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Buying a House & Making New Friends!

By Genmae Rianelli, December 29, 2022

One of my favorite things about this industry is the opportunity it creates to make new friends! With T & E, it felt like destiny when we started working together. I met T and her son, A, showing a home that our team was listing. One showing lead to a meeting, and from there the rest is history! We went out on a handful of tours and these two never lost their optimism in finding their first home. After stepping into their soon-to-be sweet 1-level, we felt that spark and knew we had found something special. Just a month later, we were celebrating the closing of their new home and a new friendship! Congratulations to these three, I’m so grateful to have gotten the opportunity to work with T, E, and A!

Genmae Rianelli

Broker | OR

She/Her

Genmae brings over seven years of real estate experience and a deep love for Portland to her work at Living Room Realty.

Raised in Southwest Portland, Genmae knows the city inside and out. She’s lived in a variety of neighborhoods throughout Portland and its surrounding areas, giving her a deep understanding of communities from Portland’s East and West sides to Milwaukie, Beaverton, Tigard, and beyond. Her local expertise is complemented by her experiences living in four states and two countries, which have shaped her ability to connect naturally with people from all walks of life. This local insight, paired with her genuine approach, helps clients find homes that truly fit their lifestyles and goals. Her clients value her warmth, authenticity, and the way she makes the buying and selling process feel both seamless and personal.

Recognized for her positivity and professionalism, Genmae received the Broker Advisory Group Award for Joy and proudly served as the Joy Chair for the group (2023-2025). She is an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) and a two-time Rising Star Real Estate Award recipient (2023 & 2024), celebrating her standout performance and dedication to her clients.

When she’s not helping clients find their perfect home, you’ll find Genmae exploring Portland’s restaurant scene, listening to podcasts, supporting local businesses, or cheering on the Trail Blazers with friends.

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