I have been a resident of Rancho Santa Fe long enough that my understanding of this place comes as much from living here as it does from studying the market. I have raised my family here, watched it through different cycles and different seasons, and that history shapes every conversation I have with a client.
What draws people here, what keeps them here, and what they are really weighing when they start thinking about making a move are things I have a genuine feel for. I know which neighborhoods sit differently at different stages of life, and I know what sellers need to hear to price and present their home with confidence in this specific market.
I work alongside Douglas Elliman, which means my clients have access to a network that spans California and reaches serious buyers well beyond San Diego, across the country and around the world. Their home, or their search, gets in front of the right people no matter where those people happen to be.
But the calls I value most are the ones that have nothing to do with a contract. Where do the kids go? What is the community like day to day? What should we know before we move here? I have lived those answers, and I am always happy to share them. That is the part of this work I never take for granted.
Native San Diegan and long-term resident of Rancho Santa Fe, Raquel Benguiat leverages her niche-market knowledge, strong community ties, and 15+ years of industry experience to help clients fulfill their real estate goals.
Raised in a family of seasoned investors, developers, and architects, Raquel's unwavering passion for all things Real Estate began early on. After attaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, she went on to pursue a career in real estate management and marketing and has worked in the real estate industry ever since.
From professional representation to personal purchases and investments, Raquel truly understands what it is like to walk in her clients' shoes. While an expert negotiator and advocate for those she represents, Raquel is also committed to creating a seamless experience as a compassionate partner upon which buyers and sellers can rely.
Raquel is an active and connected philanthropist who enjoys giving back to the community through volunteerism and helping out at the local school. Some of her other favorite pastimes include entertaining, reading, exploring the local trails, and spending time with her husband and their three daughters at their historic estate in Rancho Santa Fe, California.
Raquel combines highly refined market expertise with her personal experience living in the community to offer her clients something wholly unique: an inside look into the heart of Rancho Santa Fe. A longtime resident, Raquel understands the inner workings of the market better than most and has a personal connection to the area that translates into a competitive advantage for her clients. Her niche focus enables her to speak not only to market trends but also to everyday life in The Ranch. Her willingness to share her own experiences raising a family in this special enclave has earned her a reputation as a valued, go-to resource for all things Rancho Santa Fe.
Partnered with Douglas Elliman and Knight Frank, Raquel offers an exceptional client experience with a vast global network of unrivaled reach and industry-leading knowledge and expertise. As a luxury home specialist and Rancho Santa Fe expert, Raquel has a superior understanding of what it takes to market homes locally and worldwide and sell, negotiate, and purchase high-end properties.
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Years in San Diego
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Languages: English and Spanish