Hi! I’m Ella Gray, a seasoned real estate agent with roots as diverse as my experience:
  • Born in Nashville, TN, and raised in the suburbs of Atlanta & Athens, GA (Go Dawgs!)
  • I spent my 20s in Los Angeles building a career in Advertising/Producing
  • My early-mid 30s were spent navigating the energy of New York City and working for worldwide acclaimed ad agencies
  • Since 2016, I’ve been happily rooted in Portland, Oregon, bringing my love of city life and community to every transaction.
  • With a career in real estate since 2017, I combine local insight with a wealth of experience, helping my clients sell and find their perfect home in Portland’s unique market
When I’m not touring houses or prepping listings, you’ll find me:
  • chasing kiddos around a soccer field
  • volunteering at my local elementary school
  • learning/playing piano (modeling for the kids!)
  • socializing, attending, and hosting occasions of all kinds


Most of my business comes from repeat and referrals – if you’re finding me “in the wild”, please call, text, and/or email and see if we’re a fit to work together!

In gratitude,

Ella 

Ella's Testimonials

I’ve known Ella for ten years. When I reconnected with her after losing touch and found out that she had become a real estate agent I thought, “how perfect!” She is steadfast, remarkably prepared and knowledgable, buttoned down to a T, professional, warm, funny, and most of all just downright easy to work with. If she doesn’t know the answer, she’ll tell you and get back to you immediately. But chances are, she’ll know. This woman does her homework. Ours was a difficult deal to navigate thanks to a divorce and not the best communication between my spouse and I. But every step of the way, Ella was there with her wonderful bedside manner and her attention to the tiniest detail. She made me feel like I didn’t just have a dependable agent, but a good friend. When it’s time to leave my bachelor pad for the next house, you know who I’ll be calling. Thanks Ella!”

Paul, SW Hillsdale

As a first time home buyer, Ella was incredibly informative and responsive to all my concerns. I always felt comfortable to reach out with all my questions as I was clueless in navigating the home buying process. She was always mindful of what my needs/wants were and every house she showed me certainly met my criteria. I highly recommend her even if you're just starting out because Ella's highly organized systems gets you on track to owning your new home!

Jon, SW Portland

Ella helped us find our home is Portland and she is amazing. She's is the type of person who will go the extra mile (or more if possible) to help you along the way. She is new to Portland and the real estate world but has very knowledgeable people to support her and will work hard to find answers quickly to things she doesn't know. She will even find out things outside of her job just to make sure you have all the answers to feel good about your house buying! I highly recommend working with Ella - she will make you feel like you're her only client because of how attentive she is!

Emma,  SW Hillsdale

Ella was an exceptional realtor!. She was able to find a lot of options for us to walk through and when we found the house we wanted, she really stepped up to negotiating plate and vouched for our interests. We ended up with our forever home for a price that could not be beat! I am very grateful for Ella’s dedication and hard work to make sure that we got the best deal possible in one of the toughest buyers markets in the country.

Cole, SW Hillsdale

As a first time home buyer in Portland’s tough housing market I could not have found a better REALTOR® than Ella. She was easily available, never pushed me to make a decision I was not comfortable with, and worked hard to find me the perfect house. What really stood out about Ella though was the work she put in after my offer was accepted. She was excellent about helping me negotiate for certain repairs and did a great job of answering questions anytime I had any. She made my life so much easier communicating with all the parties involved and in the end I was able to get a beautiful home in a great neighborhood. This was the most important financial transaction I've made and having Ella in my corner made all of the difference.

Rolando, SE Montavilla

Ella is professional, personable, proactive and prompt. In my experience she is quick to understand her client's needs and time frame, and then works efficiently and seemingly effortlessly to bring the transaction to a close. And even after closing Ella can remain a resource for information and  recommendations. I would without hesitation recommend Ella for a Portland real estate sale or purchase and I'll go to her again for my next transaction.

Mitch, NW Nob Hill

Ella is fantastic. She has a calm, fun, and personable style that sets a perfect tone for the whole process. She was incredibly patient with our all-over-the-place house searching style. I appreciated being able to take the time to see a variety of houses and not feeling rushed to make a decision. Once we decided on a house, she did a great job communicating with the listing agent, and putting together an offer that took into account more than just the listing price. She was beyond organized and thorough with scheduling inspections/re-inspections/various addendums. She managed to orchestrate a fast, and on time close, even with a lot of unexpected moving parts. Ella has a high level of integrity and went above and beyond throughout the whole process.

Justine, SW Hillsdale

Ella's Articles

Just Listed! Mid-Century Modern in Hillsdale

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  5 bed | 3 bath | 2,931 Sq Ft MLS# 24105595 | Taxes: $9,766 Step into this impeccably...

Just Listed! The RAVEN in SW Portland

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The Raven $825,000 11602 SW 41st Ave Portland, OR 97219 Welcome to The Raven, a home as...

Just Listed! Alder and the Pines

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6284 SE Alder Place Milwaukie, Oregon, 97222 Calling all mid-century build enthusiasts, design lovers, and pedalpalooza...

Now on Market! Best Value in Alameda School

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3826 NE 34th Ave Portland OR 97212 Welcome to the Miracle on 34th Ave in Beaumont...

Portland Real Estate Market Update Late-October 2023

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Find out what’s happening in the Portland real estate market for Late-October 2023.   Hi I’m...

Congrats in Overlook, Morgan & Chris!

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I wish you many happy years here!  

Congrats, Leana & Scott!

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Welcome to Portland! I wish you many happy years here!  

Congrats to these First Time Buyers! Landed Alberta Arts!

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Surgical strike multiple offer  strikes again! I wish you many happy years here!

Congrats Jennifer & Matt!

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I wish you many happy years in your new first home! Congratulations!

Big Daisy House in Willamette Heights – SOLD!

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Thank you, Margaret! It was truly an honor to represent you!

Listed in The Pearl District!

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This hip east-facing studio lives large w/9′ ceilings and includes attached/deeded parking. Interior features of the...

Just Sold! Congrats in Eastmoreland!

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I wish you many happy years here!

Just Sold in Beaumont Wilshire!

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Congrats, Jodi – I wish you many happy years here!

Just Listed! Call Pearl District Home at The Lexis

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Call Pearl District Home at The Lexis $225,000 1125 NW 9th Ave #111 Portland, OR 97209 This hip,...

New Condo Listing Just Sold!

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Congrats to my sellers Julian & Michael!  

Just Sold! Congratulations, Wayne!

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  I wish you many happy years here!

Ladd’s Addition Newest Neighbor!

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Welcoming myself to the neighborhood!

Congrats in FoPo!

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Congrats to these first time home buyers! Checked all the boxes: location, style, size! I wish...

Just Sold! Welcome to Sunnyside!

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  Congratulations Chris & Sherrie! I wish you many happy years here!

Congratulations in Oregon City!

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Congratulations, Arturo! I wish you many happy years in your new home!  

Just Sold in NW Portland!

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  Congratulations Kim & Family! I wish you many happy years here!  

Just Sold in N Portland! Congrats to the First Time Buyers!

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  Congratulations Lili & Jacob! I wish you many happy years here!

Sherwood’s Newest Neighbors!

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Congratulations Katelyn & Storm! I wish you many happy years here!

NW District’s Newest Neighbor!

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  Congratulations, Brian! I wish you many happy years in your new home!

Just Listed! Sweet & Stylish in SoSa

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Sweet & Stylish Bungalow in *SoSa*  $625,000 3535 NE 14TH AVE Portland, OR 97212    IG worthy light-filled South Sabin...

Two Friends, Two Years, Two Blocks Apart…

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Congratulations to both my clients! Two friends who bought two years apart now only separated by...

Just Sold in SW Portland!

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Congrats to Elizabeth & Franky on your new SW Portland home! I wish you many happy...

First Timers, First Fixer!

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  This house popped up as a “fixer”, but was still able to be financed. Buyers...

Under Contract in Close-in SE!

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  This one is super special…my close friends hired me to help them buy a house....

*Just Listed! Sweetheart Bungalow in Kenton: $425,000

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  Sweetheart Bungalow in Kenton  $425,000 2127 N Watts St Portland, OR 97217  Situated in desirable Kenton,...

Just Sold in St. Johns!

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Congratulations, Donna & Dennis on your new piece of Portland paradise! What an honor to represent...

Just Sold in NW District! A Piece of Rare 1911 Craftsman Mansion

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  I love when I can make a perfect match at first sight! This is one...

First Time Buyers, First Offer, First of Many Memories to Come!

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  This is one of the more dreamy stories…Alexia & Luke were a referral from another...

Multiples in Milwaukie

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Congratulations Becky & Scott! You landed your dream homeI wish you many happy years here!

Multnomah Village FTW!

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Congratulations to my first-time-buyer who won a multiple offer situation (5 offers!) on her very first...

Just Listed! SW Tranquil Forest Vibes

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TRANQUIL FOREST VIBES in QUAIL PARK  $474,900 9710 SW Quail Post Rd Portland, OR 97219 Welcome to...

Daaaaaang – Look at that Shop!

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2117 N Watts St Portland, OR 97217 Situated in the heart of Kenton, this sweetheart light-filled...

Future Portlander, Comin’ in Hot

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July 6th, 2020: “Hey there, Ella – I hope you’re doing well! I copied my friend...

Fixers fixing to fix!

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CONGRATULATIONS to my wonderful buyers on their “new” home! Newish to Portland, but not new to...

Just Listed! NW Private and Spacious Retreat

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  9843 NW Germantown Rd Portland, OR 97231 3 bed | 2 bath | 2,933 sq....

Congratulations to Yolanda & Javier!

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Congratulations to first time buyers Yolanda & Javier who beat out NINE OTHER OFFERS to land ...

Access to the MAX Blue Line, Please

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I met Jaycob, Bekka, & Shelley about 2 weeks deep into stay-at-home orders. They were referred...

Just Sold! Ash Creek in SW Portland

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Congratulations are in order to Darlene, Rory, and their beautiful pup, Tug! They’d been looking all...

Just Listed in Multnomah Village! With a Pool, in time for First Day of Summer!

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3018 SW Carson St $229,000 2 bed / 1 bath 800 sq. ft. MLS# 19332868 Taxes:...

Under Contract in Hayhurst, SW Portland!

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  So excited for my client to be in contract on a “hot home” in SW...

Just Sold in NW District!

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  Congrats, Roisin! I wish you many happy years here!

Just Sold in SE Portland!

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Congrats, Sean! I wish you many happy years in your brand new home!

Just Sold in NW District!

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Congrats to Deb & John! I wish you many happy years here!

Just Listed! Serene on Skyline in SW Sylvan-Highlands

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Relaxing vibes and forest feel living in close-in Sylvan-Highlands! Upper corner condo with tree and serene...

One & Done!

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When you know, you know. Many buyers feel like they need to see 5-10 homes before...

Just Sold in Multnomah Village

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Sathya & Tom were referred to me by a dear and recent past client. They were...

Just Listed! Multnomah Village Condo with Treehouse Feel

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Enjoy morning coffee on your balcony, summer weekends by the pool, and evenings in the heart...

The Surgical Strike Lands a Unicorn

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I met Rebecca last summer after the closing of “Tangerine Dream”, a house in Alberta Arts...

Just Listed + Open House! Nestled Beneath Forest Park

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Just Listed + Open House! Come see me & this immaculate condo Saturday 1/19 and/or Sunday...

Chance Encounters of the House Hunting Kind

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I first met James at the open house at I was hosting that he would eventually...

Congrats to my Summer Closers!

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Bye bye, Summer 2018! Special shout out to all my summer closers…was an honor to be...

Just Sold! Matchmaking in Montavilla

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Score another perfect match between buyer and home! I met Kyle at an open house and...

Celebrating in Council Crest

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It’s a big deal when another agent gives you a referral, especially for someone in your...

Just Sold! Tangerine Dreams in Alberta Arts

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So stoked to represent the buyer for this gorgeous Tangerine Dream home in Alberta Arts! This...

Under Contract in NE Portland!

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After a month of dedicated searching and writing offers in the most competitive price point, my...

Congrats to My April Closers!

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Congratulations to all my April closers! My sellers in Hillsdale got multiple offers, closed in 3...

Just Sold in SW Portland’s Marshall Park!

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Just sold in SW Portland’s Marshall Park neighborhood! CONGRATULATIONS to my most amazing client, Pamela for...

Just Sold in Ladd’s Addition!

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Just Sold in SE Portland’s Ladd’s Addition neighborhood!  Congratulations to my most amazing clients (and now friends,...

JUST LISTED! Stellar Mid-Cent in Hillsdale

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Just Listed! Stellar Mid-Cent Modern in HILLSDALE!  4936 SW 19th Dr. Portland, OR  97239 This stellar...

Just Sold in Hillsdale!

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Just Sold in Portland’s Hillsdale neighborhood! What a journey for these buyers…I met Justine and Wes...

Under Contract in Ladd’s Addition!

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Under Contract in LADD’s ADDITION! I’m so thrilled for my buyers on their accepted offer in...

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