By Gabrielle Enfield, July 16, 2020
Hi Readers!
How’s everyone?
Today I want to share the story of Tom and Nicole. They were introduced to me by Tom’s sister, Christine. She and I worked together in our past lives, and I was so glad to hear from her when she asked if I could help. Tom and Nicole were getting divorced and needed to sell their home.
It was/is an amicable split, but there was work to do before we could get the home on the market for top dollar. After meeting with them separately over Zoom, and taking a virtual walk through of the home over FaceTime, I set an appointment to come to the home and evaluate it in person to inform my pricing opinion and get a sense of what they could do to quickly get it on the market and maximize their ROI. Together, we created a punchlist for the home they agreed to do, including painting the exterior of the home. I turned to my friend and color expert at Miller Paint to give some suggestions of color combinations, and provided them with my exclusive discount to help them purchase the paint and get the home show-ready. I layered in my staging and design to give the home a fresh, modern and charming feel.
Within three weeks, we were on the market. The HD photos and interactive tour gave the buyers what they needed to get a sense of the home online. Off the bat, tours were scheduled by appointment and spaced apart to prevent overlap/crowds. By day two on the market, Tom and Nicole had five offers to consider, all of them well above asking. Now, three weeks later, they’ve closed on the sale of their home and are able to move forward to their next chapter. I wish them all the best and am so grateful for their trust and partnership in the journey.
Divorce is a painful and sh*#%y process, especially if you need to split your assets. I promise to neutrally partner with you, be clear of expectations and timelines and work my a$$ off to get the sale of the home done as quickly, and above asking, as possible. Give me a call: 503 388 2788
Before After
‘Til then, high fives,
Gabrielle Enfield
Broker | OR
She/Her
Real estate can be a wild ride. It's important you find your wingperson.
At Working Magic Group, we understand the important decision of choosing an agent partner for buying or selling in Portland. It's a relationship for the long haul. The team's goal is to apply myriad experiences, both personally and professionally, to help guide client partners through a thoughtful, strategic, seamless and fun journey. Founded by top broker Gabrielle Enfield, Working Magic's goal is to bust down the stereotypes of who Realtors are and how they serve. We are full service brokers, in it for the long haul, and believe in the relationship imperative. We operate from a place of trust with people at the center. Without that, we can’t do our work. Need an understanding of where to start, when it comes to getting ready to sell? We'll put backgrounds in project management to work and let you know what needs to happen, complete with spreadsheets, if you're into it. We've got the magicians on speed dial to show up and get it done so you can hit the easy button. We treat each listing as a brand we're launching and create emotional and sensory experiences that stand out. Custom playlists, anyone? We've been told our open houses are the best in town. Looking to purchase a vacation property and need it to generate rental income? Expect sharp pencils to make sure the numbers make sense. We can even help with the interior design and advise how to set it up to make top dollar. Ready to downsize? We'll be with you on this important chapter and gently guide you to what stays and what goes. First-timer who needs a steady hand to help guide you through the real estate process? Mama Bear's got you covered, and we'll be sure to point out what you need to look for or stay away from. Moving to PDX and need a proxy to get to know Rose City? Gab's a Pac NW native, and even with all its growth and change, this place still gives her butterflies. Plus, her background in video production makes those remote FaceTime home tours a breeze. About Gabrielle Enfield, Founder, Working Magic at Living Room Realty: I grew up in Woodland, Washington, and live in the wooded hills of Bridlemile, where I'm raising my family. #boymom. Today I am the #1 agent at my brokerage - which is Portland's #1 real estate office - and consistently rank in the top 1% of more than 8,400 brokers in the Portland metro. I love what I do and it shows. Before real estate, my career spans two decades of expertise I'm fortunate enough to apply every day. These experiences range from being a TV news anchor (visual storyteller) to helping develop some of the world's beloved brands like Xbox and Dave's Killer Bread (strategy and engagement). I also helped launch Paul Allen's MoPop to a global stage; it combined two of my life loves: music + architecture. I was on the forefront of integrated media, crisis communications, digital productions and managed events and massive teams that delivered headline-making news. I was practically born to sell Real Estate: my Dad is a retired custom home designer and builder, my Uncle is an architect and my Grandpa was a Realtor and developer. I am an active listener, have a keen eye for "good bones", and solving my clients' real estate needs in a creative and often unexpected way brings me joy. In my spare time, I am raising my kiddos to be confident weirdos, championing my spouse Per who is an IP attorney at Nike, hitting the thrift store circuit as often as I can, and volunteering my time as a Broker Advisor at Living Room. In 2023 I launched Hi Buddy Hospitality Group, a burgeoning hostel and restaurant in NE Portland. I also am a member of Project Color Corps Portland Chapter, a national non-profit that collaborates with people to add color to their essential community spaces, creating beauty, belonging, and joy. Please give a call – I'd love to see what it would be like to partner with you. For a look inside my everyday life, be sure to follow along on Instagram. Let's Work Magic together. High fives!
- T: 503-388-2788
- gabrielle@livingroomre.com
