• What to Look for When Choosing a Portland Real Estate Agent,Amanda Hagen

    What to Look for When Choosing a Portland Real Estate Agent

    I've closed over 80 transactions, and the thing I've learned is that successful deals have less to do with perfect pricing strategy and more to do with relationships — specifically, the relationship between the two agents working either side of the transaction. Think about what's actually happening.

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  • How to Decide Which Offer to Accept When Selling Your Home,Amanda Hagen

    How to Decide Which Offer to Accept When Selling Your Home

    When evaluating offers on your home, price matters of course. But it's rarely the only thing that does. When selling a home in Oregon, you should weigh earnest money, financing strength, contingencies, and closing timeline alongside the offer price, because a lower number with cleaner terms can easi

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  • What It’s Really Like to Downsize After 20+ Years in the Same Home,Amanda Hagen

    What It’s Really Like to Downsize After 20+ Years in the Same Home

    Downsizing sounds simple on paper:Sell the big house. Buy something smaller. Simplify life. But in reality? It’s one of the most emotional transitions a person can go through. Especially if you’ve lived in your home for 20+ years. In places like Portland, where homes often hold decades of memories,

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