By Marissa Sainz, May 29, 2025
By Marissa Sainz, May 29, 2025
I live out of town and wanted to sell my small house in Multnomah which had turned into something of a hoarding situation with the previous tenant; there was a lot of heavy lifting to do, and from a distance. Marissa Sainz is professional, approachable, and an excellent communicator. She understood the market well and made a series of suggestions to maximize value while being ethical. She also did a lot of footwork for me, which sped up the process significantly. Roughly 5 months later we put the place on the market and after the first open house had 5 offers significantly above asking. Working with Marissa, a top notch real estate professional, made what could have been an extremely stressful situation as stress-free as possible, and the successful sale speaks to her skill.
You might have heard the term "MLS" thrown around when talking about real estate. Maybe you’ve seen abbreviations like RMLS or NWMLS. Maybe you’ve wondered how sites like Zillow actually get their data. So let’s talk about what the MLS actually is, why it exists, and why it matters to you.