I search for properties daily and will send you listings that match what you are looking for. You will also have access to my home search tools at sellingpdxhomes.com to browse listings on your own anytime. When something catches your eye, I can usually get us in within 8 to 24 hours.

Touring is where most buyers spend the most emotional energy and make the most preventable mistakes. Here is how to walk through a home like a professional instead of a hopeful stranger.

Before You Walk In: The Exterior Check

Spend 3–5 minutes outside before you ever open the front door. Walk the perimeter. Look for:

The First 60 Seconds Inside

Your first impression is data. Don't dismiss it:

Cosmetic vs. Structural: The Distinction That Matters for Negotiation

You can renovate a house. You can't renovate a location. Take time during every showing to evaluate the block, not just the four walls.

When you find the right home, it is go time. I will pull comparable sales, research the property's history, and call the listing agent to get a read on the seller's situation. Then we will put together a competitive offer based on real data, not guesswork.

Once all parties have agreed to terms and the contract is fully signed, you will deliver your earnest money deposit. Typically 1–3% of the purchase price, due within 3 business days of mutual acceptance.

Once we are under contract, the seller is required to provide you with property disclosures. In Oregon, the seller fills out a Seller's Property Disclosure Statement covering the structure, systems, and history of the home. Read it carefully. It can reveal things not visible during a walkthrough.

You will typically have about 10 business days for inspections after your offer is accepted. Schedule immediately. If the general inspection uncovers something needing a closer look, you need time to bring in specialists before the deadline.

PNW-Specific Inspections Worth Knowing About

Two things that often get handled too late in the process: your rate lock and your homeowner's insurance. Both need to be in place before closing, and both need your active attention during the under-contract period.

Once inspections clear, your lender orders an appraisal to confirm the home's value supports the loan amount. The appraiser is randomly assigned. Three things can happen:

At closing, you sign your loan documents, the lender wires the funds, and the title company records the transfer. Keys are typically in your hand by afternoon. The typical timeline from accepted offer to closing is 30 to 45 days.

I search for properties daily and will send you listings that match what you are looking for. You will also have access to my home search tools at sellingpdxhomes.com to browse listings on your own anytime. When something catches your eye, I can usually get us in within 8 to 24 hours.

Touring is where most buyers spend the most emotional energy and make the most preventable mistakes. Here is how to walk through a home like a professional instead of a hopeful stranger.

Before You Walk In: The Exterior Check

Spend 3–5 minutes outside before you ever open the front door. Walk the perimeter. Look for:

The First 60 Seconds Inside

Your first impression is data. Don't dismiss it:

Cosmetic vs. Structural: The Distinction That Matters for Negotiation

You can renovate a house. You can't renovate a location. Take time during every showing to evaluate the block, not just the four walls.

When you find the right home, it is go time. I will pull comparable sales, research the property's history, and call the listing agent to get a read on the seller's situation. Then we will put together a competitive offer based on real data, not guesswork.

Once all parties have agreed to terms and the contract is fully signed, you will deliver your earnest money deposit. Typically 1–3% of the purchase price, due within 3 business days of mutual acceptance.

Once we are under contract, the seller is required to provide you with property disclosures. In Oregon, the seller fills out a Seller's Property Disclosure Statement covering the structure, systems, and history of the home. Read it carefully. It can reveal things not visible during a walkthrough.

You will typically have about 10 business days for inspections after your offer is accepted. Schedule immediately. If the general inspection uncovers something needing a closer look, you need time to bring in specialists before the deadline.

PNW-Specific Inspections Worth Knowing About

Two things that often get handled too late in the process: your rate lock and your homeowner's insurance. Both need to be in place before closing, and both need your active attention during the under-contract period.

Once inspections clear, your lender orders an appraisal to confirm the home's value supports the loan amount. The appraiser is randomly assigned. Three things can happen:

At closing, you sign your loan documents, the lender wires the funds, and the title company records the transfer. Keys are typically in your hand by afternoon. The typical timeline from accepted offer to closing is 30 to 45 days.