By Shannon Dooley, May 12, 2021
Phew… it’s an interesting time in Portland real estate. Buyers and Sellers are really being put to the test, but with guidance and diligence we’ve been able to navigate through some unlikely scenarios to make our clients house dreams come true. It’s so satisfying to see patience and persistence pay off.
I’ve been working with C for years and when he decided it was time to leave his current neighborhood and find a place in the quieter neighborhoods of SW Portland I knew we had our work cut out for us. Like most people, C had to sell his current house in order to buy his next home. In “normal” times this isn’t usually a problem, but in our accelerated market with tough competition this presented a challenge. We made several offers that were contingent on the sale of his current home, but we just couldn’t compete with buyers who were in a different position. We talked strategies and, because he wasn’t in a hurry and the possibility of having to move twice wasn’t ideal for his situation, decided to take our time and see what we could do.
After almost a year C decided he was ready to choose one of the options we had talked about and was going to sell his house, move into a rental, then buy a new home. A strategy that has worked for many sellers. We prepared to put his house on the market, knowing it was going to move fast, and then the universe handed us a little gift. A house that was just what he was looking for was available, and there was less competition than expected. We made a move, put in a contingent offer at the same time we listed his house, and they accepted! I was able to negotiate timing on both ends so that he would only have to move once.
Key day is one of my favorite things and this time the level of delight I felt was almost overwhelming.
Shannon Dooley
Principal Broker in OR | Broker in WA | Earth Advantage | ADU Specialist
She/Her
Long before I lived here I was enamored with the Pacific Northwest. Growing up in the high desert of Nevada I found the dichotomy of the moisture and associated life in the PNW incredibly appealing. As a teenager I was certain I wanted to live in Seattle, then one trip to Portland changed my mind. I was in love with this city instantly and knew this is where I wanted to grow and where I wanted to raise my daughter. That was 20 years ago and I’m still enamored. I have gotten to know this city inside and out and am continually grateful that my job is also my passion.
As a third generation REALTOR® I truly feel like real estate is in my DNA. Unlike many generational Realtors my business is built from the ground up. I started in 2016 and haven’t stopped yet. I believe in perpetual growth and am continually seeking knowledge and experience that will benefit my clients. I learned a lot about basic construction principles growing up with a father who could, and would, take on any home renovation project. More recently I took lessons from my former spouse who was a general contractor and home inspector. Those experiences provided a great base, but the most significant learning has happened since becoming a general contractor myself and starting a small construction company in 2019.
I love our communities, neighborhoods, and especially our houses. We are lucky to live in an architecturally diverse city where you can find almost any style of home and many vintage homes, some dating back to the 1800s. This can prove overwhelming for a lot of people, but I love these old houses and have an abundance of knowledge to help my clients navigate without fear.
I believe in real estate as the most important investment we can make for longitudinal wealth and want to help everyone realize that potential. For this reason first time homebuyers hold a special place in my heart, I love getting people started on that journey. The truth is I love it all. Seasoned investors who just want to talk numbers? Great. Coordinating with empathy and kindness to handle an estate? Yes please. Working with sellers to prepare their homes and finding the right way to say goodbye? Absolutely. I love it all.
When I’m not obsessing over houses or helping my clients prepare for their next move you can find me hiding out in the mountains or at the beach, traveling internationally, re-learning the piano, meeting new people, attempting to keep house plants alive, exploring Portland neighborhoods, and supporting local businesses. I bought my dream house in North Portland where I live with my dog Arnold and the worlds most talkative cat John Meowkovich. I’m always taking on some sort of life endeavor and have been part of starting a food truck, owning and developing a small farm property, and writing a children’s book. “Can’t Stop - Won’t Stop” should probably be my motto. My adult daughter is an amazing human that brings me great joy. I couldn’t be more proud.
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