By Robin Hakeman, May 15, 2020
Rachel & Cole Akerson along with their 10 year old daughter Brooklyn were living the city life in Portland. They had dreams of buying a home with a nice yard and once Oregon’s stay at home orders were put in place, the time was right. The small space they were living in became too much to handle. The first home we looked at was a 1940’s ranch that had been fully remodeled. And when we stepped into the expansive backyard oasis, they knew they were home. There are fruit trees and garden beds, a fire pit, hot tub, and covered patio. Not to mention a stand alone sauna with an outdoor shower!
The home has a finished basement with a well-lit bedroom and bathroom for Brooklyn, along with a family room and laundry area. The kitchen is remodeled with a vintage vibe fits well with the rest of the home. There are two bedrooms on the main floor a remodeled bathroom, plus a family room with a modern electric fireplace. This is about three times the amount of space they had in the condo.
The Akerson’s looked at a few more homes but nothing compared to the feeling they had when they first saw this home. They submitted a strong offer and the waiting began. After two days of waiting and multiple offers on the home, they wanted to see a couple more homes just in case. While we were out looking, the news came in that their offer was accepted. Witnessing their emotional embrace is something I will never forget.
It’s an exciting time as Rachel, Cole and Brooklyn move from their city life to this backyard oasis in Milwaukee. I am honored to have represented them through this purchase!
Robin Hakeman
Broker | Earth Advantage | OR
She/Her
LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE ♥One of the things I love most about my work in real estate is that it never feels like "work" to me. I love it. I love guiding my clients through the process & celebrating all of the wins along the way. Are you a first time buyer who needs the 101 on all things real estate? We'll sit down and go through it all. Or are you a seasoned-pro looking for top notch service & strategy? We will work closely to put together a plan that ensures your home stands out above the competition. I am passionate about understanding the needs of each client and will be your advocate every step of the way. I truly value the relationship that we will create and my goal is to make this a fun & successful experience for everyone. Why real estate? My background as a Merchandise Manager for top retail brands prepared me well. I am that rare combination of business smarts meets creativity and this works well for real estate. I have the analytical background necessary to help both buyers and sellers with numbers and negotiation, as well as the creative vision to help clients prepare their homes for sale. As a native Oregonian, I have a deep understanding of all things Portland & beyond. I spent my childhood living in Tigard and when I was old enough, I realized a dream of living on NW 23rd Ave. The first home I owned was in NE Portland and now I live back in the burbs! When I'm not at the office or out with clients you can find me playing tennis, taking a barre3 class, enjoying family time, volunteering at a school and enjoying local theater arts. My super power is open & honest communication - and it works! Let's chat. Specialties Include:
- First Time Buyers
- Upsizers/Downsizers
- Relocation
- Condo Purchase/Sale
- New Construction
- Top 5 Broker, Q2 2022, Living Room Realty
- Earth Advantage Certified
- Real Producers "Rising Star" feature, Feb 2021
- Five Star Professionals Rising Star award, 2019
- Fiver Star Professionals Winner, 2023
- T: 503-680-0404
- robin@livingroomre.com
