

For most people, Real Estate is a hassle. For Rafaela, Real Estate is a passion.
ABOUT RAFAELA
Living and working in sunny, picturesque San Diego, Rafaela Amaral's love for her hometown radiates into every aspect of her real estate practice. Amaral is a mom-preneur who understands the challenges and stresses of families looking for their forever home. Rafaela knows firsthand that no one ever does anything by themselves, and that everyone needs a little help sometimes. Helping people isn’t just something she’s passionate about doing for her clients, but for everyone, she impacts in everyday life.
With over fifteen years of customer service experience, Rafaela’s people skills and knowledge of San Diego’s luxury market are second to none. Whether helping her clients navigate the daunting complexities in one of California’s hottest real estate markets, guiding her clients through the difficult buying and selling process, or her leadership in the community, Rafaela’s mission is to provide exceptional service while having fun in the process.
The san diego Market
California's second-largest city and the United States' eighth largest, San Diego boasts a citywide population of nearly 1.3 million residents and more than 3 million residents countywide. Within its borders of 4,200 sq. miles, San Diego County encompasses 18 incorporated cities and numerous other charming neighborhoods and communities, including downtown's historic Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, Coronado, La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Escondido, La Mesa, Hillcrest, just to name a few.
San Diego is renowned for its idyllic climate, 70 miles of pristine beaches, and a dazzling array of world-class family attractions. Popular attractions include the world-famous San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, SeaWorld San Diego, and LEGOLAND California. San Diego offers an expansive variety of things to see and do, appealing to guests of all ages from around the world.
In San Diego's East County, the terrain varies from gentle foothills to mile-high mountains and the historic mining town, Julian, down to the 600,000-acre Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, offering nature-conscious visitors endless opportunities to hike, camp, fish, observe wildlife and much more. In San Diego's North County, the agricultural community produces quantities of flowers and magnificent produce. Wine growers are also making a mark by growing and harvesting quality grapes that become excellent wines, which are served at some of the most elegant restaurants and resorts in the region. Along the west, 70 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline not only supports year-round outdoor recreation, such as surfing, boating, sailing and swimming, but also important scientific research at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
San Diego's arts and culture and culinary arts are booming. The hottest, new culinary arts talents prepare award-winning meals throughout the region's 6,400 eating establishments. Balboa Park, the largest urban cultural park in the U.S., is home to 15 museums, numerous art galleries, beautiful gardens, the Tony Award-winning The Globe Theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo.