A Listing Years in the Making

How long are you willing to wait for the right time? For us, the answer is: as long as it takes.

We met Linda at an open house in Northeast Portland nearly five years ago. She wasn’t looking to buy—just curious. We chatted about the market, her longtime home in Rose City Park (97213), and the idea that “someday” she might downsize. No pitch. Just a conversation.

Over the years, we stayed in touch. A quick coffee now and then. Market updates by email. We even walked through a couple townhomes together, but she always came back to, “I’m not ready yet.” And every time, we said, “No rush—we’ll be here.”

This spring, she called and said, “I think it’s time.” Her kids had moved out, she found a one-level condo she loved, and emotionally, she was ready to let go of the home she'd raised her family in. Because we’d stayed connected, it was easy to move forward. She trusted us to guide pricing, prep, and strategy. Within days of listing, we had multiple offers—and Linda got to choose the one that gave her both a great price and a smooth timeline.

What this reminded us: real estate isn’t just about market timing. It’s about life timing. Being patient, being consistent, and showing up again and again—that’s what builds trust. And when the moment arrives, clients know who to call.

That’s why we do what we do. Because behind every Portland home is a story—and when you're ready, we’re ready too.

Want to talk real estate—or just swap stories? Reach out anytime.