The Power of Referrals: Family, Friendship, and Home Buying in SW Portland

What happens when friends call me on a Saturday night & say, “The in-laws are in town & they found a house they want to buy, can you help?”

Kevin & Brenda were in Portland visiting their son & daughter-in-law when they happened upon an open house, fell in love with not only the house, but also the idea of being close to their family, & gave me a call to see what we could do. Two days later they were under contract to buy a house 5 minutes away from their kids, and one month after that, they are officially Portlanders!

But the story really began when I helped their son & daughter-in-law buy a house in 2019. Since then, these two have become friends & have sent me referral after referral, all of whom have also sent referrals, & from them more referrals! I can track so much of my business back to them that I thought it only fitting they get a trophy! To my G.R.O.A.Ts (Greatest Referrers of All Time) – I am SO GRATEFUL! I cannot thank you enough for supporting me, my business, & my son, Jack. I love you dearly!

Carrie Struss

Broker | OR & WA

She/Her

Carrie brings eight years of experience as a Licensed Broker in Oregon and Washington, combining her industry expertise with an eye for detail honed through her degree in Commercial Photography. Her career began with one of her proudest accomplishments: relocating to New York straight out of college to work as a photo producer, where she never settled for an entry-level mindset. It is this same tenacity that has helped make her the top producing agent at Living Room Realty in the Vancouver, WA area since 2021. This accomplishment is a testament to her unwavering commitment to client success. Throughout her career, Carrie has had the privilege of assisting over 100 homeowners achieve their real estate goals. What sets Carrie apart as an agent is her empathetic approach, ensuring that every client feels heard and understood throughout the buying or selling process. Carrie has lived in the Pacific Northwest since 2017, though she’s been visiting the area since her teenage years. Beyond her professional life, Carrie finds peace and joy in nature, spending summers by the river and winters in Hawaii. Amidst her successful career, Carrie's greatest joy is her son Jack, who brings boundless love and inspiration to her life. As your agent Carrie will…

• help get your home (and emotions) ready to sell, then sell your home.
• find you a new home complete with (fill in the “must have” blank).
• facilitate the transaction making sure everyone does what they need to do and has what they need to do it.
• negotiate tenaciously for you.
• educate you on the daunting, overwhelming, and at times stressful process.
• remain calm, always.
• keep you focused on your goals.
• pay attention to every detail.
• show up.
• effectively communicate in the way that works best for you.
• uphold Living Room Realty’s values and what they mean to her.

"I care about where you live. I care about you home, your street, your neighborhood, your community. All the things that are important to you will be my priority. I look forward to working with you!"

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