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Raziel's Philosophy
My philosophy is simple: Always do the right thing and treat others as you would like to be treated. Everything I do is centered around one question: “Is this best for our clients?” I serve our buyers and sellers in Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Mateo and the surrounding communities with fairness, integrity, and earnest representation.
I treat your purchase as if it were my own. I do not take shortcuts. Those who have worked with me say I am patient, honest, thoughtful, knowledgeable and a fantastic negotiator. I am sensitive to our client’s unique needs and our clients are confident, knowing they purchased or sold their homes for the best possible price. I am committed to making sure our clients have an incredible experience, investing in the latest technology and market analytics to support this effort.
Cultivating and supporting our local community is important to me and as a lifelong resident I give back in a multitude of ways.
About Raziel
I was born and raised in Burlingame and truly believe the Peninsula is one of the best places to call home, which is why I’ve chosen to raise my family here. My lifelong knowledge of the San Francisco Peninsula and over 15 years experience as a Realtor make me uniquely qualified to help you buy or sell a home at the best possible price.
I'm proud to be among the Top 5 Realtors in San Mateo County out of 2,900 agents and the #1 Realtor in Burlingame every year since 2014. Last year, I was also the #2 agent in San Mateo. In 2020 I was ranked in the top 100 out of over 1.5 million agents nationwide by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends. This reflects the results and the high level of personalized service I provide for my clients.
I don’t just show up at the beginning and end to close a deal; I am involved throughout the entire process, delving into the details and keeping my clients informed. I spend as much time as it takes to get to know you and understand what is most important to you. I couldn’t do this without my top-notch team. My experienced and attentive team will support you throughout the entire process.
In addition to my close working relationship with my clients, I consider one of my greatest assets to be my expert negotiation skills. Combining my training at Harvard Law School’s Program on Negotiation with years of challenging multiple-offer negotiations, I’m able to help most of my buyers get their first offer accepted, making the buying process efficient, realistic, and fun. On average, I help our sellers sell their home in under 7 days compared to the county average of 20 days. Selling more than one home a week (representing both sellers and buyers) keeps me very in tune with the market and being well-connected with top industry professionals gives my clients an added advantage in this competitive marketplace.
Buying a home is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make and is often emotional and time-consuming. That’s why I’ve developed a streamlined three-step system to manage your time efficiently, which includes an initial call, a deep dive on Zoom about neighborhoods and relevant data, and an in-depth neighborhood tour. Once we determine your goals, I combine my insider knowledge of the area with a data-driven approach to identify the home that is right for you. I only want to show you homes you’re going to love and want to buy. Throughout the home-buying journey I will guide you every step of the way so that the process is as smooth and seamless as possible.
For sellers, I create a personalized marketing strategy based on extensive market research and statistical analysis. We make selling your home less stressful by preparing it to look its very best, managing every last listing detail and providing support throughout the whole process. You’ll be able to leverage my network of trusted professionals including photographers, general contractors, and home inspectors.
Real estate is about more than closing a deal—for me, it’s ultimately about creating long-lasting relationships with our clients and being a resource for years to come. Fostering community is important and to this end I’ve created 650 Stories—an interview series featuring the amazing people of San Mateo County. I contribute to many community events throughout the year, have served on the board of several local foundations, and support many local charities and nonprofits. When I’m not working you’ll find me camping, backpacking, relaxing with my family and our goldendoodle puppy, and eating an occasional chocolate pizza from Copenhagen Bakery on Burlingame Avenue.
My hope is to be more than just your real estate agent; I want to be someone you run into and recognize as a friend. I believe what has allowed me to succeed in one of the most competitive real estate markets in the country is my commitment to doing the right thing for each client. I look forward to working with you.
Interesting Facts About Raziel
Born and raised in Burlingame, Burlingame High School grad
Raziel is married and lives in Burlingame with his wife and young son. He loves camping, backpacking, hiking...really, anything outdoors!
Raziel’s first internship was at Jeopardy
He once mushed 170 miles with sled dogs in Alaska, and drove his Land Cruiser across the Mojave Trail three times
Instructor, Homebuying 101, and Homeselling 101, Community Education, San Mateo Community College District
Raziel often brings his clients and friends together to spend a day building a home for Habitat for Humanity
Raziel has served on the board of the Burlingame Library Foundation, the Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School, and the Burlingame Centennial Committee, and currently serves on the board of Camp Tawonga in Yosemite and the board of Entrepreneurs' Organization San Francisco
B.A. UCLA, Economics and Education
Graduate of Program on Negotiation, Harvard Law School
#1 Realtor in Burlingame (number of homes sold each year - 2014 to 2020 per MLS) and #2 individual agent in San Mateo by sales volume and units.
Ranked in the Top 100 Realtors in the USA by the Wall Street Journal for 2019 (Ranked #91, out of 1.5 million Realtors, list published June 2020 by RealTrends)
Top 10 Realtors in San Mateo County (Ranked #7 in San Mateo County 2020 out of 2,888 + Realtors in the county for an individual agent)
He is the creator of the popular BurlingameBuzz.com website, and developed My Monet: A Burlingame Children’s Art Exhibition for Art in the Park
We are honored to give back to the community and proud to be able to support local organizations including Burlingame High School Parent Group, St. Paul Nursery School, OLA, Burlingame Community Education Foundation, Burlingame Library Foundation, Burlingame Lions Club Charities, Burlingame Parks & Recreation Foundation, PARCA, Planned Parenthood, Electronic Frontier Foundation, LifeMoves, and the Burlingame Historical Society
Camping in the Presidio...yes, there's a campground there!
Snowshoeing in Lake Tahoe at Northstar's Nordic Center. One of my favorite outdoor activities.
Getting into my titanium gravel bike. Hope to try bikepacking soon.
Backpacking in Point Reyes
Speaking at the Council of Residential Specialist's annual conference.
Receiving the Overall Excellence in Agent Branding award from the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing.
Testimonials
This was by far the most intense buying process we’ve been through given the state of the market, location, and trends. It was incredibly important to have someone with a real depth of local knowledge and be able to be aggressive with confidence. You have to be aggressive to be successful, and you really have to rely on deep local knowledge, experience and some relationships locally to make that successful and not any more risky than it needs to be. We felt like Raziel’s local knowledge really helped us feel confident in the whole process.
— David & Heather Sanchez
Raziel operates with true professionalism, the highest standards of ethics, and is widely respected throughout the town and in the real estate community. Just take a stroll down the Avenue or Broadway with him sometime and be amazed at how many people know him and greet him! Raziel is patient, always calm and collected, never puts pressure on a conversation or an element of a transaction, and in general is an outstanding counselor during negotiations. He's an excellent and thorough listener, and by virtue of that, an outstanding partner throughout this process.
— Vivek & Shon Jain
What surprised me most about this last home buying experience was Raziel. I wasn't expecting to find such an intuitive, caring, responsive, patient and professional agent. This man knows what he's doing and he represented my interests much better than I could have done myself. I will always be grateful. My experience working with Raziel was outstanding. Buying or selling a home is a huge decision to make and Raziel made it as comfortable as humanly possible. Both transactions went smoothly and it came down to his personality, his creativity and his experience.
— Jennifer Owen
Raziel was really responsive and communicative throughout the home buying process. He is extremely knowledgeable about the market and gave us honest and trusted feedback and advice. I felt like he really listened to what we wanted and managed our expectations. Now that it’s been a few months since we’ve closed, I’ve also come to appreciate that Raziel also has set out to make a community among his clients. He’s done a great job of introducing us to neighbors and providing us with great referrals.
— Melissa & Scott Matthews
Raziel is by far the most effective realtor we have ever worked with. He approaches his profession with the utmost integrity – which made us completely comfortable and confident throughout the tumultuous buying process. Raziel has a keen understanding of the market and of human behavior, which makes him a strong negotiator. He conducted our house search with compassion, intelligence and complete responsiveness. After 10 months of looking in Burlingame we finally bought a home and we have Raziel to thank for that!
— Ranjan & Monisha Prasad
We found Raziel be incredibly knowledgeable, hardworking, and responsive--essential qualities in a realtor. Furthermore, as first time homebuyers considering the biggest purchase we'd ever made, my husband and I relied heavily Raziel's expertise, and he skillfully guided us through the entire process while simultaneously answering a never-ending barrage of questions from us. Buying a home in the Bay Area can be daunting, especially in this market, but Raziel was a tremendous support for us throughout this endeavor.
— Justin & Allison Bettner
Raziel has a formula for buying a house that we listened to and it worked for us. He's a genuinely good human being and is not in the market to solely make money. He has a clear focus on community, he is extremely familiar with the neighborhoods, and has lived in this area his whole life. No realtor can find you your perfect home, but Raziel’s knowledge gives you the optimal chance at getting a house. We would pick Raziel over other realtors not only because of his high success rate, but because your relationship with him will not stop after you sign the last document.
— Matt Tiffany & Vidita Chopra
Working with Raziel to find our first home was the best decision we ever made. While all our friends had complained that it took multiple offers to finally get a home, we got our dream home the first time we made an offer. Why? Because of Raziel. When we saw our home, we were ready. Raziel told us exactly what we needed to do to get the house. Plus, Raziel's great reputation and strong relationship with the listing broker helped present us in the best light. We got the house over many other bidders and I strongly believe it was Raziel that make all the difference!
— Jeff & Linda Thompson
This was a multiple offer scenario and Raziel was a superstar in strategizing and negotiating the deal. WE GOT IT!!
Fast forward a few years and I still see Raziel a few times a year, whether he is sending a San Carlos real estate market report, throwing a client appreciation event, or stopping by (legitimately) just to say hello! I highly recommend Raziel for any real estate transaction, real estate advice, or for any realtor advice locally or nationally.
— Eric Sevim
When we first started looking, it was a bit de-moralizing. We were looking at open houses, and things were either too expensive, or disappeared from the market immediately. Once we knew we were serious, we interviewed a few realtors and really liked Raziel. We ended up buying the first house we looked at with him, and it was much easier than we expected. Raziel is one of the most honest, intelligent, professional, competent, and fundamentally good people we've worked with.
— Nassar Stoertz & Alice Liao
Working with Raziel was easy, pleasant, and simply harmonious.We only had four or five weeks to get out of our house and into a new home, so it was really, really stressful for us. Raziel took the stress out of this for us. He was our advocate from start to finish and was consistently available to support us with his expertise in buying and selling our homes.
— Jennifer Mark & Mark Van Looy
Raziel made what could feel like a daunting process simple. He made us feel like educated buyers based on his knowledge of the Burlingame housing market. I liked the fact that Raziel not only grew up in this community but is a part of this community. We could not be happier with the way things turned out! We absolutely love our new home that he found for us and I know that we will be happy here for many years to come.
— Melissa & John McGuire
Raziel really takes the time to understand your needs and is willing to think outside the box if need be. When we first met with him in his office for our initial interview, he learned that we were looking for a home that would also interest my Mother-In-Law as she would be staying with us quite a bit to help look after our daughter and would likely live in the home once the time comes for us to buy our next home. Knowing this, Raziel went through the trouble of translating his client-facing real estate documents into Chinese so she could be more involved. Wow.
— Michael Ma & Stephanie Gu
As someone who grew up in Burlingame, Raziel knows a lot of people and businesses that matched my needs. I ended up using the lender that he referred, and the homeowner insurance company that I picked is also from his reference list as well.
I love my place very much and will happily stay here for many years to come...but if I ever think about moving or selling this place, Raziel will definitely my go-to person.
— Tim Thianthai
Our experience working with Raziel was easy and positive - thanks to his attitude and enthusiasm. It was surprising how quick Raziel could make things happen, stress-free.
— Andrew & Drewry Wolf
Raziel is so knowledgeable that I was never concerned that we weren't making the right decisions. I felt very well-informed. He was willing to talk about the needs of the now and also think with us ahead into our future. Raziel was patient and calm, even when it seemed like things were not going our way. He gave good advice and advocated for us and our interests.
"— Chris & Aviva Paul
"We chose Raziel after interviewing several realtors because of his integrity and straight-forward approach, and mostly because he’s not just a Realtor selling a house; he builds relationships with his clients. He wanted to know with whom he was working on a personal level. I also felt Raziel respected me and heard what I had to say. He listens when people talk—doesn’t interrupt and makes his clients feel their concerns are important, no matter how little the question."
— Patt Sheldon
Our Team
The Raziel Ungar Team is here to ensure you have a successful, positive (and memorable!) real estate transaction.
Team Members
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Emily Ratti
Listing Manager | DRE #01223760
Emily schedules and manages all work and inspections to help prepare your home for sale keeping in close contact with you throughout the process.
As a child, Emily lived overseas in Puerto Rico, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic. She is a fanatical Warriors fan.
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Angilee Stokesberry
Marketing Specialist | DRE #02148801
Angilee manages the marketing collateral for all of our printed material and digital media, including content for the Burlingame Properties website and social media advertising.
Angilee is a certified yoga instructor and once worked in Japan as a professional dancer.
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Anne Malaval
Transaction Coordinator
Anne assists the team with a range of administrative responsibilities and data analysis, and helps deliver our customers the white glove experience they deserve.
Anne wished she could heal people with her hands.
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Lynn Arcenal
Creative Director
Lynn is responsible for all the creative projects for our listings and client events.
Compass
The Power Behind Raziel Ungar Team
Compass is the leading luxury real estate brand in Northern California. For us, "luxury" is measured by the quality of our people and our service -- not the price of a property.
Whether you are buying or selling a home in the Bay Area or the Lake Tahoe/Truckee region, with over $7b in sales last year, Compass is committed to providing you an extraordinary experience. We pride ourselves on exceeding expectations at every turn, whether it’s with our unparalleled neighborhood knowledge, our willingness to go the extra mile, or our unmatched professional expertise and experience.
With more than 30 offices in the Greater Bay Area and the Lake Tahoe/Truckee region — more than any other independent real-estate firm — we offer a full range of personal and commercial real-estate services, including buying, selling, and relocation. Compass's elite China Concierge Program helps Chinese buyers with their relocation and investment interests in Northern California. https://www.compass.com/china-concierge
To maximize your listing’s exposure, Compass has spent years cultivating relationships with top luxury real estate professionals in the most desired markets around the world. We are connected regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Please visit our press web site for the latest Compass news coverage and press releases. https://www.compass.com/
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