Portland’s eco friendly vibes, incredible food, hip art scene and green space means that people flock to this Oregan city. Home values continue to rise and inventory is low. The top 3% of Portland’s 5,385 real estate agents can help you stay competitive. With HomeLight you’ll match with top Portland real estate agents who sell 1.4x faster.
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Portland, Oregon’s largest city, is located in the Willamette Valley region on the Willamette and Columbia rivers. There’s plenty to do in this beautiful city: take a bike ride across the historical bridges, or have a picnic in one of the many evergreen parks. Visit the city’s vibrant music scene, with bands like Kingsmen and Paul Revere & the Raiders. Order lunch from one of the city’s 600 licensed food carts, or grab a beer at a local brewery.
Portland is one of America’s hottest real estate markets right now. The recent influx of people has caused the dynamics of house hunting to change. The few homes for sale right now are more expensive. There are 2,407 homes on sale in Portland. The city’s 5,385 active agents work to get these homes sold and off the market in 78 days. Portland’s average agent can sell a home for about 98.8% of the initial list price.
The top 3% of real estate agents in Portland sell 1.7x more homes than the average. They also get homes off the market 1.4x faster. These top agents save buyers 5.9% more money than the average, saving them about $21,287 extra. They also make sellers 4.3%, or $15,459, more than the average agent does.
The Northwest District is a trendy yet sophisticated neighborhood in Portland. Turn-of-the-century Victorian homes line the narrow streets, with newer apartments, condos, and lofts also occupying the neighborhood. Parking is sparse in the Northwest District, so most residents choose to walk to the local cafes, saloons, boutiques and bars.
Sellwood-Moreland is a very family and pedestrian-friendly neighborhood, with easy access to public transportation, the neighborhood has many parks, restaurants, coffee shops, food markets, and a movie theater and library. Couples with children have relocated to the area due to its reputation as a safe neighborhood with quality schools.
If you’re a night owl or young single, consider moving into a Downtown apartment or loft. You can find pretty much anything in this neighborhood, with more than 500 restaurants, bars and coffee shops. Walk to Portland State University to try out the delicious food cart options surrounding the campus, or visit the Portland Art Museum.
At one point in time, counterculture types sought out modest housing in this neighborhood. The once-affordable Victorians and foursquares have since been transformed into new condos, making Sunnyside one of the most expensive areas in the city. The area is known for attracting a variety of people, whether the hipster or entrepreneur.
Located just northwest of Downtown, Pearl District attracts many urbanites and trendy singles with its art galleries, upscale businesses and residences. Homes consist mostly of high-rise condominiums and warehouse-to-loft conversions. The neighborhood also has many boutiques, restaurants and small clubs and bars.
Occupied by counterculture types and young couples, the neighborhood of Concordia is in high demand following the renovation of cottage and bungalow-style homes. A very dog and pedestrian-friendly neighborhood, Concordia is popular with many locals for its stretch of unique restaurants, boutiques and bars.
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It's going to depend on the temperature of the Portland housing market but we generally recommend that you hire a real estate agent as soon as you're thinking of selling your home. Generally speaking, that's anywhere from 3 to 6 months prior to your desired move date.
On average, the top performing 5% of seller's agents generally command a higher selling price (+9%) than the average real estate agent. The top performing 5% of buyer's agents generally save their clients 2.5% more than the average real estate agent at closing. So, whether you're buying or selling your house, your odds of making more money on the transaction are higher if you work with a top performing agent.
Always ensure you’re working with a trained, accredited real estate professional. That's the best way to protect you and your property. Every listing agent should be prepared to deliver proof of their license to sell in your area.
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Portland work for 6% of the home price.
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We've put together a list of 24 questions to ask your real estate agent. Make sure to ask them of your Portland real estate agent during interviews.
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agents in Portland to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Portland real estate agents and will only introduce you to the top performing agents.
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We compare real estate agents on a variety of data points in their transaction history. While we can't give away our exact algorithm, we can tell you that we consider things like: how fast a real estate agent sells, how many properties they work on, how much money they save or earn their clients, and what cities and neighborhoods they specialize in.
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