About Us

ARETE - conduct and example: care, measure and integrity in every action. Everything begins with virtue.

ARETE is a culture of trust built with patience, judgment and responsibility toward people.

ARETE

ARETE 2000 was founded in 1994 by a group of former teachers - Teodora Stoyanova, Vanya Nikolova and Ina Tsvetkova. Like many other educators and thoughtful people of that time, they carried their experience and inner discipline from the classroom into life beyond it, creating not simply a company, but an environment built on trust and care.

The name “ARETE”, taken from ancient Greek philosophy, carries within it the idea of virtue, the pursuit of inner refinement and integrity - not as a means, but as an end in itself.

Their academic experience, culture of responsibility and attention to the person - whether student or client - became the foundation of an approach in which value is not measured by the number of completed transactions, but by the peace of mind of the people who have sought them out.

Over the years, the company has built a stable circle of trust - not through advertising, internet presence or sales tricks, but through patient work, honesty and a constant readiness to stand beside the person in one of life’s most important choices: the home.

At ARETE 2000, success is not pursued at any cost, not measured in growth figures and percentages, and not placed above human relationships. The care with which the work is done often resembles a family bond - with great patience, attention and respect for the needs and fears of the other person.

“To this day, the company continues its work with unchanged dedication. It finds a natural continuation in Radi Stoyanov, who successfully balances between the world of cinema and that of real estate, becoming a partner of his own mother - Teodora Stoyanova. His involvement not only preserves ARETE’s values, but affirms them with even greater persistence.” He stands against unfair practices in the industry, protecting both the company’s principles and the people who place their trust in it.

A constant figure in the team is also Ivaylo Tsvetkov - son of Ina Tsvetkova - who, with his legal experience, provides protection and clarity for the company’s clients even in the most complex cases.

An interesting detail in this enduring family identity is the fact that ARETE 2000 also shares one roof with Teodora Stoyanova’s husband and Radi Stoyanov’s father - Lyudmil Stoyanov, who, through his company ARETE BIURO POLIGRAF, conducts private polygraph examinations. Two different activities, yet united by the same quiet determination to work honestly, thoroughly and responsibly with human trust.

For ARETE, trust is more valuable than any deal.

History

Key moments in the development of ARETE

1997

ARETE was founded in July by history teacher Teodora Stoyanova and Bulgarian language teacher Ina Tsvetkova.

1998

Vanya Nikolova joined as a partner. The three remained partners until 2022.

2001

The partners expanded the company’s activity by opening a preparatory school for students in Bulgarian language and mathematics. The school quickly became one of the most sought-after educational centres.

2007

Lyudmil Stoyanov, husband of Teodora Stoyanova and father of Radi Stoyanov, joined ARETE with his polygraph activity.

Following years

The company team gradually expanded, and the number of brokers reached seven.

2022

ARETE School closed after successfully preparing students for more than two decades.

2025

The company moved to its new office at 1 Aboba Street. Teodora Stoyanova was included in Imoti.net’s top 10 ranking of the best brokers in Sofia.

Today

The company is led by Teodora Stoyanova and her son Radi Stoyanov, while continuing to develop its brokerage activity, polygraph research and Radi Stoyanov’s film productions.

Scale

Measures of accumulated trust

40–50

Deals closed yearly

Our average annual pace is between 40 and 50 successfully completed transactions.

1000+

Clients

The exact number is difficult to calculate over the years, but the people who have trusted us are well over one thousand.

Dynamic

Active properties

The number of offered properties changes constantly. The active portfolio evolves every day.

30 years

Industry experience

Three decades of steady presence, personal commitment and a high degree of responsibility toward the client.

Testimonials

Satisfied clients who trusted ARETE

A place for short quotes from people who have gone through a purchase, sale, or consultation with the team.

We received calm guidance at a moment when we needed clear advice. The ARETE team led us carefully through every step.

Maria and Georgi P.Family home purchase

The valuation was realistic, communication was direct, and the process moved without unnecessary pressure. That is rare.

Elena K.Apartment sale

The most valuable part was that they did not push us at any cost. They helped us make a decision that truly matched our needs.

Ivaylo D.Advisory and property selection

We had a complex case and many questions. ARETE brought order, clarity, and a human approach from the first meeting to completion.

The Nikolov familyInherited property transaction

The approach was careful and precise. We received not just listings, but clear reasoning on why a property made sense for us.

Daniela M.Investment property search

Team

The people leading ARETE today

Today the team is compact and personally engaged in every stage of the client relationship.

Teodora Stoyanova

Teodora Stoyanova

Managing Partner and Senior Consultant

Co-founder of ARETE and a defining presence in the company. She works with deep responsibility, calm judgment and personal care for every client.

Radi Stoyanov

Radi Stoyanov

Partner and Consultant

He carries the company’s values forward with a clear moral standard, active protection of the client and a firm stance against unfair practices in the industry.