By Living Room Realty, July 5, 2023
My clients Paul and Ashley were on the lookout for a home in SW Portland. They wanted to change up their experience of being in Portland after 5 years of living in busier parts of NE Portland. They were flexible on the style of the home, but they were hoping to find something that had solid bones and original detailing, with room to put their own stamp on it. They also wanted the chance to live on a quiet street and have some solid outdoor space that they could stretch out in.
We looked for a bit, and then eventually we toured a newly listed mid-century during Tuesday broker tour. The home was a gem, a single owner, custom designed house on 1/4 acre lot just outside of Multnomah Village. It had all the original appliances (charming, but not all that functional), but it also had exposed beams, and a great floor-plan. The downstairs had a mother in law style apartment as well, which was an added bonus. The previous owner had recently passed, and she had even mowed the lawn for the entire property into her early 90’s. It was a special property that fit the bill, really solid construction with a pride of ownership blend and tons of custom details.
We pushed hard for it, being the first to offer while maintaining close contact with the listing agent. As offers came in, I made sure Paul and Ashley knew where things stood as best as I could, and offered my advice on what I thought they needed to do to get the property. I always say my job is to provide as much advice and perspective as I can, so my clients can make the absolute best decision that feels right for them. In this case, they worked closely with their lender to understand all the pros and cons of their choices financially, and we updated their offer accordingly. In the end, they beat out 7 other offers and came away incredibly excited to get the house they truly wanted on the terms that felt right for them.
I’m so happy for my clients, and proud to have been of service in doing my part to make this deal come together and bring it to close.
