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
"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
"I asked Michael Tagg to show me a fixer-upper I'd found listed online. He kindly obliged and, after realizing how out of my league that first listing was, immediately suggested something much better suited for me. The Mandell Group then assembled like the A-Team to make our dreams come true in a smoRead MoreRead Less
"Lucky choice because Joe had represented a client before in a situation that involved the same property I ended up closing on. So, he had some valuable local background knowledge of the property and some of the people involved. Was able to close despite some last minute hiccups."
"Joe Racek provided persistent, professional, and friendly service throughout the entire process of locating and purchasing a home in the Blacksburg real estate market. His down to earth outlook blended well with his knowledgeable practical experience as he guided us through every step."
"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."
"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
"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
"One thing that was important to us is Joe's swift response. He returned our phone call early the next morning as requested. Without that, we would not be living in the home we are in today. That was the first thing and gave us much confidence in him. He also kept us updated and communicated frequentRead 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
"Joe is an excellent realtor. He took the time to find out exactly what my husband and I wanted in a home, set us up with tools that let us see listings as soon as they hit the market, was very responsive in real time to set up showings with almost zero notice, then helped guide us as to how to look Read MoreRead Less
"Joe Racek is one of the best realtor's I have ever used. His business acumen of the Blacksburg area was second to none, showing me multiple properties over several months until I found a home I could both afford and feel good with my family living there. In addition, he assisted me with negotiatinRead MoreRead Less
"Joe is truly a wonderful person. He is exceptionally honest and amiable. Whenever I visited a property with him, he openly described positive as well as negative aspects of the property. I recommend him highly and without reservation. If I buy any other property in the future, Joe will surely be myRead MoreRead Less
"Joe and his associate, Jared Moore, helped us with the purchase of a house in Christiansburg. They were friendly, professional, and VERY service-oriented. As we went through the transaction they were always available, and very responsive, resolving a number of issues quickly and to our satisfactionRead MoreRead Less
"Joe Racek assisted us with a recent real estate search and transaction. It started when we 'stumbled' on Joe Racek's name through a Zillow search. Little did we know that with Joe's assistance, we would soon become the proud owners of our dream, retirement home. Joe was professional and knowledgeRead 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
"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
"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!"
"Anyone looking for an honest and a truly good person to navigate the real estate market- I highly recommend Joe at MR Real Estate. We were buying remotely from Washington State and felt completely comfortable making decisions because Joe was there at every step making videos and doing the local groRead MoreRead Less
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