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ABOUT

Trusted for Over Two Decades:

Equity FirstRealty®

Equity First Realty® is a full-service real estate brokerage poised to give our buyers and sellers the best benefits ever heard of in the Metro Richmond, Tidewater areas and Northern Virginia.

MORE THAN TWENTY YEARS SERVING HOME BUYERS AND SELLERS
For more than twenty years, Marcus and Tonya Rice have been serving the needs of home buyers and sellers. Marcus formed Equity First Realty in Glen Allen, Virginia with one goal in mind: To help home buyers and sellers save money and provide top-flight service – and that’s what they do! This longevity and confidence comes from their real estate services to a great many buyers and sellers, and their recommendations to others that result in repeat referral business.
They look forward to helping you, too!

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About Paris

Proud To Be Your Utah Real Estate Expert.

Paris Thomas a Salt Lake City native and Luxury Real Estate agent, is a dedicated professional who combines her passion for architecture and design with her expertise in the real estate market. With an innate talent for aesthetics, Paris has the ability to transform her clients' goals into reality, guided by the law of attraction.

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Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing I got you covered from start to finish.

Are you buying?

The Equity First Realty 3% Cashback Rebate Grant Program. 
Based upon 3% commission | Certain conditions apply.

Home Value

$ 450,000

Example commission

3,000.00

3% Cash Back Rebate

9,000.00

Are you Selling?

The Equity First Realty 0% Listing Fee Program.
Based upon 2.5% to buyer's agent | Certain conditions apply.

Home valueSelling
$ 400,000

Your Savings with Equity First Realty

Example commission

3,000.00

0% Listing Fee Program. 2.5% to buyer's agent

9,000.00

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AREAS

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OurAreas

Discover the unique communities of Metro Richmond, Tidewater, and Northern Virginia with Equity First Realty®. With over twenty years of experience, Marcus and Tonya Rice offer invaluable insights into these areas. Whether you're interested in the historic charm of Richmond or the coastal beauty of Tidewater, we help you find the perfect home.

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The best buying experience

Buyers

Buying with us

If you're looking to buy a home or land in Virginia, Equity First Realty® offers a seamless and stress-free experience with professional and friendly service, providing a rebate of up to 50-100% of the agent commission at settlement, and ensuring expert negotiation and support throughout the process—all at no cost to you.

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The best selling experience

Sellers

Selling With us

Equity First Realty® offers a unique 0% Listing Fee Program for sellers who also buy their next home with us, along with a 3% Seller Cash Back Rebate Program, allowing clients to keep more of their equity and receive up to 3% cash back when purchasing their next home, all while providing professional, full-service real estate representation from start to finish..

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Our Team

Our Team is one of the highest producing year after year. We offer all of the following: Great commission splits & bonuses, marketing & branding support, cutting edge technology, lead generation systems, in-house training, professional photography & virtual tours and mentorship

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BUYING & SELLING WITH

The MAESTRO

I am highly responsive and committed to being available whenever my clients need assistance, leveraging cutting-edge technology such as FUB, Cloud CMA, and MLS portals with branded apps to streamline the process. With a proven track record of successful negotiations, I consistently secure favorable deals for my buyer clients. Detail-oriented and organized, I meticulously handle contracts, inspection scheduling, and timelines, ensuring all aspects are promptly reviewed and communicated to relevant parties. Acting as the conductor of the real estate transaction, I strive to make the experience seamless for my clients.

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About Paris

Proud To Be Your Utah Real Estate Expert.

Paris Thomas a Salt Lake City native and Luxury Real Estate agent, is a dedicated professional who combines her passion for architecture and design with her expertise in the real estate market. With an innate talent for aesthetics, Paris has the ability to transform her clients' goals into reality, guided by the law of attraction.

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Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing I got you covered from start to finish.

HOMES

New to the market

hot new Properties

Explore the latest listings with Equity First Realty®. We provide access to the hottest new properties, from modern city condos to spacious suburban homes. Our local expertise and network ensure you receive timely updates and exclusive opportunities, giving you a competitive edge in finding your dream home.

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Meet A Few Of Our Rebate Recipients

Success Stories

"Absolutely Awesome to work with. Very attentive to your needs and what you’re looking for. Marcus was available at a drop of a dime whenever I had questions. No questions went unanswered. And for a first time homebuyer, I had tons of questions. I look forward to working with them again in the future!"
"Marcus and Tonya are a great team! They are very customer friendly and go at great lengths to provide the best experience. All times they make sure that a customer is fairly treated and make every effort to answer all the questions. Highly recommend them for any real estate investments."
"The process of listing a home for rent was made less stressful having Marcus as our advisor. He made sure we understood every little detail, and he was patient and helpful through the whole process."
"Marcus worked with us on each step of the buying process through the end. He is very detail oriented. Marcus always is truly interested in representing and working on behalf of you, the buyer or seller. This unique ability is hard to find in the realtor space where the realtors are primarily interested in finishing up the sale.He even listed our primary home for rental for free saving us tons ther
"Marcus is all about making it happen. If he says he is going to do something you can count on it happening. He committed to getting us a great deal on the sale of our old home and purchase of a new home. I never imagined he would do such a great job fulfilling that commitment but he did! He saved us a ton of money and sold out house in less than a week. Marcus is a true pro."
"Mr Rice was recommended to me by a friend who moved to the area prior to me. My wife and I found Marcus easy going, hard working and willing to accommodate our cramped time frame. We went through 16 houses in one day for example! Would gladly use his services again"
"Marcus has been a great realtor. He really goes the extra mile to make sure everything works out in your favor. He has guided my investing team through the purchase and sale of over 15 transactions. He has helped us find tenants for rental properties, manage renovations of properties, and has been a tremendous part of our team."
"I have known Marcus for over fifteen years. He has sold several homes for my family and myself. Marcus displays tremendous knowledge of the Real Estate business. I found him to be very honest and professional person. He displays excellent temperament when communicating. He utilizes the latest technology to promote his business. I would have no problem recommending him to my family or friends."
"My family and I are extremely lucky to have had the opportunity to work with The Marcus Rice Team. I am in my 3rd home and Marcus and his wife are hands down the best realtor team I have worked with. I initially met Marcus as he was a realtor for the client that purchased my first home from my Wife and I. After that experience we refuse to work with any other realtor. I recommend The Marcus Rice T
"We have worked with approximately ten realtors, buying, renting out a home as well as selling in two different states. Marcus Rice is, without doubt, the best realtor we have ever worked with. We looked for a home in the west end for approximately four months. Throughout the process, Marcus was always available and responded immediately to calls/ texts. He was incredibly efficient in scheduling ho

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If you’re looking to buy a home or land in Virginia, working with one of Equity First Realty’s® full service agents and skilled negotiator with over twenty years of real estate experience costs you nothing. In fact, YOU get paid to work with me!* At settlement, you will receive a rebate of up to 3% of my agent commission which usually equals 3% of the net purchase price in most cases.* For example, if you purchase a $500,000 home, receive $15,000 at settlement towards your closing costs.

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Our 0% Listing Fee!

Don’t want to pay a high commission fee when selling your home? No problem. Equity First Realty® offers the 0% Listing Fee Program, in which we will list your home for 0% listing commission and you buy your next home with us. If you’re not planning to buy a new home with us, you can still save with our Reduced Rate Listing Fee Program.*

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