By Living Room Realty, July 2, 2019
We met Jen & Gil back in 2018 and have since become fast friends. Their quick wit and great sense of humor quickly drew us in. They wanted to become familiar with Portland before they fully bought in, quite literally. We picked Gil up from his hotel and in a day explored most areas of east side Portland. When we took him through Sellwood we could see that this area really would fit their needs in the beginning of the settling in process.
Jen came over shortly and also found that Sellwood had the charm and walk-ability that they both desired. After settling in they went to open houses and tried to decide which homes and areas would have the best resale potential in a market that is steadily rising in appreciation. We looked at moderns, bungalows, historical homes, etc. You name it, they saw it. What we truly appreciated about Jen & Gil, is that they knew that they couldn’t settle and that they both had to be equally as excited before they pulled the trigger. Another thing I truly appreciated about them was that they always welcomed our spunky daughter along with us during tours and joined me in bribing her with lollipops.
Then a home that they didn’t know if they would like based on the photos, quickly became the winner. It had the historical charm with a mostly updated interior and exterior in one of the most tranquil areas of Portland you could ask for, Eastmoreland. An early-twentieth century, tree-filled neighborhood in inner southeast Portland, Oregon, United States. Lush, spacious, quiet and close to amenities. A perfect blend of both of them and their previous homes combined into one home. Of all the homes I’ve toured, this one truly is special. There is a specific large picture window that makes you feel like you are in the Secret Garden. With a patio out front with a wooden bench that Sadé Bloom & I have already claimed as our own.
With 15 agent business cards on the table by day 2, we knew this home was priced very well for the location and condition in Eastmoreland and that we had to move quickly. Our clients had the representation they deserved all the way around with a stellar lender team, Dion Mancia w/ Caliber Loans, and Jason and I fighting on their behalf to beat out any competition that peaked its head around the corner. Just to make sure the cherry was on top Jen & Gill wrote the sellers a letter and we all personally introduced ourselves to the listing agent during the open house.
The listing agent said that putting a face to the names, the letter to the sellers and the excellent terms of the offer made it very easy for the sellers to go ahead and take the home off the market for our wonderful clients.
We were able to give them the good news that their offer was accepted while Jen & Gil were already celebrating at an open air concert.
Today is closing day and we couldn’t be happier for our friends Jen & Gil!
