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Buyers Concierge: You know you want one!

By Sean Patrick O'Feery, August 30, 2019

Welcoming people from out of town is one of the best parts of my job. I came from Seattle, and I know what it is like to be new to Portland. I was lucky enough to have the ‘Peeps,’ a wonderful and well established group of friends who love to gather, share and inspire, when I arrived here. Shout out to my Peeps!!

Being new to a city can be super fun, but being new to a city and shopping for a home, can be stressful. In an effort to alleviate that stress,  we have created a role called the Buyer Concierge.  This position helps people looking to move here from out of town get insight and feedback on homes for sale and information about all the wonderful neighborhoods of our fine city.

Lucky for Erik and Steven, they were our guinea pigs

No actual resemblance to Steven and Eric.

 

Steven and Erik had been thinking of moving to Portland for a while.  They were referred to me by some of my favorites- Thank you Jeff and Casey!   Jeff and Casey, who had relocated to Portland not that long ago, had been campaigning for the move for awhile, and their effort finally paid off.

On their first visit to Portland, we toured around neighborhoods and looked at a few homes.  This was  more of an educational tour, not a buying tour.  Then, when they were feeling ready to buy and jobs were secured, the buyers concierge went into action! We prepared for the next Portland visit by discussing homes available, their neighborhoods and dialing in what they were looking for via email.  The buyers concierge,  my business partner and wife, emailed hand picked choices with neighborhood notes to Erik and Steven, with me looped in.   The thought is to provide a steady stream of support in preparation for the next visit where they would be ready to actually buy a home.

Low and behold on just the second trip into town, armed with confidence and information Steven and Erik found a beautiful house to call home just a few blocks from services and friends. It was a really successful purchase and we are lucky to have another wonderful couple here in Portland to call friends and clients.

Congratulations Steven and Erik we can’t wait for you to get here!!

If you’d like the service and support of our buyers concierge with your move from out of town give me a call and we’ll get you set up for a Good Move.

 

Sean O'Feery

Broker | Earth Advantage | ADU Specialist | OR

Hello my name is Sean Patrick O'Feery,   I am thrilled to give you the attention to detail and service that you deserve from a skilled, motivated and intuitive Real Estate agent.  I love this work and will make your purchase or sale to be as smooth, rewarding and exciting and it should be.
  • My business has been built on referrals; over 95% of my clients come to me from other happy clients, friends, family or trusted lenders.
  • Integrity is the most important component of my business.  My reputation is a reflection of the integrity I bring to my work and I work hard to earn it.  You can count on me to give you my honest and informed opinion that will serve you first.  My fiduciary responsibly is to you; my client and I hold this ideal to the highest standard.
  • Communication is essential!  I will provide you complete and timely information so you can make good decisions.  I will keep you informed to the next step and beyond at every point of the process from the introduction meeting to the closing and beyond.
  • Negotiation skills in this business are a must; I will be a fierce advocate for you throughout the process.
  • A broad knowledge of homes and their conditions. Whether it is a 1909 Craftsman or a LEAD Certified new construction it is important to have experience of what and where to look for quality or concerns. We have our own experience in remodeling homes and maintain good relationships with inspectors and contractors.
  • I am always seeking to refine my practice, learning new tools or to solidify my knowledge of our market, neighborhoods and the inventory.  You can count on me to be informed, skilled and up to date with the latest search and marketing tools.
  • I want to maintain our relationship to continue and to be a valuable resource for you.  I love to be of service.
As your buying agent: I am dedicated to having you feel cared for before, during and after the purchase.  I meet clients where they are at and find out how I can provide the best service. Every purchase is individually tailored to each buyer. My priority is to find the home you love in the best condition for the best value. As your selling agent: I am dedicated to having you feel cared for before, during and after the sale. I will work closely with you to identify your priorities. A complete marketing plan supported by the brokerage best known in Portland for marketing tools, skills and style that will serve you well. My consistent focus on every sale is to get you the best return from the most qualified buyers for the sale of your home. My neighborhoods: I live on the East Side and know the areas from Gresham to the inner East Side like a well worn glove. I love to work, shop and spend time on the West Side. I know the nuances of the West Side communities from downtown to Hillsboro. Oregon City is a great community and Tigard is no stranger. For me, it’s about finding what is best for you in the greater Portland area. I am happy to introduce you to the unique communities that make this area so great! If you want to know a little more about me- I love, live and breathe Real Estate. & I built a home with my dad. I know what a quality build looks like and some things to watch out for. The inspection period in sale or purchase of a home is an opportunity for me to shine. I have recently remodeled two homes with my wife and we own a couple of great rentals. Maintaining great relationships with vetted contractors is a must in my life and work.   I spend winters watching the snow reports of Baker, Steven’s, Crystal, Brundage, Meadows and Mt. Bachelor. Photo is circa 1993 coming down from Camp Muir on Mt Rainier… in Oakley Blades.   This is my wife. This is my child. My pets. My family. If you would like genuine, focused and sincere representation in the sale or purchase of your home please call or email, providing excellent service has been a long-standing source of pride. Sincerely, Sean O’Feery (206) 795-0703 sean@livingroomre.com
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