Carrie brings eight years of experience as a Licensed Broker in Oregon and Washington, combining her industry expertise with an eye for detail honed through her degree in Commercial Photography.

Her career began with one of her proudest accomplishments: relocating to New York straight out of college to work as a photo producer, where she never settled for an entry-level mindset. It is this same tenacity that has helped make her the top producing agent at Living Room Realty in the Vancouver, WA area since 2021.

This accomplishment is a testament to her unwavering commitment to client success.

Throughout her career, Carrie has had the privilege of assisting over 100 homeowners achieve their real estate goals. What sets Carrie apart as an agent is her empathetic approach, ensuring that every client feels heard and understood throughout the buying or selling process.

Carrie has lived in the Pacific Northwest since 2017, though she’s been visiting the area since her teenage years. Beyond her professional life, Carrie finds peace and joy in nature, spending summers by the river and winters in Hawaii. Amidst her successful career, Carrie’s greatest joy is her son Jack, who brings boundless love and inspiration to her life.

As your agent Carrie will…

  • help get your home (and emotions) ready to sell, then sell your home.
  • find you a new home complete with (fill in the “must have” blank).
  • facilitate the transaction making sure everyone does what they need to do and has what they need to do it.
  • negotiate tenaciously for you.
  • educate you on the daunting, overwhelming, and at times stressful process.
  • remain calm, always.
  • keep you focused on your goals.
  • pay attention to every detail.
  • show up.
  • effectively communicate in the way that works best for you.
  • uphold Living Room Realty’s values and what they mean to her.

“I care about where you live. I care about you home, your street, your neighborhood, your community. All the things that are important to you will be my priority. I look forward to working with you!”

Carrie's Testimonials

Carrie's Articles

Breaking Even and Beyond: How Shawn and Jorge Sold Their SE Portland Home in Record Time

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What happens when you buy a house, then get engaged and combine dreams for the future?….You...

Smiles, Plans, and a New Beginning: Celebrating Jason’s Homeownership Success in Battle Ground, WA

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I am thrilled to welcome my client Jason to his new home, just in time for...

From Van Life to House Hack: Buying a Home in Vancouver

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I am so excited to welcome my client Dan to his new home in Vancouver! I...

New Construction in Ridgefield: Like Mother Like Daughter!

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I met Mahira through her daughter Mishaal when I helped them both tour houses while they...

Vancouver Real Estate Market Update Late-September 2023

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Find out what’s happening in the Vancouver real estate market for Late-September 2023. Hi there, I’m...

The Power of Referrals: Family, Friendship, and Home Buying in SW Portland

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What happens when friends call me on a Saturday night & say, “The in-laws are in...

A Diamond in the Rough: Buying a Home in SW Portland

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What happens when a house needs too much work for the average buyer? Answer: an architect...

How to Know if Vancouver’s Lincoln Neighborhood is Right for You

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As a long-time real estate agent in Vancouver, WA, I know the ins & outs of...

Home Sweet Investment: Building Equity in Vancouver, WA

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After an extensive two-year search, my client Rachel has finally found the perfect property to call...

From Wilderness to Wonder: Alex & Rich’s Vancouver, WA Homebuying Adventure

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From living in a cabin in Alaska without running water to buying a home in Vancouver...

A Diamond in the Rough in Vancouver

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Urban living or suburban life? Walkability or more space? My clients Pradeep & Neha were looking...

It’s All Coming Up Roses in Vancouver

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After 6 months of searching and several offers, it’s all coming up roses for my clients!...

A Tranquil Setting in SW Portland

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Congratulations are in order for my client, Mike, who just got the keys to his fab...

Sweetening the Deal in Vancouver

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Congratulations to first-time home buyers Xuan, Adam, and their pup Alan on getting the keys to...

JUST SOLD – St. John’s Townhouse

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Portland’s single family housing market is on fire! The condo market…not so much. During a time...

Closing Stories – Liz & Noah

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I was kindly introduced to Liz and Noah through a fellow Living Room agent when they...

Did you say 30%?

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I met Katie back in November of last year through a friend that gave her my...

Guess what?? It’s not 2008 anymore…

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5 Simple Graphs Proving This Is NOT Like the Last Time With all of the volatility...

Before & After Painting and Staging

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Painting and staging creates significant return on investment when prepping a home for sale. Check out...

A 365 Day Difference in Homeownership

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As 2019 comes to a close, it is a great time to evaluate if now is...

The Biggest Issue Facing Housing in 2020

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This coming year the housing market will be defined by 3 things- inventory, interest rates, and...

Home Ownership – A Great Way to Increase Your Net Worth

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Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts its Survey of Consumer Finances. Data is collected across all economic...

JUST LISTED 2836 SE 25th Ave

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Welcome home to your lovingly cared for 1906 farmhouse in Hosford-Abernathy. Enjoy morning coffee and views...

What’s my List Price? How to hit a moving target

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In today’s Portland housing market, home prices are increasing at a slower pace (3.7%) than they...

6 Month Mortgage Rate Forecast

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Stop Wondering What Your Budget Is & Get Pre-Approved!

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I have met with three new buyers this week all just starting out on their home...

Market Ready Your Home – Alameda

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How to Market Ready Your Home There are 4 factors that control the sale of your...

Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

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Spring is here! Every spring, your home needs some extra TLC. Whether you plan on selling...

BEST MONTH TO LIST YOUR HOME?

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Data Says April is the Best Month to List Your Home for Sale The spring housing...

TRADITIONAL ALAMEDA BIRKEMEIER

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3843 NE 32nd Place Portland, OR 97212 Kenneth Birkemeier built Alameda traditional. Enter the formal open...

Loving Room Fund Candidates

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As a company, Living Room donates 5% of our annual profit to local charities. As individual...

Support. Educate. Prepare.

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People often ask real estate agents, “When is the best time to buy a home?” Due...

The Artist Within – My Best Friend’s Home

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Erin and I met in art class in 1992. Since then, our paths have ran parallel,...

JUST LISTED – Easy Living in Vernon

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5319 NE 18th Ave PORTLAND, OR 97211 Prime NE location for this sweet three bedroom, one...

At Home in Lents (and Double Digit Appreciation)

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Lents has gone through years of revitalization to make it one of Portland’s hottest, most in-demand...

What Living Room’s Values Mean to Me

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I am elated to be a part of Living Room Realty, where they literally hang their...

Press Articles

A Recession Does Not Equal a Housing Crisis

Carrie Struss

A Recession Does Not Equal a Housing Crisis Recently, there’s been a lot of news surrounding...

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