Willamette Week readers named Neighbors Realty the second-place Best Real Estate Company in the 2025 Best of Portland Readers’ Poll, and voted Neighbors agent Río Palomares second for Best Real Estate Agent.
Best of Portland is Willamette Week’s annual readers’ poll. Portlanders vote for their favorite local businesses and people in categories from food and drink to goods and services. Placing in both real estate categories means a lot to us, because the votes come from the clients, neighbors and community members we work with every day.
About Río Palomares
Río says, “My business is primarily focused on helping all marginalized communities who have struggled and/or continue to struggle in systemic oppression — especially within the world of real estate. Coming from a huge part of these communities as well, I vow to represent and advocate for you to the best of my ability. Let’s help you build generational wealth and get your roots planted here.”
Here’s what clients have said about working with Río:
“Hiring Río Palomares to help my partner and I find our dream home in Portland, Oregon is easily one of the best decisions we’ve ever made! Río made every step of the home buying process as easy and fun as possible; they anticipated our needs, communicated effectively, answered our questions, gave expert level guidance/reassurance, and went above and beyond to close the deal (within 36 hours of the home being listed before a holiday weekend, no less!).
Río also thoughtfully recognized my access needs as an immunocompromised and physically disabled person, checking in and offering to wear a respirator mask with us indoors before we even had thought to ask. They also did an excellent job helping us find beautiful older homes with character that were appropriate for my mobility needs where we can “age in place” without too many costly modifications. Everyone that we have hired from Río’s community referrals has been incredible as well, we value their knowledge and insight on local vendors! Río moves with so much care, integrity, and passion for the wellbeing of their community on top of being an amazing realtor. Working with Río and their trusted vendors has brought so many blessings our way, including an amazing new home!”
About Neighbors Realty
Real estate is an act of service, not a sales industry. As a Queer-owned and operated small business here in Portland, Oregon, we believe that home should make you feel protected, supported, and safe. At Neighbors, our agents set out to make clients for life through amazing service and fierce advocacy. We believe in transparency and accountability, that’s why we keep a public record of every donation we make.
Thank you, Portland
To everyone who voted: thank you. We’re honored to be part of so many people’s moves, and we’ll keep working to be the kind of neighbor you’d recommend.
See the full results
Willamette Week: 2025 Best of Portland Readers’ Poll: Goods and Services