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Local Real Estate Firms Gobbled Up

Local Real Estate Firms Gobbled Up

January 31, 2018 6:06 pm

Portland’s homegrown firms of Realty Trust and M Realty have been acquired by larger firms from out of state.  Realty Trust is now part of a Seattle-based Windermere with 300 offices, while M Realty has been absorbed by Keller Williams out of Austin, Texas. While there are assumed benefits to being part of a huge national or international organization, each local market has its own pulse and community.  

Conglomerates seem to be taking over the world and dictating how business will be conducted, yet it is the local businesses that are on each street corner that still bring an intangible benefit of intimacy and understanding for local trends and the needs of the local community. While the “big boys” claim to bring more exposure for their Realtors and their clients due to their broad reach, the internet and the MLS systems level the playing field for all independent operators. To hire the best Realtor, it is not about being associated with tens of thousands of agents under the same umbrella, but rather the individual agent’s local expertise combined with the platform of a true marketing and consulting company.  

There are great agents and offices at every big box company, however, it is not universal. When hiring a broker, learn about the firm – what do they do for you? Do they have experienced Realtors? Do they work independently, or as a company? Does your agent make up your plan as they go, or have you hired an agent and a firm that has a process to maximize your value, provide accurate reporting, and provide exceptional marketing to best position your property?  If you are a buyer, does your agent know the neighborhoods, have round-the-clock coverage, and have senior counsel to guide you through the entire home buying process?

At ELEETE Real Estate, we are still 100% Portland. We utilize industry-leading tools that provide our sellers with exposure on websites such as Listing Hub Global, Zillow, Realtor.com, and LuxuryRealEstate.com. We do so with the best prepared properties using the best photographers in the city.  On the local front, we drive home to our brokers that they “know” the Portland Market and that they “know” how to conduct business.  

Finally, being a local business, we are all about supporting our local community. Our individual agents are presently active in over 20 non-profit organizations. As a company, ELEETE Real Estate is the title sponsor for Milltown Soccer serving 1,700 athletes. We have supported numerous local high school teams and most recently, with the help of our clients and friends, we have collected over 350 items for the Portland Rescue Mission.  

We love our town and appreciate all of you who continue to buy local and support local businesses!

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We were happy to work with you and your team! And I appreciate all your kindness and patience to make this work, I can’t express how thankful we are! You helped us make us a great memory.

Thank you Lee, Megan, Jennifer, and Harrison!

Kenny & SooHee -

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Lee, I really admire the way you do business and the joy you bring to everyone around you. My brother and I had great experience working with you and you’re definitely our go to agent when it comes to real estate for us and friends referrals too. We haven’t had any recently but we always keep you in mind! Thanks!

Ayman F. -

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Nobody knows the Cedar Mill and Bauer Woods home market as well as Lee and his team. In a potentially tricky situation with a home that needed lots of updates and some other uncertainties, Lee and his team delivered a smooth sale in a timely manner. Megan was a tremendous help recommending updates and coordinating the entire home improvement process with multiple contractors. You would never get that level of service with a discount broker.

Lee was thoughtful in pricing and marketing strategy, and we were fortunate to land an attractive offer quickly with the right kind of buyer. Communication was clear and honest throughout the process.

I would gladly recommend Lee and his team.

Bill B. -

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Megan did a great job on the “updating” and staging.  When the buyers are asking to buy some of the furniture  . . . you know it really made a big difference.

Really appreciate all you have done.

Jim + Deone

Jim & Deone J. -

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Lee and his team of professionals have been my go to realtor for the past decade. I’ve both sold and bought homes through Eleete and in every occasion I get honest and detailed information, timely communication and most important, results!! The Eleete team know the area, do their homework and are  well respected in the community. Moving is tough enough… the buying and selling part is made easy through Eleete!

Erik S -

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Eleete was very easy to work with and attentive. They had quite a few open houses which was very helpful to selling our home.  All of Lee’s associates were helpful and knowledgeable. When called they would address any issues that we had.  When the home was sold they were quick to get the inspection and the appraisal scheduled.

Patty D. -

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We are writing to express our pleasure with Lee Davies, President, Principal Broker of ELEETE Real Estate who represented us in our purchase of a single-family home. Lee and his team of professionals guided us through the entire process, from loan prequalification to searching for houses to making the offer and closing the deal. We credit Lee and his team with a smooth, stress-free home-buying experience. This was our third purchase of property, and never have we had such a pleasurable experience. Lee is savvy, personable and knows the market inside and out. We never could have gotten our dream home without him. To reiterate, we are nothing but pleased with Lee and his expertise and we recommend him to everyone who is interested in buying or selling a home.

Nore B -

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Lee and his organization are true experts in their geographic areas, They know the little details of the neighborhoods that make a difference when you are buying and selling. Lee’s firm is very well respected and that makes negotiations appropriately professional and swift. Lee is a true real estate icon in the area and that will ultimately be to your advantage as it was to me in both my buying and selling transactions with Lee.

Mel & Teresa -

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We have had three different transactions with Lee and we would highly recommend his company. Lee was very helpful on both sides of the transactions as buyers and sellers. He is very knowledgeable with market inventory and often has advanced notification of homes coming onto the market before they are listed which is a wonderful advantage for his clients. Additionally, Lee had a moving truck available for his users which was very convenient. From start to finish, our experience was very positive.

Patrice W -

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We enjoyed working with Lee and his staff. We listed the house with Lee in December, in a tough market. The house was priced correctly, the marketing was done professionally and the house sold within weeks. We had a closed transaction in January. We were pleased with the sales price and the efficiency of the process. The staff at Lee’s office were friendly, communicative and very professional. Thank you again Lee for a positive experience.

Bill T. -

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Lee and his team recently sold our Northwest Portland home. They were extremely professional, aggressive without being pushy and I never felt like they were focused on anything except the success of our experience. I absolutely feel like Lee and his team know this market better than any other agency and it showed in the guidance they provided. At the same time, when we made decisions in the process, they were able to follow those directions. I would highly recommend them to any potential home seller or buyer as a partner throughout this process.

Troy S. -

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Our house was on the market for 12 months, with no realistic offers. After handing it over to Lee Davies and his team, it took just 3 weeks to get an offer that met our expectations.

Christof & Victoria -

Contact Lee

Office

9200 SW Barnes Rd.
Portland, OR 97225

Phone

503-292-1500

Email

lee@leedavies.com

 

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