By Matt Guy, April 29, 2024
I first met Jesse about seven years ago when he was toying with the idea of moving to Portland and buying a house, possibly with a friend that he had known since childhood. He didn’t make the leap right away, but we stayed in touch, and a bit more than a year ago, he let me know he was finally set to make Portland his home. Fast forward to earlier this year, and we were house hunting, eventually stumbling upon this gem in the Rose City neighborhood with a killer yard. Now, Jesse’s a happy home owner!
His connection with me is a wonderful web of connections. I’ve worked with his brother, his parents (who both are amazing in their own right. Jesse’s father was a Religion professor at the University of Kansas who’s major research focus was on the history of intentional communities in America – which as someone who grew up in Eugene in the 70s, is an area of interest right up my alley!!), and helped the aforementioned friend get their own home a few years back. Seeing Jesse realize his dream of owning a home in Portland go from just an idea to reality has been a blast, especially considering our first chat about it years ago, and in getting to know his family and friends through the years.
Also Jesse’s an amazing guy with a cool job as the Lead Botanist for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, where he works with rare and endangered plants. He also used to be an ecology lecturer at Stanford! Hearing his tales about rare plants or past adventures was awe-inspiring. It is so fun getting to know amazing people, hear their interesting life stories and paths, and help them find a home.
Here’s to many happy years to Jesse in his new digs! I’m stoked to have gotten to know him and call him a client.
Matt Guy
Principal Broker | OR
Professional Service:
Finding an agent you are comfortable with is similar to, and as important, as your connection with a good attorney, accountant or financial adviser. It is my goal to help you make the best, informed decision regarding your real estate needs. Whether it is with a Buyer or a Seller, I enjoy working to help people achieve their goals. Communication is a very important aspect throughout the home buying and selling process, and I hope you find that I treat my clients with respect and show them the hard work and ethical standards that I use in my everyday practice. I enjoy working through the complexities of the transaction and have the ability to solve problems when they arise, and thrive on my ability to handle the details of a real estate transaction with professionalism, integrity and care. Like selling or buying a home, first impressions are paramount to the success of obtaining a sale. I hope that you find my professional image shines through, and that my over 18 years of real estate experience, knowledge and energy will be helpful and refreshing, as have many of my clients who have rewarded me through their repeated use and referrals.Love of Portland:
I work throughout the Portland Metro Area, and have lived on both the East and West sides of Portland. I am very excited to live in a city with so many beautiful homes and neighborhoods. I also love Oregon and am proud to be a life long Oregonian. I have moved back to neighborhood that my Father spent his childhood and am proud to share in the history where I live. I live 8 blocks from the church where my Aunt and Uncle were married in 1956. I also love the many activities and restaurants around Portland and the nearby outdoors that it has to offer. Whether shopping at New Seasons or a farmers market, enjoying the many great parks, Portland has a great progressive and environmental spirit that helps to make it such a wonderful place to live.More to me than real estate:
I am a former competitive Ultimate Frisbee player, and over the past few years have competed in marathons, triathlons, and other running events like the Hood to Coast. I have raised over $3000 for the Windermere Foundation through pledges from my family, friends and clients while running two Eugene Marathons. Also in 2011, I ran the New York City Marathon. In my spare time I enjoy running, hiking, playing soccer, Ultimate, and basketball. Basically, I like being active. I guess I need to, to keep up with my two amazing children, Elliott & Nao.Qualifications:
- Real Estate Broker since 2004.
- Managing Principal Broker - Living Room Realty - 2018 to 2019
- Branch Manager of the Windermere West Linn office from 2011 to 2013.
- Assistant Manager of the Windermere Lloyd Tower office from 2008 to 2011
- Leadership coaching and training through Windermere.
- Earth Advantage S.T.A.R. Green Certified Broker.
- I have a background in construction, customer service and management, and bring this knowledge to my real estate career.
- I am a graduate of the University of Oregon with a degree in English and minor in Chemistry.
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- matt@livingroomre.com
