I like momentum, movement and progress. I’m a great real estate broker because you won’t often find me sitting still. When I’m on the job, I’m taking action for my clients – seeking out the perfect home, advocating on your behalf, responding quickly, and negotiating with conviction.  I’ve also been known to help rearrange furniture, declutter surfaces, and plant flowers.

When I started my career in 2006, I educated myself about green building techniques by starting GreenPDX, a green building tour group.  I did this out of personal interest, and as a way to effectively serve as translator between builder/architect and clients.  It didn’t take long for green building to go from trending to more standard practice.  Eventually, I moved on, but kept the name as a reminder of my values.  Since then, I have become a top producer working at Think Real Estate, #1 in our industry per broker in sales volume.

I know how to communicate clearly and effectively.  This is first important for our relationship and trust, but also for connecting effectively with the other side of any transaction.  I pride myself on my diplomatic strategy when I begin any negotiation, but also know how to sink my teeth in to defend and advocate for your best interest.

I work with a limited number of clients at one time. This allows me to provide top quality service with focused attention to my client’s needs.  Additionally, I make it a point to donate a minimum of 2% of my annual income to organizations, especially local ones, that work towards equity, justice, and access to resources for underserved populations like minorities and the houseless.

My current home is a 1967 contemporary in the Cully Neighborhood. I have also owned a 1915 bungalow on nearly 1/2 an acre in SW Portland, an ultra-efficient townhome in the Alberta Arts, and rental properties both in Portland and the Oregon Coast. A few of my personal pursuits include pollinator gardening, cycling, bird watching, and road trips around Oregon. I am a second-generation Realtor and Portland native!

After years refining my customer service skills as a restaurant manager, I was ready to put my abilities towards helping others in a larger capacity. Just as I enjoyed getting to know my loyal customers, I now relish getting to know you better through the process of buying and selling a home together.  Every house we tour is a chance to better understand what works for you and, especially, what doesn’t.

I believe I offer our clients a unique combination of heart and head, aiming to be always positive and never pushy, deeply compassionate and unfailingly honest. I am a tenacious negotiator with exhaustive energy to get you to your end goal.  Patient and trustworthy, I will pro-actively help you navigate the complexities that surround most sales or purchases of homes today. I have assisted a wide array of clients throughout the Portland Metro area and I simply love helping you find your way to the next phase in life that you desire.

I purchased my home in the Parkrose neighborhood in 2015 and have previously owned an investment property in Central Oregon, so I understand the ways home ownership is both a commitment and huge accomplishment.

Whatever lies ahead for you, please know I will be receptive to your needs and objectives while being sensitive to the emotional and financial stakes involved, and whatever the reason for your move, I will be there to take those steps with you and prepare you along the way.  Call me – let’s take the first one together!