By Olivia Rush, September 27, 2022
Sometimes the best thing to do with a timeline is to completely ignore it.
I had worked with Matt before a few years back on the purchase of a different home. We had been chatting and casually looking for his next home, which he did not really plan to move into until Spring of 2023. But when the right home calls, you gotta answer.
I’d say we also pivoted on style and location throughout the year+ of conversations we had. Matt had always been a Craftsman guy, and his whole life in Portland had been centered around NE. Every so often, we’d go see a classic NE Craftsman bungalow, but none checked all the boxes.
Matt started venturing across the river to see homes, but with the goal of learning the neighborhoods and market on the west side. The purchase would likely have to wait. It wasn’t until Primrose popped up that all previous plans flew out the window.
The listing had received a substantial price reduction, and we were able to swoop in at the new list price to secure it. The house was in great shape, but as always, there was a punch-item list of smaller repairs. We successfully negotiated a credit in lieu of the repairs, along with some killer furniture and plants that were meant to stay with the home. Win!
The bonus came when we received the appraisal – the house appraised at the original list price, much higher than what Matt was paying. Instant equity! Sometimes it’s just meant to be.
Congratulations to Matt, and cheers to new beginnings!
Olivia Rush
Broker | OR
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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.
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