Blog Stories Patient, Smart and Persistent

Patient, Smart and Persistent

By Natalie Strom, July 25, 2020

First time homebuyer Alix hit the sweet spot. Patient, smart, and persistent, she had just the right combo of traits to make this happen, and in this market, it was no easy feat. We pounded the pavement all the way from Brentwood-Darlington to Kenton and lots of places in-between. Not too picky, but a few must haves were on the list. Decisive and eager, it was also easy to get disappointed in this market, but Alix was amazingly persistent and wanted to pick it right back up. After getting in back-up position three times, it turned out the third time really was the charm. Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in South Tabor, she hit the jackpot with a straightforward purchase and a really great house in an easy and quiet little community.

Coaching first-time homebuyers is really fun when your buyer wants to do their homework and show up with smart questions. That’s Alix. Always cool and collected, we wanted to be sure to make good, solid financial decisions and to have a head’s up about what is coming down the pike next.

It was a real pleasure working alongside her and partner Drew, and I wish them and their little dog Arthur many years of happiness here!

~Natalie Strom

Natalie Strom

Broker | Earth Advantage | ADU Specialist | OR

She/Her

“A Zillion Stars” Natalie Strom is a great communicator and loyal advocate. With superior service and expert advice, Natalie delivers unwavering kindness for every client. With skill, enthusiasm, and knowledge of the industry, Natalie navigates and negotiates real estate transactions professionally from start to finish. An upbeat, yet calm demeanor helps people who work with her feel prioritized and understood. Natalie is versatile and experienced in handling residential real estate of all kinds, whether its buying or selling single family homes, investment property, or condos. As a former marine biologist, Natalie worked on major marine oil spills, most famously the catastrophic BP spill, the Deepwater Horizon in 2010. This background underlies Natalie’s interest in our everyday human impact on the natural world, particularly in increasing energy efficiency standards for homes. Natalie has experience in building her own highly energy efficient detached ADU and has been an Earth Advantage Broker since 2018. Natalie’s passionate about nature-based adventure travel, community, and making new friends. She enjoys time with her two teenaged boys, husband, and goldendoodle and has enjoyed SE Portland as her home base since 2000.
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