Shannon Janssen Real Estate

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Shannon Janssen Real Estate

Real Estate Broker
Coldwell Banker Bain
Licensed in Oregon, serving Portland Metro
📲503-784-8097

Shannon Janssen is a Top 1% Coldwell Banker Real Estate Broker known for expert listing strategy, hands-on seller preparation, and deep knowledge of Portland’s West Side real estate market. She helps homeowners navigate their next move with clarity and confidence, whether they need more space, less space, or simply different space. Shannon works closely with sellers to prepare, present, and positi

on their homes to maximize value through thoughtful pricing, clear guidance, and trusted vendor coordination. She also brings extensive new construction experience as the exclusive listing agent for Canopy Building Group. Based in Cedar Mill, Shannon serves clients throughout Portland’s West Side with a strategic, hands-on, and client-focused approach.

05/01/2026

☀️Wow! The photo recap does not lie and April was a fun one! ❤️

Epic sun filled Easter weekend with our first overnight guest

A long weekend getaway to Cabo to celebrate the wedding of my friend , filled with Saxophone’s, tequila, tacos and sun.

Lots of Real Estate things - closings, inspections (I think I had 6 with ) house tours and listing prep.

🌈Drag brunch with the family and

More sunny weather and the beginning of Portland Patio season (IYKYK), a visit from , a visit from my Parents , many visits from , visits to , bottles of bubbles and so much more.

Looking forward to all the good things to come in May. Cheers to Spring in Portland!

It’s gonna be May 😉⚡️🥂

04/27/2026

⚡️I want to share two real stories, because this is one of the clearest examples I’ve seen of how much pricing strategy matters, and how much it can cost a Home Seller.

These were 2 homes in the same area of Cedar Mill, similar size, condition (both prepped and staged), and listed around the same time. On paper, they should have had similar outcomes. Spoiler alert: they did NOT.

The first home followed a clear strategy. We priced it just below the range I recommended at $849K, and the response was immediate. Offer on day one, five offers in three days, and we closed at $925K three weeks later with no repair concessions. Smooth, competitive, exactly how you want it to go.

The second home is one I think about often, because it’s a much harder story to tell. I spent HOURS on the phone with these sellers (Joel can confirm), walking through the data, showing how much the market had shifted and where similar homes were actually closing.

There is nothing harder in this business than giving advice I would give my own family and having it not be followed.

They chose to list at $1,050,000 based on what they paid and improvements they made, and from there we spent months chasing the market down with smaller price reductions, always behind the market.

That home sat for 236 days. I did 40+ open houses and marketed it everywhere, but here’s the truth: if the price is wrong, there is no amount of marketing that will convince a buyer to pay more than market value.

We closed at $890K. With over $55,000 in carrying costs, the impact was more than $110,000. Painful.

And beyond the financial loss, it was months of stress and uncertainty that could have been avoided.

Pricing is not a Zestimate, and it’s not based on what you want to net. It’s understanding the market and how buyers are behaving in real time.

Last year I sold 42 homes with an average 101% sale-to-list price (vs ~99% market). That difference doesn’t happen by accident.

If you’re thinking about selling and want to make sure you’re positioned correctly from day one, call me 📲

04/24/2026

🔥Price improvement on one of the best values in Reed’s Crossing 👀

6837 SE Provence St is now offered at $585,000, and when you compare this to new construction in the area, the value here is hard to ignore.

3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, built in 2021, and truly better than new. The owners have invested over $40,000 in thoughtful upgrades, including flooring, lighting, window coverings, countertops, tile, and more, creating a home that feels elevated the moment you walk in.

South facing with walls of windows and 10 foot ceilings, it’s light filled, open, and lives larger than expected. No carpet anywhere, a beautiful quartz kitchen with a vented hood and pantry, and a warm living space with a gas fireplace and stone surround.

And the backyard is where this really stands apart. Expanded patio with a deck large enough for a full outdoor dining setup, umbrella, grill, and more, plus garden beds already in place. This is outdoor space that’s actually ready to enjoy.

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED YO KNOW - with new construction, you’re often starting from a base level and adding these upgrades over time. With this home, it’s already done for you. 🙌

All of this in the heart of Reed’s Crossing with trails, parks, and the town center just minutes away.

📍 6837 SE Provence St, Hillsboro

Open Houses
Saturday + Sunday
1:00–4:00

If you’ve been considering new construction, come see this first. You may not need to wait, or spend more, to get everything you want.

Feel free to reach out with any questions or to schedule a private showing, or come see me in person this weekend ✨

04/22/2026

☀️Quick break from Real Estate to share a little about our weekend trip to Cabo. We went to celebrate the wedding of my friend Melissa and her now husband, Carlos, and boy did we celebrate! This Wedding weekend was the most fun, love filled, laugh filled and taco + tequila filled weekend of my life and I would repeat it again every month if I could.

We made amazing new friends, reunited with old friends and enjoyed 5 glorious days of perfect weather.

Thank you so much to everyone that made this weekend so special, and especially to my dear friend Melissa. Congratulations to you. So happy you found the perfect partner to do life with. ❤️

Tequila!

04/14/2026

✨There’s something happening in the market right now that I think buyers should really pay attention to.

The last couple of weeks have felt different.

Interest rates have moved back into the mid-6’s, there’s a lot of uncertainty in the world right now, and people are feeling it. And when that happens, some buyers pause. They step back, wait, or decide to “see what happens.”

But not everyone.

And this is where the opportunity is.

Last weekend, I had buyers win a multiple offer situation, and what stood out to me wasn’t just that they won… it was how few offers there were.

That home had three offers.

Three.

A month ago, I’m confident that same home would have had ten or more. Same type of house, same area, same level of demand… just a different moment in the market.

And that changes everything.

Less competition means better positioning. It means buyers have a stronger chance of getting their offer accepted, often with better terms and a little more breathing room in the process.

Now, does that mean everyone should rush out and buy right now? No.

But if the timing is right for you, this is not a moment to sit on the sidelines just because rates ticked up.

Markets shift, and windows like this don’t last forever.

The buyers who are able to stay focused and make smart decisions in moments like this are often the ones who end up in the best position long term.

If you’re thinking about buying and trying to make sense of what’s happening right now, I’m always happy to talk it through with you and help you understand what this means for your specific situation.

And I’m curious… does it feel quieter out there to you, or are you still seeing a lot of competition?

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04/10/2026

How is this still available?! 🤯

🏡 6837 SE Provence St in Reed’s Crossing is 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, built in 2021, and completely dialed. Light filled, impeccably cared for, and thoughtfully upgraded throughout, this is one of those homes that feels better than new the moment you walk in.

South facing with walls of windows and 10 foot ceilings, it’s bright, open, and lives larger than expected. No carpet anywhere, upgraded flooring, lighting, and window coverings, plus a beautiful quartz kitchen with a vented hood, pantry, and great flow into the living space with a gas fireplace and stone surround.

The backyard is fully fenced with an expanded deck, patio, and garden beds, so it’s actually usable, pet / kid friendly, and ready to enjoy.

Built in 2021, but truly lives like new construction, only better, because all the upgrades have already been done.🙌

All of this in the heart of Reed’s Crossing with trails, parks, and the town center just minutes away. (Minutes away walking!)🚶

Offered at $589,000

Open Houses this weekend:
Friday 4:00–6:00
Saturday 12:00–2:00
Sunday 1:00–4:00

Come see it in person! I think you’ll understand why I’m surprised it’s still here ✨

Address

721 NW 9th Avenue, Ste 250
Portland, OR
97209

Telephone

+15037848097

Website

https://shannonjanssenrealestate.com/

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