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We are a Real Estate Team dedicated to empowering people both locally and globally through home ownership. Chad Draper- Oregon Principal Broker

Amy Walsh + Ben Droukas | Portland Realtors
Serving Portland Metro, Salem + SW Washington
Buying • selling • relocating • investing
Proud PNW residents | Real estate since '04 + '15
↓ Come say hi For our Real Estate Clients, we provide service that exceeds expectations. We know that this is one of the biggest decisions of their lives and will support them through the entire process. Our clients are remembered long after their transaction is complete- they become a part of the Place Portland Family. For our employees, we cultivate an environment that supports both personal and professional growth. We believe in helping people develop their strengths in order to reach their fullest potential. We know that wisdom resides in health, happiness, and a sense of belonging. For our communities both locally and globally, we believe that everyone deserves to have a place to call home. Whether that be those experiencing homelessness or without adequate shelter, we pledge to make a difference in their lives through the donation of a portion of our commission with each transaction we perform.

10/28/2026

Would you choose the biggest number, or the offer that fits your move?

Compare estimated proceeds, conditions and timing side by side before accepting or countering.
Here in the Portland metro and southwest Washington, we help sellers look at the whole offer, not just the price.

Have an offer to weigh? Let's talk through it.

10/26/2026

Rent coming in sounds good. What would actually be left?

Start with comparable rentals, then budget for ownership costs, vacancies and repairs. Test whether reserves can cover a repair plus a gap between tenants.
Rental rules need a local check in Portland, Vancouver and the Willamette Valley.

Thinking about your first rental? Let’s talk through the numbers.

10/22/2026

Selling a home for an estate takes some extra planning, and we can help organize the real-estate steps with care. Ask about documenting date-of-death value, confirm who can sign, and decide how approvals will work before the house goes on the market. Those early decisions help create a clearer path to a sale. Inherited basis has exceptions and is not always a step-up. IRS guidance: https://www.irs.gov/faqs/interest-dividends-other-types-of-income/gifts-inheritances/gifts-inheritances

10/19/2026

Same asking price. Same cost to own? Not necessarily.

Compare the full monthly cost, then check what the dues cover and what the association has planned.
We help buyers across Portland metro and southwest Washington make sense of those details.

Thinking about a condo? Let's talk through what to look for.

10/14/2026

Love the kitchen, but wondering what the rain might reveal?

Save these questions for a future tour. Note what you can see or smell, then ask about maintenance and moisture history. A tour is not an inspection, and a dry day cannot establish wet-weather performance.

Here in Portland metro and southwest Washington, we put maintenance questions alongside the finishes.

If a move is on your mind, let's talk through what matters to you.

10/12/2026

Love the idea of a new home, but need to sell the one you have?

Each path has trade-offs. Start with a budget that includes a timing gap and a backup place to stay.
We help homeowners plan moves across the Portland metro and southwest Washington, where contract terms and timing can differ.

Schedule a Strategy Session.

10/07/2026

What would make listing your home feel less rushed?

Start with your ideal move date and what can shift. Then sort the repairs, price against recent similar sales and current listings, decide what help you want, and plan around photos and showings. In the Portland metro and southwest Washington, we start with timing so the prep fits real life.

If a move is on your mind, schedule a Strategy Session with us.

10/05/2026

In Wilsonville, the Willamette River is part of the view.

For sale at 32108 SW WILLAMETTE WAY. 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, a double-height living room, a kitchen with a BlueStar range, and a covered patio overlooking the water. Listed at $1,750,000. HOA access to a private riverfront dock.

Take a closer look through the link in bio.

07/14/2026

Buyers are getting their leverage back.

Seller credits, repair talks,

and rate buydowns are on the table again.

Patient buyers win this market.

07/14/2026

Reach out if you want help understanding what buying could realistically look like for you.

One of the most common questions we hear is, "How long will it take to find the right home?"

The honest answer? It varies.

Some buyers walk into the first or second home and immediately know it's the one.

Others spend a few months exploring different neighborhoods, floor plans, and price points before everything clicks.

Most buyers will tour somewhere between five and fifteen homes before making an offer, but there's really no "normal."

It all depends on the market, your budget, and how specific your wish list is.

One thing we've learned over the years is that those first few showings are incredibly valuable.

They're less about finding the house and more about learning what really matters to you.

You start to discover which features you're willing to compromise on...

And which ones are true deal breakers.

The goal isn't to find a perfect home.

It's to find the right home for your lifestyle, your budget, and your long-term goals.

And remember, your first home doesn't have to be your forever home.

Sometimes the smartest move is simply getting your foot in the door of homeownership, building equity, and creating a path toward your dream home down the road.

If you're thinking about starting your home search, we'd be happy to help you create a strategy that fits your goals from day one.

Ben Droukas & Amy Walsh-Droukas
Principal Brokers with Windermere Realty Trust in OR, Brokers with Compass in WA

Address

919 NE 19th Avenue Ste 100
Portland, OR
97232

Telephone

+15034278838

Website

http://www.PlacePortland.com/

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