Buying in Portland Metro & Vancouver, WA
Know what you want before you fall for a house.
First home, next home, or first year in Portland: get clear on your budget, your must-haves, and where you want to live, so you can move fast and with confidence when the right place shows up.
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A buyer’s story
Dill met with us, put us at ease, listened, and got to work.
Nathan V. · Relocated to Portland
Nathan’s family was moving across the country: several generations under one roof, plus three pets, into a city they didn’t know yet.
We started by listening, then went to work finding a home that fit all of them.
- The moveCross-country, multigenerational, three pets
- What matteredA home that meets the whole family’s needs
- The resultA beautiful home, under asking price, with a sellers credit for repairs
What are you looking for?
On your free call, we’ll cover what you want, what you can comfortably afford, and how the search will work.
Start here
Four things to do before you tour a single house.
01
Get your money clear
A lender tells you what you qualify for; you decide what monthly payment feels right. Plan for closing costs, taxes, and insurance too. See the lenders we trust.
02
Write your needs and wants
Have everyone in the house make their own list. What frustrates you about where you live now? Screenshots and saved listings all count.
03
Pick your anchor points
Work, school, family, and the things you love to do narrow the map fast. New to the area? Start with our neighborhood map.
04
Look at homes online
Browsing is homework. It shows you what homes actually cost in different areas. Search & save homes.
Master Certified Negotiation Expert
Your offer, negotiated
Price and terms in your favor.
When the right home shows up, how you negotiate matters as much as what you offer. Dill holds the MCNE designation, held by less than 0.1% of agents.
“I was extremely nervous about purchasing my first home… She found us an incredible home and really fought to get us the best deal possible.”Michelle M. · First-time buyer
How we work with buyers
A home that fits where your life is headed.
We start with you, not listings. Where do you want your life to be in one year, three, five? Then we find the home that gets you there.
- Neighborhood-by-neighborhood guidance, especially if you’re new to Portland
- Straight answers on pricing, inspections, and repairs
- Vetted inspectors and contractors when you need them
- A relationship that lasts long after closing day
From our buyers
Hear how it went for them.
Sometimes the best way to picture your own move is to hear from someone who just made theirs.
When to call us
Start with an Inspired Housing Conversation.
A free, no-pressure call about what you want, where you want to live, and exactly how to get there, whether you’re buying this month or a year out. When you’re ready to tour, we represent you exclusively under a Buyer Service Agreement, at no upfront cost to you.
“I couldn’t have asked for a better guide, coach, and advocate. The best part is that she makes the whole process fun.”Bill H. · Bought in Eastmoreland