By Gabrielle Enfield, October 2, 2020
Hi Readers!
✨ I LOVE KEY DAY.✨ Seriously, it will never get old. Seeing someone I have spent a LOT of time with over the past month+ walk over the threshold into their new home they worked so hard to get… it’s magic.
When Peter reached out to ask me about real estate I knew he was going to be my kind of client. He said from the start “I’ll know it when I see it” – and he had a very clear vision of what he needed to fulfill his goals.
When I spotted the Water house for him I knew it was a great option for him — but he needed some convincing. He didn’t initially see himself in a black Victorian in S. Portland. But I knew the house had the quirk, character, and most importantly, the KITCHEN this restauranteur needed. Peter owns and operates a delicious sushi restaurant in town called Fish & Rice. Finding a home he could cook and eventually entertain in was critical. When we pulled up and walked in for the first time, I got chills. I looked at Peter. He quietly looked at me and nodded his head. Yes!
We knew it was going to be a competitive situation, because the house was super dialed. Thankfully the relationship I built with the listing agent was collaborative, warm and good from the start. I kept in close contact with Bill (agent) as offers rolled in after Peter’s –we submitted first, by design–to make sure we didn’t miss an opportunity to tweak the offer. And when it came time for the sellers to make a decision, we found out Peter’s offer was accepted because of the strong terms, and also in part because of the relationship I’d built with the agent. That was neat to hear.
Anyhow, after some repair negotiations and a few moments thinking we needed to delay closing because of appraisal back logs* we made it through, and I handed the keys to Peter and his cute Corgi, Olivia, today. So excited for their future in this badass house and can’t wait to go to the housewarming. Congratulations, Peter – it’s been a pleasure partnering with you!
*Appraisals and timelines associated with real estate transactions are starting to feel the pinch of the huge surge in home purchases that Portland is experiencing.
Gone are the days of a shoo-in 30 day closing, expect something closer to 45 days. But that means a new home by Thanksgiving — I’ll help you find a place with all the trimmings. Give me a call: 503 388 2788
Till then, high fives,
Gabrielle Enfield
Broker | OR
She/Her
Real estate can be a wild ride. It's important you find your wingperson.
At Working Magic Group, we understand the important decision of choosing an agent partner for buying or selling in Portland. It's a relationship for the long haul. The team's goal is to apply myriad experiences, both personally and professionally, to help guide client partners through a thoughtful, strategic, seamless and fun journey. Founded by top broker Gabrielle Enfield, Working Magic's goal is to bust down the stereotypes of who Realtors are and how they serve. We are full service brokers, in it for the long haul, and believe in the relationship imperative. We operate from a place of trust with people at the center. Without that, we can’t do our work. Need an understanding of where to start, when it comes to getting ready to sell? We'll put backgrounds in project management to work and let you know what needs to happen, complete with spreadsheets, if you're into it. We've got the magicians on speed dial to show up and get it done so you can hit the easy button. We treat each listing as a brand we're launching and create emotional and sensory experiences that stand out. Custom playlists, anyone? We've been told our open houses are the best in town. Looking to purchase a vacation property and need it to generate rental income? Expect sharp pencils to make sure the numbers make sense. We can even help with the interior design and advise how to set it up to make top dollar. Ready to downsize? We'll be with you on this important chapter and gently guide you to what stays and what goes. First-timer who needs a steady hand to help guide you through the real estate process? Mama Bear's got you covered, and we'll be sure to point out what you need to look for or stay away from. Moving to PDX and need a proxy to get to know Rose City? Gab's a Pac NW native, and even with all its growth and change, this place still gives her butterflies. Plus, her background in video production makes those remote FaceTime home tours a breeze. About Gabrielle Enfield, Founder, Working Magic at Living Room Realty: I grew up in Woodland, Washington, and live in the wooded hills of Bridlemile, where I'm raising my family. #boymom. Today I am the #1 agent at my brokerage - which is Portland's #1 real estate office - and consistently rank in the top 1% of more than 8,400 brokers in the Portland metro. I love what I do and it shows. Before real estate, my career spans two decades of expertise I'm fortunate enough to apply every day. These experiences range from being a TV news anchor (visual storyteller) to helping develop some of the world's beloved brands like Xbox and Dave's Killer Bread (strategy and engagement). I also helped launch Paul Allen's MoPop to a global stage; it combined two of my life loves: music + architecture. I was on the forefront of integrated media, crisis communications, digital productions and managed events and massive teams that delivered headline-making news. I was practically born to sell Real Estate: my Dad is a retired custom home designer and builder, my Uncle is an architect and my Grandpa was a Realtor and developer. I am an active listener, have a keen eye for "good bones", and solving my clients' real estate needs in a creative and often unexpected way brings me joy. In my spare time, I am raising my kiddos to be confident weirdos, championing my spouse Per who is an IP attorney at Nike, hitting the thrift store circuit as often as I can, and volunteering my time as a Broker Advisor at Living Room. In 2023 I launched Hi Buddy Hospitality Group, a burgeoning hostel and restaurant in NE Portland. I also am a member of Project Color Corps Portland Chapter, a national non-profit that collaborates with people to add color to their essential community spaces, creating beauty, belonging, and joy. Please give a call – I'd love to see what it would be like to partner with you. For a look inside my everyday life, be sure to follow along on Instagram. Let's Work Magic together. High fives!
- T: 503-388-2788
- gabrielle@livingroomre.com
