Gavynn is an exceptional realtor—authentic, kind
Bonjour!
I was born and raised in Paris, France; Then bounced around Europe for college and work. I finally crossed the pond and moved to the US in 2005. Portland felt like home instantly! I immediately fell in love with the vibrant food and coffee culture, the pedestrian streets packed with friendly people, the great outdoors available to us in the four cardinal directions and of course, the strong sense of community that seems weaved into everyone’s DNA in Cascadia.
Some kids want to be firefighters…
or cowboys when they grow up. Not I! I always wanted to be a Realtor! I remember it as if it was yesterday, my parents were looking for an investment property and we were visiting houses during weekends.
Our realtor would take us from home to home and I was fascinated by the different styles, layouts and designs. Even at that young age I remember thinking:
_“This guy is so cool! He is showing us the houses and helping us find the right one, I want to do that one day!”
Since I got licensed in 2019, It has been a deep honor to accompany many people on their real estate journeys. Helping my fellow humans find a sanctuary to rest their head, a nest to raise their family or a home base to achieve their life goals, and everything in between brings me deep joy and pride. There is nothing I would rather do than be a residential realtor in Portland, Oregon.
During my time as a realtor, I have successfully navigated many challenging market conditions such as the frenzied pandemic years when 10 offers received on 1 house was common place. Which was immediately followed by runaway inflation and rising interest rates, requiring strategic and creative offer writing. I have been awarded multiple sales/production awards, as well as obtained certificates relating to Fair Housing Practices, Diversity & Inclusion, Getting your home market ready, Buying and Selling in challenging market conditions, and many other topics.
More importantly, with close guidance from mentors with multi-decade years of experience in the Portland market, I have developed deep expertise in how to navigate ever changing market conditions, ensuring top-dollar sales for my sell-side clients and competitive offer writing for buy-side ones.
All of that being said, my absolute favorite part of it all is the lifelong friendships I have built with my client-friends! Real estate for me is about continued relationships that extend far beyond the transaction.
Outside of work
I love spending time with my young family, close friends and broad community. I live in Mill Park; and I love checking in with local businesses and the East Portland community center, tapping into the strong neighborhood feel that this area of SE Portland has to offer. I have been consistently cranking out loafs of home-baked sourdough bread that I happily share with people I rub elbow with, nothing like some fresh bread and butter to bring people together.
I stay active by studying the gentle art of Jiu-Jitsu, walking my dog Rumi around our beautiful neighborhood, and escaping to the incredible nature that surrounds our city. Travel has always been a big part of my life and I believe it has made me a better person and realtor. Being able to understand and experience other cultures, traditions, needs and wants allows me to connect with people and their nuances better, which is key to offering a white-glove, custom tailored approach to my clients.
Always happy to help!
I look forward to helping my fellow Portlander with their home purchase or home sale! Whether you are a first time home buyer looking to get on the property ladder, looking to upsize/downsize to a new home or looking to sell your current home; feel free to contact me with any questions and I would be more than happy to help.
Merci beaucoup et a bientôt!
Gavynn Wells
Gavynn's Testimonials
When I started working with Gavynn. ...I knew he wouldn't pressure me to settle on a home or push me to accept issues after the inspection process. What I didn't know was how much he understands the market, knowing when to be competitive and when not, what kinds of levers we can pull to afford a home that would otherwise be out of my budget, and the knowledge he has around houses in general. He is a linchpin -- he clearly loves what he does and is always looking for ways to learn and grow. I had my heart broken a little during the process, and he had such great perspective. Because of Gavynn, I was able to win in a competitive situation and get an incredible home. On key day, he made sure my fireplace was up and working and told me I could reach him at any point if I needed any work done to my home - he has all the resources! I could go on and on, but I'm so incredibly grateful for the time and energy he takes. He definitely thinks of this process as way more than a transaction!
Emily B
Gavynn was already like a member of the family. ... Then he moved Heaven and Earth, and got my kid into their first home this Summer. Many happy tears were finally shed. If you’re lucky enough to work with Gavynn, you will find him thorough, positive, and endlessly creative. His energy is boundless. He might be the best listener I know, and especially as a buyer, that’s valuable beyond description. He doesn’t waste your time or his. Zero games, zero trying to make you think you’d be happy somewhere you’re just not feeling it. Gavynn is 100% respectful and intentional, and also cleans up very nicely. ;) I have (actual) family members in real estate but I’m here to tell you if I’m ever buying or selling again, Gavynn Wells is my first and only choice for the job. You can’t go wrong and yes. I do guarantee it! 1M/10
Marilyn B