By Olivia Rush, March 31, 2021
Hands down, the best part of my job are my CLIENTS.
I am a lucky, lucky realtor. I’ve had the opportunity to help many friends with their real estate transactions. These transactions are so special to me, because I can be my full self. And when I am fully at ease, it doesn’t feel like work.
Linda and Jason recently moved back to Portland after about eight years in LA. During that time, they both grew their careers and birthed two spirited daughters. The last time I had seen Linda and Jason was at their wedding in her parents’ backyard in Milwaukie in 2012. (Not gonna lie, the first time I saw them, meeting them at a house in SE Portland, I actually shed a nostalgic tear.)
Linda and Jason are the type of people you say, “They are literally the kindest people ever!” about. It’s not hyperbole. These two are some of the sweetest souls I’ve ever met. They’ve been racking up good karma since birth. So when they beat out 13 other offers on their first offer, it somehow made sense.
Made sense, but that didn’t make it any less sweet. That phone call was one of the highlights of my career. I can still hear the whoops of delight and shrieks of disbelief.
From that point forward, it felt like the rest of the transaction fell into place. We negotiated a credit for some minor repairs and cleared the appraisal with ease. Closing went off without a hitch and Linda and Jason get keys in a few weeks (a 20 day rent-back was one of the attractive terms of their offer).
In this brutal Sellers’ market, good things happening for good people is a cause for major celebration. I’m looking forward to joining them in the next round of hootin’ and hollering’ on key day! Huzzah!
Olivia Rush
Broker | OR
She/Her
As your trusted guide through the buying or selling process, you can expect me to customize my services to your specific goals and preferences, much like I did for my students during my ten years as an educator.
My clients’ goals vary. A couple retiring to the Big City after 30 years on 22 acres. A woman purchasing her first home independently. A couple upsizing to support a growing family. Two friends pooling their resources to make their first investment possible. A couple navigating a divorce and the sale of their home. A refugee family with limited English setting down roots in this country. Deaf investors looking to maximize profit on their flip. A couple selling the home of their daughter who has lost her battle to cancer. A family relocating from across the country and buying sight-unseen.
These situations all require unique, dynamic, and holistic approaches. Everyone has different needs, and it is my top priority to meet my clients where they are. For me, real estate is not transactional. It is deeply personal and inevitably life-changing.
While each client requires a tailored strategy, my work ethic is unwavering. With me you can always expect organization, tenacity, responsiveness, dedication, and hustle. A gatherer of resources, a communicator of all options and possible outcomes. As your advocate, I will be brutally honest so you know what to expect. A skilled negotiator, I’ll consider every angle with your dreams and goals in mind.
My clients often end up feeling like family. I am honored they trust me enough to return to me as their needs change and refer me to their friends, family, and communities.
What are your real estate goals and dreams? Call or text me so we can meet to discuss your vision.
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