first time home buyers and we worked with Davonne. The process was extremely smooth, with constant communication and no hesitations answering our first time home buyer questions. We highly recommend The Raines Group!
I have been fortunate to work with The Raines Group as both a buyer and a seller. Each experience was different, but both were superb. The Raines Group runs like a well oiled machine; their agents and administrative staff make sure that every t is crossed and every i is dotted while ensuring that their clients are in the loop at all times. Not only was everyone I had contact with completely professional, they were also warm and personable...a rare combo that this world needs more of! I felt completely confident throughout the process and truly taken care of. Thank you TRG!
Karla Ballenger is by far the best realtor we have ever worked with! She is very honest with feedback of changes you may need to make to sell your property. She absolutely delivers on her promises. We would recommend her to anyone that wants a hard working, honest and very pleasant realtor!
Jean-Luc, Jessica and The Raines Group took over the listing on our home after it had not sold for a long time. They kept us up to speed on everything going on with the property despite the fact that we had moved a few states away. We were kept at ease knowing everything was being taken care of even though we were not there. Jean-Luc was able to successfully sell the house and we would recommend him and The Raines Group to anyone in the market to buy or sell.
Stephanie Miggo sold our home and found our dream property all within a month and a half. She was available for questions any time of day, answered promptly, and handled every obstacle with grace and the utmost professionalism. She coordinated inspections and used her resources to remedy our issues fast. Some companies say “you’re in good hands” but with Stephanie and The Raines Group in your corner, you’re in great, caring hands.
My husband and I moved to the Columbus area from western Wisconsin, and Stephanie Wetzel was so helpful in the process! She talked to us to figure out what we were looking for and set up a search in the MLS and gave us access to another website like Zillow for us to do our own searches that was more accurate in terms of what was off the market already. If we had any questions on a property, she would promptly call the listing agent to get answers. She had just the right amount of communication and would always get back to us quickly. When we were able to come to town for a few days to look at houses, she pretty much booked three days solid with us to look at houses. It never came to this, but she offered to look at houses for us and go through them using FaceTime so we could see the house when we couldn’t be there. Stephanie was insightful on pointing things out in the houses and answering all of our questions. She always let us talk through our thoughts and she was never pushy or “salesperson-y”. After making our offer, she helped us navigate the negotiations in our favor. She was willing to go to the house to let people in for inspections and estimates for work that needed to be done since we were out of state. I don’t know how we would have been able to feel comfortable closing on a house while living out of state without her! Also, HER lets customers borrow things like a moving van. We borrowed a moving van to move some new furniture we bought so we didn’t have to pay for delivery, and it was such a simple process to borrow it and saved us over $100. Overall, we had a great experience with Stephanie and HER Realtors. If we move in the future, I know that I would want to work with Stephanie again.
Such an easy and stress free buying transaction with Raines Group. The staff thinks of absolutely everything regarding your purchase. Additionally, they are exceptional at keeping their client current with all the details involved with purchasing a residence. All relevant documents are most promptly prepared and forwarded to client for review and signature. My easiest house transaction ever! I would highly and without reservation recommend the Raines Group !
We have bought 2 homes and sold 1 with Andy Wirt in the Raines Group.First, Andy is just wonderful. He is knowledgeable, kind, and understanding of all the hurdles that inevitably happen with buying or selling a house. The sellers in one of our closings even said that he was the realtor they felt was the best to work with on the buying side.Second, everyone who I met and worked with in the Raines Group was quick to answer questions and made the whole buying/selling process as easy as possible.I wouldnt hesitate to recommend the Raines Group and Andy Wirt to family and friends.
Davonne Powley with the Raines Group made our selling experience the very best!! Davonne communicates everything to you from start to finish and explains everything thoroughly. The best business transaction is one that finishes with the job done and a friend gained...and this is what we got with Davonne. I cant recommend her or The Raines Group enough. If you are looking to sell your home, let them get the job done for you too. After all, everyone could use a new friend too. ;)Brian GreenNew Albany, Ohio
We highly recommend Karla Ballenger and the team at Sandy Raines. Karlas market perspective and real estate savvy helped us list and sell our home well above our initial asking price. Another area where we found Karla helpful was in staging and pictures. She helped us declutter and present our home in the best condition for a new buyer.If you are looking for a realtor who can execute and knows the business. Karla is your Rockstar!
Karla and Sandy were excellent to work with. Highly professional, fun, and energetic. They kept us well informed during the selling process without worry. I would highly recommend this team if you are serious about selling your house and you want it done the right way. You cant go wrong with this team.
Davonne did a wonderful job of making the purchase of our new house a pleasant experience. She was very helpful, from showing us the property to the closing. Always available to answer our many questions. We have dealt with many realtors in the past and she did an excellent job! I would be happy to recommend her to family and friends.
Karla was excellent to work with and always was available to talk me off the ledge when needed or re-assure me that we were doing the right thing when I doubted. She represented us in the purchase of a new construction home as well as in the sale of that home. Her expertise led to our home selling after being on the market for 8 days for a high percentage of the list price. I highly recommend Karla!
Cannot speak highly enough about Candace and our experience with The Raines Group. From the moment we walked in the door, the entire process was perfect. Candace was amazingly responsive and allowed us to see every house we wanted, usually same day. I feel lucky as I now feel like I have a realtor that I can not only rely on, but also one that I can trust.
Jenna was a pleasure to work with. She was extremely attentive and always willing to answer any questions we had. Given the competitive market in Columbus, she was terrific at setting up showings on short notice so that we could find our perfect home. Would highly recommend.
Our agent, Karla Ballenger made the process of selling our house effortless. Both her suggested listing price and the staging advice (with assistance from Candace) resulted in an offer and ultimate sale to the people who scheduled the very first showing. We are very satisfied with the results and Karlas support throughout the process. Thanks!
We truly wish everyone is lucky enough to have Jenny Bilchak as their realtor when buying a home! She doesnt pressure you into buying a home if its not the one, she is honest about what is needed for a winning offer in such a competitive market, and she is with you, answers in hand, through the entire home-buying process. If you dont have a realtor yet, look no further!
Candace made our first time home buying experience more amazing than I could have ever hoped for. Having no past experience in buying a home, Candace always made sure that we were taken care of and had a full understanding of what was going on & what next steps we needed to take. I am so thankful for Candace & The Raines Group!
The entire Raines group was a pleasure to work with in all aspects. Their responses were timely and always accurate. Only regret s not going with them sooner - House was sold within a week after hiring Raines group and following their recommendations. Understand why Sandy , Jean Luc and the team rank so high in the market
When my fiance and I decided we wanted to start the search for our first home, there was truly nowhere else we would have looked than The Raines Group. We were lucky enough to work with Stephanie Masterson, a true professional in every sense of the word: honest, timely, on our side, dependable. She stuck with us, sacrificing her own personal time on nights and weekends to rush around town to show us properties that were flying off the market. She helped us find the PERFECT first home, and figuratively, held our hands every step of the way. The home-buying process can be very intimidating and overwhelming, but we were so extremely comfortable with Stephanie the entire time we had zero concerns or worries. We knew she would take care of us, and she did!
Renee Mougin is professional, knowledgeable, honest and considerate. Her pricing and marketing strategies were spot on and we quickly achieved a sale of my childhood home that was perfect in every way! I greatly appreciated Renees team approach with me and found her guidance and advice at every step of the process to be invaluable.
Candace and Karla are a dynamite team. They were both very helpful, and absolutely committed to making sure we got the home of our dreams. Candance was super responsive and very fast to schedule home views, which gave us a leg up for offers. They are both very adept in offers and negotiation.
Total reviews rating 5
199 Reviews for The Raines Group Corcoran Global Living 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-01Karla Ballenger and team are absolutely fabulous to work with! Always very responsive, with exceptional follow through. We work with a number of Realtors, and the The Raines Group is by far one of the best. We love and appreciate your Moving & Storage referrals too! Thank you so much for all you do for us!
Review №2
2022-02-01Ive bought and sold a fair number of homes over the years and Elia Hughes was by far the most professional, conscientious and effective realtor Ive worked with. Building a new home from 1,000 miles away over the COVID era could have been incredibly stressful but Elia was able to address every issue with the builders personally and honestly made the whole thing a pleasurable experience. Shes literally the best and I would recommend her services highly.
Review №3
2022-02-02Emily Benedict has been our Real Estate Agent for over 6 years and has earned the title of Our Real Estate Agent. We needed to find a place for a family member very quickly, and in this market thats a tough thing to do! Emily never missed a beat as we searched, and we found something much more quickly than anticipated. She understood the market, the type of properties we were looking for, and was invaluable with our negotiations when we decided to place the offer. We just cant thank Emily enough for her tenacity and professionalism in finding he perfect property for our family member. Many thanks to Emily and The Raines Group.
Review №4
2022-02-26Candace was absolutely amazing! She took so much time to understand what our needs were. Her expertise about all things homebuying taught us so much that well keep with us forever. Not to mention she was an absolute pleasure to work with and we always loved chatting with her. We were a bit sad when she found our perfect home because we knew wed see less of her. To summarize: Candace is sharp, aggressive, knowledgeable, and friendly. Im recommending her to all of my friends in the Columbus area.
Review №5
2022-07-06Buying a house, not matter how many times you done it before is time consuming and by no means stress free!!!Marian Halliday was just SUPERB! very knowledgeable in a lot of aspect of the process. From market analysis to assess price fairness to making sure it will be a good fit for us to live there.She was present EVERY step of the process. She also have a very good vision on how to fix things were not to our taste.Finally she was a great negotiator.100% recommend her with no hesitations.
Review №6
2022-02-16Krista Lofthouse of The Raines Group | HER Realtors made our first home purchase the most enjoyable experience. She was professional, honest, available to answer all of our questions at anytime, patient and always had our best interests in mind. I’d recommend Krista to anyone - she truly cares about her clients and their purchase. The only disappointing part of the experience is we cant buy a house with her every year!
Review №7
2022-02-06What is the most important quality or characteristic you most want from your real estate agent? Jenna asked when we first met her. Communication! We responded without hesitation as Jenna carefully took notes. Now, we had done our due diligence and had either interviewed other agents or were planning to interview more after we carefully searched out Columbus area top Real Estate Agents online. So we knew Jenna was a top performer already. Well, after our house sale has now closed, we can say without a shred of doubt, that Jenna went well beyond our expectation in this area as well as others. She not only kept us informed along the way, she offered very sound advice when the situation called for it. Many kudos to her and her entire team!
Review №8
2022-05-18Because I was purchasing a condo in Columbus, Ohio and I live in Stow, Ohio, Candace Caulkins made this extremely easy for me. I was able to choose a condo from the pictures that I had seen and after the purchase was made she made all of the necessary arrangements so that I did not have to drive back and forth to Columbus. She arranged for an inspection to be done and also arranged to have a general contractor fix the necessary things that I wanted done. She had a list of what to do and when which again made it very easy for me. Candace was extremely well organized and efficient, and because of that, buying a condo went quickly and without a hitch. I would highly recommend her to be your realtor as it was a very pleasant experience.
Review №9
2022-02-25Candace is a thoughtful kind person who is very good at what she does. She but also was a wealth of information and resources. No matter what if I mentioned it to her she could help. When we started looking for a realtor to sell our home a friend who is buying highly recommended her. We can highly recommend her as well. The who team at Raines has been nothing but professional and on top of things.
Review №10
2022-06-16My husband and I worked with Jenna Crowley for over a year in our search for the perfect home in New Albany and she was relentless in making sure we found the absolute perfect home. She was patient, unbelievably hard-working and dedicated to finding us our forever home. We were so thankful for how she hustled for us in getting us in early to several properties. She knew exactly what we wanted and did not waste our time with things she knew didnt match our expectations. We couldnt have asked for more from Jenna and now we have a home that we are incredibly happy with thanks to her hard work! Thank you Jenna and The Raines Group!