Dill Ward Group | eXp Realty

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Portland, OR Realtor | Vancouver, WA Realtor, Dill Ward Group

700+ Homes Sold. Unlocking Your Next Chapter.

Portland Oregon Real Estate

Thinking About Making a Move?

Let's make sure your next move is the right one.

Whether you're buying, selling, relocating, or simply exploring what's possible, we're here to help you understand your options and make a smart move with confidence.

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Dill Ward, Portland Oregon real estate agent
Meet Your Advocate

Strategy, heart, and a big vision for your next chapter.

“The right home is not just about where you are today. It is about where you want your life to go next.” — Dill Ward

I'm Dill Ward, licensed real estate broker in Oregon & Washington, relocation specialist, and Master Certified Negotiation Expert. After helping clients through 700+ home sales, I know the best results come from equal parts careful strategy, clear communication, and genuine care.

Master Certified Negotiation Expert
Relocation + Remote Sales
Construction + Inspection Knowledge
Digital Marketing Expert
Listing Prep + Staging Specialist
Extensive Vendor Network
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15 Years Experience | 700+ Homes Sold | 5.0 ★ Client Rating | Licensed OR + WA
Start Where You Are

Not sure what comes next?
That’s a perfectly good place to start.

Maybe you're ready to buy. Maybe you're ready to sell. Maybe you're moving across town, across the country, or simply wondering what your options are. Start wherever you are.

Buying

Selling

Relocating

Life Changes

Client Love

“Dill made us feel calm, informed, and completely cared for. We never felt pressured, and we always knew exactly what came next.”

★★★★★

Susan Purslane · Portland Area Buyer

The Dill Ward Group Difference

Your move is personal.
Our approach is strategic.

Buying or selling a home is a big decision. You deserve more than someone who simply opens doors, puts a sign in the yard, and waits for the market to do the work. We combine deep local knowledge, thoughtful strategy, modern marketing, technology, and genuine personal attention to help you make a move that makes sense for your life, your goals, and your future.

They outgrew their last house and were ready to uplevel

Kate was renting and thought she had to wait to buy

How Linda made her dream of moving to Portland come true
What You Can Expect
01

Local Expertise

We know Portland beyond the listing.

02

Smart Strategy

Every move deserves a plan built around your specific goals.

03

Modern Marketing

Your home deserves to be seen, understood, and positioned strategically.

04

Total Honesty

Even when the answer isn't necessarily what you hoped to hear.

05

Modern Tools, Human Touch

Technology should make your experience better, not more complicated.

06

We Stay With You

Before, during, and after the transaction.

Selling Your Home

Your home deserves more than a listing. It deserves a strategy.

Selling isn't just about putting your home on the market. It's about understanding your property's position, preparing it to compete, creating demand, negotiating from a position of strength, and knowing when to adjust. We build a strategy around your home, your timeline, and what you want to accomplish.

01 — Position

Understand the market and position the home correctly.

02 — Prepare

Make thoughtful improvements that create meaningful impact.

03 — Promote

Create attention through photography, video, digital marketing, social media, and targeted exposure.

04 — Negotiate

Protect your goals from pricing strategy through closing.

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A Dill Ward Group listing, a Portland craftsman bungalow
Hands exchanging house keys after a successful home purchase
Buying a Home

You don't need to see every house. You need to recognize the right one.

The right home is the one that fits your life, your finances, priorities, and plans. We'll help you understand the market, identify opportunities, evaluate properties, negotiate strategically, and make a decision you feel good about.

01 — Clarify

Know what matters most to you.

02 — Explore

Understand neighborhoods, homes, and opportunities.

03 — Evaluate

Look beyond the surface and understand the numbers and risks.

04 — Move

Make a confident offer and navigate the transaction.

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Current Listings
Homes Worth a Closer Look

A selection of homes currently represented by Dill Ward Group.

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Relocation

Don't just move to Portland.
Find your place here.

Moving to Portland is about more than finding a house. It's about figuring out where you'll spend Saturday mornings, how long you'll commute, which neighborhood feels like home, and what kind of life you want to build here. We'll help you understand Portland before you make the move.

Neighborhoods

Understand how different communities actually feel.

Lifestyle

Find the places that fit the way you live.

Logistics

Navigate the practical details of relocating.

Explore Portland Relocation →
Dill Ward talking with clients about their move
“Dill met with us, put us at ease, listened, and got to work… helped us find a beautiful home that can meet our needs. Under asking price. With a sellers credit for repairs.”
★★★★★
nbvandiver · Buyer Client · Relocated to Portland
Portland + Surrounding Communities

Find the part of Portland that fits your life.

Portland isn't one market. Every neighborhood and community has its own personality, lifestyle, housing stock, commute, schools, amenities, and price points. We'll help you find the place that fits what matters to you.

Portland

Pearl District

Condos, walkability, and urban energy.

Alberta Arts

Vintage bungalows, galleries, and a quirky, creative edge.

Sellwood

Village feel, with green spaces and a small, walkable central strip.

Kerns

The heart of inner NE Portland — central, with eateries at every turn.

Richmond

The go-to for dining and nightlife.

NW Portland

Urban condos alongside homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s, rich in history and architecture.

Westside

Beaverton

Established neighborhoods, great amenities and easy access to major westside employers.

Cedar Mill

Established neighborhoods, abundant green space, and convenient westside access

Bonny Slope

Established neighborhoods, abundant green space, and convenient westside access

Southwest

Lake Oswego

Lake centered living, established neighborhoods and a polished suburban feel.

West Linn

River views, larger homes and a quieter suburban setting.

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Meet the Team

Real estate is our business. People are our reason.

We're a team united by the same goal: help people make confident moves while creating a positive impact along the way.

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Community
Impact
Joy
Personal Growth
The Dill Ward Group team
Ready When You Are

Let's talk about your move.

No pressure. Just a useful conversation about where you are, where you want to go, and how to get there.

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