JESSICA LEDOUX

Licensed Broker

Lead Buyers Agent

Oregon is where Jessica’s heart lies. Born and raised in Portland, Jessica grew up in Concordia and bought her first home in North Portland in 1996. She was seduced by the front porch of a 1920’s bungalow and as a young 20 year old there were so many factors she did not know to take into consideration when choosing her home. After 5 years of restoring the home, it was time to move and the seed had been planted – her love of restoring homes was born. It took a few more projects and years for her to make the choice to enter Real Estate.

In 2006 she got her license and set out to empower people with information and encourage inquiry beyond the basic needs in a home, which was something she wished was provided to her when she bought her first home. As her Real Estate career developed she found joy in helping buyers the most, which led her to specialize in buyer representation.

Jessica loves helping buyers consider all angles, future needs, and possible roadblocks in a home. Her goal is to empower a buyer with choices and to consider the unchangeable elements of a home to better ensure many years of happiness in their new home. Buying right is the most important factor to protecting your investment and she takes this very seriously, which is why helping buyers eliminate homes in order to get to the right one is her top priority. She believes wholeheartedly in the power of investing in real estate. She brings this wealth of technical housing knowledge, intimate familiarity with the city, and investment experience to her counsel for homebuyers, but it is her commitment to buyer advocacy (and seeing the impact this has on people’s lives) that most inspires her and has kept her engaged and in love with her job after all these years.

Jenessa V. 

Licensed Buyer Team Operations Manager

jenessa@livingroomre.com 

When I first joined our team in 2019 I had been feeling dispirited about real estate. I’d been a realtor for several years and had a strong desire to find increased meaning within an industry that didn’t always reflect my values. The thing that kept me returning to real estate despite this was the zing of happiness I felt when I helped clients through the home-buying process and witnessed them on the other end having accomplished a dream or otherwise empowered. To me, the role of a realtor is one of stewardship. I am proud to be on this team because the level of informed honesty, ethical counsel, and all-around excellence we offer is truly unparalleled in this industry. 

Working as the Operations Manager on our buyer team means I get to focus on all my favorite parts of the job. I’m hyper-attentive to detail and delight in tending to nuance; transparency and communication are critical. If you are at ease knowing the train is running smoothly and if I answer your questions (maybe even before you’ve thought of them), then I’ve done my job well. I’m an introspective person and I view my sensitivity as a strength. I enjoy listening and taking the time to thoughtfully respond so we can move through the home buying process with intention together. I think searching for a home is about identifying your fundamental values and assessing how the decision you make about where you live can best support the life you want to lead. 

On the more personal side, when I’m not working I’m probably writing or thinking about language. Give me a stack of good books and I’m happy. I’m a creative thinker and a maker – I love great design and discovering new outlets for expression. I don’t ever want to stop learning. Putting my hands in dirt is just about the most invigorating thing I can think of and my little garden is my sanctuary. I like to dance at home so free that it makes other people laugh. I love to sing. I freaking love my family.

Karim Alaeddine | Operations | Principal Broker Licensed in OR | karim@livingroomre.com

Kim Parmon | Lead Listing Agent | Principal Broker Licensed in Oregon | kim@livingroomre.com

Andee Zeigler | Licensed Listing Team Operations Manager | andee@livingroomre.com

Jenessa VanZutphen | Buyer Operations Manager | Licensed in Oregon | jenessa@livingroomre.com 

 

Jessica's Testimonials

Jessica LeDoux is amazing!. This was our first time buying a home and she couldn't have made it a smoother process for us. She was so patient with us as we navigated the competitive market. She was very responsive to any questions we had, and kept us in the loop on offers we put in - anything she had heard she told us right away. We are so incredibly happy and can't thank her enough for all her help!

Buyer, NE Portland

We had a fantastic experience with Karim and Jessica. As first-home buyers, Karim and Jessica quickly helped us zero in on what we were really looking for, eliminating houses we were just being optimistic about. Their ability to recognize hidden red flags saved us a ton of time (and future heartache!) Their advice was always thoughtful, never pushy, and highly valued. Although Karim's team skillfully negotiated us into a wonderful house at a great price, we kind of miss spending our weekends with them!

Olivia + Dominic

Their ‘tag team approach’ allowed the benefit of having multiple view points and sounding boards as I went about making one of the biggest decisions of my life. As an added bonus, Karim's eye for construction was extremely helpful in identifying future projects, potential issues, and considerations I otherwise would not have known.

Drew

Karim and Jessica are amazing!. I cannot thank them enough for their assistance in the purchase and sale of our investment property. Karim consulted with me over 4 years to help me determine the appropriate time to sell in order to maximize my investment. Jessica made sure that everything was complete and on time, ensuring a smooth closing. I can't imagine buying or selling a house with anyone else. Karim and Jessica have a seamless operation that makes buying and selling a home easeful!!

Chelesa

Karim and his excellent team accomplished an impressive sale with a polite persistence that characterizes the way he operates. Karim has the analytical chops to provide thoughtful and documented recommendations on valuation.

David, seller

Jessica's Articles

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Can’t let the good one go…

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CHAOS CONTAINED

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“Let the right one in”

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Opportunity Knocks

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Focusing on family

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“Trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit.”

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Moving on up!

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Two architects create vision…

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Smooth as butter…

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Hire an expert…

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Simplifying Life…

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Patience is rewarding …

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Home is where family is …

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No Bull…

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In the nick of time…

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New Chapter …

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Moving on Up …

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Superheroes to the rescue …

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High level of commitment helps find the right path …

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1.2.3.

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Will we ever be able to decide? …

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A Place in Portland to call Home …

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Settling in …

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She never thought it would happen…

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Dynamic Trio

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A Family Affair …

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Crystal Clear …

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History preserved

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More than an Investment …

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