When we put the word out that we were looking for a realtor, Carly’s name was forwarded with rave reviews.
She had a lot to live up to, and she did not disappoint. We were trying to accomplish the impossible: a cute house, an even cuter neighborhood and a minuscule budget. Prior to meeting Carly we had combed the listings ourselves looking for the perfect home. We found some properties that looked promising but it was Carly that introduced us to the property we would eventually call home. Relocating to a new state and starting new jobs meant we were stuck with an FHA loan. As with most government programs an FHA loan requires red-tape cutting and hoop jumping to get the deal done. Carly’s experience and expertise made the whole process quick and easy. She truly held our hand every step of the way. In the end we acquired a house that perfectly fits our needs and a realtor we will always call friend.
My partner and I interviewed a few realtors before we took the plunge into the crazy Portland housing market last summer.
Beth was heads and shoulders above the rest. She’s smart, conscientious, warm, funny, a great listener, and extremely knowledgeable about the Portland housing market. We hired her to help us sell our beloved home of 18 years, and parlay that into the purchase of an owner occupied duplex in one of Portland’s best neighborhoods. It was a somewhat complex series of transactions, and Beth handled it with aplomb. She is always on top of the situation, an excellent communicator, easy to reach and quick to respond. She’s a strong negotiator with sound principles and a big heart. Even during stressful times – and there will likely always be some when buying and selling real estate – Beth remains composed, professional, and keeps her sense of humor. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone considering buying and selling real estate.
I really enjoyed my experience with my agent Yonette.
Every encounter with her was professional and so easy. Her enthusiasm and charm were always present and her responsiveness to any question or concern was almost immediate. She made the whole buying experience very easy.
My husband and I recently bought our first home with the assistance of Martin Cross at Living Room Realty.
Our entire experience was fantastic! Well, I mean, buying a home in Portland certainly has its ups and downs, and we definitely had a few challenges to overcome, but Martin was there with us every step of the way. We couldn't have accomplished this dream of ours without his help! We're so glad we used Living Room to buy our first home, and would heartily recommend Martin and the entire team to anyone looking for a realtor in Portland.
Beth is the best of the best and once she is your realtor you will never choose anyone else.
She is very talented at what she does, has a strong work ethic, experienced in the industry, has your best interest, and acts with a sense of urgency.
Beth was wonderful to work with and negotiated the home purchase as though it were her own. I really appreciate all of the time and energy she put in to get us the best price.
Beth is always available, has a strong network within the Community, makes you feel like you are her only customer, and supports you in your decisions. She always goes above and beyond.
My husband and I feel very lucky that she was our realtor. Thank you Beth!
Gab is absolutely AMAZING!
She is my favorite! She is very knowledgeable & very responsible! She is there whenever you need her, and takes very good care of your needs. And she really works hard to make things happen for us! Furthermore, she did an awesome follow up after we got our house. We had a wonderful experience working with her and developed a friendship together.
Bonnie is a joy to work with.
We recently purchased a second property through her. She knows Portland inside-out. Bonnie is extremely pleasant and patient, with great ideas and insight-instinctively sensing your likes and dislikes. I would certainly recommend Bonnie to everyone. PS Bender, her new rescue dog, added more fun to the experience.
Andee works incredibly hard, is an excellent communicator, and has your best interest at heart.
Andee has deftly guided us through two separate house sale & house purchase contingencies that were both on the challenging end of real estate transactions, and we can't recommend her highly enough. Her knowledge of houses and the real estate market, as well as her connections in the industry, are impressive and super helpful in so many ways. On top of all that she is a sweetheart and I miss seeing her regularly after we close :)
We have recommended her to friends, and everyone we know who has worked with Andee loves her.
We hired Tosha after our listing expired with another realtor.
She took charge immediately and helped us make the house more attractive. She was the best realtor we have ever had the experience to deal with. We highly recommend her to anyone seeking to buy or sell.
Choosing to work with Robin was one of the best decisions we made during our last home purchase.
She was always available and enthusiastically willing to show us properties, and answer all of our questions. More importantly, she negotiated competently and tirelessly when we found the house we wanted. She clearly communicated and represented our interests to the seller. Every aspect of our purchase was handled with honesty and integrity. I would highly recommend Robin to anyone looking for an agent who is professional, knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and a true client advocate.
I can’t recommend Eldridge enough!
He was knowledgeable, proactive and very reliable throughout the process as my boyfriend and I were looking for our first home together. Eldridge took the time to listen to and understand what we needed and provided honest insight on homes that wouldn't have been a good fit. I appreciated that he was able to help point out red flags in certain properties while also helping us see a vision for a space. I always felt like he had our best interests in mind and remained positive that we would find a perfect home. We will definitely call him first if we decide to sell!
Kari and Erika helped us buy and sell our past two homes in 2014 and 2017.
While we don't want to move again anytime soon, we would absolutely choose them again should we have the opportunity. They were well prepared on both the buy side and sell side and regularly provided quick, direct and helpful information throughout the entire process.
They regularly went above and beyond reasonable expectations (how many other agents would bring their own vacuum to help you clean up *after* the place is sold and you've moved out? or get dinner for the family delivered to their office so we could find time to meet together?).
Additionally, their network of service people from home inspection all the way through closing helped us get through the process as efficiently and professionally as possible. Selling and buying real estate is an expensive and emotional journey, but each time we've worked with Kari and Erika, we feel that we got incredible value and that they had our best interest in mind.
Chris has been there for me for years.
I have always trusted Chris's opinion and use his expertise to bounce a lot of different business matters against. He is "MY GUY" when I need help with real estate. Anytime I have ideas and need another opinion, he is the guy I turn too. He puts the clients needs first and never thinks about what is in it for himself. Chris is a big thinker who stays in the big picture. He avoids thinking about the quick buck at the expense of his clients. It seems in real estate all transactions get messy so it is always comforting to have Chris on our side. Things are bound to go a little sideways and this guy has my back! Chris has always been more than fair to me and I will continue to do my Real Estate business with him for years to come.
We have absolutely LOVED working with Kristin and Jason.
They are very professional. They have made every effort to ensure that our sale goes as smoothly as possible. Our house was sold in 2 days!!! Thanks Kristin and Jason. You are the best!
Lesley had come highly recommend to us and so thankful we found her.
Lesley is very professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and she is always reachable. She was an absolute dream to work with and would trust her with any of my purchases or listings. When we ran into small problems with the builder, Lesley went above and beyond getting information needed to correct the builder and she always stayed on top of getting the information we needed in a timely manner. You will be so pleased to work with Lesley on any future listing or purchase.
Once again Amanda, you are great to work with.
You had good advice, you listened to our desires, you helped us weigh the scenarios, and you helped us find a cash buyer. Thank you for everything and I like the way your company does business, with heart and soul for a community and its people. With peace and grace.
Charity is the finest realtor I’ve ever worked with.
She has handled 7 real estate transactions for both my family and my son's family over the past 4 years... in every case she has handled the transactions flawlessly. She is tremendously responsive and she knows exactly how to get deals done. ...she's helped us to select prices that led to quick offers and closures, several times above asking price. You could not pick a better realtor to work with.
Now that we’ve been in Portland a year, I wanted to let you know how happy we have been here.
The house has been wonderful, so much light from outside and expansive enough to accommodate the waves of visitors we had all summer. We had times of every bedroom filled and a tent full of kids in the backyard. Made us appreciate that we went for house "bigger than we needed." Even more than the house, we love our neighborhood. We've gotten to know people all around us (many sweet 30 somethings), shared gardening tips and produce, watched each others houses while away. Our police officer neighbor down the street says he's got neighborhood security under control. Joe adores riding his bike to work every day. He rode all last winter except for a handful of days. We love heading over to Alberta Rose for music and walking to restaurants. Thank you so very much for all of your support in our transition. You were so important in making it work for us. We felt totally supported by you in the process.
Responsive + Warm Communication
Virginia was fantastic at making an inherently stressful process seem less daunting. Being a first-time home buyer, I greatly benefited and appreciated Virginia's thoughtful guidance, her skill in negotiating the purchase and ability to hone in on what aspects of a home mattered most to me. From start to finish, she was incredibly responsive and communicated with warmth and a high degree of professionalism. I would undoubtedly recommend Virginia to anyone I know!
Constance helped me find my new home in North Portland.
She listened to what I was looking for and kept me informed of new homes that met my criteria. She was always available when I had questions. Her knowledge of the neighborhoods in Portland helped me narrow my search to meet the goals I had established. She made the home buying experience a lot of fun. I would definitely recommend her for your next home purchase.
Chad is epitome of a great realtor and more.
He made the experience of buying our first home so great and explained everything to us through every step of the process. He is personable and really listens and hears what you are looking for. He is very prompt with response times and moves fast when you know you are interested in a home. I can't say enough how great he and we truly feel like we also made a friend. If you are looking for someone who cares about finding the best fit for you, is a great negotiator, and knows the area extremely, look no further!
Natalie Strom is a wonderful advocate!
“I really enjoyed working with Natalie in the sale of my home in Portland! She went the extra mile to help me understand my options and the process and make sure I had the support and information I needed to go through the process. I found her to be honest, hard working, and a wonderful advocate as she represented me. Plus she provided me some really quality referrals for various things I needed done on my house when preparing to get it on the market. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell their home in the Portland area!”
Andy significantly exceeded our expectations and truly sets the bar for real estate professionals.
As first-time homebuyers, we were looking for someone to guide us through the process and relentlessly advocate on our behalf. Andy’s professionalism, integrity, open communication and responsiveness, honesty, and willingness to go above and beyond was admirable. We are beyond thrilled to have such a beautiful home it would not have been possible without Andy on our side. We are so grateful to have worked with Andy and recommend him to the highest extent.
Leah is a proactive, go-getter that is attuned to her client’s needs.
She does not try and push you into a transaction just to make her commission. Instead, she helps you find the perfect opportunity no matter how long that takes. I have already recommended her to anyone who will listen. She's awesome.
Full disclosure: I am a licensed broker and own the brokerage Cristen works for.
I hire Cristen to represent me because as a professional myself I want to work with the best. As a client I am demanding, have high expectations, and want to avoid stress in order to stay in a place of strength during negotiations and make good decisions when stakes are high. I have learned so much about clear communication, customer service, negotiating, and professionalism from working with Cristen. She protects my interests and is a calm steady advocate who gets the job done. She has over 20 years of experience and it shows. A master of her industry and a caring joyful advocate for her clients.
Ryan was so knowledgeable and helpful in guiding me towards my perfect home!
His background experience as a contractor and passion for real estate makes him a great choice for a realtor.
My wife and I worked with Carson Mead at Living Room and couldn’t have been happier with our experience.
(We used Living Room’s tenant placement services to find an apartment.) He found us a great place in our budget, right in the area we wanted to be. He was super friendly, professional and communicative the entire time, which we appreciated. We highly recommend Living Room and Carson Mead to anyone looking for an apartment in Portland.
Natalie is amazing, responsive, and knowledgeable!
She helped us every step of the way and answered all of our questions about not only the process of buying the home but beyond to the mortgage, home repairs, animal care (our home came with chickens) etc. She helped alleviate stress and anxiety along the way!
Marisa is a true professional.
In our last two real estate transactions, Marisa has represented us well, first as buyers and then as sellers. Several years ago, prior to moving to the Portland area from California, we contacted Marisa to establish a relationship. During the course of the next year, she was very generous with her time and showed us several properties. Our recent experience was also a good one - two days after listing the property, she had received three offers at and above the asking price. We would recommend Marisa to anyone who is buying or selling in the metro Portland market.
Sean has the cool-headedness of a zen master.
The home buying process can be an emotional roller coaster and problems can spring up without warning much like ninjas during the unrest of the Sengoku period in the Iga Province of Japan. Without Sean’s professional guidance and emotional support, we would have been completely nervous and slack jawed going through the process.
When Sean is your real estate agent, you get:
Help when you have no idea what you are doing
Someone who stays in contact with you
An expert who knows ALL areas in Portland (this is a big deal because there are more hot neighborhoods than Voodoo donuts)
A genuinely nice person (he won’t judge you if you want shag carpeting and a mirror over the bed)
A complete professional who knows how to do paperwork and submit everything in an orderly fashion (hello DocuSign)
A person you can trust to meet the inspector and anyone who needs to come over to the house (he met my mother and impressed her socks off, which never happens!)
In summation, Sean’s yoda-like temperament helps you get through the home buying process without you losing your mind. If you don’t know what you’re doing, go see Sean. If you do know what you’re doing, go see Sean anyway. Buddha has been quoted as saying, Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. The next best thing is to just contact Sean. He can help.
We had several “starts” to the home buying process and Daniela was kind and generous with her time and understanding of our hesitancy at taking the plunge.
When we finally jumped in, she was by our side through out the process. She walked through each home with us, answered loads of questions about structure – remodeling – concerns – what to look out for – etc. She has remodeled several homes and has a good eye for what a home will need or what it is hiding. She listened to what our needs were and had good input to aid us in our decision making process. When it came to negotiations, she did plenty of research and made good recommendations. She gave us options and accepted our decisions with grace. This process was easy for us, thanks to Daniela. Thank you so much!
Alyssa Starelli helped me with a home purchase last year.
She is the best kind of agent. She listened to my needs and wasted none of my time looking at properties that were out of my price range. And I was looking for cheap! In a certain area. Agents work on a commission, so this was not a lucrative sale, however she treated me as if I were her best client. Every time a new listing became available with potential she took me to see it. And it took awhile, but she hung there. She used her extensive knowledge in neighborhoods and architecture to guide me towards a good investment. She pointed out things that could become a problem. It took almost a year, so at times I felt pretty discouraged that we would succeed, but we found it! I am now living in a home with the size, area, quality and price I was hoping to find.
What a delight and how lucky we were that Julie was sent to us.
Throughout the listing process, the marketing, and the escrow Julie was our rock. She handled herself professionally at all times, she always kept us informed and provided us with sound counsel. We came to rely on her 120%. I would not hesitate to recommend Julie, especially to anyone who is going through the stress of a job relocation. Julie is a terrific example of an educated and informed real estate professional, and the service and caring she provided us was remarkable. She's a keeper!
I’ve had 6 real estate transactions and Steve is easily one of the best agents I’ve worked with with.
My wife and I are busy and live in another state so we needed a resourceful, detail oriented agent to help us, and that is definitely what Steve brings to the table. Steve coordinated and managed all the logistics around repairs, appraisals, photos, staging, showings and more. One of Steve's best traits is he has really high emotional intelligence, which is important for negotiating with agents and buyers. On top of that, he kept me on track so we didn't miss any deadlines, which I appreciated as I had other things going on. Our sale was quick and sold for over asking.
Marissa was absolutely fantastic.
This was my first home buying experience and she made every step of the way so easy for me. She was extremely knowledgeable about different neighborhoods, areas, buildings, and districts in Portland. What I loved most about working with Marissa was the way she listened to my needs as a home buyer. I always felt, as a client, that my needs were being put first. We explored many different options and she was so patient and understanding. We were able to find an amazing place at an amazing price. In such a large decision in ones life, Marissa made me feel completely comfortable with my purchase. I would recommend Marissa to anyone buying a home in Portland.
From the beginning, Aryne & Dulcinea made the entire experience of buying our house amazingly seamless.
They were always available to answer random questions, extremely knowledgeable, and very flexible with our schedule. They connected us with an incredible financial supervisor who worked with us to build up our credit, making purchasing a house possible. Aryne meet me on weekends and truly made me feel like I was her only client. Since buying our literal DREAM HOUSE (2 years ago), Aryne & Dulcinea have not only stayed in touch, they have sent us gift cards to new places that open up in our neighborhood, have come to work events & fundraisers, and even dropped off a wedding gift this past month. As I type, we’re on our way to get a FREE DONUT from Doe’s Donuts (our latest post card perk from A&D). We can’t say enough about these two.
Erin is an amazing realtor and we had a blast viewing houses.
As this was my first home purchase, she explained all the finer details of the buying process to me. If there were any issues with paperwork, mortgages, the seller, etc; Erin quickly sorted them out without hesitation. I'm kinda sad the whole process is over as it was great working with her. I highly recommend Erin to anyone looking to buy or sell their house.""Erin did a job which far exceeded our expectations. She got more for our home than we had thought possible, worked diligently right from the start with open houses and secured a buyer in 5 days. She is incredibly knowledgable and responsive. I am a stress case and she managed my craziness with finesse. I could not be more grateful for her.""I have been buying and selling houses since 1969, most personal properties and a few rental properties. Out of all the professionals I have had, in my opinion Erin Primrose has the best local knowledge while being available at my schedule. My last purchase took a good month and too many days searching to count, but she was always there for me, never once making me feel pressured or hurried. She was very knowledgeable about the neighborhoods and Portland market. When I finally found my current home her skills with conveying my concerns and budget could not have been better. I am her client forever.""My experience with Erin Primrose was of the highest quality! She went above and beyond her duties as a realtor, and really spent the time to find me my perfect home. She was patient, informative, knowledgable, and most of all respectful of my needs. In fact it was Erin who suggested we look at the house I ended up buying!! She knew it had a lot of the features I was looking for, even when I wasn't completely sold on it. I am so grateful for her because now I live in the most perfect place! If you want something, she does whatever she can to get the job done! Erin, in my opinion, is a top notch realtor in Portland!
No words can equal how grateful and blessed we feel to have worked with Lisa Avena to purchase our first home.
Not only was she nurturing and reassuring during the ups and downs of a wildly competitive market, but she gently steered us towards looking at the listing that ended up being the perfect home for us. Without her guidance we would not have even visited the property! Lisa possesses all the traits you want in your agent: tenacious without being aggressive, compassionate to what your needs are as a client, and a willingness to see the big picture, even when you don’t. As such, we have been referring her to all of our friends and colleagues who are in the market. It was truly a remarkable experience working with Lisa.
Greg and Hilary are a fabulous realtor team!
I have to thank them for helping me find my first home. I could never have imagined that I would own my first home so soon out of college or that it would be such a perfect house. Thank you for all your guidance and positive attitude during such a stressful time. You made the process painless and I am so glad my family has you as a resource. You rock! I am so grateful and in love with my house. Thank you for making me and my home search a priority. There is a reason all us Brannons love you as our realtor!
Drew helped us to buy our first house.
As first time home-buyers, we did not know the first thing about beginning our search or how the process should look. Needless to say, we were very nervous about selecting an agent but took the recommendation to work with Drew. Everything with our home purchase went very smoothly and that is thanks to the advice Drew gave us both during the negotiation and the closing process. I would highly recommend working with Drew if you have the opportunity.
Our family was very fortunate to work with Kester in the purchase of our home and we highly recommend his services.
He was a great counsel when, in our early Real Estate research, he helped provide professional and objective evaluation. As we were first time buyers and resident aliens unfamiliar with the local rules, he was extremely resourceful and responsive, always taking the time to educate us while making sure the acquisition was conducted in our best interest. He demonstrated a breadth of experience and availability that made the purchase process seamless. Thanks again!
Ella really went above and beyond to help us find the home of our dreams.
In the competitive Portland home market, it was a relief to have someone as tenacious and knowledgeable as Ella. Because we received financial help from family members, Ella had to walk the tight rope between making us happy and making them happy. Ella met this complex situation with a lot of patience and respect, and it made all the difference. She worked with us on our busy schedule, and was always there for us when we need to see that one perfect house at a minutes notice. She’s a great person and a great realtor, and anyone would be lucky to have her in their corner!
Kate was fabulous to work with.
My husband and I were very nervous/excited to buy our first house and Kate made it so easy and FUN! We appreciated Kate's knowledge of houses and the fact that she did not hesitate to point out areas of question and concern that we would not have noticed. It felt like Kate was part of the family and her communication via email & text was so fast, clear, and upbeat. I would HIGHLY recommend hiring Kate if you want an awesome experience with finding your new home. Thanks Kate, you rock!
Britney provided us with the best home buying experience we could have ever imagined.
From the moment we met, to the closing and beyond, she provided exceptional professional insight and advice. Buying in this volatile market is a difficult feat, but she was supportive and encouraging throughout, making the whole process a breeze. If we ever decide to move, she will be the first person we will call!
She found me the perfect home!
I wasn't sure exactly what I was looking for in a new home... found a few condos online and contacted Jessica so she could show me a few. I met with her and we "clicked" immediately. She understood right away what my situation was and what I was looking for. She had me look at a place that wasn't on my radar, but was perfect for me. I was so impressed with her I ended up buying that home and having her sell my current home. In the process she has met a few of my friends who plan on using her as well. I would highly recommend Jessica Nieto as a knowledgeable, reliable, and dedicated woman.
Yascha assisted us in the very successful sale of our Portland home.
We had not been involved in selling/buying a home for over 25 years, his current knowledge of the market guided us in the preparation of our home for the best possible result. He had wonderful advice and the repair/painting/moving professionals he referred us to were each excellent to work with and fairly priced. But above all, what we appreciated most was his swift responsiveness and wonderful and warm personality. He was terrific to work with, start to finish!
Jake Goodson is a reliable and competent realtor whom it was a pleasure to work with for our recent NE Portland purchase.
Jake was easy going and relaxed, yet engaged and knowledgeable throughout our purchase. We were most impressed with the way he stayed on top of all of the moving pieces of our purchase and continuously checked in with us, ensuring a seamless transaction and experience. I would 100% recommend Jake to anyone who is looking for an experienced realtor in the Portland area.
If you are looking to buy a home, there is no one better to have as your realtor than Mel!
She really went above and beyond for us in our search for the perfect home. From the very first home she showed us, to the day we got our keys to the new home, we always felt Mel was on our side and willing to do whatever it takes to get us the right home, at the right price! If you work with Mel, you can bet that finding your perfect home will be the easiest thing you've ever done. Thanks Mel!
“…you are a spectacular, warm, funny, caring and intelligent human being!”
Paul.
My sister and I are both so fortunate that you came into our lives as our real estate agent. The selling of our Dad's estate was a daunting and lengthy process. 6 escrows and you stuck beside us with determination and loving support through this emotional process.
You were there without hesitation anytime we needed support, encouragement or just a shoulder to lean on. You were so educated about the complications of the rules that buyers had to meet in order to qualify for the purchase.
Paul, you are a spectacular, warm, funny, caring and intelligent human being! I am so blessed to have gotten to know you personally through your excellent talents as a real estate agent.
I highly recommend you to anyone selling or buying a piece of real estate (In fact I have).
Karim and his excellent team accomplished an impressive sale with a polite persistence that characterizes the way he operates.
Karim has the analytical chops to provide thoughtful and documented recommendations on valuation.
Jasmine helped us find and buy our first house, mediating all of the many, many things that came with buying a fixer, one for sale by owner.
She knew just how to keep the seller calm and on task as well as assure us and explain things to us first time homebuyers. An amazing agent!
He took the initiative to meet in person with the home seller to tell them why I was the best person to choose, when 3 offers were being considered, and also wrote to the agent.
If not for his friendly and considerate manner, which put the anxious seller at ease, I doubt into offer would have been accepted. He always follows through & completes things as promised. He is professional and yet down to earth. He wants to get to know you, so that he can find the best home and be sure you can make it yours. He’s the best.
As first time home buyers, we were nervous about making such a significant, long-term financial purchase.
Northeast Portland homes in our price range were in short supply and we wanted to find something that would be 'just right.' Peter showed us dozens of homes, never pressuring us to settle. With Peter's help, we found the home of our dreams at a price we could afford. Peter was by our side every step of the way, answering our questions and negotiating on our behalf. He was very knowledgeable about the loan process and kept us well-informed throughout the sale, from offer to closing. We've referred many family members and friends and if we were in a position to buy a second house (we'll never sell the one we're in!) we'd be sure to call Peter Clarke.
Working with Sharon elevated my entire experience of Real Estate professionals.
Working with Sharon elevated my entire experience of Real Estate professionals. This is the 9th real estate purchase and she stands head and shoulders above the rest. Most impressive is her communication, accessibility by email, phone or text, quick response times and willingness to work toward creative problem solving for the nearly inevitable hiccups in real estate transactions. Uses her brain and is kind, patient and thoughtful. A Treasure!
James is the ultimate professional with limitless knowledge and understanding of the Portland market.
He helped my wife and I purchase our first home in the North Tabor neighborhood and we could not have been any happier with his services. Not only was he able to find us the perfect house, but he also helped us secure it for under the asking price (and well below the appraised value). In every way, James went above and beyond our expectations. For any potential homebuyers in Portland, you can do no better than to work with James. He will find you the best house possible and he will guide your search with an honest and fair hand.
Listen. Stop wasting your time. Just hire the top and live your best life.
Story: When I bought my house it had been on the market for two months, no offers. I swooped in and straight snatched that house from the sellers, getting WAY under asking. Fast forward five years, now I gotta sell this sloppy slouch mover. In walks my angel: the one, the only....Sophia. She was like, get all this stuff out of here and listen to me and lemme make your house look like a southwestern instagram moment and I was like, okay queen. Guess what? My house sold in 12 hours with six offers over asking, finalizing at 30k over asking. Was my house nicer than when I bought it? Hell no, I'm lazy. Was the neighborhood cooler than when I bought it? Wayyyyy less cooler actually, because my neighbor had picked up the hobby of IN STREET DRONE FLYING. The only difference was Sophia.
Remember:
1. Hire the top. That's Sophia.
2. Stop being weird. Just listen to her.
3. Trust people who have brown curly hair.
4. Working moms are the best of all the workers.
5. I was following this Portland Insta account because it was slick AF, and I was gonna forward it to Sophia as a "listen to me I can help you dominate" moment, and when I when to the info page, IT WAS HER INSTA ACCOUNT. I WAS RANDOMLY FOLLOWING MY OWN REALTOR'S INSTA ACCOUNT BECAUSE IT WAS SO EPIC.
I'm a day walker red head. This gives power to know things. I know that you should just use her. Let her make your house look like a southwestern moment. It'll sell in minutes. Do it.
We had an extremely great experience working with Shannon Dooley.
She was able to quickly process the large number of offers that came in for our home she helped us sell. She made clear what offers we had and provided guidance on some things we may want to take into consideration when choosing an offer. She never seemed rushed to get us in to an offer and allowed us the time we needed to decide what we wanted to go with. She also was able to make excellent recommendations on whom to speak to about financing options for our new home purchase as well. We would recommend Shannon anytime!
As first time home buyers, we were a bit apprehensive entering into the Portland market.
Ben could not have made the experience more painless (and even fun). When a few bumps in the road arose, Ben went out of his way to rectify the situation without concerning us with the details. With my family on the other side of the country, I relied on Ben for almost all of our information during the home buying process. He answered our million questions and guided us through the process with ease. We felt that he ultimately had our best interests in mind and was not just in it to make a sale. Despite the papers being signed, Ben continues to be valuable resource - setting us up with trusted vendors in the city and making recommendations to ensure our time as first time homeowners goes smoothly. Since buying our home, I cannot stop recommending Ben to family and friends. When the time comes, we would not even consider using anyone else but Ben Samson as our Realtor.
Ana’s passion for the real estate industry is what drives her.
Not only she knows the neighborhoods intimately, but also she is very creative when it comes to finding the right place for you. I appreciate her ethical and very effective way of working; returning calls and emails at lightning speed. The two things that define Ana are: knowledge and authenticity. She is able to steer the client through any hiccups and leave the client feeling that the whole process was as easy as possible.
Carrie Struss was our guiding light.
We needed to sell our home during a stressful time impacted by a work move and a new baby. We had lots of questions, little knowledge of the value of similar homes in our area and no time to do our own research. Carrie was 100% available, answered our questions and concerns with a superb depth of knowledge, instructed us through each step of the process and ultimately helped us make a great decision and get a great price for our home. At a time when we needed to be able to trust someone with something so important for our family – we were thrilled we chose Carrie to sell our home. She was detail oriented, knowledgeable and thoughtfully responsive, we always felt in the loop. We could not recommend this hard-working agent more highly.
Esmé Harbour came to us through a friend’s recommendation.
I immediately found Esmé to be enthusiastic, insightful, and thorough in her thoughts and questions. Esmé really went above and beyond what I have ever encountered in a real estate transaction. I am certain that were it not for Esmé's pleasant personality, pure hard work and dedication, we would not have been able to buy the home. And she made it so workable and convenient for us to manage everything. I cannot stop praising her and marveling at what she helped us accomplish.
When we decided to sell our home in Beach House, it was important that we find a realtor who was responsive and professional.
Dave Leach surpassed our expectations. The amount of research and preparation he did made everything go very smoothly. He kept us up to date on all activity which was helpful as we were not in the area. His marketing tools and connections were especially impressive. Dave is a gem in the realtor business, we highly recommend him and would not hesitate to trust him again with our real estate needs.
Dear David, Thank you so much for your excellent efforts in obtaining the “Yellow Building” and for an excellent champagne with which to toast this next adventure!
Happy New Year. We look forward to future collaborations!
Leanne was so helpful and reliable during what can be a very stressful time.
Her knowledge, expertise, relationships within the industry and communication helped set my mind at ease as we started scouting the area for houses. And she’s aggressive on your behalf, which I appreciate when my time and money are on the line. Of all of these skills she demonstrated during our entire house hunting journey, I appreciated her sense of compassion the most. She truly wants to find you your home and she really listens. Not her idea of a home, not the industry’s idea of a home. She works with your budget, and your wants and also finds a way to go above and beyond. In the future, I will always use her to buy and sell property.
Rosemary and I want to thank you for making our real estate transaction a low stress event.
You are a thoughtful and kind person willing to go the extra mile to help the client through the “bumps” of the real estate process. We are grateful to have had you as our agent. We wish you the best and if we ever need an agent, you are first on our list.
I met Antoine Dean through my daughter and I was very impressed with his honesty and professionalism.
He helped me sell my home in less than a week. Antoine always kept me informed with everything that was going on with the sell. Not only did he sell my home, he helped me install my fire alarms that needed updating, he worked very closely with the contractor to ensure the repairs were done correctly. He didn't stop there....I needed assistance moving and he helped me move. This young man is one of a kind. I am very pleased with the overall outcome. I'm relocating to another state and Antoine knew that this was an emotional time for me. A few days after the transaction, Antoine called to follow up to make sure I was doing ok. My daughter and I had lived in the home for 15 years. If you are looking to sell or buy a home, I highly recommend Antoine as your agent. He's hard working and will go well and beyond to make sure his clients are happy.
Kim is a phenomenal Real Estate Agent and by far one of the best in the industry.
I've purchased several homes in 6 different states for use as a primary residence or investment property, and no one has come close to the professionalism, knowledge and responsiveness that Kim portrays on a consistent basis. I've worked with Kim on both buying and selling transactions, and I can always count on 100% satisfaction. I would highly recommend that you utilize Kim anytime you need to buy or sell a home!
Sally was great to work with!
We met her back in late 2016 and after about 10 offers (and over a year later) we landed the PERFECT home in NE Portland. Sally’s positivity, determination, humor and knowledge led the way through the entire process. Once we were under contract Sally handled all of the inspections and negotiations seamlessly. She kept us well informed of what was expected of us through closing and broke down the entire process step by step. We couldn’t have asked for a better agent and we definitely recommend her. Thanks Sally, see you at the house warming party!
Working with Stacy was absolutely the best decision we made when selling our house.
She was there for us at the very start, giving us pointers on what small updates would help make our house more appealing, and helping us find the right price to list our very unique cottage that stood out as an anomaly in our neighborhood. She came over when we were cleaning and painting to lend a hand, and made trips to Ikea during a snow storm to grab decorations to spruce things up before we hit the market. But where Stacy’s talents really shined was on the negotiating end. In today’s crazy, complex market, we were faced right away with navigating multiple offers and out-of-town buyers. This being the first time we had sold a house, we would have been at a total loss without her guidance. She was candid and in touch at all times, lending us all her knowledge while still allowing us the room to make the big decisions on our own. We walked away confident that we got the best price possible for our house. Living Room’s B Corp status was icing on the cake. We would absolutely use Stacy again, and recommend her to our friends!
We recently worked with Shannon Baird as our representative in the purchase of a commercial space for our business and would recommend her without hesitation.
Real estate transactions need the attention to detail, daily communication and fluid responses that Shannon provides. Our deal had a few obstacles and Shannon guided us every step of the way and made us feel confident and well taken care of, she definitely looks after her clients and is the realtor they will seek out for future real estate needs.
I can’t even begin to tell you how happy we are with Becca.
She is a true professional, with just the right splash of intimacy. She treated us like we have been friends for years and she was just showing us around. I will give everyone I know her name. She is the best part of this whole house hunting thing!
I highly recommend Tracey as a realtor!
My husband Jay and I have had the pleasure of working with Tracey a number of times over the past few years. With Tracey's help, our current house is pending sale (in one week) and we are searching with her for our new home . We also bought a rental house a couple years back with Tracey as our realtor. Tracey's an expert at what she does. I'm a bit of a control freak and when I say she's one of the few people in my experience whom I trust to handle things, that's saying something. She's trustworthy, and eminently knowledgeable in her field. Besides her professionalism, she has a deeper knowledge of houses than most because of her background as an architect. Her eye is impeccable. She was invaluable in the staging of our house for sale, going above and beyond in helping to bring out the best in our home. Tracey's always easy to reach, quick to respond to messages and set up showings (and get you to them), and good company in general. When it comes to the business side of things, you're in expert hands and feel secure that she's got an eagle eye on the details and negotiations. She's a true advocate for her clients and an honest, candid person; a good person. I'm not the easiest person in the world and it's a testimony to Tracey's character that she remains ever cheerful, helpful and professional, despite the vicissitudes of the real estate business and the many moods of me. Jay and I can't recommend her highly enough.
Natalie is an absolute delight to work with.
My wife and I worked with her to buy our first home in Portland, OR. As first time homebuyers we were learning throughout the process and Natalie did an excellent job communicating with us, the listing agents, and our lender at all times. She is incredibly professional and focused on her clients. We scored a fantastic house in a competitive market because she understands how to meet everyone's needs in the home buying process. I highly recommend you meet with Natalie Tracy for a cup of coffee before you buy a home, you'll be glad you did.
Thank you Nichole!
Reese and I closed on a house that will be our home today! We are beyond excited and cannot wait to move in! If anyone needs a realtor in the Portland, OR area... Nichole Connelly is the most amazing, aggressive, attentive, professional, realtor and comes with the highest possible recommendation we could offer! Thank you Nichole!
I HIGHLY recommend Living Room Realty—specifically Judy Chapman.
Our family knew navigating the housing market in booming Portland would be a challenge and wanted someone who knew the area as a realtor and a long-term resident. Judy was very savvy and insightful. Her persistence and patience is what got us rooted and in our new home. Our youngest (2 y/o) even referred to our home as "Judy's home" since our kids got to know her so well through the shopping process. If you're looking to buy in Portland, check out Living Room Realty.
We are so thankful to have worked with Veery
We are so thankful to have worked with Veery! As first time home buyers, we really appreciated that she made the process more approachable, easy to understand, and more fun than we had anticipated. Her knowledge of the market and industry was helpful and reassuring, and she was always available to answer our questions. Five stars from us!
Karim and Jessica are amazing!
I cannot thank them enough for their assistance in the purchase and sale of our investment property. Karim consulted with me over 4 years to help me determine the appropriate time to sell in order to maximize my investment. Jessica made sure that everything was complete and on time, ensuring a smooth closing. I can't imagine buying or selling a house with anyone else. Karim and Jessica have a seamless operation that makes buying and selling a home easeful!!
My husband and I hired Aaron as our realtor in the process of finding and buying a home in Portland, OR.
Our goal was to find our forever home (30+ years) within the city limits. That made us nervous as we come from a state where the market isn't nearly as fast or aggressive and we were worried we wouldn't match up to others offering on homes. Aaron was not only reassuring but he was a breath of fresh air during a stressful and life-altering process. He was always honest with us and very thorough when walking through potential homes. When we found our dream home (and trust me, it's our dream home) he made everything feel so easy with the closing process. He stayed 100% involved every step of the way and in some cases went, I feel, above and beyond to ensure our best interest was met. It's obvious that he cares about what he does and cares about his clients. My husband and I would recommend him again and again.
Steve Buchert has guided me through four major real estate transactions, twice as a listings agent and twice as a buyer’s agent.
One of the things I most appreciate about Steve is his honest approach to home sales. If he thinks a property isn't good enough for you, he will tell you. If he thinks your home isn't ready to be put on the market and needs some cosmetic or mechanical updates, he will break the news to you in a gentle, tactful way. Best of all, Steve makes the stressful process of buying or selling a home fun. His positive, contagious effervescence is a huge factor. During my last home sale, he held a wonderful open house that attracted hundreds of people (my neighbors reported back to me that the food was great). Thanks to his advertising efforts and knowledge of the market, my home sold within a week, above asking price. I would recommend Steve Buchert without reservation.
I interviewed 10 local Portland realtors before choosing Ross.
I was looking for competence, knowledge, insight, competitive spirit and outstanding communications skills. It was a very emotional process to let go and trust a realtor to sell our inner SE home of 25 years. Ross Seligman deserves more than 5 stars. He truly cared and more importantly SHOWED UP to make the deal work for us. I recommend highly. I did a lot of research and feel very satisfied with my choice. It was a win-win for all involved.
I used Hans to sell my family home in Neahkahnie even though I am a seasoned real estate broker in Portland, OR, because:
1. He has extensive knowledge of current property values in the area.
2. He is trustworthy and honest.
3. He is lovely to work with.
My home sold quickly with multiple offers and closed on time with a minimum of hassle to me. I highly recommend Hans.
We immediately had a great relationship with Lauren.
She completely understood the kind of home we were looking for. She provided insightful perspective on any listings we found ourselves, and ultimately pointed us to the house we purchased. When we encountered difficulties with our seller, Lauren offered pragmatic recommendations while giving us the details to make informed decisions on our own. She did a fantastic job of communicating with all of the involved parties (listing agent, lender, title company, the city etc.) and keeping things on track so we didn't have to, right down to closing day. Buying a home can be a stressful process at times, and we can't imagine having done it without Lauren's help!
