let’s get you home

because every move matters

meet Sofi, trusted real estate professional, born & raised in Portland, OR

As a lifelong Oregonian, I take pride in my deep understanding of Portland and its surrounding communities. Born and raised here, I have a genuine connection to the city’s vibrant neighborhoods, diverse culture, and one-of-a-kind atmosphere. Whether it’s discovering a hidden gem in Portland’s food scene, enjoying the beauty of the PNW’s natural landscapes, or exploring the uniqueness of each neighborhood, I’m passionate about the place I call home.

What truly sets me apart as a real estate agent is my dedication to serving others. For me, real estate isn’t just about buying or selling homes—it’s about building trust, fostering lasting relationships, and helping my clients achieve their dreams. With every transaction, I aim to provide an insider’s perspective and a personalized approach, ensuring my clients feel confident, cared for, and excited about their next chapter.

Being part of your journey is an honor, and my goal is to make the process seamless, enjoyable, and tailored to you. Together, we’ll find not just a house, but a place you can truly call home.

-Sofi

curious about buying?

Whether your a first-time buyer or its just been some years since you last made a move — we will work together to cultivate an educated, organized plan. Here’s a bird’s eye view of what my buyers can generally expect.

We’ll grab a coffee (or a Zoom, if you’re inclined to a video chat). We’ll discuss your vision for your new home, your ideal neighborhood, and your non-negotiables. Do you need a garage? A fenced yard? Close to the river? On that one specific block that you really love because you can walk to your favorite coffee shop? This is the time to lay out all your hopes and dreams, and we can narrow it down later. I’ll have input and ideas, and together we’ll outline a rough idea of the house we’re looking for.
If you’re pre-approved, we’ll talk about the range of your budget, and get really define the number that’s comfortable, realistic and still allows you to live a full life outside of mortgage payments.
If you aren’t yet pre-approved, I’ll connect you with a few awesome local lenders. I refer them because they’re creative, excellent communicators, really know their stuff, AND have excellent reputations – the person you want in your corner on offer day.
We will work together to identify contenders. I’ll be thinking of you when I’m researching on the MLS and when I hear about off-market or back-on-market listings. Meanwhile, you can be checking online listing activity.
We’ll share potential properties with each other, and when you see one you like, we’ll tour it in person. While we tour I’ll be pointing out everything. Not to be a debbie-downer, but it’s my job to keep eyes out for you; how’s the health of the structure? How’s the traffic? How’re the schools? What useful life is left on the water heater? I’ll be teaching you what to look for in a house, and you’ll be teaching me what you like and dislike.
When you fall in love, we’ll be ready. We’ll have reviewed all the paperwork included with the offer in advance, so there will be no surprises on offer day. Our goal will be to formulate an offer that is both competitive, yet protective. In the preceding days, I’ll research what comparable homes recently sold for in the area. I’ll advise on where I believe the sale will land and what I suggest we offer to be a strong contender, but you, of course, will choose the final number. When I submit, we’ll craft an organized and data-supported offer, and then I’ll be your fierce advocate through negotiations. Every transaction and negotiation process is a little different – that’s what makes this job so exciting – but what remains the same is that if you want the house, I’ll do everything in my power to make it yours.
When we've got our offer accepted, we’ll celebrate, and then I’ll open escrow. We’ll review this process in much more detail, and will revisit the topic many times, but in summary we’ll enter the period of fully investigating the condition of the home with thorough inspections, receive an appraisal (if financing the sale), and escrow will ensure the title of the home is ready to be transferred. I’ll be there to shepherd you through this phase – mostly a lot of Digisign emails – and answer all of your questions along the way. And finally, when the deed has recorded, I’ll meet you to deliver the keys for your new home, so that you can begin your wonderful new chapter.

curious about selling?

Listing a home requires a different toolbelt than representing the purchase of a home, and is where my skills of design, sales, and marketing come into play. Here’s what to expect when we work together to put your home on the market.

We’ll meet in person or hop on a call to talk about your needs regarding a sale. Are you needing to navigate a purchase of a new house as well? Is selling really your ideal option or could a remodel meet your needs? Is there a minimum profit you need for a sale to make sense? How long have you been in the house, and how much have you put into it already? Is there anyone else on the title? Are you a trustee? We’ll determine all the baseline facts so we are on the same page before starting this project together. If we have the luxury and you aren’t in a hurry, we’ll also strategically pick the time that we’ll go on the market based on a variety of factors that we’ll discuss in more detail.
When you feel ready to progress, we’ll sign a listing agreement. Then we’ll consult on what renovations (updating kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, fresh paint, light fixtures, refreshing the garden, etc) will raise the value of the home, get you the best return on your investment, and are feasible to complete before our live date. We will discuss the features of the home, what you love most about it, and curate the story we’ll tell in our marketing.
When the house has been prepped and looking it's best, we’ll arrange photos, write beautiful copy to tell the story of the home, and then go live on the MLS. I’ll share the home within my network, hold it open, and facilitate private showings.
Dependent on interest levels, we’ll accept an offer as it is presented, or choose a date that makes sense and accept offers at that time. This is when negotiations happen, which will look different based on the number of offers we receive. We’ll meet to review the offers on this day, and when you choose the one to accept we sign and open escrow. You’re now in contract!
Closing periods are generally anywhere between 21-35 days, although they can be shorter or longer. During this time we’re working to facilitate a smooth process of negotiations, signing documents, and withholding contractual obligations. On closing day, I’ll deliver the keys to the buyer’s agent, funds will be released to your account, and hopefully you’ll be delighted and ready to move on to your next amazing chapter!