MR Real Estate Team

Serving the New River Valley, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Roanoke

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Who We Are

MR is more than just a real estate brokerage — we’re a partnership built on friendship, trust, and a shared commitment to putting people first. Founded by Jay Mandell and Joe Racek, two lifelong friends with years of experience in real estate, MR was created with the vision of prioritizing relationships over transactions. For us, it’s not just about closing deals; it’s about serving our clients with integrity, building genuine connections, and creating a supportive environment for everyone involved.

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Services

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Tailored and Professional Buying Experience

Expert guidance to make your home buying journey smooth and stress-free. From finding the perfect property to closing the deal, we’re with you every step of the way.

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Quality and Simple Listing Experience

We create a tailored marketing strategy to help your property stand out and sell for top dollar. From preparation to negotiation, we handle the details so you can focus on what’s next.

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What Our Clients Say

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"Big shoutout to The Gateway Real Estate Team for turning our dream of owning a home in San Diego into a reality! Their team of experts, specializing in first-time homebuyer assistance, made the entire process a breeze. Committed to serving the San Diego community with integrity, The Gateway Real Est
"Kudos to The Gateway Real Estate Team for their exceptional service in helping us become homeowners in San Diego! The team's dedication and expertise as first-time homebuyer specialists made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. As proud members of the San Diego community, The Gateway Real Esta
"The Gateway Real Estate Team is nothing short of amazing! Their five talented and experienced first-time homebuyer specialists made our journey to homeownership in the vibrant San Diego area a delight. As proud members of the San Diego community, The Gateway Real Estate Team's commitment to simplify
"Jay and team are the best in the biz. They are experts in the NRV housing market and leveraged this knowledge to command a high value for our home. Because of their guidance on staging and list price, we achieved nearly 30 showings and 6 offers in just one weekend! They made the home selling processRead MoreRead Less
"The perfect first-time home buying experience! Paige Williams was SO much fun to work with. Her knowledge and experience as a realtor shone through during the whole process. She and her team were prompt, professional, knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and we really felt like our best interests were beRead MoreRead Less
"I have never came across a company that can help you save/make so much money. Jay and his team will be one of the best investments you ever make. Jay and his team know all the ins and outs of the real estate market. Simply getting guidance from someone who has done this for years will save you so mRead MoreRead Less
"As a first time homebuyer, I couldn't have asked for a better experience with Jay and Michael. They took the time to expertly guide us through every step of the process. Michael was able to zero in on our home goals and was lightening fast at sending tours / contracts so we could be one of the firstRead MoreRead Less
"Working with Jay and Michael to buy my first home was an amazing experience. They were incredibly reliable, always responsive, and guided me through every step with patience and professionalism. What really impressed me was their skill in negotiating, which helped me land a home I really love. If yoRead MoreRead Less
"Great to work with and very professional! They helped us buy the perfect house in Radford at a great price. We were able to close well below asking price in a short time frame, and move in before the holidays. Jay is great at negotiating. You definitely want to have his experience in your corner."
"As a buyer, I worked with Paige Williams from the Mandell Real Estate Group, which has been a truly awesome experience. Paige is always responsive and very helpful at every stage of the process. She is a "go getter" and she will help you come up with an offer that is within your contraints yet will Read MoreRead Less
"We contacted the Mandell Group to look at property for our dream retirement home. Jay and Paige were very friendly when we met, and Jay spent several hours of his time walking the property with us, answering all of our questions, and giving us guidance on future building. Sandy was very helpful duRead MoreRead Less
"Jay and his team did a great job helping to sell a house for us. I greatly appreciated his experience, contacts, and especially hard work. He got us a much better deal than I had originally hoped for. This was a sale that was different than anything I was prepared for, he navigated us through it Read MoreRead Less
"Brad is an amazing real estate agent who cares about his clients and their needs. It has been a pleasure working with Brad and his team. His genuine nature and positive attitude are much appreciated!"
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