Living Room Realty — Local services in Portland

My husband and I worked with Cheri Harney. She was phenomenal to work with. There are so many wonderful things to say about her and the way she works with clients. We were first time homebuyers in a seller's market in Portland. It's a difficult and emotional place to be in, but Cheri supported us every step of the way. She answered all of our questions thoroughly and patiently (my husband sure had a lot), and when she didn't know the answer she would hunt it down. Thorough is a great way to describe Cheri. Any house we were interested in, she would dig around for the most important information, call the other brokers, and do some sleuthing. The effort she expended for us was tremendous. Of course real estate brokers want to make money, but I never got the sense that Cheri was only in it for the money. She took great care of us, and was kind, warm and thoughtful. When we finally had an offer accepted, she stayed with us every step of the way, even pointing us toward reputable businesses who could help us touch up our home. If you are looking around for a realtor, look no further than this...

I feel very fortunate to have been referred to Atika. I am a high maintenance buyer who looks at places every week for months until I find what I want and can afford. I needed a realtor who became a friend by understanding what was really important to me. She really took the time to understand my needs rather than just sell me a place and make the commission. She discussed pros and cons with me and helped me make a decision. She was patient with me when I was wishy washy. Other realtors at different companies didn't have time, didn't understand what I wanted, or just wanted to hurry up and make a sale rather than the right sale. I also wanted a 5 day close and she made it happen, including all the inspections....

I went into buying my first home knowing nothing about the process. I was blessed to be referred to Virginia, who immediately set me at ease. It was clear to me when we viewed the first home, that Virginia was not only super knowledgeable about houses inside and out, but she also wanted to make sure I bought what I truly wanted. To my surprise I found my dream house only after seeing 3 or 4 others. Together with a letter to the owner and Virginia's keen negotiating skills (and working on her weekend off!), our offer was accepted, beating out a higher bid. I cannot thank her enough for the support she showed me throughout the whole process. Do yourself a favor and hire Virginia to help you make your...