It's been a few months since we closed on a home that Bill helped us find. Being from out of town,…read more I can confidently say that home buying from 1,300 miles away is a different animal. Shopping for, closing on, and moving into a home from a distance with children and pets really calls for the hand holding of a fully invested advocate. Bill, in each phase of our purchase, was our advocate (not merely a transactions agent looking to close the deal only to be never heard from again) in ways that I've learned from past experiences to not expect from real estate agents. Yet, he has reset the bar for me on just how a transaction should be managed. The bottom line, Bill through our 4 month search/buying process together proved himself to be a trust-worthy, caring and full-service oriented partner. He is far and away the best agent that I've worked with. I just think that Bill's standard for services rendered is so high and that he is so committed to it that it cannot help but show and be felt in ways that comes across as being sincere and second nature. Bill was such a pro's pro at helping us work through rejected offers, inspection report blemishes, title company/lender hurdles, and scheduling coordination conflicts. The curve balls were varied and unscripted but in each case I noticed in real-time how Bill proactively assumed the role of project manager, point of contact, facilitator, problem solver and communicator amongst the many parties involved. He was always a step ahead in anticipating and prepping for the next steps, such that I learned early on to not bother with keeping lists of things to have him check in on. For those of us that always need to have a sense of control and visibility, Bill delivers without having to be asked. I am certain that any fair minded review of him has to acknowledge the same. Finally, Bill has an excellent supporting cast. Alex backed Bill up while on vacation during our search. Alex is very much a clone of Bill and is a Portland native. I loved picking Alex's brain as we were forming our opinion on neighborhoods to strongly consider. Then there is Jane at the office. Jane is excellent at sending helpful reminders, notes, calendars to keep your timeline and milestone events straight, specially as closing crunch time approaches. They all work very well together and it was evident that they all keep up with email, voicemail and the steps in the process that are specific to you so as not to seem out of step when you call with a question or a concern. These folks happen to be the best of the best at what they do, and if they were in a different line of work they would be just as successful because their acumen, commitment and genuine concern for the client would translate into success in any profession.

Bill, Alex and Jane were fabulous to deal with from go. They showed up and presented us with a very…read moreprofessional binder filled with information and a step by step process so we would know what to expect. My brother and I were trustees of my parent's home. Neither of us was ready or even prepared to handle this transaction, but Bill and his team came in and took the burden right off of us. What made it even more special was that our parents used Bill and Alex when they bought this house. It was nice to bring it full circle - from purchase to sale. It is how our folks would have wanted it. We, my brother and I, highly recommend Bill Grange and his associates if you are buying or selling a home. The attentiveness, communication, and care they exhibit during the entire process was amazing.

I cannot say enough good things about Steve Berger and the team at Sunrise Mortgage! I have been a…read moreRealtor for over 2 decades and worked with hundreds of mortgage brokers over the years and can say with certainty that Sunrise Mortgage Group is among the best of the best. This is my 2nd transaction with Steve Berger and I know it will not be my last. We just closed on a home purchase which was quite difficult and had some unique challenges. Steve got creative and had the solutions to make it work. We were able to close on time and our buyer was ecstatic. Steve's knowledge, experience and connections were invaluable. Thanks Steve!

Superb customer service…read more Excellent communication. Very happy to have worked with them- seamless/smooth process during what can traditionally be a stressful situation. Highly recommended!

Sohee was an incredible resource and partner throughout our months-long journey to finding our…read morehome! She always answered our questions in a way that we could understand (as first-time home buyers) and her teammate, Lauren Marrone, was equally skilled in breaking down the home-buying process. Sohee made herself available whenever we found a house we wanted to visit, and provided listings herself based on our (ever-evolving) criteria. She was flexible and patient, and never made us feel pressured to purchase before we were ready. She and Lauren were the best team we could have asked for!! Thank you!!

Sohee went above and beyond to make sure my best interest was first. She always gave great advice…read moreand insight on negotiation tactics. She was always prompt in responding and went beyond her job description to help recommend contractors and obtain bids/schedule work for us. She and Lauren were the best team to have on my side through one of the biggest purchases one can make. Sohee's team was absolutely wonderful. The process went better than I could have imagined.

We were referred to Gregg Bates, one of (w)were Real Estate's Principal Brokers. Lucky us! He was…read moreincredibly patient as we worked through our evolving plans. We started working with Gregg with the intention of buying a home and moving to the area. Gregg spent days looking at properties with us. We left without a clear plan, but Gregg kept looking, sending us spot-on listings while we carefully considered our near and long term plans. In the end, we decided to invest in a rental property and to put a pin in our plan to buy and move to the area. Gregg graciously shifted gears, turning his focus to a very different segment of the market. He expertly led us through the acquisition process on an investment property, educating us along the way. Gregg is the consummate professional: smart, hard-working, highly communicative, service driven, and thoughtful in every way. We were blown away by his client focus as well as the depth of his knowledge of the market. The breadth of his professional network is also impressive. We needed to find additional professional services providers in the area and Gregg knew just who to call. We couldn't be happier with the service we received or the final result of all Gregg's hard work. He's a pro! We recommend Gregg and (w)here Real Estate whole heartedly.

Though I know that Jackie and Erika covered a broader geo area, if you are buying or selling in the…read morePearl District then look no further. Both live in the neighborhood and for our sale have worked as a team - with no ego. Very responsive, very candid, and tons of wisdom based on their telepathic level of understanding the Pearl interested buyer. I first discovered Jackie when she was the selling agent when I purchased back in 2004, so she's been active for awhile. Somehow back in '04 I knew I'd ask her to represent me when I sold since I had found her knowledgeable, confident and convincing. - and so I did!

Jennie and Christine were amazing escrow agents. Super responsive and organized. We had several…read morehiccups due to lender errors & late price negotiations with seller: our closing date changed, price changed, and mortgage fees changed all in the last week and somehow they still got us to closing before our movers showed up to deliver our things.

We "trusted" First American to be professional and honest. We were completely disappointed. One…read moremis-type on a single document ended up costing our family 5k more than what was projected. We had to schedule our own signing appointment and our realtor wasn't even notified we had even completed our title transfer. When we asked the branch manager about the mistake, he brushed us off. Of course why should they care it's not their money. If your looking for a title company I would look somewhere else.

We had Fleschner Construction do an extensive remodel for us, and they did a fantastic job taking…read morecare of our home. We had purchased the house while still living in Austin, TX, and needed a contractor we could trust and work well with from a distance. Ashley and his team provided clear, realistic, and detailed estimates, and communicated well with us about what we wanted from our dream home. They updated both of our bathrooms, raised the ceiling in our kitchen, and updated the lighting and wiring through the house to add smart home features. We also threw a huge curveball at them during the planning phase of the project: we needed to add an elevator. They handled this new requirement with ease and delivered a home we are delighted with.

In the spring and summer of 2016, I hired Fleschner Construction to do some exterior and interior…read morework to update my backyard and also my kitchen/family room. These projects included some decorative fencing outdoors and updating to Quartz countertops, new wood flooring, new tile backsplash, new sink and faucet, and conversion to natural gas stove in my kitchen/family room. The work was done with utmost skill and care, and I genuinely appreciated their input when decisions had to be made about the finishes. I think one thing that makes them standout above their competition is the excellent communication with their customers about expectations, timelines, and daily work schedule. I highly recommend this group of experts to handle any remodeling or construction project.

My husband and I have worked with Jane Boyd on two real estate purchases and both experiences were…read moreexcellent. She made both transactions - which are inevitably stressful - move smoothly and efficiently. She kept myself and my husband at ease throughout both experiences. She also spent a lot of time showing us multiple properties and always did so cheerfully and with great attention to detail around what we were looking for and our particular needs. She is extremely knowledgable about what she does, and helped us coordinate all necessary inspections, paperwork, etc. She goes above and beyond and we highly recommend working with Jane!

Jane recently helped us purchased our dream house. She is very knowledgeable of what she does and…read morelistens very well to the client's needs. I would highly recommend Jane to find you the perfect home you are looking for.

We were in the process of selling our house and the buyer requested some repairs. What I…read morediscovered is that trying to find a contractor is not very fun. Most of them are pretty nonchalant about your time, rarely provide written quotes in a timely manner if at all and make you feel like you should be honored they made the time for you. Jon Lebel was pretty much the exact opposite. He communicated effectively, arrived when he said he would and had the job completed on time and on budget. We had him replace siding, repair some drywall and install some GFCI outlets for us. The work was exactly what we needed and he and his crew got it done is crappy weather just in time for the holidays. If you are looking for a contractor with integrity and clearly shows he cares, this is your contractor.

I contacted Jon after unsuccessfully trying to get a fencing project done with two other…read morecontractors. We moved to the area in February and wanted to get our yard set up with a dog door from the garage and a fence along the side for a dog run. After getting the runaround and dealing with sky high bids from two other non-responsive contractors, I decided to do the dog door myself and put up some welded-wire fencing as a stop gap until I built up the patience to give the fence another run. After failing with two word of mouth referrals, I decided to give yelp a go and glad I did. Although Jon only had one review at the time, it detailed the kind of experience you should expect from someone you are paying to do a job: punctuality, responsive communication, integrity, etc. Worth a shot I decided, and gave him a call. Since it was almost 5pm on Saturday, I wasn't expecting to set something up for the next week, but an hour later he is at my house assessing the project area (and dealing with my overly excited and aggressively playful boxer). He does the necessary measurements and tells me he'll have the quote to me that night. In my prior experience with contractors, usually a few hours meant a few days, but sure enough I had a detailed quote that night. A few emails later, and we are set for a Tuesday start date. He again arrived promptly and got right to work and was 99% done that day (had to let the posts set overnight before installing the gate Wednesday afternoon). Its refreshing to deal with a contractor that respects your time and is as professional as Jon. I highly recommend.