By Martin Cross, March 20, 2018
Tristan and Elke found their way to me through another REALTOR® who needed someone to help them buy a house in Vancouver. They were hoping to find a place that wasn’t going to require a lot of work. Someplace truly move in ready but that also had fairly separated living spaces so they could occupy the home together yet not step all over each. They had been searching in Portland and hadn’t quite found the right place so they expanded their search into Washington.
Shortly after, they happened upon a recently well done remodel. It has a living room big enough to entertain guests together, a freshly redone kitchen, a nice big yard for Elke to get dirty in and plenty of space for one of them to have a bedroom upstairs and the other to create their own haven downstairs. Just four short weeks, start to finish and they are moved in and getting settled.
So remember, when you need a friend in Washington. I’m a Broker licensed in Oregon and Washington!
Martin Cross
Broker | OR & WA
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I've lived in the Portland-Vancouver area my entire life, so I'm very familiar with its many neighborhoods—both in the heart of the city and throughout the suburbs. A few years ago, I made the move to Vancouver to be closer to my grandkids and even closer to nature. I love how easy it is to get outdoors here, whether it’s a walk through the Salmon Creek or Burnt Bridge greenways, or a stroll along Vancouver's fantastic waterfront.
After nearly 25 years of filling homes with beautiful art and design as the owner of vintage furnishings and art galleries, I transitioned my passion for finding great pieces for great people into a career in real estate. My eye for quality and attention to detail benefit both buyers and sellers alike.
Having owned and operated businesses for most of my life, I bring with me a strong background in problem-solving, collaboration, and hard work.
I always say, “Great things rarely come from a 40-hour work week.” If you're looking for a dedicated, responsive, and compassionate Northwest native to help you buy or sell, I’d love to connect. Whether you're searching for a Craftsman, a Midcentury Modern home, a new build, a fixer-upper, or an investment property—from single-family rentals to duplexes or small apartment buildings—I'm here to help you make it happen.
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Martin Cross
Broker | OR & WA
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