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.
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.
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.
Working with Andy was the best experience I’ve ever had with a REALTOR®.
He went out of his way to show us homes, any day of the week, and was a timely and effective communicator. He genuinely wanted to find us the best home and he put in the work to do so. I couldn’t recommend him enough!
I was in the process of relocating to Portland from Ohio, and I couldn’t have found a place without Carson’s help at Living Room Realty.
Since this is a long-distance move, I couldn’t go off of internet listings alone. And I knew some places don’t list their properties on popular sites like Craigslist. The hunt for a place in the ideal neighborhood would’ve been pretty challenging if I was on my own, but Living Room Realty made it pretty painless. I highly recommend them!
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.
Gab is fantastic and we feel so lucky that we found her.
She was incredibly detail-oriented and gave us direct instructions on what we needed to do to get our house into shape. She's also a marketing wiz and has such an eye for staging, decorating, and telling a story. This was evident by the 50+ house tours we had over the weekend. Within 48 hours of being on the market, we received 10 offers for well above our asking price. Thank you, Gab! You rock!
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.
Kari and Erika were a great team
From start to finish in the process, they worked to make the home-selling experience as smooth as possible. Their planning and implementation of the preparation for sale tapped into both their skills and connections with supporting professionals. Erika and Kari were both encouraging and realistic, and they discussed the options whenever choices needed to be made; they also gave us the necessary space and time to decommission our parents' home, and we particularly appreciated their sensitivity with regards to this. One or both of them was always available to answer questions and get all the tasks done, of which there were many. Their efficiency and expertise was apparent from day one, and their thoroughness kept us in-the-know regarding all critical matters. These REALTORS® advertised the home and open houses in a way that brought many prospective buyers within a very short period of time, and the offers were compared in a way that made the decisions agreeable and adjustable when needed. They negotiated with other REALTORS® with acumen, and successfully brought the deal to a close with all parties. We highly recommend Kari and Erika for all your real estate transactions.
Jasmine is quite simply, amazing at what she does.
She has a rare gift with people and a skill set that makes her super adaptable and easy to work with. Jasmine represented my wife and I in the past as a buyer's agent, and recently this year as sellers. The experience was equally smooth, and shockingly stress free both times, and both times she helped us get exactly what we wanted. As Jasmine's client you are listened to and you are allowed to drive the process as much or as little as you desire. She really takes time to understand her clients, so her suggestions always seem to be on point. The people she works with are the best in the business - from house stagers to handymen to window washers - everyone is talented, professional and thoughtful. Jasmine's superpower is making the difficult seem doable. She is great at pulling together a strategy and leading communication in a way that everyone knows what is happening and what their job is. Working with Jasmine you quickly build a trust, and her calm unflappable approach wears off on everyone around her. We are a working family who has navigated Portland's tricky housing market from both sides in the past few years. Having someone like Jasmine on your team makes a big, big difference. We cannot recommend her enough!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
I would highly recommend Jamis to anyone looking to buy a house.
I would highly recommend Jamis to anyone looking to buy a house. Even in this really difficult housing market, Jamis kept my hope up, reminding me not to settle or get discouraged after several offer denials and it worked! I bought my first home which is an amazing 3 bedroom with not one, not two but THREE fireplaces and a huge backyard! At first, the sellers didn’t want to sell to us because we were FHA, but Jamis worked her magic to build a relationship with them, sold the idea to them and was successful! They chose us as the back-up on their house and when the first buyer dropped out, we swooped in and got it! Jamis even managed to get the sellers to agree to give us a large credit at closing even though it was sold as-is! She stuck beside me through-out the process, providing resources, tips, and advocating on my behalf resulting in me not only getting the house of my dreams but saving me thousands of dollars during a hot housing market. She continues to provide resources even after closing as she is committed to not only me buying a house but being able to stay in my house long-term. She is extremely responsive and knows what she is doing! Highly skilled real estate agent I will use again if I ever need one and will recommend to all my friends and family. Thank you Jamis!!
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.
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’re so grateful for her and her passion for her job is undeniable!
Buying a house these days seemed like an impossible feat but with Yomari as our realtor it went great! She looked at over 20 houses with us. She was incredibly patient and taught us so much. My partner and I had never bought a place before so there was so much we didn’t know. Yomari held our hands through the whole process and explained everything to us in a way we understood. We’re so grateful for her and her passion for her job is undeniable! She was an absolute joy to work with and I’m kind of sad our journey together ended! (Until we sell!) Thank you, Yomari!!
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.
A Zillion Stars!
I cannot recommend Natalie highly enough. She's incredibly knowledgeable, professional, easy to get ahold of, willing to chat or advise about anything at any time, and incredibly kind and generous to her clients but tough with the other party when needed. Natalie was 100% there with us every step of the way during what turned into a rather stressful home sale. Ultimately we walked away with the sale price we were hoping for and a new friend in Natalie. Highly recommend!
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.
We didn’t have a big budget, but that didn’t matter.
Dill and her team helped us find the PERFECT HOME! She gave us the A-1 treatment. We are #fansforlife
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.
They work fabulously as a team and were great listeners…
My spouse and I recently bought a home in Roseway with the assistance of Aryne and Dulcinea. They were wonderful to work with, and made the overwhelming process of first-time home buying seem easy... we honestly felt like we didn't have to worry because everything was taken care of. They work fabulously as a team and were great listeners. Dulcinea quickly dialed in the types of houses and neighborhoods of interest to us, and we found a gorgeous light-filled house that fits our needs perfectly. They have strong local connections as well, and were able to get us quickly connected to a whole team of local experts and contractors. We highly recommend them!
Aryne + Dulcinea + Dulcinea
Earth Advantage Principal Broker | Earth Advantage Broker | ADU Specialists | OR
She/Her
View ProfileKim 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!
Chris Johnson is such a joy to work with!
He’s a calm, honest, generous broker. He offers so much support & sage advice during the difficult time of buying & selling a home. Since he’s a builder himself, he is interested in the construction and workings of all the systems in a house; and is happy to pass his knowledge onto h is clients. Thanks Chris for all your above & beyond service!”
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.
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!
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!
We decided we NEEDED to buy a house while insanely pregnant during a global pandemic, and Patricia helped us along every step of the way.
She was always kind and humorous when showing us homes, helped us understand the market, and structured competitive terms to beat out multiple offers on our dream home. Our daughter was born the night before our inspection, and Patricia went in our place and made sure we understood everything even with the limited brain space of new parents. Buying a home - especially under our circumstances - is insanely stressful and we couldn't imagine having anyone but Patricia help us through it.
Río is not only a great realtor but also a great human being.
Río is not only a great realtor but also a great human being. They were able to have real conversations with us on what it meant to own a home and grow generational wealth as young working class BIPOC folks. Rio is extremely knowledgeable, empathetic and communicative. This market is one of the toughest to buy a home in and Rio never gave up and continued to advocate for us until we got our home. They went above and beyond during the whole process and were a constant resource for us. I’d recommend Rio wholeheartedly to anyone looking to buy in Portland. Especially if you value working with diverse realtors, which are few and far between here, definitely work with Rio! I look forward to recommending them to any friends that move to Portland.
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.
Sharon is so good because she matches acute business acumen with a high degree of emotional intelligence…
Sharon is an incredibly effective and successful realtor who you’d be lucky to work with. But she’s an even better person and that’s why we trusted her to help us buy and sell a house with a new baby on the way. In the real estate market, there are a lot of people who don’t necessarily have your best interests at heart. Sharon is not that person. We trusted her, and she took exquisite care of that trust and delivered for our family at every step along the way. We cannot recommend her more highly.
Sharon is so good because she matches acute business acumen with a high degree of emotional intelligence to read the situation and all the people involved, and has great instincts about what will be a strong but not excessive offer. She has the experience and creativity to think of the little things that can make an offer stand out, especially in a multi-offer situation. She knows when to push and when to step back. She is a prompt, clear and effective communicator, always follows through exactly as she said she would, and will give honest feedback even if it means she missed out on a sale or is not what you want to hear in the moment. Her grounded experience and self confidence allow her do all of these things consistently well. And on the sell side, she confidently read the market to set a strong but still attractive price, marketed the property well, and then quickly established rapport with other agents.
Most importantly, you can immediately tell she really cares about her clients as people going through the stressful life event of home buying (especially during covid). She is encouraging and checks in frequently, and goes the extra mile on all sorts of little things (for example, providing us extra packing boxes, connecting us with contractors to ask questions, ensuring we always got into see houses fast even if she couldn’t make it). And on top of all that, she’s a lot of fun to hang out with. You can tell she loves her job while also being extremely good at it. You should definitely hire Sharon!!
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.
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!
Shannon Dooley
Principal Broker in OR | Broker in WA | Earth Advantage | ADU Specialist
She/Her
View ProfileSally 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!
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!
I cannot say enough great things about Bobby Curtis. He is kind, he has a ton of real estate knowledge, he is extremely patient and understanding. Bobby always makes me feel as though I am his only client and that I take priority. Bobby is someone you want on your team.
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.
Truly dedicated to her clients.
Constance recently helped my friends and I buy their first house. Though she had other clients, we always felt her focus on our search and never felt rushed and pushed to decide on a house. Her research of each potential property was amazing. After we found our home, every detail was taken care of, every decision was thoroughly explained. Constance made sure we had a very clear understanding of the process. Because of our unique circumstances, there were times Constance didn’t have answers; undeterred she would reach out to her network of experts to get us the correct answers. It was my friends first home, but I personally have had numerous agents both buying and selling homes in Portland and Constance is the best I’ve ever worked with. She is truly dedicated to her clients.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Karim and his ALL-STAR team are amazing!
Karim is really smart and knows the Portland market inside and out. We were bowled over by his professionalism, responsiveness, attention to detail, and enthusiasm. Our house looked its best in print and online, thanks to Karim's creative staging ideas, photo and virtual tours, and high-quality printed brochures. We came into the home-selling process with a lot of questions and anxiety, but the team's excellent communication put us at ease, making the experience as easy as possible.
Janelle was everything we could have asked for as first-time home buyers.
She was reliable, transparent, and supportive - and continues to be there for us months after moving in. My favorite part of working with Janelle was that she met us where we were at, which was limited in experience and knowledge about the process and made it easy for us to learn in a sustainable way without feeling overwhelmed. I’d highly recommend anyone looking for a realtor to work with Janelle based on my experience, and I’m glad our paths crossed. I honestly don’t think we’d have won our house offer and be in this lovely home without here. Thank you, Janelle!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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®.
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.
We feel like huge winners by having Savanna as our realtor!
We went into this HOT market as first time buyers, fearful, unprepared, and not believing in ourselves. Savanna provided a service that blew us away, not only securing us an INCREDIBLE family home from lender to keys, but also supporting us emotionally through the process. Both my husband and I cried multiple times and Savanna warmly guided us through our emotions, our imposter syndrome moments, and our disagreements. Best of all, she found us a home that will bring us closer together as a family and was a very sound financial investment. We feel like huge winners by having Savanna as our realtor and cannot recommend her enough. Get you a Savanna and get you a house! It feels good!
“At all times we felt she had our back.”
Kathy went above and beyond to help our family get our forever home. Answering our late night and very early morning calls and texts. At all times we felt she had our back. These are challenging times to buy a home but Kathy made the process seem effortless. However, we know she was constantly working behind the scenes for us to land our dream home. If you are looking for a special place to call home, she’ll make it happen. Thank you Kathy! Muchas gracias!
I highly recommend Veronica because she is organized, respectful, knowledgeable and easy to work with.
Veronica knows the area very well and gives valuable input in each property’s potential challenges. She helped us find our new house in the Portland area in about a week. We were up against multiple offers; she gave us valuable information on how to negotiate and get ours ultimately selected by the sellers. It has been a challenging process as we live out of state but Veronica has kept the ball rolling and updated is throughout. We also appreciate how she provides recommendations from lenders to inspectors to interior designers. I highly recommend Veronica because she is organized, respectful, knowledgeable and easy to work with.
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!
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.
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!
