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Ricardo and his team has been the best realtor we have dealt with ever. He and is team are always around for answering questions, he was also very up front every step of the way. The linked website he uses shows you house within your criteria the moment they are posted, giving us the buyer the best chance at finding our perfect house. Especially since houses come and go faster now than ever. He also worked great with us during the negotiations and had our best interest at heart the entire time. He not only did he make moving across the country a breeze, but his team and him took a lot of pressure off my wife and I during what normally would be a stressful period. Not only would I recommend him and his team to anyone and everyone, but we will be using him in the future of we ever decide to sell our dream home. Ricardo and his team truly wonderful people to work with. If you or your family are looking at purchasing a home I'd definitely give him a call.
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- Brennan McClimon
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We have had a great time with 8th Day Realty Group! Ricardo was very helpful throughout the entire process. He was very responsive to all of our questions and he did a great job guiding us through our first time buying a home. He was exactly what we were looking for! We recommend!!!
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- Alan Ledezma (Angier, NC)
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Mr.Cobos was amazing at helping me get my house sold and saved me from foreclosure. He also helped me take care of a lien on the house and get it sold after over a year of trying to sell it. Thank you so much for all you did to help with this, I will be forever greatful.
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- Daniel Farris
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Ricardo recently helped us buy our very first house! We were not familiar at all with the home buying process and Ricardo really helped us to understand what exactly was happening at each stage of the process. We hit some bumps along the way and he was always in our corner making sure that we had the best possible outcome. Great experience and would definitely recommend Ricardo to anyone looking to buy a home!
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- Talitha Cornelisse Hicks (Selma, NC)
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This guy is incredible, he will make it happens ! From banker to Real estate agent, it can't be better, got me approved in one day. This is my third deal with him and no regrets, and by the way also listed my house late Friday and was sold by Monday.
https://www.facebook.com/robert.losminas/posts/1945509662138204
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- Robert Los Minas
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Ricardo and Melanie helped my family quickly find the right home. They are very knowledgeable realtors, and provide just the right guidance to successfully navigate the home buying process. I particularly enjoyed their level of availability, which is extremely important for those who manage a difficult schedule. Home buying can be stressful, and they do what it takes to minimize stress throughout. We were so happy with their services that we contracted for them to sell our home as well.
We maximized both cost savings on the home purchase and increased return on the home sale.
https://www.facebook.com/christopher.kimball1984/posts/10218871171743271
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- Christopher Kimball (Raleigh, NC)
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We sold our house in North Carolina. It was a new experience. Thank God, Ricardo Cobos and his team were behind us all the way. Mr. Cobos expertise and experience in these matters took a lot of burden from our shoulders. My wife and I are very thankful and would not hesitate to recommend them in the future.
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- Marco Maya (Clayton, NC)
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Ricardo is a wonderful realtor! Not only is he knowledgeable about the real estate side but also the lending side which gives you an advantage over other realtors. I would highly recommend Ricardo to anyone.
https://www.facebook.com/ronnell.mcgill/posts/10222459326645880
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- Ronnell McGill
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Let me begin by saying that Ricardo Cobos is the Triangle's best realtor. After being dropped by our previous realtor because she did not want to negotiate on our behalf. I called Ricardo to find out if this was a common practice. He thoroughly explained the role of a buyer's agent and began working with my husband and me. Ricardo found us the perfect house, negotiated our contract to actually benefit us and supported us every step of the way...even after closing. If you are looking for a patient, responsive, knowledgeable and professional realtor, then Ricardo Cobos is the man. He is indeed the Triangle's best realtor.
https://www.facebook.com/monique.young.9212/posts/10216233008799598
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- Monique Brown
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Ricardo helped us buy a house sight unseen from across the country. There were MANY hurdles to jump over and delays that were beyond our control and Ricardo was there as our advocate the entire time! If you want a great Relator...call Ricardo 🙂
https://www.facebook.com/coral.fisher/posts/10218237202977598
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- Coral Fisher (Smithfield, NC)
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Our experience with Ricardo at 8th Day Realty has been second to none. He knows the market like none other! He works diligently to bring you the best offer on your home, whether you are buying or selling. We appreciate all your efforts Ricardo and will definitely recommend you to everyone we know. Thank you for helping us make our dream a reality!
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- J Hudson (Clayton, NC)
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Ricardo is hands down the best realtor in the triangle. Our experience with him has been nothing short of amazing. We recently just purchased our first home. Buying a home for the first time is pretty terrifying but Ricardo’s expertise and knowledge made us feel at ease. His confidence and calm demeanor really helped us to ease any anxiety or confusion that often accompany a first time home buyer. He is extremely informative and made sure to explain all our questions by simplifying every step of the way. When unexpected issues arose during the buying process, Ricardo’s problem-solving expertise shone through. He quickly found solutions and handled everything with a calm and professional demeanor. By swiftly addressing issues, he built our trust, reassuring us that we are in capable hands. The focus on guidance and clarity highlights the emotional aspects of the home-buying journey, illustrating the importance of an empathetic and knowledgeable agent which Ricardo has shown ten fold.
With this being said, Ricardo’s expertise, patience, kindness, timely responses and continued reassurance made us feel at ease. His knowledge about the market trends made us feel confident every step of the way.
Ricardo is genuine and really cared and supported us extending the relationship beyond just a transaction. Ricardo is personable and most definitely will have your best interest at hand. He went above and beyond for us making sure we got the best deal possible. His negotiation skills are top tier and he was able to get us an incredible deal on our dream home.
Ricardo has excellent knowledge of the local market. He provided valuable insights and advice that helped us make informed decisions about our home purchase. His expertise was incredibly valuable which made us feel confident during the process. I assure anyone looking to purchase or sell their home Ricardo will exceed your expectations!
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- Breanna Whitis
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I had a great experience buying my home! Allie was such a huge help and very patient seeing all the houses we looked at for so long before I found the one. Allie and Ricardo were great to work with. Highly recommend
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- Katie Powell
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I could not have asked for a better realtor! Ricardo was always there when I was about to stress out and no matter what issues arose, he was able to tackle them headon and what seemed major became very minor. he made it a smoother transition than I had ever thought possible. Ricardo & his team are the only ones I would ever work with again & I highly recommend them to everyone - either buying or selling. Thank you again Ricardo Cobos & team. May God continue to bless you.
https://www.facebook.com/peggy.gay1/posts/10223129341444852
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- Peggy Gay (Wendell, NC)
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Ricardo is hands down the best realtor in the triangle. Our experience with him has been nothing short of amazing. We recently just purchased our first home. Buying a home for the first time is pretty terrifying but Ricardo’s expertise and knowledge made us feel at ease. His confidence and calm demeanor really helped us to ease any anxiety or confusion that often accompany a first time home buyer. He is extremely informative and made sure to explain all our questions by simplifying every step of the way. When unexpected issues arose during the buying process, Ricardo’s problem-solving expertise shone through. He quickly found solutions and handled everything with a calm and professional demeanor. By swiftly addressing issues, he built our trust, reassuring us that we are in capable hands. The focus on guidance and clarity highlights the emotional aspects of the home-buying journey, illustrating the importance of an empathetic and knowledgeable agent which Ricardo has shown ten fold.
With this being said, Ricardo’s expertise, patience, kindness, timely responses and continued reassurance made us feel at ease. His knowledge about the market trends made us feel confident every step of the way.
Ricardo is genuine and really cared and supported us extending the relationship beyond just a transaction. Ricardo is personable and most definitely will have your best interest at hand. He went above and beyond for us making sure we got the best deal possible. His negotiation skills are top tier and he was able to get us an incredible deal on our dream home.
Ricardo has excellent knowledge of the local market. He provided valuable insights and advice that helped us make informed decisions about our home purchase. His expertise was incredibly valuable which made us feel confident during the process. I assure anyone looking to purchase or sell their home Ricardo will exceed your expectations!
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- Breanna Whitis
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I had Ricardo help me with the sale of my house a few years ago. He explained every detail about every step we had to take to make sure we received top dollar on our offers. I moved out of state before the closing and Ricardo once again stepped up to the plate and handled the closing for me. Once everything was signed and the sale was complete, Ricardo still followed up with me to make sure funds were deposited and to see if there was anything else he could do to help. I was vacationing in Europe at the time and he still called!!!
Long story short, I recently moved back to NC and you better believe I am having Ricardo help me in the purchase of a new home.
I would highly recommend Ricardo to anyone looking to buy or sell a house. I would have given him 10 stars if I could.
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- Tom Brown
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We are so thankful we met Ricardo to be our realtor. He was recommended to us from a previous neighbor we had. He is extremely knowledgeable and dependable. He picked us up and drove us to listings. If we had any questions, he was happy to answer us and got back to us in a timely matter if we left him a text or voicemail. He, Lisa and Jackie make a great team. We highly recommend Ricardo.
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- Alex & Anne Makel
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Ricardo was clear in his assessment of our property. He dealt very well with the buyer’s agent, and made the house openly available for every look-loo that wanted a peek. He gave great advice on things to do, and not to do, to make the property as attractive as possible. We got a great price for our previous home, and if we were buying in central NC, we would absolutely trust Ricardo and the 8th day team to guide us through that process as well. Very professional, trustworthy, and knowledgeable. An excellent choice to aid you in your real estate needs.
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- Matthew Zullo
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Ricardo and his team are simply the best. We just purchased our first real estate investment and needed help advertising our place for rent, screening new prospective tenants, and making sure the lease was rock solid and fair. He was highly recommended by our real estate agent and he certainly did not disappoint. If you're ever in the market for a realtor, property manager, or just looking for someone who you can trust and put you at ease about the process, Ricardo is your guy. Will be definitely using him again for future investments and highly recommend him.
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- Scott Respass (Lillington, NC)
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Ricardo was extremely helpful to us. He was available when we needed him and worked overtime to help us close quickly on our house. He was sick the day that we were scheduled to sign papers, but stayed at the office in order to keep our appointment. We loved working with Ricardo!
https://www.facebook.com/washakalaka/posts/10216932067068123
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- Jonathan Washak (Fuquay Varina, NC)
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Ricardo is a wonderful realtor! He was such a pleasure to work with and after looking at a dozen homes we found the perfect one! Would highly recommend him to anyone!!
https://www.facebook.com/brittany.price.79/posts/949080022165
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- Brittany Hardy
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Ricardo was extremely helpful to me in finding the perfect home for my dog Buckley and I as we moved from Florida to North Carolina. I can't thank him enough for making the move super easy. We love our new home. Would definitely recommend!
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- Elizabeth L (Raleigh, NC)
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Ricardo is the best realtor in the Triangle area. He is very professional. Very knowledgeable and helps guide you to sell your home the fastest and easiest way. He is very patient and will negotiate the best price.
https://www.facebook.com/annmarie.dimaio.9/posts/10223126686016958
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- Annie DiMaio (Willow Springs, NC)
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We met Ricardo at a house that he listed. While that house didn't work, his energy and enthusiasm convinced us to work with him to find our home. We kept changing our parameters on him but he never blinked. He found a house for us in our ideal neighborhood that was not even listed yet and worked out a deal. Our experience with him was so positive that we will also be listing our old house with him as well.
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- Elizabeth Hill
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Ricardo and his team have been amazing to work with. They supported us in buying a new home and selling our existing one. His team made both processes a breeze on our end, though i know they were working hard behind the scenes. Ricardo used every tool in his kit to ensure we had the best deal possible and educated us with his years of knowledge and experience all along the way. After having recently sold another home using another realtor, I'll tell you that Ricardo raised the bar of excellence and customer service higher than I knew it could go. Hopefully we won't have any real estate needs for years to come, but if any arise, there is no other realtor I would work with except Ricardo Cobos and his excellent team.
https://www.facebook.com/brandi.coble/posts/10156751402373456
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- Brandi Coble (Raleigh, NC)
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Great experience. Ricardo and his team were very helpful throughout the process.
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- Dwayne Harrison
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Our experience with Ricardo and his team was very positive. Ricardo demonstrates an excellent knowledge of the market - we were very pleased with how he priced, marketed, and negotiated our home sale! And while looking for a new home, we were thankful to have a realty team who really listened and worked hard to find just the right home for our needs.
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- Julie Moots
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I couldn't have a better realtor Ricardo he is just the best!!! Knowing that I was first time buyer and I had ok credit he never left us alone he help us till the end!!!! For sure he will be my realtor when we are ready to upgrade our house.
https://www.facebook.com/paola.figueroa.501151/posts/1319126871629047
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- Paola Martinez Paramo
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Knowledgeable and Trustworthy!
We had an outstanding experience with Ricardo over the past six months to manage our property although we are located outside the state of North Carolina. He is extremely knowledgeable of local
Laws, wonderful understanding of tenant behaviors, extremely diligent with record keeping and has excellent memory. Most importantly, he comes across honest and trustworthy. His customer first approach really deserves six stars! We look forward to continuing to work with him in the years to come and highly recommend him for your real estate needs. Cheers 😊
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- Naveen D (Angier, NC)
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For all of your Real Estate needs I highly recommend Ricardo Cobos with 8th Day Realty Group. With his years of real estate experience ,Knowledge and wisdom he was able to negotiate for us the best deal. My family and I were able to see Gods hand in every step of the way.
On the plus side he speaks Spanish
Thank you Ricardo.
Para todas sus necesidades inmobiliarias, le recomiendo encarecidamente a Ricardo Cobos de 8th Day Realty Group. Con sus años de experiencia en bienes raÃces, conocimiento y sabidurÃa, pudo negociar para nosotros el mejor trato. Mi familia y yo pudimos ver la mano de Dios en cada paso del camino.
El lado positivo es que habla español.
Gracias Ricardo.
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- Liz Suazo-Diaz (Fuaquay-Varina)
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