By Beth Benner, November 2, 2020
My most recent first time home buyers are ‘kids’ I’ve known since he was 3 years old. They came to me about a year ago with a plan to buy their first home at the end of 2020. We talked through their wish list and what their savings plan would be between then and now. I was blown away at what these 20-somethings had already accomplished, and what they planned to do within a year. They had their lives together far more than I did at that age!
The home touring process was fun…these two are a riot, and for being just past newlyweds, very in tune with one another and we’d openly discuss likes/dislikes of each home.
When we found the one they decided to make an offer on, they came in strong in price and terms in a competing offer situation, and ultimately their offer was accepted. Through the inspection process a few fairly big ticket items came up and we calmly negotiated with the sellers.
Once again, I was so impressed with their level-headedness … I almost forgot this was their first time! To say I am proud would be an understatement, and I feel pretty lucky to be a part of Taylor and Mackenzie’s journey – I know there’s more to come!
Beth Benner
Broker | OR & WA
She/Her
Beth has over 19 years of experience spanning more than 500 transactions during her career as a Licensed Broker in Oregon and Washington. In 2023, she earned a spot among the REAL Producers Top 100 producing agents in Portland out of more than 8,000 licensed brokers and she has also maintained her status in the top 5% of all Oregon brokers for eight consecutive years.
Beth is proud to have cultivated her client base on the referrals of the many happy homeowners she’s worked with over the years and through professional relationships with lawyers, conservators, and fiduciaries. She deeply cares about each of her clients and approaches her job as a long-term commitment, aiming to help them make the best investment. Beth is also a local real estate investor, leveraging her expertise and knowledge of the market to make sound investment decisions.
She is a lifelong Portlander and has volunteered with Make-A-Wish, Meals on Wheels delivery, SW Portland Little League, and serves as an elementary school classroom volunteer. Beth is a devoted mom to three active kids and in her free time, she loves hiking, reading, traveling, wine tasting, and cheering for the Portland Thorns as a season ticket holder.
Real Estate Background:
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- Licensed Broker in Oregon for 19 years and Washington for 17 years
- 48 total personal transactions in 2023
- Multiple investor and repeat/referral clients
- #1 Individual broker at LRR in 2020
- Top 100 of all OR brokers in 2023
- Top 5% of all OR brokers for 8 years
- PMAR Masters Circle Diamond Platinum Member 2016-2023
- Licensed in OR & WA
- T: 503-819-2885
- bethbenner@livingroomre.com
