Sophie delivers thoughtful strategy and a deep knowledge of the Portland Metropolitan market.

If you are a first-time homebuyer, Sophie will be there every step of the way, educating you on the home buying process and, most importantly, crafting you a winning offer. If home buying and selling is old hat, she is an excellent collaborator, intrepid seeker of creative solutions, replete with information and resources, and constant calm in a given storm. Sophie uses both intuition and intelligence to skillfully negotiate any transaction to an effective end. She gets her clients what they need.

Born and raised in Portland, Sophie is a 5th generation Oregonian with a lifelong passion for real estate.

She loves the unique challenge of every transaction and the relationships she makes along the way. After graduating from Vassar College in NY State, she found herself enjoying the hustle of life in Brooklyn where she lived and worked for over a decade.

In addition to real estate, Sophie has worked in journalism and as a social worker, specializing in assisting older adults in housing crisis.

Sophie’s experience in person-centered services prepared her to provide clients with a grounded space during the potentially wild ride of home buying and selling. She supports her clients in seeing the big picture while staying focused on the task at hand. Her ability to think creatively gives her an advantage, whether it be problem-solving during the negotiation process or marketing a property for sale. But she’s no pushover. Her two years in Brooklyn and Manhattan real estate at the Corcoran Group were especially formative in honing her transaction skills.

Sophie is the perfect balance of East Coast determination and West Coast chill, with a huge appreciation for the significance of Home.

The time will come
when, with elation
you will greet yourself arriving
at your own door, in your own mirror
and each will smile at the other’s welcome

– Derek Walcott

Sophie's Testimonials

SOPHIE WENT THE EXTRA MILE TO HELP US FIND OUR PERFECT HOME. Her active and attuned listening were essential in helping us consider all of our options. When it came time to submit an offer, we felt 100% confident we were making the right decision. During the negotiating process, Sophie’s social work skills came into play. She helped us all, including the co-broker and Sellers, slow down to determine the best way forward. Many adjectives come to mind when I consider Sophie’s skills as a real estate agent: professional, reliable, detail-oriented, savvy, and smart. To name a few. As a person, Sophie is amiable, honest, good-humored, and fun. The home buying/selling process can be overwhelming. With Sophie by our side, we were able to navigate the madness of the market (and our emotions) with ease and ultimate success. We are incredibly satisfied with our experience working with Sophie. She’s the best! - Liza Brennan, Buyer, SW Portland

Sophie's Articles

Your Own Private Piedmont Sanctuary

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Situated on a sunny corner lot, this sweet Piedmont bungalow is abundant with charm inside and...

Benefits of Home Staging

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Below is a quick rundown of the benefits of staging your home for an optimal sale...

The Contrarian Perspective: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Buy

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In a world where financial advice often hinges on popular sentiment, the New York Times recently...

Fall Comforts

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With autumn in full bloom – or, err, full foliage – there’s a lot of talk...

Just Listed! Portland Heights Estate

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2033 SW Edgewood Rd Portland, Oregon, 97201 Situated on a friendly dead-end street This exceptionally livable...

To Sell or Not to Sell

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Recently a client gave me the good news that he’s moving in with his girlfriend. His...

Just Listed! Enchanted in North Tabor

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235 NE 63rd Avenue Portland, Oregon, 97213 This enchanting 1915 craftsman bungalow has all the original...

Score! Bonny Slope home with Yard and Sport Court!

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I’m so happy for my clients in their purchase of this Bonny Slope home! They were...

A Pied de Terre for New Grandparents!

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Bonnie and Chris were such a breath of fresh air with their positive attitudes. They knew...

Just Sold! Treehouse Dreams

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Around mid-July, I went on a social media treehouse bender. I posted three choice wooded homes...

Just Sold! Happy Buyers. Happy Sellers. Happy Agents.

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It’s official! I have THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD. After a whirlwind two weeks of...

Just Listed! Town Meets Country in this Modern Day Fairytale

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225 NE 63rd Ave Portland, OR 97213 Tucked back into its own rustic dream, this quintessential...

Just Sold! 3 Rooms with Views: Windows for All

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I met Sam and Amanda the way we so often meet people these days — through...

Just Sold! Westside Doll House

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I love this home for my spectacular client, Marissa. It is a quaint home abutting the...

JUST SOLD! King’s Hill Townhouse

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I love collaborating with friends and family to help them buy and sell homes. AND! I...

Just Listed! Sitting Pretty in Centennial

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802 SE 151st Ave Portland, OR 97233 This immaculately maintained 3-bed / 2-bath ranch-style home is...

UNICORN FOR UNICORN

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I am one of those rare folks who grew up in Portland. Some people call us...

How to Search for Home in a Pandemic

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When I first met Guy and Limor they were one month into their new Pacific NW...

A California Dream in Oregon!

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Sarah and Dominick! These two! These two are from the small CA town of Nevada City....

A WING, A PRAYER, HARD WORK AND A SENSE OF HUMOR

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My sweet buyer, Amanda, and her family came to me out of the clear blue sky....

Kings Heights Mid-Century Modern: Windows to the World

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3227 NW Luray Terrace Portland, OR 97210 Rare mid-century modern King’s Heights home nestled atop the...

Living Large in Irvington

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2434 NE 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97212 OFFERED AT $849,000 5 BEDS | 4 BATH |...

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