Reviews of Doug Peterson & Judi Rufo - Belleville Real Estate Agents - Rufo Real Estate Team (Real Estate Agency)

Julz M

I bought a home with the professional and friendly real estate agent Linda Bailey 16 years ago. She was very patient, informative, caring and friendly with me. She still checks in and when I choose to list my home and buy another one, no doubt in my mind I will be calling Linda!! Thanx Linda!! Julie M.

Jon Sprung

We sold our first house with Linda Bailey with this team, and then bought our current home for our growing family. They found us the right house at the right price, and helped us sell our beloved first house for well above asking. Cannot recommend them enough.

Karen Hill

Judi and Doug are terrific, caring agents; they have built a team of professionals that support their business priorities, resulting in great results for their clients. My home, found for me by Judi, is the absolute best investment I have ever made.

Michael McCauley

Elaine took care of everything and helped us purchase our first house. Excellent service.

Evan Furmidge

The best of the best. My wife and I would not have been able to navigate the world of first time home buying without Joey, and the Rufo team. They connected with us with our home inspector, lawyer, and mortgage broker. A true "one stop shop" for all real estate endeavours.

Doreen St. John

Many, many thanks to Judi and her team. Talk about the best group of realtors in the Belleville, Ontario area. We knew to have confidence in them and then they actually exceeded all of our expectations. Awesome job! We highly recommend the Rufo Real Estate Team!

Meagan Rockett

As we were moving to Belleville from another part of Ontario, a local acquaintance told us to reach out to +Doug Peterson and +The Double Platinum Team to help us with our home search. Over the holiday season, Doug really took the time to walk us through places that were exact fits, or could easily be modified to suit our specific needs. We met with Doug on December 29th, and purchased a home in early January. His team was really helpful pointing us to where we could find school info, and info about he property itself. I would recommend them to ANYONE. Great service, and if I have to move again, I will be using them for sure! Oh, and the home is BEAUTIFUL - I cannot wait to get in there!

Brad Newbatt

Doug and Judi sold our home in 2016. It was aggressively priced for the market and it sold in under 2 weeks! I was very impressed with their approach with kindness and professionalism. I would recommend Doug and Judi to anyone.

Elaine Seymour

Like Mary said, Linda Bailey has always been very friendly and professional (throughout the 35 years since we bought our first house), and I HIGHLY recommend her! (Don't know why my name doesn't show up....Elaine Seymour)

With Care

We can't thank Faye Moxam and the amazing team at Rufo Real Estate enough for their amazing work in finding us our dream home in Prince Edward County. Faye was knowledgeable, passionate and incredibly supportive throughout the process. She showed us some incredible options for our big family, and then battled it out on our behalf to get us the home we wanted for the price we wanted to pay. We highly recommend Faye to anyone looking for an incredible agent in the county.

The Sloshy Dodger

Such an amazing team that works hard for there clients.Very professional with speedy response and they keep there clients informed at all times.They sold my mother's house for thousands more then asking price.I highly recommend this team of professionals if you have to buy or sell a house.

Andrew Seale

Faye took a wild idea of ours and within weeks we'd found a home. But it was beyond just finding, she helped us understand the decisions we were making and found us the right people to answer whatever strange question we could come up with. We'd recommend Faye and the Rufo Real Estate team for anyone on the search.

Jerome Lessard

Doug and his team were instrumental in helping us purchase our first home. From the very first time we contacted him to retain his services to our closing, Doug has been available to answer all of our questions and guide us through the process, every step of the way. Communication is not an issue with Doug and his team, they are easily reachable and get back to their clients right away. We could not have purchased out first home without them.

erinfm1

This was the second time working with the Rufo Real Estate Team. The first time was buying a house as first time home buyers and in November we sold that same house with the help of Judi and Elaine and bought a new home for our family. They gave us honest advice and quickly answered any questions we had. I would 100% recommend working with this group of talented and caring individuals.

GSM

Doug & Judi are true professionals. They go above and beyond to provide excellent service. Highly recommended.

Joanne Peterson

Judi has always responded promptly and helpfully! I know that her and Doug's team can be trusted to make the transition of home searching and moving as seamless as possible.

L Q

Elaine Botting is a delight to work with! really attentive, goes the extra 10 miles and works tirelessly to pair her clients up with a home that meets their own needs. Very easy to get along with. Highly recommend Elaine

Terri Britten

Scott Duncan helped us to find our new home and we were very happy with his service provided, he is very friendly and knowledgeable about the area we were looking in, exactly what we wanted. I highly recommend.

Chris Scriver

Excellent service

Rick DeClute

We had a glimpse into Doug and Judy's team business through our international coaching group. This is an impressive group with a caring clients first approach to selling real estate. Forward thinking, client focused and able to get the job done is what you see when you have an opportunity to look inside this real estate team.

Kate Lavender

Faye Moxam is an excellent realtor and an outstanding person. She makes you feel at ease and counsels you into making the right decisions. She made the process of buying our first home seamless. We feel so lucky to have had her in our corner. She takes what can be a very stressful situation and makes it a joyous one. Highly, highly recommend!

Myron Knight

Over the years I have bought and sold some homes in the Quinte area! I have found that both Doug and Judy, of the Platinum Team have been both genuine in their attempts and success's in not only finding the best available properties for my requests ,but go the extra mile for the completion of the sale.I personally recommend the Platinum group for any of your needs for purchasing a new home!

Faye Moxam

We recently moved from Toronto to Prince Edward County thanks to the amazing support and professionalism of this team. Doug was an expert on all things, and really helped us navigate buying a house in a new town, from wells to septic tanks, to school districts, we learned a lot! Thank you!

Patrick Finnigan

Joey Rufo provided the most insightful help in our (rather) long search for just the right home in Belleville. Joey was considerate, empathetic, and oh so patient. We are happilly settled in our "dream home" and Joey continues to provide us with valuable assistance as we search for local services. Other members of the team helped us finalize the details quickly. A big THANK YOU to Joey and team Platinum from Pat & Martha.

Jeff Paradis

What to say, Judi Rufo is quite the woman. She is nothing short of fantastic and really knows her job in and out. She has an awesome team around her and in every domains that pertains to buying or selling your home. We met her more than 10 years ago and she was always open to help us with the many questions we had about the market throughout our stay in Trenton. As a military family we had to stay on our toes ready to leave on a heart beat and man did she help us move in the worst of timing and the shortest window to do so. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about her. If we could, we would adopt her in our family because we will sorely miss her once we are finally gone from the area. Coming in or leaving? Make yourself a favor and talk to her before anybody else.

Marc-Antoine Saumier

Faye Moxam has been instrumental in helping me secure a country property. In a very competitive market, she was always by my side providing valuable insight and proper guidance. I would highly recommend her.

Monica Tambasco

I really enjoyed working with Doug Peterson and his team. They really took the time to understand what I was looking for and were very responsive when I called with questions. I ended up deciding not to make a move at the time but I would definitely call them again in the future.

Daniel Douglas

Doug and his team took amazing care of us. It’s been a while since we’ve purchased a home and we were a bit out of touch with today’s tactics and marketplace. Doug took the time to help us understand the process and guide us to a successful purchase that fit our needs perfectly. We found the experience of working with Doug to be very professional every step of the way. I highly recommend Doug Peterson and the RUFO team for your real estate needs.

Alan Gaudet

Scott Duncan did a great job at helping us find a house to buy. He provided excellent web based tools to assist us, as well as being easy to talk with and accessible. He also was very knowledgeable regarding what to look for and helped with any questions we had.

Barry Pamenter

Doug & Judi were the best realtors my wife & I have ever dealt with . There friendly and professional service shines through every meeting we have had with them

Connie Wilkinson

I was in the market to buy a house, Elaine listened to my needs and we set out on a journey. After looking at several homes she lead me to the home I have lived in for 7 years and love it. It has seen many changes and enjoy bringing out its beauty. If I’m ever in the market, I will definitely use the Platinum Team to help me realize my next vision.

Tyler Pepper

Judi helped my wife and I find our first home. As our family grew our needs changed and it was time to move. It was a no brainer to call Judi and her team. They asked us to put our trust in them and within a few days we had multiple offers on our home. This team delivers on promises and strives to ensure the customer is happy. Do yourself a favour and call Doug and Judi for any real estate questions they really are the best.

Adam Hannafin

My husband and I have bought and sold on different occasions with Doug and Judi's team and have been very pleased with their service. We would not hesitate to use them as our realtor again.

Jim Grieve

From the moment we met we realized that Judi knew and enjoyed her business . She clearly laid out the stategy and ways that she would promote and sell our home. We decided right away that she was the best agent to sell our home and she didn't let us down. Our listing was up promptly and sold in 5 days above asking price. Her professionalism was consistant in all of her colleagues that we met and talked to. We highly recommend you talk to Judi if you are considering selling your home.

Erin Boonstra

Elaine helped us buy our first home and she was very helpful and understanding. It was a great experience and we will definitely return if we ever decide to sell our home.

Lori Robinson

Judi and Doug were excellent to work with. They are both extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Communication was top notch. They sold our property before it really “hit the market”. I highly recommend them.

Ann Chaput

Judi has gone above and beyond a Real Estate Agent. She has been a friend and confidant .... thank you....and after 13 years, still enjoy my home, especially the tree with DP&JR ornaments.

Laura Heath

My entire family has listed and sold homes with Linda Bailey over the years. She was also amazing to work with for two home purchases that my husband and I made with her. She has the patience of a saint, and a wittiness that makes you feel at ease, and a personality that makes you think she must be part of your family. We ❤️ Linda and her team.

deborah thomas

Thank you Doug and Judi for your expert advise and service over the years. I recommend you to all my friends and family. Happy Holidays.

jeroen verhoog

Doug was very quick and efficient to find a place to suit the business and living requirements. Highly recommended to find those unique situations. Thank you.

Kelly

What can I say about this team. I haven’t done business with everyone on the team but Linda was great selling our house and helping us find our current house, Elaine has been great to my family helping my uncle find a home and my sister and brother in law find their first home together. When we are ready to purchase our forever home we will definitely be coming to your team. Ps thanks for the summer and Christmas gifts every year. They are very much appreciated. The Metcalf’s.

Diane Brounsuzian

Judi Rufo is the Real Estate agent my husband used to help us purchase our home in Frankford, On. 3 yrs ago. We came from Mississauga,On. Judi got us a great price on this home which was so dirty and not well kept at all, she talked the owners down and she told my husband now your wife can have her hardwood floor that she wants, that was one thing i really wanted because i lived w carpet in my townhome for 18yrs. I would recommend her highly.

Michael Ulicki

Selling a house when living almost 300 km from the property can be very stressful. Joey Rufo managed to eliminate that stress. I found him to be attentive, professional and responsive. In the past, I have had dealings with agents that have thought it more important to be on their phones rather than with me, the client they were supposed to be with. Joey explained what he thought would work best, listened to what I thought and then put an action plan together. He and his associates staged the house, took care of the showings and it was sold quickly and above what I had expected.

Mackenzie Briand

Best group of people to work with! They always have your best interest at heart and treat you like family.

Carol Miron

When I talked to Judi about selling my condo, I made her aware that I was on a wait list for an apartment, but I did not expect that one would be available for up to a year, and therefore I could not consider selling. Within a week she had arranged for me to view a beautiful condo apartment that was available. I loved it! My home went up for sale. Within a week it was sold! Judi smoothed the way for me. She gave me great advice. She also acted as my agent with interactions with my landlord, and the superintendents. My family were amazed at the extraordinary service that Judi and Doug, and the whole team provide. So much added value! she jumped on it immediately!

Khanh Ho

Before choosing a real estate agent, I conducted a lot of research to see who would be the best choice based on the investment they make into selling the property (time and effort, not necessarily financially) and how they promote their listings. The Dough Peterson and Judie Rufo Real Estate Team stood out as the best Bellevile has to offer: their rankings are excellent, their social media presence was strong, and I could tell they put a lot of work into their listings. I was really concerned that my house can’t be sold during the Covid 19 pandemic but I was wrong. The team can sell it really quick within two weeks with a pleasant price. I work closely with Scott Duncan. He’s very professional, dedicated and trustworthy. His hard work and knowledge of what it takes to sell a home really paid off - our listing looked amazing and knocked out the competition. I got my offer only after a week. I would strongly recommend all my friends regards his wonderful service. Once a gain, thank you so much Scott, my agent. I am so lucky to found him.

Karen S

Elaine Botting is the best agent we've ever worked with, hands down. Honest, easy to communicate with, helpful, hard working, incredibly effective and a pure joy to deal with. Thank you so much, Elaine! You exceeded our expectations!!!

tracey bowers

Judi Rufo was wonderful at helping me find our home. She made sure to find out exactly what we wanted in a house, how much we could afford, and very quickly found us the perfect place to live. For any real estate needs I have in the future, for myself or friends and family, I would absolutely recommend this team.

Margaret Head Major

We are pleased with our selling experience with Judi. She is experienced, knowledgeable about the local real estate market and was straightforward in her presentation to us. She has our highest recommendation as a selling agent. G & M Major

Bhavik Patel

Judi and Doug are really the best! Moved from Toronto and they found the most suitable house for us based on our family. Definitely give them a chance either buy or sell your home!

Jason Carroll

I really appreciate and respect Judy as a professional. She's incredibly attentive, always listens, and ensures your needs are met. She knows her business, she knows her clients, she helps you get exactly what you want, and will always act with you in mind as the client/customer. Will always be a loyal client.

Nicole Miller

Wonderful team to work with, would definitely recommend! They go above and beyond to help you find the house you're looking for

Jeremy Pepper

Amazing Team

Andrew Johnston

My partner and I recently purchased a home with Scott Duncan acting on our behalf. The experience was top shelf. I initially met with Judi Rufo, who came to my place of employment on a Saturday, and got an idea of what we were looking for. She suggested we work with Scott, and she was correct. Scott was many things - extremely knowledgeable, personable, very accessible, etc, etc. Bottom line, he was very on top of our needs. While we only looked at two properties together, the process was extremely smooth. My prior house purchase was a disaster, and I was expecting something along the same lines. Quite the opposite. Thanks very much Scott, we'll be back when it's time to upgrade. AJ & Erin

Jay Hennessy

Very professional and honest. Joey was extremely knowledgeable and always available to give us advice.

Rick Morris

We worked with Judi from a distance until we flew down for our house hunting trip, having only had a week to find a house and finalize the transaction She was always quick to reply to emails and answer any questions we had. While we had a number of homes to view in a short time frame, we never felt rushed. Not knowing the area, we weren't familiar with neighbourhoods and issues that could affect resale so we greatly appreciated her advice on properties we viewed, pointing out the pros/cons of each. Thanks for making a hectic time in our lives a smooth process. We know who to call when the time comes to sell!

Melody Hagerman

As a first time home buyer, Scott was there every step of the way with helpful advice and guidance. He was always accomodating and easy to get ahold of. An all around great guy and team to work with.

Lisa Hewston

Elaine was fantastic! She was extremely professional and knowledgeable. Her great attitude and friendly demeaner made the process easy and fun. I highly recommend Elaine for all your real-estate needs.

Debra Hannah

They are both, including their son Joey extreamly caring people. Our needs were met & they were very patient with my husband & I as we took our time looking for the right house. When ever we had a question the answer was immediate. We would highly recommend them all!

tonypepin

Many thanks to Doug and his team for their outstanding service. This was our third time buying/selling a house with Doug. We appreciate his honesty and dedication to his customers. It certainly doesn't hurt matters that he is simply a "darn nice fellow"! We highly recommend his services to all our friends and colleagues. Cheers!

Bruce

Professional Real Estate Agents Who Were A Pleasure To Deal With When Recently Selling Our Dad's Home! Highly Recommend! A ++++++

Arden Lewis

I have had many positive real estate experiences with members of the "Platinum Team", including Doug Peterson and Joey Rufo. They were involved in the selling of two properties for me. They are always available to answer any and all questions you may have. I highly recommend the "Platinum Team".

LauraMary Gaudet

I worked with Scott Duncan from the Rufo team. Scott was professional, knowledgeable and always responded to any question or concern of mine in a timely manner. He went above and beyond to make a stressful experience manageable. This was my first time selling a home and I appreciated his careful guidance and patience. I am a very satisfied customer and would recommend anyone to Scott and the team.

Melissa Robbins

Called them Tuesday January 28th about purchasing a place and never received a phone call back.

Anne Newman

Judy is always accessible and available to help. Always ready to answer questions or show you a house despite her busy schedule and personal commitments. She is a great saleslady and has been a friend for more than 20 years. Best wishes to her and Doug for a Happy New Year.

Alison O’Bryan

My boyfriend and I worked with Elaine when searching for our first home. Elaine was very patient, kind and most importantly knowledgeable. She took us through several homes, without stopping until we found the perfect one. The search for our home was a long one, yet Elaine never backed down or gave up on us. She was honest with us but never pressured us into anything. Elaine is a very knowledgeable, helpful agent who answered all our questions and concerns. With this being our first time buying, she helped walk us through the next steps and was always there for guidance. We would recommend Elaine from the Double Platinum Team. I promise you, you won’t be disappointed.

Golda Lafferty

Thank you Team Rufo, Judi and Doug for all of your support and advice when selling our home.You were amazing from giving staging advice, explaining the process to bringing in the offers and keeping us up to date! We could not have done it without you!

Brenda Rose

Judi has been my agent for over 30 years and doug for many years as well. They are experienced agents and have an amazing team. I trust them immensely and can't say enough about their professionism and dedication. It's like selling your house with the help of friends. Can't thank them enough for helping us on this journey.

Lori Davies

I can’t say enough great things about this team! They provided the best service not only to me but friends that I sent their way. Highly recommend!!

Shamsa Hassan

Joey was a delight to work with !!! He's dedication and insight helped us buy our first home !!! Highly recommend giving this team a call!

The Morris Family

We have worked with Judi Rufo on two occasions. The first being when we were posted to the area and in need of a house. She offered sound advice, pointing out the pros/cons of each property and providing information on neighbourhood amenities.She found us the perfect home, making the whole process seemless in a tight time frame. We worked with her again when it came time to sell during the Covid 19 pandemic. We were extremely nervous about listing during such a period but she ensured every single safety precaution was followed. With rules changing by the day, she was constantly keeping in touch offering advice as to how things should proceed, without being pushy. She was instrumental in getting our house sold within days, the result of a bidding war... during the pandemic! Judi Rufo is honest, patient and professional. We definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a home in this area.

Jim Nel Landers

Newly introduced to Belleville, Ilse and I found Realtor Scott Duncan through a listing we wanted to view. We were instantly impressed with his forthrightness and professionalism. So much so, we chose Scott as our agent to facilitate purchasing our next Home in Belleville, moving from London, Ontario. Scott’s knowledge of the house market is exceptional, he showed us a good cross section of the type of house we were looking for and within our price range. He also offered constructive input as well as answers to questions, which were many. I believe he worked very hard to present our offer which resulted in exceptional results!! Scott continues to offer help and information, to facilitate our move to Belleville. A great person who is customer centred, who has business acumen, excellent product knowledge and is a true professional ! Many, many thanks again in helping us find our next Home! All the Best! Ilse and Jim

Donna Huffman

Always available and great to deal with

Zachary MacDonald

Joey was a great help in first first home purchase and has always made himself available for me whenever I have questions about anything! The team is great and I would recommend to anyone in the market for buying or selling!

Brianna O'Neill

Honest, trustworthy and reliable are just some words to discribe this amazing team. Thank you for all you did for our home purchase, sale and 2nd purchase!:)

Dave Saar

Easy to schedule appoints around our schedule

cheryl clement

My purchase, sale and purchase of new home was excellent and very smooth. The attention to detail, knowledge and expertise of Elaine was outstanding.

Sarah Wise

I have purchased three homes with Linda. Each purchase represented a different phase in my life (with very different needs) and Linda skillfully, patiently and confidently directed and guided me. She has an excellent ability to understand her clients needs and to steer them in the proper direction. She has a witty sense of humour, a kind heart and an experienced understanding of the real estate market. My most recent home purchase allowed me to work closely with Judi, who also demonstrated tremendous confidence, professionalism and reassurance. I would highly recommend this team and will definitely use them again for any future real estate dealings.

Keith Roberton

I have always enjoyed the excellent, quick and effective high quality detailed service. Keep up the great work.

mary johnson

Linda Bailey was very friendly and professional. Recommended!!

Kathy Bak

We used Doug to sell our house in Madoc was excellent service and they got are asking price, they do a very professional job and are very friendly. We recommend them to anyone wanting to sell or buy a home, trust me have used many different realtor and they are the best.

Jim Gilham

After moving my parents into retirement homes we wanted to act quickly is selling my parents condo. Judi worked with us to make the whole process incredibly easy and with an incredibly quick closing at a great price. I was very impressed with the team!

Stephanie Wise

I cannot say enough positive things about our dealings with Linda Bailey. When we were looking to buy our first home, Linda was wonderful. She showed us many houses and we never felt that she was being pushy with wanting us to buy a house that we were not 100% sold on. She wanted to ensure that we found our perfect home, and when we finally did, Linda skillfully and professionally guided us through the process with no issues at all. Linda made the process so stress free and enjoyable that we will absolutely be using Linda again in the future.

Chris Brownlee

We are so pleased that we had Scott Duncan as our agent. He came referred from our son Jay who had used him in their search. I soon saw why they recommended Scott. What a pleasant, polite and knowledgeable young man. We had great fun with him and he soon saw the type of property we were looking for. Everything went smoothly and he was so helpful about many extra things. He was patient with us "old" folks always with a ready smile. I would certainly recommend him as an agent and I like the way the whole team works. Great work team.

Denise Cassidy

Our experience selling and then buying a home through Judy and Doug was extremely positive. We were downsizing and Judi showed us numerous types of housing, helping us decide on the home that suited us best. We so appreciated her patience and guidance throughout. They were totally professional and always down to earth and available. We love our home. Thanks Judi, Doug and your team.

Terry Short

excellent team to work with. Doug works so hard and is very patient. completely understands his clients

Karen Cote

We have used Doug many times over the years to buy and sell many homes. Our whole family goes to him for our real estate needs.

Rachel Middleton

As newcomers to the county, Faye was our first welcoming face here and an all around amazing real estate agent! Not only did she help us find exactly what we had in mind but she was so helpful in providing us with a wealth of information on the county, and local vendors and services we would need during our time her. Would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat!

Andrew Bandler

Doug and Judi provided my wife and I with a very detailed and comprehensive report on the value of our home and comparable homes in the surrounding area. The level of detail in the report gives us confidence in our decision and planning process. Doug and Judi are very professional and experienced, but also bring a soft and personal touch, alleviating a lot of the stress and unknowns that come with real estate buying and selling.

Erin Starr

Elaine was very helpful in both selling and purchasing our houses. Such a great experience working with her!

Basil Moore

I have been pleased with the service that their staff has provided for us!

Tracie Watson-Graham

We have used Linda and Fred Bailey for when we bought our house and they didn't give up till they found us the perfect home. I Still See Fred walking out on the veranda saying "i found it!! This is your new Home" Then when my parents sold their larger home for a smaller home. they sold and found a small home for them I can not say enough about how Fantastic this team is and our Linda Bailey is. Thank you for the best service over the Years. Love and Light Tracie and Don Graham

Bryce mina Danforth House

Faye Moxam was an absolute pleasure to work with. She never tried to sell us on properties we knew weren’t a fit and helped us purchase our property UNDER ask. She is super knowledgeable around house values and won’t lead you astray!

Nicole Z

Doug, Judi & Team are truly a pleasure to work with. They helped us navigate our way through selling our first home and buying our second. The entire team makes you feel like family and I have recommended them to everyone I know! Thanks Platinum Team! I look forward to working with you for many more years!