• Nicole is a proud Portland native. She went to south east Portland public schools and moved over 40 times in and around surrounding cities, gaining true knowledge over the years of growth and what our communities have to offer. While graduating with a business degree from Portland Community College as a single mom of two young children she stumbled upon the world of Real Estate as a Transaction Coordinator for some of the highest producing Realtors in the state of Oregon. With that wealth of knowledge and encouragement Nicole decided she was going to be the BIPOC Realtor who builds relationships well past the transaction.
  • Nicole’s guidance and stellar communication shows her dedication to assisting people through what is typically their largest investment. She provides support, education, relentless hard work with the goal of giving the most stress free experience for her clients. She’s a problem solver and a solid negotiator with now 10 years of Real Estate experience.
  • Nicole is raising her two children to be loving, accepting and self sufficient citizens of society while putting family first. When Nicole is not working she enjoys quality time with loved ones, experiencing new social events, advocating for mental health and equality/equity, supporting local non-profit organizations and small business, trips to the Oregon coast and her ultimate release of music and dance.

Nicole's Testimonials

Super kind and dedicated to her clients!. Nicole Chavira not only lives in the area, but she actually grew up in the neighborhood (Portland). She has over a decade of experience and is super kind and dedicated to her clients. I run Portland Small Business Network and I know a lot of real estate agents, she is the one that I have chosen to work with and will continue to.

Lily Pak

Nicole is like having a real estate wizard!. Nicole Chavira is like having a real estate wizard on speed dial. Whether you're a first timer or for those who have danced the dance before, Nicole is the season pro you wish you'd met sooner. She combines a personalized touch with a thorough understanding of the real estate landscape. She's definitely the dedicated professional you would want by your side.

Chantaya F

Nicole made a stressful time a thousand times easier. I'd recommend Nicole to anyone looking to sell their property especially if they are looking to sell with many comparable properties available. She made a stressful time a thousand times easier than it might have been and helped me sell much quicker than average. While other sellers in my neighborhood were spending weeks on the market, we were able to close in 8 days! I look forward to working with Nicole when I'm ready to purchase my next property! (Listing Sold in 2023)

Helen H

Nicole went above and beyond to show her knowledge and professionalism. Nicole went above and beyond to show her knowledge and professionalism thought out the whole home buying process including advocating for use when I came to negotiations. I would strongly recommend Nicole and the Nick Shivers team!

Stephanie

Oh boy, did she deliver!. Nicole Chavira with The Nick shivers Team was spectacular, highly recommended! Nicole went above and beyond to show us homes virtually during these crazy times of Covid. Because she found us the perfect home, we ended up using her for the sale of our other home. Oh boy, did she deliver! Between the communication and attention to detail it was a very delightful experience. Nicole is extremely knowledgeable and will go to bat on your behalf. This was the most stress-free experience thanks to my now friend, Nicole Chavira. Thanks again girl 😁🙏🏼

Angela

Nicole consistently is able to answer questions when I have clients questions and is very responsive. I’m always so impressed by Nicole Chavira and the Nick Shivers Team of KW. Nicole consistently is able to answer questions when I have clients questions and is very responsive. Highly recommended

Yessenia

You won’t regret working with her!. We absolutely loved working with Nicole Chavira with "The Nick Shivers Team”! She helped us sell our house for way more than we expected during a pandemic AND buy our new home! We appreciated that she was able to negotiate a timeline so we wouldn’t have to move twice! Nicole was great at communicating and made sure we understood all the fine print of the sales agreements. We recommend her to everyone who is looking to buy or sell! You won’t regret working with her!

Sody

We had all kinds of complexities but Nicole was with me every step of the way. Nicole Chavira with the Nick Shivers Team has been absolutely incredible through the process of selling my home. My situation is a bit complicated with selling a home that was tenant occupied while I was out of state. We had all kinds of complexities but Nicole was with me every step of the way. She did research and communicated with 3rd parties as situations came up. I think I would have given up with any other agent but she kept me going through it all and really went above and beyond.

Lyndsey

Nicole Chavira is very professional, courteous, knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. Nicole Chavira is very professional, courteous, knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. I highly recommend Nicole and her team The Nick Shivers Team!

Mariam

Thank you for answering all of my questions and being very friendly and professional during one of your open houses. I had the pleasure of connecting with Nicole Chavira at The Nick Shivers Team. Thank you for answering all of my questions and being very friendly and professional during one of your open houses.

Sou Family

Nicole Chavira was extremely informative and patient while helping me to find and walking me through all the steps of buying my home. Nicole Chavira was extremely informative and patient while helping me to find and walking me through all the steps of buying my home. Always with a smile. I called her a 'special agent' and meant it.

Tim

She is hardworking & has great taste in giving opinions about houses, their characteristics, & history. Nicole Chavira with The Nick Shiver's Team is absolutely fantastic! She is warm, friendly, & really makes finding a home seem easy. Especially during the Covid pandemic! She is hardworking & has great taste in giving opinions about houses, their characteristics, & history. She is responsive when you have questions, & side note bonus she has great cooking recipes:). She is super positive, family & community oriented, & in my opinion the best realtor in town!

Marily

It is clear that Nicole genuinely loves her career and cares about her clients. I cannot recommend Nicole Chavira, with The Nick Shivers Team, highly enough. As first time homebuyers, we had endless questions and concerns. Nicole always responded graciously, positively and knowledgeably. It is clear that Nicole genuinely loves her career and cares about her clients. She doesn't want to 'just sell you a home' but help you throughout the entire home buying process while ensuring you find the right property fit your needs.

Tamara

She is knowledgeable, professional and works with her clients to find the best possible solution to solve their individual problems. I have been working with Nicole Chavira of the Nick Shivers Team for a few years now and have nothing but great things to say! She is knowledgeable, professional and works with her clients to find the best possible solution to solve their individual problems. I have recommended her to friends on multiple occasions and will continue to do so. Her team is lucky to have her!

Oregon Construction 360

Nicole has the biggest heart and truly enjoys helping make others happy!. Nicole Chavira is amazing. I have known her for 6 years and she has always such professionalism while personally connecting with not only her clients but her peers as well. I would highly recommend working with her, she has the biggest heart and truly enjoys helping make others happy!

Hailey

I have had such a great experience with Nicole. I have had such a great experience with Nicole. She sold one house for me and helped me buy another and the experience was fantastic on both ends. She is a true champion and a great professional. Highly recommend her.

James

Nicole Chavira is unbelievably knowledgeable. Nicole Chavira is unbelievably knowledgeable. I cant believe how she helped us understand the buying process. Working with the Nick Shivers team is honestly a relaxing process with no pressure. A HUGE thank you to Nicole for gifting us knowledge during this process.

Thea

She is incredibly kind, intelligent, down-to-earth, and her service is top-notch!. My partner and I worked with Nicole Chavira with The Nick Shivers Team. She was our agent for both buying a new home and selling the old home. She is incredibly kind, intelligent, down-to-earth, and her service is top-notch! You can tell she loves her job and genuinely cares for the well-being of her clients. Buying a home right now is a challenging endeavor. We made offers on houses and kept getting outbid by cash-only offers but she kept our spirits up! We didn’t give up hope and now we love our new home. She also made the process of selling our home go smoothly and got us above-asking price. In addition to her stellar real estate skills, she also gave me suggestions to groups and resources that helped me blossom in my own career. Without her I wouldn’t be going the path I am currently on. I’m super grateful to have worked with her! I’d recommend her 💯!

Tracie

Nicole Chavira is an angel on Earth 💖🙏. I learned of The Nick Shivers Team from a wonderful lady named Nicole Chavira. We spoke in detail about my home I have lived in since 1985 in the Mt Tabor neighborhood . I had many questions and concerns. I had raised my children in that home. When my husband of 32 years passed and the kids moved away and married, I was at a loss. Nicole listened to all of my concerns and answered all of my questions…she had so much patience, compassion and is such a warm, kind soul. You don’t find that in many people today, especially one that is helping you make a life changing decision. Nicole Chavira is an angel on Earth 💖🙏

Terrie

She made the appointments for the properties we needed to view in a timely manner. Want to give a shout out to the Nick Shivers Team about our experience with our realtor Nicole Chavira we had just relocated to Portland from Hawaii and were wanting to find our new home. We feel very lucky that we got her for a realtor because of her friendliness and knowledge of the areas we were looking to buy. She made the appointments for the properties we needed to view in a timely manner. It helped us make a decision after two days of viewing properties. I would recommend her to anyone if you are looking for a professional and knowledgeable realtor with a pleasant personality.

David

Nicole displayed top tier professionalism. Nicole displayed top tier professionalism. She was extremely helpful when I had multiple inquiries on several houses. She even referred us to another outstanding realtor when we decided to look at houses out of state. Even though we didn’t purchase a house through her, she wanted to make sure we were in great hands.

Jeannie

Nicole is my real estate “go to” connection!. Nicole Chavira is a member of the Nick Shivers Team and she is my real estate "go to" connection! Anytime someone I know asks me a question about real estate, buying or selling or anything in between, I know I can get an answer from Nicole! She is so knowledgeable and always so happy to help!!

Wendi

Nicole Chavira has to be the best part of the Nick Shivers team. Nicole Chavira has to be the best part of the Nick Shivers team. She wasn't even my listing agent because I already had a contract with another, but when I tell you she had all the resources and contacts at her disposal and informational assistance, she's no joke. Truly knowledgeable. Seriously so helpful. The quality i got from her was unmatched, and she didn't even get a commission. When I sell, buy, renovate or flip my next house, she will be my one and only choice. She's going to get all my business going forward! I highly recommend Ms. Chavira! Thank you Nicole!

Andiel

I have has the pleasure of working with Nicole Chavira’s and the Nick Shivers team and I was very impressed. I have has the pleasure of working with Nicole Chavira’s and the Nick Shivers team and I was very impressed. I’ve been to a few of Nicole’s open houses and also know her as a personal friend and I can’t speak more highly of her and this team. She provides incredible customer service, she’s punctual, very thorough and has your best interest at heart. This is a team I would trust and send anyone I know to (and I have).

Nicole

If I move back to the portland area, Nicole would be my first choice to work with again. I didn't purchase a home with the Nick Shivers team, because I ended up buying in Eugene. But even though she wasn't selling me a house Nicole Chavira helped me find other realtors in Eugene and helped me with any questions about buying a home for the first time. If I move back to the Portland area, Nicole would be my first choice to work with again.

Matthew

We have been referring people to Nicole Chavira for a few years now and everyone absolutely loves her. We have been referring people to Nicole Chavira for a few years now and everyone absolutely loves her. She is not only knowledgeable and professional, but you can tell she really cares about her clients. She is super thoughtful and kind... we will continue to recommend Nicole.

PDX SmallBiz

Nicole Chavira with The Nick Shivers Team is an absolute Rock Star Broker!!. Nicole Chavira with The Nick Shivers Team is an absolute Rock Star Broker!! With her over 7 years of real estate experience she is who you want to buy or sell.

Ashley

Nicole’s been super helpful in providing resources to use in pursuing purchase opportunities. Nicole Chavira with "The Nick Shivers Team” has been amazing to work with. I'm a first time buyer (had to put the search on hold for a bit) and she's been super helpful in providing resources to use in pursuing purchase opportunities. Very responsive to questions without coming across as pushy, definitely wants to see you finding something that will work across the board.

Jason

Nicole’s incredibly knowledgeable and is always willing to go the extra mile. Nicole Chavira at The Nick Shivers Team is the most wonderful, helpful, and kind person I’ve met! She’s incredibly knowledgeable and is always willing to go the extra mile. She’s amazing to work with!!

Eveline

Nicole kept me posted with new updates on the build and I 100% will be teaming up with her again in the future for more properties.

I absolutely loved working Nicole Chavira on the Nick Shivers team! She helped me through the process of buying my first home. She kept me posted with new updates on the build and I 100% will be teaming up with her again in the future for more properties.

Nicholas

Nicole is very thorough, knowledgeable, and I trust her implicitly. Nicole has been amazing to work with! She is very thorough, knowledgeable, and I trust her implicitly. She worked with my partner and I for over a year, and shifted with us as our plans and ideas shifted in this process. We found a great place with her help, negotiated a good price, and she helped us prepare and respond to the unexpected (but always present) bumps in the process. We adore her!!!

Meg

Nicole navigated the negotiations and got us into our new home quickly and efficiently. Nicole was absolutely amazing to work with. She helped us navigate buying a new home and was so patient and friendly. She navigated the negotiations and got us into our new home quickly and efficiently. We are now unpacking in a house in the exact area we wanted and that meets all our criteria. (Purchase 2020)

Robin C

Nicole was highly communicative and forthcoming.

We listed our home in December of 2020, historically not an ideal time to try to sell a home. Nicole had the home staged beautiful and marketed perfectly. We had a line down the driveway at the open house! Within 4 days we had nine offers over listing! Nicole helped us negotiate the best possible deal and we ended up with a purchase price more than 50k over listing. During the inspection period, Nicole was highly communicative and forthcoming. She helped us with negotiations and recommended skilled contractors for repairs. The entire process was seamless and as low stress as a home sale can be. (Purchase 2020 & Listing Sold 2021)
 

Robin C

Nicole’s expertise was invaluable in helping us secure the dream home we thought would be impossible to get, and I highly recommend her and her associates.

It started with a single obscure question about the house. Nicole was able to get an answer for us from the seller by that afternoon, and by that evening we started the process of placing an offer with her as our buying agent. Nicole was prompt and communicative throughout. In less than 48 hours from first meeting her at the open house, she had our offer accepted with minimal escalation, all within the parameters we set from the beginning. Nicole’s expertise was invaluable in helping us secure the dream home we thought would be impossible to get, and I highly recommend her and her associates. They made a stressful process go so smoothly. (Purchase 2022)
-David & Darcy P
 

Darcy & David P

Informative and helpful!. I've been knowing Nicole since the beginning of my journey of finding the perfect home for myself and she's never let up on being that informative and helpful! This process went so smoothly because of her genius. (Purchase 2023) -Earle R

I’ve worked with several real estate agents and Nicole is hands down the best!. Her knowledge of the whole process is extensive and she was excellent at helping us understand it all. We are thrilled we found her! (Purchased 2021 & Listing Sold 2023) -Meg D

Meg D

In the bustling world of real estate, it’s rare to find someone as dedicated, astute, and approachable as Nicole!. From the moment we embarked on our house-hunting journey, it was clear that Nicole was more than just a realtor; she was a beacon of knowledge and support. Navigating the Portland housing market could be a daunting task, but with Nicole by our side, the intricate tapestry of neighborhoods became a welcoming map to our dream home. Not only did she exhibit a keen understanding of the local market, but her intuitive grasp of our needs and desires was nothing short of extraordinary. What stood out most was Nicole’s impeccable communication. Whether we had a pressing query or a slight concern, her responses were swift, clear, and always insightful. Her recommendations, be it regarding the type of house or the charm of a particular neighborhood, consistently hit the mark. But what truly set Nicole apart was the ease with which she transformed the often stressful process of buying and selling into a seamless experience. It was evident that her commitment went beyond mere transactions; it was about forging lasting relationships and ensuring her clients’ utmost satisfaction. To those on the cusp of their own real estate ventures in Portland, I wholeheartedly recommend Nicole Chavira. Entrusting her with our journey was the best decision we made, and I am confident that with her expertise, you too will find not just a house, but a place to truly call home. (Purchase 2021 & Listing Sold 2023) -Jonny L

Jonny

Nicole was above and beyond helpful. Nicole kept us on our toes in a good way. She knew what we wanted and she went for it. Her advice is above and beyond her duties and the care she put in for me and my family was exceptional. Anyone who chooses her as their realtor will not be disappointed. She will be with you every step of the way, fi ding the answers she doesn't have and answering those she can. (Listing Sold 2023) -Abby R

At every turn, we always thought Nicole was organized, a top-notch communicator, and super kind to us. Nicole was a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. We interviewed a few realtors of color and while they all were great, Nicole stood out to us. She was thoughtful when answering our questions and gave us concrete examples about how she advocates for her clients. On top of that Nicole lives in the area we were searching, and she was familiar with the area of town we were selling. Throughout the process, Nicole was easy to reach, communicated in detail about everything, and walked us through the buying and selling process simultaneously without hiccups. At every turn, we always thought she was organized, a top-notch communicator, and super kind to us. Every chance we get, we recommend Nicole to our friends and colleagues. (Listing Sold & Purchase 2021)

Sody & Bryan F

Nicole made us feel like family and we couldn’t have asked for a better realtor. We met Nicole at an open house and from the very first moment we met her she was warm, cheerful and welcoming! She was extremely knowledgeable about both the area and the laws and regulations. She was always quick to responded to our endless questions and concerns. She advocated for us even after the we closed escrow and a small issue come up with the house. She made us feel like family and we couldn't have asked for a better realtor. I would highly recommend her! (Purchased 2019) -Stephanie & Robert T

Stephanie

Nicole worked very hard on my behalf and got me into a perfect home. As a first-time home buyer, I was looking for an agent with patience and good communication skills to walk me through the process. I couldn't have found anyone better than Nicole Chavira. She worked very hard on my behalf and got me into a perfect home. (Purchased 2019) -Tim O

Tim

I highly recommend her!!!. My daughter suggested we hire Nicole since she was a friend of a friend and seemed very motivated. She was our buyer's agent for a house we purchased in Milwaukie and that worked out great. She helped us find the perfect house and saw us all the way through the process. At first I wanted to sell the house I've owned for 11 years on my own but in the end I decided to hire Nicole. I'm so glad I did. The personal attention and expertise she has put into the preparation and showings has been amazing. I highly recommend her!!! (Listing Sold & Purchase 2020) -Jimmy T

Jimmy

I have no doubt we got the best deal that we could have on our sale. We’re very happy with our experience!. Nicole is amazing! She was prompt to every meeting and always prepared. She was super knowledgeable about the selling process (we were selling only) and even though we had no issue with anything she said regarding sale price etc., she was ready with the reasons why she thought what she did and gave detailed explanations on the decision process, which I appreciated! She was always responsive to any questions we had and willing to give advice or suggestions. The whole process was super smooth, and we sold within 5 days of listing - which I’m convinced was due in part to Nicole hustling to get the word out about our house and hosting open houses that first weekend. Throughout the contract process, Nicole was keeping us updated and really went to bat negotiating for us. I have no doubt we got the best deal that we could have on our sale. We’re very happy with our experience! (Listing Sold 2019) -Emily & Billy K

Emily

I appreciated having Nicole in my corner. Very transparent, very up front. Even fought for us when the selling agent (we were the buyers) used an unlicensed contractor to make minor fixes during negotiations. I appreciated having Nicole in my corner. (Purchased 2020) -Kris H

Kris

Nicole was pleasant and personable. She showed up on time, kept us in the loop and helped us understand each step of the process. She had good strategy options to help us win in the competitive bidding process. She made all the legal arrangements and appointments necessary to allow our transaction to complete in a smooth and timely manner. Overall it was a very pleasant experience. (Purchase 2021)

Bob & Debbie B

I would recommend her to anyone and everyone!. Nicole was amazing to work with! She was patient and kind. My sale was difficult for me emotionally because it was due to a divorce. She held my hand every step of the way. Even when delivering bad news she did so so with thoughtfulness and a sensitive ear. And yet she never let me lose focus or hope. She was straightforward and honest giving insight into the market and giving her opinion on the best course of action. She is professional, reliable, honest, easy to work with, and really there for her clients. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone. (Listing Sold 2018) -Bianka

Bianka

Nicole had the home staged beautiful and marketed perfectly. We listed our home in December of 2020, historically not an ideal time to try to sell a home. Nicole had the home staged beautiful and marketed perfectly. We had a line down the driveway at the open house! Within 4 days we had nine offers over listing! Nicole helped us negotiate the best possible deal and we ended up with a purchase price more than 50k over listing. During the inspection period, Nicole was highly communicative and forthcoming. She helped us with negotiations and recommended skilled contractors for repairs. The entire process was seamless and as low stress as a home sale can be. Nicole was absolutely amazing to work with. She helped us navigate buying a new home and was so patient and friendly. She navigated the negotiations and got us into our new home quickly and efficiently. We are now unpacking in a house in the exact area we wanted and that meets all our criteria. (Listing Sold & Purchase 2021) -Sody

Robin

Nicole was kind and helpful and didn’t make us feel uncomfortable for being young and clueless to the home buying process. My husband and I decided to buy our first home so we can make the first steps toward our biggest investment and building a home to start a family with down the road. Living in an apartment was not making us happy. So we decided even though the market was insane, we would try to see if we had a shot at buying our first home! Nicole was kind and helpful and didn’t make us feel uncomfortable for being young and clueless to the home buying process. She even gave me a template of questions to interview other real estate agents and gave me her answers to those questions. I appreciated the professionalism that Nicole had when mentioning we had spoken with other realtors too, and that we are trying to decide who would best fit our needs and personality. We ultimately knew Nicole was going to be our realtor right after meeting with her! What I liked best about working with Nicole was her responsiveness and her no bs attitude. She wasn’t going to sell us on something that wouldn’t work for us, we saw quite a few places and had lots of questions and she never once pressured us or made us feel like she was our realtor. It felt like we had a friend who genuinely wanted to help us find our first home and make sure we found a good investment. We ended up buying a home that needed a lot of TLC, and she’s been following along the process of our remodel, we are definitely having her over to see the finished product, because without her this wouldn’t have been possible! She’s just very genuine in her work and puts her heart into it, I can tell she knows what she’s doing and knows how to put home buyers/sellers at ease! I’m not saying this to be nice but I don’t think there’s anything Nicole could improve on in my book, I think she’s a gem to work with and an amazingly kind person! I have already been recommending Nicole to my friends and family who mention wanting to buy/sell a house and we have already decided if or when we sell our house we will call Nicole first! (Purchased in 2021) -Ashlyn & Zane  

Ashlyn

Having bought many homes over the years I can safely say I’ve never had a better experience than working with Nicole. My fiancé and I started our search pre-COVID back in February and from the beginning Nicole was always professional and diligent about showing us the homes that were most relevant to what we wanted. During the pandemic and shutdowns she still continued her communications with us and kept us up to date on the changes in the market. Once she helped find us our home, she was  amazing at guiding us through the process and helping us navigate some unforeseen issues with the property. She also helped us post close in getting us settled with local utility contacts! Bottom line is she was with us every step of the way from beginning to end and even after closing! I couldn’t ask for a better experience and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a property! (Purchase 2020) -Carlos & Kaela

Carlos

It’s been an absolute pleasure working with Nicole. She is very knowledgeable and kept me informed of all the details that go along with selling a house. Always available for questions. Very personable, and sweet. I will definitely recommend her to friends and family!

John

Fantastic Job Navigating Oregon’s Home Buying Process. As new residents of Oregon, Nicole did a fantastic job navigating us through the state’s home buying process. She consistently communicated what our options were and helped us make good decisions that were right for us. Even after the paperwork has been signed, Nicole has responded to any other concerns we have had. Her professionalism has been appreciated. (Purchased in 2023) -Cyrilla & Prakash

Prakash & Cyrilla

I’ve worked with several real estate agents and Nicole is hands down the best!. I’ve worked with several real estate agents and Nicole is hands down the best! Her knowledge of the whole process is extensive and she was excellent at helping us understand it all. We are thrilled we found her! Meg & Jonny (Purchase in 2021, Listing Sold in 2023)

Meg & Jonny

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