Blog Stories Chickens Seal The Deal ?

Chickens Seal The Deal ?

By Julia Robertson, October 25, 2018

Newlyweds Elizabeth and Matthew moved up to Portland from Southern California in search of a place to call home to start a family.

After combing through Milwaukie, we found an adorable ranch style home, with an incredible outdoor space. It was apparent the homeowners took pride in the upkeep of their home… as well as their beloved chickens.

Hearing that there were other -even higher- offers in hand, we knew we had to use any and every tool in order to ensure an accepted offer. Seeing and hearing how important the chickens were to them, but also knowing the sellers had to leave them behind, Elizabeth and Matthew wrote up a letter to them, and in the letter they mentioned how well they would take care of the chickens… and little did they know, that would do the trick!

The transaction -like any other- had it’s wins, and challenges. Elizabeth and Matthew handled both with understanding and grace. They knew that whatever was going to happen, was how it was meant to be -which is a rare but incredible attitude to have as first time home buyers.

At signing, as some jitters were kicking in once documents were almost complete… the couple was put at ease when their wedding song “Build This House” began playing through the main speaker system at random. It was one of those surreal moments that feels like it only happens in movies. All of us in the room got a bit misty eyed (because who wouldn’t??) and celebrated their massive and awesome success with spirits, and a photo to document such an amazing moment.

Elizabeth and Matthew are so excited to begin this new chapter in their lives in the perfect starter home… with 5 new chicken friends!


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During a two-plus decade career in real estate, Julia has approached her job with one overarching goal in mind: to help people get from where they are, to where they want to be. Julia moved to the Pacific Northwest 18 years ago and genuinely loves showing the city to clients who are considering whether to relocate. Julia constantly explores neighborhoods so that she can accurately match clients with a part of Portland Metro or Vancouver that is perfect them. She believes that everyone deserves the chance to own a home in an area or neighborhood that they love.

Since a real estate purchase is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, Julia works tirelessly with her clients to build a trusting relationship and help them find not just a house, but a home. She has experience working with a broad range of clients to fulfill their diverse and unique needs. Whether it be a downtown condo, home in the suburbs, or a property with acreage, Julia can help you come up with a plan that meets your timeline, your budget and your needs. If you’d like to meet for coffee or lunch to discuss potential real estate opportunities, Julia would love to hear from you.

From an early age, Julia loved everything related to homemaking. Her childhood spent moving from town to town and always having to be “the new kid” gave her the personal confidence to meet new people and boldly operate in the high stakes world of real estate. Julia has lived in every state across the West - Arizona, California, Utah, Montana, Oregon and Washington. In 2006, Julia rented a uhaul and drove to Eugene where she proceeded to fall in love with the beautiful state of Oregon. She spent six years as a marketing specialist for a global furniture company, until she settled down to start a family. Now with 12 years in her real estate career, Julia has honed in on Southeast Portland and Vancouver as an area specialist. She provides full service listings for sellers, including professional staging, professional photography, drone footage, social media marketing, and networking with agents across the United States. Julia is a licensed Realtor in Oregon, Washington, and Utah as a Seller Representative Specialist(SRS) and Earth Advantage-certified broker. She served on the Living Room Realty broker advisory board(2015-2017) and attended the Portland B corporation meetings.

When Julia represents a client in the sale or purchase of a home, Julia goes above and beyond to serve her clients. She considers the client’s budget, bottom line, area preferences, and future plans. While Julia doesn’t consider herself a “sales person,” she does have over twenty years of experience in the field of sales and knows how to conduct herself in negotiations and details. Your business is Julia’s top priority, and she always makes herself available.

Along with her husband, son and dog, Waffles, she and her family love traveling, taking trips to their favorite beach in Encinitas, California, and searching out new adventures—usually with an eye toward finding new and unique places to eat.
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