I take great pride in helping people purchase and sell their homes. At its best, home is a place where we can be ourselves, spend time with our loved ones, and have a sense of security. Given that the sale or purchase of a home is often one of the most significant financial decisions in a person’s life, it is critical to have a trusted guide to navigate these processes. As your real estate agent, I will be an educator, an advocate, and a member of your support system.

My personal fascination with homes is rooted in all of their little nuances and also in their history. I feel inspired walking onto a property and imagining the potential that it holds for future inhabitants while also envisioning how it served the people who lived there before. During showings, you'll see my face light up at the sight of a quirky house detail and I'll definitely fan-girl about any old house charm, but I'm also able to see beyond cute staging and updated finishes. My experience in this industry, my detail-oriented nature, and the lessons I have learned myself as a homeowner, position me perfectly to quickly identify red or yellow flags about a home. During the selling process, I provide thoughtful and well researched recommendations about listing prep and pricing considerations that are specifically tailored to your home. My goal is always to help sellers maximize the return on their investment. I like my clients to go into both the home purchase and sale processes with their eyes wide open. As a skilled and active listener, I assist my clients in gathering and synthesizing information about their goals so that I can most effectively guide them, negotiate on their behalf, and help them obtain the outcome that is best for them.

Even long after the transaction, I will be here to support you in your endeavors related to homeownership! I enjoy being a trusted resource for any house related projects, questions, or problems. Testing out paint colors or looking for plants for the yard? In need of a general contractor or HVAC tech? Need advice about what updates are/aren't worth doing? I'm always just a text or call away!

In my free time, you will find me starting a new house project of my own, attempting to identify plants or birds, stopping into an antique store or coffee shop while on a long walk, or reading newspapers and maps from the early 1900s. I live in the Buckman neighborhood in SE Portland and I love it!

My background in social work heavily informs my real estate practice, which I would describe as intentional and client-centered. Even if your purchase or sale plans are a long way down the road, or you're just looking for someone to chat with about your next remodel project, I'd love to start dreaming with you! It's never too early to start the conversation. :)

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Maddie Merchant

Oregon Broker