Rafael Barbosa - Real Estate Agent

Born and raised in the East Village, Rafael Barbosa has New York City DNA flowing through his veins. In 2014, he joined Compass and has gone on to build a full-service Team. Bringing a compelling skillset, Rafael is also a real estate investor in the Metropolitan area. His previous background as a loan officer contributes to his multi-dimensional understanding of both the financial and real estate sectors.Rafael and his team are prepared to offer considerable insights on the right home based on lifestyle needs and each property's unique value proposition.He is specifically known for his intuition, client service, and innate perseverance at successfully closing transactions. These include assisting first-time homebuyers, sellers, developers, sponsors, investors, and the more traditional residential transactions. His many years in concert and event promotions have enhanced his skills at packaging and negotiating complex real estate proceedings. He sincerely believes in and actively utilizes the binary marketing innovations of technology and social media tools introduced to the marketplace.A proud Latino New Yorker, Rafael uses his bilingual skills to work with clients, landlords, and foreign investors. Rafael graduated with honors with a B.A. in Marketing from SUNY Farmingdale. He spends time giving back to charities with the Child ID program and Toys for Tots for disabled students in Bronx schools. He holds a special place in his heart for causes dedicated to the care and treatment of animals as a long-time pet owner himself. He saves his genuine passion for his two daughters, taking them to museums, every now then, going on a helicopter ride so Rafael can show them the city he knows loves so well.Rafael's team has been nominated as one of the Wall Street Journal's Top 100 Teams Nationwide in 2021.