A native Californian, Raina has always worked in customer relations.  One of her favorite achievements thus far is working along side her husband, owning and operating three start up companies; a successful fishing Charter business, commercial fishing fleet and private Ocean Touring Company.   Imagining life just a little slower, her decision to relocate to the Wild Rivers Coast and work in her next passion, Real Estate was an easy one.

   From a buyer’s point:

Her focus is on finding the perfect home for her client. Raina approaches home-searching as an enjoyable, stress-free venture and all of her clients appreciate this serious attention, yet light-hearted touch.  As soon as you meet her, you will realize that you have encountered someone who has your best interests at heart. Raina’s unique blend of intelligence, warmth, intuition, and professionalism are at the heart of her approach to representing both buyers and sellers. Her goal is to see your dreams fulfilled, whether you want to buy your ideal home, or to sell your home with the most effective marketing strategy in order to facilitate a successful and satisfying sale -- both financially and emotionally.

“This is the most important expenditure of your life, Unquestionably! I think people feel comfortable working with me because I understand this basic fact. And yes, I love my job." Says Raina Stoops of RE/MAX Coastal Redwoods.

   From a Seller’s point:

"The key is in the pricing. The market wants what the market wants. You can market a property to death, show it 142 times, if it is not priced correctly, it will not move. I make sure my clients are thoroughly acquainted with the market value of their property. I'd rather refer you to another agent, than be responsible for a property which I cannot sell."

   Outside of her real estate career, Raina is active in sports and has traveled the world. She is currently in training to run her first Marathon and hopefully not her last. She enjoys skiing, running, cooking, scuba diving, Jazz and classical music, yoga, classic films and  travel with her husband and two children as her schedule permits.