Blog Buyer Bikable, in Need of TLC

Bikable, in Need of TLC

By Bobby Curtis, December 20, 2021

Josh and Kevin closed on this quaint Victorian in need of some TLC just before Thanksgiving. When they originally reached out, they came prepared. They had a list of questions and expectations. I like that. While they had a broad list of houses they were willing to consider, a close-in Portland location was not something they would compromise on. I also like that. It’s important to know what you need, compared to what you want. And quite honestly, sometimes that changes in the course of looking for the right one. It didn’t for them, and it actually helped us narrow in on this one in Northeast Portland.

This Victorian had all the right elements for them, and just the right amount of work for them to make it their own.

Moving from out of state? These guys left their jobs and lives back in Chicago, and did that too. Read more here

Bobby Curtis

Principal Broker | OR

He/Him

Meet Bobby Curtis.  Buying agent. Listing agent.  Renovator.

A down-to-earth Midwesterner, Bobby graduated from the University of Michigan, and headed to Portland in 2004. He began a career in the pharmaceutical industry focusing on sales, marketing, and consulting.  In those five years, he was even lucky enough to roam around Europe for short assignment in Switzerland. When he came back to Portland he took some time to discover what he was really interested in. Homes. More specifically, architecture, restoration, and entrepreneurship. After getting his real estate license in 2011, he purchased his first house in Portland to restore, redesign, then sell. Bobby rolled up his sleeves and started in on what would become his real career interest – transforming distressed houses into stand out homes by discovering the beauty of each unique property. Since that time Bobby has bought and restored several houses each year in Portland, both large and small, with great success.  Armed with extensive first-hand knowledge of restoration, Bobby offers his clients an exceptional eye to pinpoint property potential and value.  Whether you are searching for a complete fixer property, or a shining, buttoned-up stunner, he is skilled and enjoys guiding clients through the process of finding the perfect place. If you are selling your home or investment property, Bobby showcases his clients homes like he was selling his own. That kind of attention to detail will present all of the property’s best features.  It's because he has bought and sold properties of his own each year, that he better understands what it’s like to be in his clients shoes, and to navigate through the current real estate market. As an experienced broker and professional, Bobby is able to negotiate the best price and terms for his clients. If you’re looking to get a sneak peak of Bobby in action, you can watch him on an episode of First Time Flippers on the DIY Network, where he helped his mom flip her first house. Or you can catch him on KATU’s Afternoon Live daytime talk show once a month, discussing Portland Real Estate and House Restoration. Check it out here Contact Bobby at: 503-502-3066 bobby@livingroomre.com Licensed Contractor #215071
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