The Offer That Almost Didn’t Happen

It was 9:38 PM on a Thursday when my phone buzzed with a hesitant text:
“Hey… is it too late to submit an offer?”

We’d been on the market in SE Portland for five days. The home had great showings but no strong offers yet, and the sellers were starting to get nervous. Earlier that day, we heard a couple loved the house but were “on the fence.”

That text? It came from their agent. They were still undecided but didn’t want to miss the window. I told them: "It’s not too late—let’s talk."

What followed was a whirlwind:
– I stayed up reviewing their offer, advising our sellers by phone at 10:15 PM.
– We crafted a thoughtful counter before sunrise.
– I called in our trusted lender contact to reassure the sellers about the buyers’ financing.
– And by mid-morning Friday, we were in escrow—with a strong, clean offer that felt good on both sides.

From the outside, it might look like a “smooth” deal. But behind the scenes? Timing, trust, and responsiveness made all the difference.

The truth is, most Portland real estate wins don’t happen by chance—they happen because someone is on the other side, answering the late texts, calming the nerves, and staying in the details long after business hours.

This is what we do. It’s not glamorous. It’s not always convenient. But it’s how homes get sold, and how clients feel supported at every step.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling in the Portland area, we’d love to be part of your story.