My partner and I interviewed a few realtors before we took the plunge into the crazy Portland housing market last summer.
Beth was heads and shoulders above the rest. She’s smart, conscientious, warm, funny, a great listener, and extremely knowledgeable about the Portland housing market. We hired her to help us sell our beloved home of 18 years, and parlay that into the purchase of an owner occupied duplex in one of Portland’s best neighborhoods. It was a somewhat complex series...
Beth was heads and shoulders above the rest. She’s smart, conscientious, warm, funny, a great listener, and extremely knowledgeable about the Portland housing market. We hired her to help us sell our beloved home of 18 years, and parlay that into the purchase of an owner occupied duplex in one of Portland’s best neighborhoods. It was a somewhat complex series of transactions, and Beth handled it with aplomb. She is always on top of the situation, an excellent communicator, easy to reach and quick to respond. She’s a strong negotiator with sound principles and a big heart. Even during stressful...
Jim C.
Responsive + Warm Communication
Virginia was fantastic at making an inherently stressful process seem less daunting. Being a first-time home buyer, I greatly benefited and appreciated Virginia's thoughtful guidance, her skill in negotiating the purchase and ability to hone in on what aspects of a home mattered most to me. From start to finish, she was incredibly responsive and communicated with warmth and a...
Virginia was fantastic at making an inherently stressful process seem less daunting. Being a first-time home buyer, I greatly benefited and appreciated Virginia's thoughtful guidance, her skill in negotiating the purchase and ability to hone in on what aspects of a home mattered most to me. From start to finish, she was incredibly responsive and communicated with warmth and a high degree of professionalism. I would undoubtedly recommend Virginia to anyone I know!
-Sam, Buyer
I interviewed 10 local Portland realtors before choosing Ross.
I was looking for competence, knowledge, insight, competitive spirit and outstanding communications skills. It was a very emotional process to let go and trust a realtor to sell our inner SE home of 25 years. Ross Seligman deserves more than 5 stars. He truly cared and more importantly SHOWED UP to make the deal work for us. I recommend highly....
I was looking for competence, knowledge, insight, competitive spirit and outstanding communications skills. It was a very emotional process to let go and trust a realtor to sell our inner SE home of 25 years. Ross Seligman deserves more than 5 stars. He truly cared and more importantly SHOWED UP to make the deal work for us. I recommend highly. I did a lot of research and feel very satisfied with my choice. It was a win-win for all involved.
Donna, Seller
When we put the word out that we were looking for a realtor, Carly’s name was forwarded with rave reviews.
She had a lot to live up to, and she did not disappoint. We were trying to accomplish the impossible: a cute house, an even cuter neighborhood and a minuscule budget. Prior to meeting Carly we had combed the listings ourselves looking for the perfect home. We found some properties that looked promising but it was Carly that introduced us to the property we...
She had a lot to live up to, and she did not disappoint. We were trying to accomplish the impossible: a cute house, an even cuter neighborhood and a minuscule budget. Prior to meeting Carly we had combed the listings ourselves looking for the perfect home. We found some properties that looked promising but it was Carly that introduced us to the property we would eventually call home. Relocating to a new state and starting new jobs meant we were stuck with an FHA loan. As with most government programs an FHA loan requires red-tape cutting and hoop jumping to get the deal done....
Andrea S.
No words can equal how grateful and blessed we feel to have worked with Lisa Avena to purchase our first home.
Not only was she nurturing and reassuring during the ups and downs of a wildly competitive market, but she gently steered us towards looking at the listing that ended up being the perfect home for us. Without her guidance we would not have even visited the property! Lisa possesses all the traits you want in your agent: tenacious without being...
Not only was she nurturing and reassuring during the ups and downs of a wildly competitive market, but she gently steered us towards looking at the listing that ended up being the perfect home for us. Without her guidance we would not have even visited the property! Lisa possesses all the traits you want in your agent: tenacious without being aggressive, compassionate to what your needs are as a client, and a willingness to see the big picture, even when you don’t. As such, we have been referring her to all of our friends and colleagues who are in the market....
Lance and Erika.
I can’t even begin to tell you how happy we are with Becca.
She is a true professional, with just the right splash of intimacy. She treated us like we have been friends for years and she was just showing us around. I will give everyone I know her name. She is the best part of this whole house hunting thing!
She is a true professional, with just the right splash of intimacy. She treated us like we have been friends for years and she was just showing us around. I will give everyone I know her name. She is the best part of this whole house hunting thing!
Kristie Hopkins
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...
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
We had several “starts” to the home buying process and Daniela was kind and generous with her time and understanding of our hesitancy at taking the plunge.
When we finally jumped in, she was by our side through out the process. She walked through each home with us, answered loads of questions about structure – remodeling – concerns – what to look out for – etc…. She has remodeled several homes and has a good eye for what a home will need or what it is hiding....
When we finally jumped in, she was by our side through out the process. She walked through each home with us, answered loads of questions about structure – remodeling – concerns – what to look out for – etc…. She has remodeled several homes and has a good eye for what a home will need or what it is hiding. She listened to what our needs were and had good input to aid us in our decision making process. When it came to negotiations, she did plenty of research and made good recommendations. She gave us options and accepted our...
Elle F.
Steve Buchert has guided me through four major real estate transactions, twice as a listings agent and twice as a buyer’s agent.
One of the things I most appreciate about Steve is his honest approach to home sales. If he thinks a property isn't good enough for you, he will tell you. If he thinks your home isn't ready to be put on the market and needs some cosmetic or mechanical updates, he will break the news to you in a gentle,...
One of the things I most appreciate about Steve is his honest approach to home sales. If he thinks a property isn't good enough for you, he will tell you. If he thinks your home isn't ready to be put on the market and needs some cosmetic or mechanical updates, he will break the news to you in a gentle, tactful way. Best of all, Steve makes the stressful process of buying or selling a home fun. His positive, contagious effervescence is a huge factor. During my last home sale, he held a wonderful open house that attracted hundreds of people...
Amy R.
I was in the process of relocating to Portland from Ohio, and I couldn’t have found a place without Carson’s help at Living Room Realty.
Since this is a long-distance move, I couldn’t go off of internet listings alone. And I knew some places don’t list their properties on popular sites like Craigslist. The hunt for a place in the ideal neighborhood would’ve been pretty challenging if I was on my own, but Living Room Realty made it pretty painless. I highly recommend them!
Since this is a long-distance move, I couldn’t go off of internet listings alone. And I knew some places don’t list their properties on popular sites like Craigslist. The hunt for a place in the ideal neighborhood would’ve been pretty challenging if I was on my own, but Living Room Realty made it pretty painless. I highly recommend them!
Jung H.
Working with Sharon elevated my entire experience of Real Estate professionals.
Working with Sharon elevated my entire experience of Real Estate professionals. This is the 9th real estate purchase and she stands head and shoulders above the rest. Most impressive is her communication, accessibility by email, phone or text, quick response times and willingness to work toward creative problem solving for the nearly inevitable hiccups in real estate transactions. Uses her...
Working with Sharon elevated my entire experience of Real Estate professionals. This is the 9th real estate purchase and she stands head and shoulders above the rest. Most impressive is her communication, accessibility by email, phone or text, quick response times and willingness to work toward creative problem solving for the nearly inevitable hiccups in real estate transactions. Uses her brain and is kind, patient and thoughtful. A Treasure!
Joyce
My husband and I hired Aaron as our realtor in the process of finding and buying a home in Portland, OR.
Our goal was to find our forever home (30+ years) within the city limits. That made us nervous as we come from a state where the market isn't nearly as fast or aggressive and we were worried we wouldn't match up to others offering on homes. Aaron was not only reassuring but he was a breath of fresh air during...
Our goal was to find our forever home (30+ years) within the city limits. That made us nervous as we come from a state where the market isn't nearly as fast or aggressive and we were worried we wouldn't match up to others offering on homes. Aaron was not only reassuring but he was a breath of fresh air during a stressful and life-altering process. He was always honest with us and very thorough when walking through potential homes. When we found our dream home (and trust me, it's our dream home) he made everything feel so easy with the...
Erin P.
As first time home buyers, we were a bit apprehensive entering into the Portland market.
Ben could not have made the experience more painless (and even fun). When a few bumps in the road arose, Ben went out of his way to rectify the situation without concerning us with the details. With my family on the other side of the country, I relied on Ben for almost all of our information during the home buying...
Ben could not have made the experience more painless (and even fun). When a few bumps in the road arose, Ben went out of his way to rectify the situation without concerning us with the details. With my family on the other side of the country, I relied on Ben for almost all of our information during the home buying process. He answered our million questions and guided us through the process with ease. We felt that he ultimately had our best interests in mind and was not just in it to make a sale. Despite the papers being signed,...
Don M.
Kate was fabulous to work with.
My husband and I were very nervous/excited to buy our first house and Kate made it so easy and FUN! We appreciated Kate's knowledge of houses and the fact that she did not hesitate to point out areas of question and concern that we would not have noticed. It felt like Kate was part of the family and her communication...
My husband and I were very nervous/excited to buy our first house and Kate made it so easy and FUN! We appreciated Kate's knowledge of houses and the fact that she did not hesitate to point out areas of question and concern that we would not have noticed. It felt like Kate was part of the family and her communication via email & text was so fast, clear, and upbeat. I would HIGHLY recommend hiring Kate if you want an awesome experience with finding your new home. Thanks Kate, you rock!
Jake
Natalie is amazing, responsive, and knowledgeable!
She helped us every step of the way and answered all of our questions about not only the process of buying the home but beyond to the mortgage, home repairs, animal care (our home came with chickens) etc. She helped alleviate stress and anxiety along the way!
She helped us every step of the way and answered all of our questions about not only the process of buying the home but beyond to the mortgage, home repairs, animal care (our home came with chickens) etc. She helped alleviate stress and anxiety along the way!
Elizabeth Montoya-Osborne
Rosemary and I want to thank you for making our real estate transaction a low stress event.
You are a thoughtful and kind person willing to go the extra mile to help the client through the “bumps” of the real estate process. We are grateful to have had you as our agent. We wish you the best and if we ever need an agent, you are first on our list.
You are a thoughtful and kind person willing to go the extra mile to help the client through the “bumps” of the real estate process. We are grateful to have had you as our agent. We wish you the best and if we ever need an agent, you are first on our list.
Michael & Rosemary
Natalie Strom is a wonderful advocate!
“I really enjoyed working with Natalie in the sale of my home in Portland! She went the extra mile to help me understand my options and the process and make sure I had the support and information I needed to go through the process. I found her to be honest, hard working, and a wonderful advocate as she represented me....
“I really enjoyed working with Natalie in the sale of my home in Portland! She went the extra mile to help me understand my options and the process and make sure I had the support and information I needed to go through the process. I found her to be honest, hard working, and a wonderful advocate as she represented me. Plus she provided me some really quality referrals for various things I needed done on my house when preparing to get it on the market. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell their home in...
Diana
My husband and I worked with Alyssa to buy our first house and we couldn’t be happier.
She really took the time to learn about our lifestyle and what our home needed to be. Like most people, we wanted it all but our budget was tight. She managed to find us a little mid-century gem in an up and coming neighborhood that we really love. It was in gorgeous condition (we’re not particularly handy) and the yard...
She really took the time to learn about our lifestyle and what our home needed to be. Like most people, we wanted it all but our budget was tight. She managed to find us a little mid-century gem in an up and coming neighborhood that we really love. It was in gorgeous condition (we’re not particularly handy) and the yard was perfect for my husband who is a gardening enthusiast. It matches our style perfectly and suits all of our needs…including an awesome basement for storing our garden goodies. She was patient, enthusiastic and was able to leverage her vast...
Emily S.
Hands down the best realtor I’ve ever worked with.
Andy is extremely professional and knowledgeable. When a problem arises, and they always do, he is quick to work it to a resolution. I can't recommend Andy more highly. He's the best.
Andy is extremely professional and knowledgeable. When a problem arises, and they always do, he is quick to work it to a resolution. I can't recommend Andy more highly. He's the best.
Carl
Marisa is a true professional.
In our last two real estate transactions, Marisa has represented us well, first as buyers and then as sellers. Several years ago, prior to moving to the Portland area from California, we contacted Marisa to establish a relationship. During the course of the next year, she was very generous with her time and showed us several properties. Our recent experience...
In our last two real estate transactions, Marisa has represented us well, first as buyers and then as sellers. Several years ago, prior to moving to the Portland area from California, we contacted Marisa to establish a relationship. During the course of the next year, she was very generous with her time and showed us several properties. Our recent experience was also a good one - two days after listing the property, she had received three offers at and above the asking price. We would recommend Marisa to anyone who is buying or selling in the metro Portland market.
Mike & Cathi M.
We are so thankful to have worked with Veery
We are so thankful to have worked with Veery! As first time home buyers, we really appreciated that she made the process more approachable, easy to understand, and more fun than we had anticipated. Her knowledge of the market and industry was helpful and reassuring, and she was always available to answer our questions. Five stars from us!
We are so thankful to have worked with Veery! As first time home buyers, we really appreciated that she made the process more approachable, easy to understand, and more fun than we had anticipated. Her knowledge of the market and industry was helpful and reassuring, and she was always available to answer our questions. Five stars from us!
Jaclynn & Brennan
We were so lucky to work with Amanda Haworth on our first home purchase, her knowledge and expertise in the Portland, OR housing market was invaluable.
We found a perfect first home much quicker than anticipated. A year after we moved in, Amanda came to our rescue when the new roof, put on by the seller, started leaking into our kitchen. Amanda backtracked to the seller and was able to get it all straightened out for us. Thanks so much Amanda!
We found a perfect first home much quicker than anticipated. A year after we moved in, Amanda came to our rescue when the new roof, put on by the seller, started leaking into our kitchen. Amanda backtracked to the seller and was able to get it all straightened out for us. Thanks so much Amanda!
Jason M.
Marissa was absolutely fantastic.
This was my first home buying experience and she made every step of the way so easy for me. She was extremely knowledgeable about different neighborhoods, areas, buildings, and districts in Portland. What I loved most about working with Marissa was the way she listened to my needs as a home buyer. I always felt, as a client, that my...
This was my first home buying experience and she made every step of the way so easy for me. She was extremely knowledgeable about different neighborhoods, areas, buildings, and districts in Portland. What I loved most about working with Marissa was the way she listened to my needs as a home buyer. I always felt, as a client, that my needs were being put first. We explored many different options and she was so patient and understanding. We were able to find an amazing place at an amazing price. In such a large decision in ones life, Marissa made me...
Josette
Working with Stacy was absolutely the best decision we made when selling our house.
She was there for us at the very start, giving us pointers on what small updates would help make our house more appealing, and helping us find the right price to list our very unique cottage that stood out as an anomaly in our neighborhood. She came over when we were cleaning and painting to lend a hand, and made...
She was there for us at the very start, giving us pointers on what small updates would help make our house more appealing, and helping us find the right price to list our very unique cottage that stood out as an anomaly in our neighborhood. She came over when we were cleaning and painting to lend a hand, and made trips to Ikea during a snow storm to grab decorations to spruce things up before we hit the market. But where Stacy’s talents really shined was on the negotiating end. In today’s crazy, complex market, we were faced right away...
Deann G.
I HIGHLY recommend Living Room Realty—specifically Judy Chapman.
Our family knew navigating the housing market in booming Portland would be a challenge and wanted someone who knew the area as a realtor and a long-term resident. Judy was very savvy and insightful. Her persistence and patience is what got us rooted and in our new home. Our youngest (2 y/o) even referred to our home as "Judy's home"...
Our family knew navigating the housing market in booming Portland would be a challenge and wanted someone who knew the area as a realtor and a long-term resident. Judy was very savvy and insightful. Her persistence and patience is what got us rooted and in our new home. Our youngest (2 y/o) even referred to our home as "Judy's home" since our kids got to know her so well through the shopping process. If you're looking to buy in Portland, check out Living Room Realty.
Kevin H.
She found me the perfect home!
I wasn't sure exactly what I was looking for in a new home... found a few condos online and contacted Jessica so she could show me a few. I met with her and we "clicked" immediately. She understood right away what my situation was and what I was looking for. She had me look at a place that wasn't on...
I wasn't sure exactly what I was looking for in a new home... found a few condos online and contacted Jessica so she could show me a few. I met with her and we "clicked" immediately. She understood right away what my situation was and what I was looking for. She had me look at a place that wasn't on my radar, but was perfect for me. I was so impressed with her I ended up buying that home and having her sell my current home. In the process she has met a few of my friends who plan on...
Sharon
Now that we’ve been in Portland a year, I wanted to let you know how happy we have been here.
The house has been wonderful, so much light from outside and expansive enough to accommodate the waves of visitors we had all summer. We had times of every bedroom filled and a tent full of kids in the backyard. Made us appreciate that we went for house "bigger than we needed." Even more than the house, we love our neighborhood. ...
The house has been wonderful, so much light from outside and expansive enough to accommodate the waves of visitors we had all summer. We had times of every bedroom filled and a tent full of kids in the backyard. Made us appreciate that we went for house "bigger than we needed." Even more than the house, we love our neighborhood. We've gotten to know people all around us (many sweet 30 somethings), shared gardening tips and produce, watched each others houses while away. Our police officer neighbor down the street says he's got neighborhood security under control. Joe adores riding...
Kathleen H. and Joe S.