By Stacy Stokes, May 15, 2021
It’s been a long journey for Pat and Nicole. As their buyer’s agent I helped them understand the nature of the current seller’s market and developed a strategy to compete for the kind of home they sought.
They started to look for a home at the beginning of the year when inventory was historically low. Properties were trickling into the market at a painfully slow pace, but they were driven and methodical, learning what kind of home they wanted and how much it would take to get it.
Spring brought more opportunities, but higher prices, and several of their offers were lost in the barrage of bidding wars and way above asking sales. There were moments of frustration, but they trusted their instincts and our strategy and knew that in time the right home was waiting for them.
Now that time has come! They are so pleased to be the new owners of a beautiful 1927 craftsman bungalow in the Beaumont neighborhood. Their new home has a gourmet kitchen, vintage built-ins, gleaming hardwood floors, a detached garage and a fabulous floor plan. And it is so close to the shops and restaurants of Beaumont Village. Alameda Elementary and US Grant High School.
Stacy Stokes
Principal Broker | Earth Advantage | OR & WA
She/Her
I love Portland! It’s such a smart and accessible city. After moving here in 1996 to begin law school, I soon decided that there was nowhere else I would rather live. Finding a fit here in all aspects of life has been easy. My number one love is spending time with my two kids, Jake (9 yr old) and Hanna (12 yr old), my dog, K2 who is a Havanese, and cat, Tiga. Beyond that, you can find me cycling, rock climbing, running, hiking, skiing, volunteering in the community or exploring new corners of the city and new restaurants with my friends. I am always excited to show visitors the unique and funky neighborhoods Portland has to offer. I am especially drawn to the various architecture and offerings of the close-in east side and west side neighborhoods. After 3 years as an attorney/public defender, I came to the realization that Real Estate was the place for me. It allows me to constantly share the love I have for Portland’s houses and communities as well as to use my talent for helping others. Although, I’m a seasoned real estate broker, I believe that my background as an attorney has provided an invaluable platform off which to build my career. I have a firm understanding of what it means to put my client’s interests first, the art of negotiation and various contractual issues that arise in real estate transactions. Aside from these strengths, I realize that when buying a house it’s not just about finding the best structural fit but also finding the best lifestyle and neighborhood fit for you. I will listen to and truly understand your needs, find you the right home and close the deal to your satisfaction. Throughout the process, I will educate, advise and steadily guide you through what can often be an emotional and challenging time. In the end, my goal is that you have many years of happiness and peace knowing you’re in the best home and best community for you.
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