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I'm Maria Rivera, Broker of raíz. REALTY. With over a decade of local real estate expertise, I believe home isn't always where you begin — it's where you decide to put down roots. Whether you're purchasing your first property or selling one full of memories, I'm honored to guide you through it.
"raíz" means root. Every move begins with where you've been and where you hope to grow next, and my role is to make that path clear rather than overwhelming — sound guidance, straightforward honesty, and a dedicated advocate at every stage. Y sí, hablo español, so language is never a barrier to feeling at home.
Nothing means more to me than handing the keys to a family who never imagined homeownership was within reach — and, on the other side, helping sellers earn everything they can from an investment they've worked so hard to build. Both moments are about more than a property changing hands; they're about people stepping into what's next. And my work doesn't end at the closing table — I'm here to help you settle in and feel truly at home.
Outside of work, I'm happiest outdoors — often with my husband, our family and friends, and our two dogs, Katie the golden retriever and LJ the black lab — exploring somewhere new, or making my way around the golf course. And there's no bigger compliment than the clients who become friends — the ones who invite me to their birthdays, baptisms, and family celebrations long after the keys change hands. I bring that same curiosity, care, and steadiness to every client I'm privileged to represent.
How I help
Buying, selling, or just wondering what your home is worth — here's how I guide you through each one.
Start with a free, no-pressure sit-down where I walk you through the whole buying process. From there: understanding the numbers, finding homes that truly fit, and negotiating hard on your behalf.
Book a free consultation →A clear plan to present your home at its best and get you the most the market will pay — strategic pricing, strong marketing, and steady coordination through closing.
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Estimate your monthly payment — principal, interest, taxes, and insurance — in seconds.
Open calculator →See what price range fits your real life, not just what a lender will approve.
Open calculator →The full path from pre-approval to keys — step by step.
View the guide →Get a personalized, comps-based estimated valuation prepared by me — not an automated guess. Clear numbers you can actually plan around.
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"Being first time home buyers is an intimidating event that I believe we all go through. Well, that was not the case for us. Maria made sure the process went so smooth without any hassles and was very transparent through it all. We are beyond grateful for Maria because of her negotiating, communication and strategy skills, we were able to close without any troubles whatsoever. We highly recommend Maria for any Real Estate transactions you need."
"Such an AMAZING experience working with Maria and her team. She was very responsive, and I had lots of questions. Maria was persistent in a very competitive environment and was able to negotiate a great deal for me. Glad that I had her there to walk me through the whole process. She definitely went above and beyond my expectations — if I could give her an extra star I would. I am so grateful to have such an experienced professional by my side. Looking forward to the next time I get the opportunity to work with her. Lastly, she connected me with a great lender. We closed in just under 20 days. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!"
"If I could give Maria a million stars I would! The first weekend we went looking at houses Maria showed us 6 houses! We fell in love with the second to last one! My fiancé and I went home and just knew that was the home we want to start a family in! We called Maria at like 8pm on a Saturday and she got the offer letter together and by 8:30 we made an offer! It has been a whirlwind of emotions! From the seller cancelling on us to 3 days later they wanted to continue with the transaction! Throughout the entire process Maria has gone above and beyond, answered every question we had no matter what time of day, explained the entire process to us and made sure we were happy! Maria, thank you so much for making mine and Ryan's dreams come true! We appreciate all your hard work and dedication! I would recommend you to everyone who is wanting to purchase or sell a home! Now let's MOVE IN!!"
"Recommended a million times over!! She is extremely kind, understanding, very effective in her work, and so responsible!! She does her very best for her clients... If you’re thinking of buying a home, think of her. Once again, recommended a million times over. Mary, thank you so much — you started as someone doing a job, and to me you became part of my family."
Buying, selling, or simply have a question — let's start a conversation.
Let's talk or text meCelebrations
The best part of this work is the people. A look at closing days, client gatherings, and the families who've found home here.
Clients who became family
Santa photos with our families
Client appreciation day
Closing day
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Prefer to call or text? Cell (951) 544-2330
maria@raizrealtyca.com