The Rakela Team
Reviews
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Recent Reviews
Eileen S.
Amazing Experience with the Rakela Team! I can’t say enough about the incredible service I received from the Rakela Team, especially Amber and Elizabeth, during the sale of my condo in Fort Lee. From start to finish, they made the entire process seamless and stress-free. Amber and Elizabeth went above and beyond to handle everything with expertise and efficiency. They truly were a one-stop shop, managing all the details so I didn’t have to worry about a thing. Their knowledge of the market and strategic approach resulted in my condo selling for a fantastic price—better than I had even hoped! If you’re looking for a real estate team that delivers exceptional results while making the process easy and straightforward, I highly recommend the Rakela Team. Amber and Elizabeth are absolute professionals who care deeply about their clients, and it shows in every step they take.
★★★★★
Kirk S.
I've owned a rental property in Hoboken for 17 years and I have to say Amber Nugent and the Elizabeth Rakela Team are hands down the best realtors in Hoboken. I've probably rented the unit five or six times. The services the Rakela Team provide are second to none. Amber priced and marketed the unit perfectly. I had four offers within days. The signing of the lease was seamless. Amber coordinated a painter, handy man, and a blinds repair person for me. I was on vacation and Amber took care of everything - every step of the way. No realtor ever helped me get the unit ready and I am so grateful for Amber’s support.
I recommended Amber to a friend of mine and Amber helped her son find the perfect rental. Amber's deep knowledge of Hoboken and the market helped them find the right unit, at the right price.
Whether you are renting, buying, or selling - the Rakela Team is the right choice!
★★★★★
Katie K. - Hoboken Buyer
Loved working with Elizabeth and Amber. Their support was constant throughout the entire home buying process. They were patient and understanding with me and ultimately helped me find the condo of my dreams! Fantastic team and great to work with!
I recommended Amber to a friend of mine and Amber helped her son find the perfect rental. Amber's deep knowledge of Hoboken and the market helped them find the right unit, at the right price.
Whether you are renting, buying, or selling - the Rakela Team is the right choice!
★★★★★
Colleen G. - Hoboken Buyer/Seller
I can't say enough good things about Elizabeth! Three years ago she helped me find a beautiful
apartment, long-distance, and recently she helped me sell it. She is a consummate professional, a total
expert in her field and a great resource for everything real estate-related. She made me feel like I'm her
only client, although I know this isn't the case--she is super successful and very busy, yet she responded to my questions in a timely fashion and made sure everything was in place for a successful, stress-free
experience. I recommended Amber to a friend of mine and Amber helped her son find the perfect rental. Amber's deep knowledge of Hoboken and the market helped them find the right unit, at the right price.
Whether you are renting, buying, or selling - the Rakela Team is the right choice!
★★★★★
Dara R. - Hoboken Buyer
Amber and the team are incredible and I can’t imagine what this process would have been like without
them. As a first time home buyer, I came in with a million questions and concerns, and Amber helped
me feel comfortable about every single one. Her professionalism is unmatched and her vibrant
personality makes things even better. The team also offered great local referrals from lenders to
inspectors to attorneys, making my process smoother than I could have imagined.
★★★★★
Jeremy L. - Hoboken Buyer
I've been working with Elizabeth and Amber on and off since 2020. In 2020, Elizabeth was a rockstar
when I was looking for a small condo, and in 2024 both Amber and Elizabeth helped my wife and I score
a lovely home in downtown Jersey City. Their knowledge of the Jersey City area is next to none, and they
also helped us partner with awesome legal counsel, inspectors, and loan officers. I want to call out
specifically their attention to detail across the entire process.
★★★★★
Jackie D. - Hoboken Buyer/Seller
We have rented, bought and sold with Elizabeth Rakela and we highly recommend her and her team!
Elizabeth knows the industry well and that is very important when it's time to negotiate on your behalf,
know when to take an offer and when to wait and overall provide an excellent experience. We have felt
very well taken care of by Elizabeth and her team.
★★★★★
Jared B. - Hoboken Seller
Elizabeth and her team were amazing to work with. We didn’t realize how much hard work is necessary
to get a home ready for showing. From strategy to staging to closing they helped us as partners every
step of the way. We know who we will be working with next time we are looking for a new home!
★★★★★
Megan & Austin W. - Hoboken Buyer
We had a great experience and highly recommend working with Amber. As first time buyers in a
competitive market, she was seamless in navigating the process with us and was always available to
answer our questions. Amber, Elizabeth and the entire team was fantastic!
★★★★★
Tiffany R. & Brendon M. - Hoboken Buyer/Seller
Elizabeth, Amber and the Rakela team are the PERFECT team! They knocked our simultaneous sale and
purchase in Hoboken this summer outta the park! She and team are experts on the Hoboken market.
They have incredible communication style, savvy negotiation skills and long-standing rock-solid
relationships with every partner you need in the process. We couldn’t have made a better choice in a
partner in the home sale and buying adventure! Never thought such a stressful process could be as
enjoyable as it was with them!
★★★★★
Adam T. - Hoboken Seller
Nicole and Elizabeth are true professionals. They are kind and patient, but that is not even the half of it. They will work tirelessly and leave no stone unturned until you are settled in a place you are happy with. If you are looking for a rental in the Hoboken area, you need these women in your corner
★★★★★
Brian B. - Hoboken Seller
Elizabeth is phenomenal real estate broker. She is honest and takes great pride in finding the right home for her client. Elizabeth is very patient and showed us properties multiple times - there was never any pressure to “do something”. Elizabeth knows Hoboken real estate and the community extremely well. We couldn’t be happier w/ our experience working w/ Elizabeth and would enthusiastically recommend her to anyone looking for property in Hoboken or Jersey City.
★★★★★
Tricia F. - Hoboken Seller
Another amazing experience working with Elizabeth. She is attentive, accessible, knowledgeable and a complete pleasure to work with. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy, sell or rent! Elizabeth was on top of everything throughout the process of selling our condo.
★★★★★
Bill P. - Hoboken Seller
I highly recommend Elizabeth. She is knowledgeable, experienced, and has an excellent network across the board. Her direction/advice was always on point and we are extremely happy with the result of our sale. She definitely added value to our outcome.
★★★★★
Valerie B. - Sold a Home in Castle Point
Elizabeth was integral to the successful sale of our apartment. She advised at every stage of the process from staging to closing. We got significantly more than asking and I’m confident that it was in very large part due to Elizabeth’s knowledge of the market, expertise and finesse.
★★★★★
Scott D. - Bought & Sold a Condo
In the last seven years, Elizabeth has helped us buy an apartment, sell an apartment and find a rental in Hoboken. She is personable, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about the Hoboken market. I can’t recommend her highly enough.
★★★★★
John A. - Hoboken Single Family Home
We had a complicated Covid home sale, and Elizabeth did a great job getting our house sold quickly and at great price. She was with us every step of the way with sound advice and great service. This was actually the 3rd time we worked with Elizabeth, and every time great.
★★★★★
Mary Jane M. - Hoboken Single Family Home
Elizabeth was a true pleasure to work with on the sale of our apartment. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable about the local market, she has a great eye how to prep for sale. Extremely responsive and navigated us through the sale process flawlessly. We cannot recommend her highly enough!
★★★★★
Sanford F. - Hoboken Apartment
Elizabeth is great, she makes a big decision easy. She takes the time to understand what your looking for which made the search efficient. I felt from the start she truly wanted me to end up in a home I'd love, and never felt I was being pushed in a direction outside of my zone.
★★★★★
Brian S. - Buyer & Seller
Elizabeth helped us with the sale of our previous home and the purchase of our current one, both within the Hoboken community. Her extensive knowledge of the market, diligence and strong relationships in the area produced positive and timely outcomes - all amid a global pandemic. I strongly recommend Elizabeth.
★★★★★
Pam L. - Hoboken Condo
I've had the pleasure of knowing Elizabeth for years and worked with her for several months to purchase a home. She was an expert in her field, knowledgeable of the area and what the market value of homes were. She was patient and honest with her feedback on the homes we looked at. I would highly recommend her to any buyer.
★★★★★
Ryan B. - Multi-Family Seller/Buyer
Elizabeth went above and beyond to list and sell our home during the peak of COVID-19. She was honest, professional and very responsive to all of our inquiries. She has strong knowledge of the real estate market: I would strongly recommend her for any real estate
★★★★★
Caroline B. - Multi-Family Home Seller
Elizabeth was an absolute pleasure to work with! She made what is typically a challenging and overwhelming experience extremely pleasant and manageable. Elizabeth offered tips and market insight of a skilled, seasoned professional. I would highly recommend her to anyone
★★★★★
Kerri D. - Condo Buyer/Seller
I highly recommend!!! Elizabeth is fabulous to work with and I have done so multiple times. She has such knowledge of Hoboken and has great insight into buying, investing and renting....all of which she has helped me through, making the process as painless as possible.
★★★★★
Bonnie L. - Hoboken Single Family & Condo
I have worked with Elizabeth 3 times in the past 5+ years and have had amazing experiences every time. She is thoughtful in how and when to best sell your home, helpful in guiding decision making when making offers and above all else always has your best interests in mind. She is focused on providing the best service her customers can have and a truly genuine person which goes a long way in negotiations
★★★★★
Limor F. - Sold a Home in Riverdale, NH
Elizabeth is extremely knowledgeable on the market, professional and responsive to any questions or concerns. She also provided great local referrals.
★★★★★
Renatta S. - Bought & Sold a Condo
Elizabeth was recommended to me by a family friend in 2012 when my boyfriend and I were looking to buy a condo in Hoboken. She spent hours with us going over the process as first-time homebuyers, and when we were ready to sell in 2019, she helped us through an incredibly difficult sale. Elizabeth knows the Hoboken and JC market incredibly well and has a very direct, informative style.
★★★★★
Tricia F. - Bought a Condo In Hoboken
Elizabeth is an excellent realtor! She is knowledgeable, always quick to respond, and goes above and beyond on all fronts! She has been a complete pleasure to work with both personally and professionally!
★★★★★
