By Erika George & Kari, October 9, 2020
We just helped Matt and Shannon purchase this GORGEOUS Laurelhurst home. It is fully updated with a modern, open floor-plan, a stunning kitchen with an island that goes on and and on, and a private owners’ suite that will be the perfect sanctuary for these two busy working parents!
It is truly a homecoming for them, as Shannon grew up around the corner and Matt’s sister (also a HouseLovePDX client) lives only blocks away. We first met Matt and Shannon last December, when they were here visiting family. They were living in the Bay Area and were excited at the thought of leaving California behind for the quality of life that living in Portland, surrounded by family, might bring. Then the global pandemic hit. Thud. Fast forward to July, when two things became clear: (1) Covid was here to stay (at least for the foreseeable future) and (2) they still wanted to move. They noticed this beautifully updated Laurelhurst home as soon as it hit the market and called us. We provided them with many virtual and online resources so they could learn as much as possible about the house. We provided them with an in-depth video tour so they could investigate every closet, nook and cranny. We gave them our honest assessment of the location, quality of construction and price. They made an offer, sight unseen. It was a true LEAP OF FAITH!
That “leap” was the reason Matt and Shannon’s PDX dreams came true. We were able to celebrate with them in person last week (outside, of course), and it was so sweet to be able to see their smiles in person.
The global pandemic has altered the way people buy and sell homes — it is hard to see us “going back” to the way things were pre-Covid. One byproduct of this is that it has never been easier to purchase a home from afar. We have so many virtual tools and we have developed great systems to help our out-of-town buyers comfortably purchase homes here in the greater Portland area! If you, or someone you love, wants to re-locate to the Portland area, give us a call — we’d love to help!
Erika George & Kari McGee
Broker-Esquire | Principal Broker | Senior Real Estate Specialists
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Meet cousins Erika George and Kari McGee - the highly skilled HouseLovePDX Team at Living Room Realty in Portland, OR.
Realtor® Erika George brings to the table 20 years of experience as an attorney specializing in construction and contracts and has been a full-service real estate broker since 2013. Principal Broker Kari McGee is an 11-year Portland Monthly 5- Star Realtor® and has helped clients successfully navigate the evolving Portland real estate market for more than 20 years.
What this means for you is that there's not a lot we haven't seen. We will be proactive, where others will miss important opportunities. We like to negotiate and operate with a deep understanding of what it means to be your fiduciary: your strenuous advocate, not merely your transaction coordinator.
Our step-by-step system will be tailored to your specific goals. And, we will provide you with expert resources to help you make informed decisions at each milestone stage of your transaction.
As designated Seniors Real Estate Specialists (SRES®), we specialize in helping Seniors and their families navigate aging in place, downsizing, multigenerational housing, senior community living options, and probate sales.
We strive to help people with a wide variety of needs, prepare for life’s transitions with compassion and expert guidance. We would be honored to help guide you through your changing real estate needs in the greater metropolitan Portland area.
Here are our Top Five Favorite Things to do for you:
1. Ask you questions (lots of questions!) and actually listen to your answers. 2. Show out-of-area Buyers all the fun neighborhoods and important spots that make the Portland Metro area special. 3. Crack you and ourselves up with funny photos and random moments of hilarity that pop up in a day of touring homes or after a long day of listing preparation chores! 4. Negotiate and advocate strenuously for you and your goals. 5. Celebrate the many (big and small) milestones in a real estate sale or purchase. 6. Watch your life grow and change after the sale closes, and be there for you when you need us. ps - oh how we adore your "look at what we did to this house" photos! And lunch. We also adore lunching with you. (Yes, we know, that's two in one and we're already at six...). 7. Make "Top-Five" lists that always have more than 5 top-fives. Just goes to show you how much we love to exceed your expectations! We would be honored to help guide you through your changing real estate needs in Portland Oregon. CONTACT Erika George and Kari McGee 503.349.5449 | 971.322.6612 Team@HouseLovePDX.com www.houselovepdx.com
