Just sold by Melissa: Inner SE Portland Gem!

Click to check out the home that had 18 offers

I was so honored my client let me pick a home for him without him even seeing it before we wrote and received an accepted offer out of 18 offers.  I can’t imagine letting a real estate broker doing that for me and the fact he loved the home I picked out for him just felt so good. Education about the process is just one important element of buying a home, having your back on avoiding potential pitfalls for a smooth buying experience is another but listening to your needs about what’s important most and delivering and seeing your happiness brings me joy. What is most important in the home buying process to you?

The Not So Hidden Talents of Your Real Estate Pro

In a world where you can buy or sell a home with the click of a button, the work of a real estate agent becomes even more critical. Sure, you may be able to perform an actual sale on the web, but the extra perks an agent provides simply can’t be replaced by the internet. If you’ve ever worked with a real estate pro before, you know that this process is much more than just a clickable transaction. I have also coined the phrase, "An Ap Can't Do that". Technology can not replace the value of my experience and service. To show you what I mean, I want to share a few of my “not-so-hidden talents”. These are some skills, benefits and knowledge I provide in addition to assisting you with buying or selling your home. You’ll also find a few numbers speaking to the high-quality work real estate agents provide for their clients. It is my hope you grasp a completely new perspective on what a great real estate professional can do for you. I will always strive to provide you with an unparalleled level of service with anything you may need, regardless of whether it’s real estate related or not. Need a referral for a great contractor? Have a question about these topics? Give me a call — I would be honored to serve you and your family and friends.

5 Tips for Navigating the Real Estate Transaction

The process of buying or selling a home can be overwhelming for many people. Below are five tips to help you prepare for and get through a real estate transaction. If you’re thinking of entering the market this year, remember to give me a call. I’d love to chat with you about our local market.

Fall Back - An Hour Extra Sleep!

This year, Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 6

The time change officially takes place at 2 a.m., but you don’t have to spring out of bed and move the big hand on your clock back an hour. The change is automatic for most smartphones, computers, tablets and other digital devices.

If you’re still using an analog alarm clock, you’ll probably want to move it back before you go to sleep on Saturday or when you wake up the next morning. We hope you enjoy the extra hour of sleep.

​Get ready to fall back — and have a sunnier morning commute! Daylight Savings Time 2016 is quickly approaching, which means it's that confusing time of year again when everyone scrambles to remember whether they have to turn their clocks forward or backward.

This year, the clocks fall back an hour on Sunday, November 6, meaning everyone gets a much-needed extra 60 minutes of sleep when 2 a.m. becomes 1 a.m. (And don't take that additional slumber for granted, because you'll lose it when Standard Time returns on March 12, 2017!)

As always, Daylight Savings Time is a good time to remember to swap the batteries in your family's smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for fresh ones. You know, because safety first.

Another friendly reminder: Most areas of the United States observe DST, except for Arizona, Hawaii and several overseas territories, including Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa.