After 8 years of living in Tokyo Japan and running my own executive search firm I decided to return to Portland Oregon to pursue a better quality of life and a career in real estate. Preferring to experience things “hands on”, I acquired a few wonderful older homes and began the work of renovating them with the help of a good local contractor. The work was a very rewarding experience and has proved to be a sound investment as well. With an interest in continuing my career in sales and marketing, I became a licensed real estate agent in 2004. These days I continue to work with everyone from first time home buyers to experienced investors, helping my clients find property in the greater Portland area.

My greatest asset is my knowledge of the local market and ability to match a person’s needs with a suitable property. I have also established a good network of lenders, contractors and home inspectors who can make the home buying and selling process easier from start to finish.

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Bio

Originally from Port Townsend, Washington, I studied architecture and photography at the Rhode Island School of Design, and worked in New York, Seattle and Portland. I’ve been a Portlander since 2002, and have lived all over the East side.  My philosophy as an agent is simple- to be of useful service. Whenever a client needs a hand, I’ll be there ready to work, or put them together with the expert they need. I’ll help move, paint, stage, schedule, drive, host, build, babysit, listen, promote and research for you. If we’re in business together, that’s a bond.  During real estate transactions I am available all hours to respond to client needs, as an investigator, negotiator, and thorough advocate. I’m tenaciously creative in finding an edge for those I represent.