By Robin Hakeman, December 29, 2018
Welcome to Portland Rosenow family!! Allan, Nicole and their kids moved to Portland last year and have been staying with Nicole’s parents who are past clients of mine. When it came time to find a place of their own, I was excited to help them through the process of buying their first home.
We started out looking for 3 or 4 bedroom homes in outer NE, SE and Milwaukie. Nothing was striking their fancy, so after a brief period of looking in Vancouver, they decided to look at 2 bedroom homes in Portland.It didn’t take long before they happened upon an open house in the Lents neighborhood and called to tell me about it.
The house has been fully remodeled and while it is only 2 bedrooms, it has an extra half bath on the main floor and a 2nd bedroom large enough for their kids to share. They envision turning the garage into an office at some point.
As soon as I saw the house, I knew exactly why they liked it. It is a great size for their family and I could see that the seller had made some nice choices with the remodel including tiled showers, under mount sinks and upgraded appliances. A nice deck has been added off the master bedroom and there is a new fence around the yard. We discussed some concerns about the location being near a busy street but overall they were happy with the neighborhood. The home is close to some newer commercial spaces, walking distance to a cute coffee shop and some great food carts. Nicole and Allan have a vision for what this area could look like in the next five years and they are excited to be a part of it.
They decided to move forward with an offer and we were under contract soon after – for $10k below asking price! They closed the day after Christmas and couldn’t be happier. Congratulations Rosenows and Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this special purchase!!
Robin Hakeman
Broker | Earth Advantage | OR
She/Her
LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE ♥One of the things I love most about my work in real estate is that it never feels like "work" to me. I love it. I love guiding my clients through the process & celebrating all of the wins along the way. Are you a first time buyer who needs the 101 on all things real estate? We'll sit down and go through it all. Or are you a seasoned-pro looking for top notch service & strategy? We will work closely to put together a plan that ensures your home stands out above the competition. I am passionate about understanding the needs of each client and will be your advocate every step of the way. I truly value the relationship that we will create and my goal is to make this a fun & successful experience for everyone. Why real estate? My background as a Merchandise Manager for top retail brands prepared me well. I am that rare combination of business smarts meets creativity and this works well for real estate. I have the analytical background necessary to help both buyers and sellers with numbers and negotiation, as well as the creative vision to help clients prepare their homes for sale. As a native Oregonian, I have a deep understanding of all things Portland & beyond. I spent my childhood living in Tigard and when I was old enough, I realized a dream of living on NW 23rd Ave. The first home I owned was in NE Portland and now I live back in the burbs! When I'm not at the office or out with clients you can find me playing tennis, taking a barre3 class, enjoying family time, volunteering at a school and enjoying local theater arts. My super power is open & honest communication - and it works! Let's chat. Specialties Include:
- First Time Buyers
- Upsizers/Downsizers
- Relocation
- Condo Purchase/Sale
- New Construction
- Top 5 Broker, Q2 2022, Living Room Realty
- Earth Advantage Certified
- Real Producers "Rising Star" feature, Feb 2021
- Five Star Professionals Rising Star award, 2019
- Fiver Star Professionals Winner, 2023
- T: 503-680-0404
- robin@livingroomre.com
