There aren't enough words to describe the magic of Laurie Gilmer…read more I am a first time home buyer and was referred to Laurie by a mutual friend. She helped me navigate a complicated housing market and was able to explain the ins and outs of both home ownership and condo purchasing. She knows Portland incredibly well, and gave unbiased feedback on every home and condo we saw together. Somehow, I always felt like I was Laurie's only client, although that was obviously not the case. When I finally did put in a couple of offers, Laurie spent hours with me digging through property history and real estate records. For the condo I ended up purchasing, Laurie and her team spent even more time working with the city to understand various permits, and she scheduled my inspection, sewer inspection, etc. At every step of the way, Laurie was responsive, empathetic, patient, and resourceful. She got to the bottom of all my questions and not once did I feel pressured to purchase anything; quite the opposite, I felt that Laurie was 100% an advocate for my long term success. Having worked with other realtors in the past, not one of them has shown a fraction of the care and dedication as Laurie and her incredible team. 10/10 would recommend!

Laurie Gilmer and her team are absolutely fantastic! From the first time we met she was incredibly…read moreengaged, asking us lots of thoughtful questions, and then providing relevant suggestions. As first-time home buyers, we really appreciated her suggestions, and she did a great job taking our wants and goals into account and making them reality. She kept us informed on new listings and we were able to easily communicate with her and the team about listings we were interested in. Her and her team were incredibly organized, helpful, and quick to respond throughout the entire process. When they showed us houses, they took their time and were incredibly thorough which made us feel like they were equally invested in us finding the right home. When we did find the home that we wanted, they jumped into action and guided us through what can be a very complicated process. Helping us schedule inspections, stay on top of action items and next steps, and ultimately got us into the home of our dreams. We appreciated Laurie's knowledge, experience, and expertise. Even though there was a team working with us, Laurie was closely involved in every aspect of the process and we felt like we were a priority for her. We highly recommend and we're really grateful for Laurie and her team!

Natasha went above and beyond for us. Buying a house is expensive and stressful and she brought…read morejoy, humor, hope and positivity throughout the experience. She was right there with us through all the ups and downs and has a special place in our Portland story. I can't recommend her highly enough! Natasha is extremely prompt in responding and communicates in a professional, respectful, and honest way. She was great about sourcing bids for repairs that came up during the inspection period. She has good working relationships with the professionals she reached out to so we got all our quotes in a timely and thorough way. She submitted a few offers on our behalf, and was timely in meeting all deadlines. She's detail oriented and knowledgeable about the market and process. We were in backup position for one place and she kept us in the loop and followed up with the sellers agent without us needing to keep following up. In the end, we got our unicorn house! Rental unit potential, future expansion potential, extra large garage, fantastic inner SE location and within our price point. Local friends said we wanted too much and we should lower our expectations. Natasha kept on the hunt and pivoted without giving us a hard time when we changed our criteria a few times. She patiently went on showings with us all over Portland because we were new to town and hadn't figured out the exact location we wanted initially.

Everyone hopes for a committed and talented individual as their broker. If you can check those…read moreboxes and get a wonderfully kind and caring partner (and friend) in the process, well, that's a truly fortunate experience! We (The Carters) highly recommend Keri based on our recent home-buying experience in Troutdale. Keri provided us with exceptional service from start to finish with a level of professionalism, communication, follow-through, and genuine interest in the finer details of our search, all of which made a world of difference. Having purchased homes in the past, Keri's personal approach and advocacy simply could not have been better. Due to her dogged search for details related to our property, we were able to discover and effectively resolve both permitting and needed items for completion before finalizing our agreement. We moved into our wonderful new home confident in the purchase, value, and quality of the decisions made. If we are ever in need of services and support in the future, we absolutely will be reaching out to Keri for help! We greatly appreciated the chance to work with Keri and the Urban Nest Team.

I had a wonderful experience working with Linda Heinrichs. We searched for a home for two years,…read moreand throughout that entire process, she was incredibly patient and never once made me feel pushed into a decision. What I appreciated most was her honesty and attention to detail. Linda frequently pointed out potential issues with homes that I likely would have missed on my own. It was clear that she was truly in my corner and cared about finding the right fit for me, rather than just focusing on her commission. She was knowledgeable, competent, and incredibly easy to work with. I would gladly recommend Linda to my family and friends. Anyone who chooses to work with her will be in excellent hands!

Linda Heinrichs is a highly professional and experienced realtor. She helped me sell my mother's…read morecondo which I thought would be a bit of a logistical challenge as I was living out of state. But not with Linda; we communicated regularly with phone, text, email and Docusign. With her experience, she read the market perfectly, priced the property appropriately and supplied terrific contacts for house prep (painters, landscapers, electricians, staging, photos, etc.) She helped negotiate a contract and navigate HOA questions. A true real estate professional. Linda Heinrichs is the best!

We recently sold our home in northeast Portland with Rachel Freed. My husband was pretty resistant…read moreto using a realtor because of the high price of houses and what that meant for a realtor's fee--UNTIL we had a telephone consultation with Rachel. Her deep knowledge and expertise of home sales and the current market won him over. She was very up front about what she could and couldn't do--no promises about high prices or quick sales, but clear advice about what we could do to add value and interest to our home. We did everything she suggested, using her associate Brooke Budy to coordinate the project. We replaced a few light fixtures, painted a couple of rooms, and had the house staged. We trusted her expertise and just went with it. Even though the Portland market had slowed a bit, our house got a lot of attention with three good offers in the first three days. We sold for an excellent price four days after the listing went live. If you're thinking of selling your home, definitely have a conversation with Rachel Freed before you list! Just a side note: we also used Urban Nest to buy that house ten years ago. That was the best real estate experience we had had at that time. We strongly recommend Rachel for buying as well as for selling.

Let's begin like this: RACHEL SOLD OUR HOUSE DURING A PANDEMIC. After months of prepping to sell…read moreour home, COVID-19 struck the Portland metro area and shelter in place went into effect the same day our home went on the market. During a week of biting our finger nails and prepping to move back into our home, Rachel chased down every nibble on the property, and was able to secure not one, but multiple offers on the home, and was able to help us sell for over asking. With as much as we love Rachel and the incredible job that she did, she was not the only one who put in the work to get this done. Brooke was our go-to person throughout the listing and market process, and he was clear, communicative and has impeccable style to boot, and the entire paperwork process was seamless thanks to her admin team. If you are looking for an agent who will give you results that you want and throws a mean wine and cheese party, Rachel is the person you are looking for.

Angela Stevens has been helping my wife and buy our first home in the Portland area (we're about to…read moreclose on it), and working with her and her team has been a dream. She is a ninja on all levels when it comes to all things things real estate. She even is certified in home staging, and has real estate in her veins. 12 years of experience, and her family has been running the business like 24 years. Angela is also a joy to work with. She deeply cares and she provides extreme value to her clients. She is personable, funny, yet extremely knowledgeable and sophisticated when it comes to business and real estate investing. She is down to earth yet very successful, and she'll fight for you. If you're looking for one of those super seasoned realtors that is going to save you tens of thousands of dollars helping you to find your dream, who is going to fight for you whether you're a buyer or a seller, then Angela Stevens and her team at Hatch Homes (Keller Williams) is the one you're looking for. She serves the greater SW Portland area, including Vancouver. Thanks Angela! :)

Angela is an unbeatable realtor. I was in route to work with a different realtor when I was…read morereferred to Angela. I even interviewed some of the top notch realtors around. Angela still rises above the rest. She has really extensive experience, genuinely cares about what's best for her clients, has an efficient, family owned practice and can refer just about anyone needed in a matter of minutes. Anytime I have needed to reach her, she's right there for me. She's got the business knowledge that gives her client/s an edge if they work with her. After having a bad experience with a previous realtor, I am so relieved that I found Angela. She thoroughly knows her way around both ends of real estate (buying and selling). She is also just a kind, easy-going person to talk with and be around. Even her referrals remind me I'm in good hands. It's a great move to reach out to Angela whether you're buying or selling. You won't regret it.

Peggy helped my husband and I buy our first home 5 years ago. The whole thing was actually a…read more1.5-year process, off and on, and throughout it she was patient and helpful and available for our many questions. Her experience made up enormously for our total lack of it, and we were very happy with both our new home and the process of purchasing it. We've enjoyed keeping in contact with Peggy since then, and plan to ask for her help when we're ready to sell.

Peggy just helped us close on our first house and we are so excited!…read more After looking at the market for months and becoming very disillusioned, Peggy was recommended to us by mom. My mom sold her house a few years ago with Peggy's help and spoke highly of her so we brought her on-board. Even though the market in Portland is extremely tough for a buyer right now, Peggy assured us that we would find a house we loved. She was calm and patient while still being realistic which eased our new home buyer nerves. It was only a few weeks before we were making an offer on a house we loved. Peggy's experience and breadth of knowledge showed as she guided us through the whole process. She communicated with us whenever we needed help and also let us know ahead of time what to expect during the next steps of the process. We ended up closing on a house that is on the lower end of our budget and are very happy. We highly recommend Peggy if you are buying a home. My mom also recommends her if you are selling.

Deanna was fantastic in helping find a home in Southeast Portland. It took us many months to find a…read morehouse I was willing to put an offer in - mostly because of my own schedule, travels, and inconsistency - but Deanna was tremendously helpful and responsive to all of my questions and needs. She has a wide network of mortgage lenders, inspectors, and contractors, and continues to be a helpful resource even after I moved into the new house.

We were very lucky to find Deanna as our realtor via a recommendation from a friend's realtor who…read morehad moved out of state. It was a bonus she shared our vegan values! Deanna was very responsive, knowledgeable, and we very much appreciated her recommendations for contractors as we needed some quick estimates during the inspection period. As first-time home buyers, she helped guide us through the process and was able to meet us to look at houses at times that worked for our schedules. Would definitely recommend Deanna to anyone looking for a place in the Portland area!

Lindsay is an extremely knowledgeable professional in the processes of real estate negotiations and…read morein the Portland area housing market. She is an expert at staging and has many connections to help make your home shine above the rest. She rolled up her sleeves and got right to work at our side to make our home as marketable as possible in a difficult market and competitive area. We had a less than perfect scenario where we ran into problems along the way with a sale falling through and some issues with our home that were unbeknownst to us. Lindsay had an infectious positive attitude throughout the process. She didn't see problems, just challenges to be overcome. Although we were at times discouraged, Lindsay inspired us to continue to see the light at the end of the tunnel. With Lindsay's help, we ended up getting a sale on our home at a fair price with reasonable concessions by both parties. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Lindsay again and will recommend her to everyone I know.

Summer and Fall of 2023 I had the absolute pleasure of working with Lindsay Borg to sell the condo…read moreI had lived in for 17 years. I was overwhelmed with the prospect, but ready to make a big change. From start to finish, Lindsay made the process far smoother than I could have imagined. From our initial conversations and throughout the whole process, Lindsay was enthusiastic, professional, and fun to work with. She was highly knowledgeable about the local market and made sure I always felt like a priority. She had creative solutions for every snag I hit, and she helped me take my home from a chaotic mess to beautifully staged and photographed perfection. At each step in the whole process, Lindsay came through with her commitment to excellence. Her knowledge is first-rate; she made certain my home was priced correctly and got me the best deal possible. We were under contract within a day of hitting the market. She ensured every detail was taken care of; I never had to worry that something would be missed. Lindsay was on top of it! Throughout our journey, Lindsay demonstrated immense patience and understanding of my situation. Whatever I needed, whatever I was worried about, she took it all in stride. She went out of her way to provide me with every resource and showed up for me time and time again. I would hire her again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much, Lindsay. I absolutely could not have done it without you.  Bonus: If you're a dog lover, make sure you ask to meet Max and Zoey. Her furry "co-workers" are such a joy!