Samantha McCarty- Portland Real Estate

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Samantha McCarty- Portland Real Estate

Licensed Oregon Broker- I love Portland and everything it has to offer. Let me know how I can help you find your home here!

License # 201233629
Keller Williams Professionals- Each office is independently owned and operated.

03/07/2025

STOP thinking a low offer is the only way to get a deal!

A low offer isn’t always the smartest move—especially in today’s market. Instead, savvy buyers negotiate seller credits, rate buy-downs, and repairs to save more money in the long run.
Here’s why this strategy works:

✅ Rate buy-downs can save you THOUSANDS over the life of your loan.
✅ Closing cost credits = LESS out-of-pocket cash at closing.
✅ Negotiated repairs mean NO unexpected expenses after move-in.

💡 Want to learn how to negotiate like a pro?

📩 DM me for personalized advice.
📲 Click the link in my bio for free homebuyer resources.
📅 Join my next Homebuyer Webinar and get expert insights!

🏡 Ready to find your dream home? Let’s make sure you get the best deal possible!

02/17/2025

It’s no secret that I have always been on the sassier side… so I love when a client can dish it out and we can have some extra fun while on the hunt for the perfect home. Chelsea knew what she wanted, spoke her mind about what she didn’t want, and honestly that makes our jobs so much easier! She also called me out on what might be my biggest weakness as a real estate agent… my complete and total lack of a sense of direction. Seriously, it’s horrible- I would be lost anywhere, instantly, without google maps.

Thank you Chelsea for being a model client and not being afraid to give me all the sass I deserve 🙃

I can’t wait to see the improvements you make to this home! I have a feeling those are going to be some killer before and after shots. Cheers 🥂

01/14/2025

No one likes a buzzkill. And nothing kills the excitement of a pre-approval more than the 4 little words “work on your credit…” What does that even mean!?

Don’t worry! Your credit score can be improved. Here’s a few tips to build up your score.

Want to find out more about how close you are to homeownership? Head to the link in my bio for a free guide or a discovery call.

12/27/2024

Feeling overwhelmed by post-holiday clutter? From books and clothes to tech and pet supplies, Portland has plenty of spots to take your stuff. Swipe through to find donation centers near you, and check out the full list in the blog post (link in bio).

12/24/2024

Home for the holidays! 🎄 These two took the leap to be closer to family, and their new home is perfect for spoiling grandkids with magical adventures and berry picking in the yard. ✨ Plus, there’s plenty of space for hosting those big family dinners.

Congratulations and cheers to many years of new memories in your beautiful home! 🏡❤️

12/10/2024

One thing about me: I love helping the SoldByTeams buyers find a deal...

And the answer is yes, there are still deals out there.

This is what I keep my eyes peeled for ↓

1) BACK ON MARKET HOMES 🏷️
- Not every sale crosses the finish line, and when they don’t, it’s a usually a great opportunity
- “Back on Market” listings are often priced better than the original listing and the sellers are motivated
-Plus sometimes the seller has already made the repairs that the last buyer brought to their attention

2) HIGHER “DAYS ON MARKET” 😴
- Homes that have been on the market a while (30+ days), sellers more willing to negotiate
- Could be sitting because of pricing, lackluster listing photos or required lots of TLC
- A trained eye can spot value (or necessary updates)

3) BUILDER CLOSEOUTS 🏗️
- Builders are in the business of selling homes, not owning them
- If a new construction home is move-in ready, chances are the builder is eager to sell... (👋 discounts & builder credits)

4) MOTIVATED SELLERS 📅
- In some instances a seller might be particularly motivated to offer a great price or terms due to sudden life changes - job relocation, divorce, death, or the need to liquidate
- This is where an agent’s intel on the seller can work to your advantage

5) HIDDEN GEMS 💎
- Sometimes a really great property gets overlooked because it has an unusual floor plan, an outdated kitchen, or is outside of the most popular neighborhoods
- As long as a property has “fixable” issues within the buyers budget, the pros could outweigh the cons

DM me for a list of great deals in Portland under $500,000

For those of you who have purchased did you and your agent use any of these strategies to find a great deal on a home?

11/02/2024

Tonight I watched play, potentially, her last professional game in Portland. To say she has inspired me as a female athlete would be the understatement of my life. I have been watching her career since I was 11, when she was a freshman at U of P. My dad and I had won free tickets to see the Pilots at a soccer expo and randomly ended up sitting next to her family. I didn’t know at the time it would be the privilege of my life to watch her career in Portland, our captain, our champion, one of the greatest players of all time. There are so many things I could say about her career: her goals, her medals, her accolades… but I feel like the thing that has stuck with me to most about her career is her role as a leader and a team player. She is a record goal scorer but she always passes the ball if she doesn’t think she has the shot. She is one of the greatest of all time but on the field she is one part of a whole. She is an inspiration and I have never cried so hard at a soccer game as I did tonight. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU from myself and from women all over the world for you, Christine Sinclair.

10/24/2024

The price point of an area is going to be a major factor in your home search. That’s one of the many reasons all of our buyers start with a Discovery Call, so we can match your needs with areas in your price range.

Not sure how to get started with your home search? Join our Home Buyer Master Class next week (Monday Oct 28th at 6:30pm). Leave a comment or DM me the words “home buyer” and I will send you the link to sign up.

10/05/2024

I will forever stand by my belief that the best time to buy is when you’re ready. But if you’ve been waiting, and trying to time the market, now (this fall) might be worth considering. We are in a magic sweet spot for buyers, better rates, less competition, steady prices, and high inventory make for favorable conditions.

Curious if now is the right time for you? Comment “Fall Magic” to get my steps on how you can find out if now is your magic window.

09/25/2024

Having enough saved for a down payment is one the biggest obstacles to homeownership for most people. But, you might need less than you think. Conventional financing for first-time buyers starts at just 3% (psst NOT 20%) and FHA starts at 3.5%. That is still a big chunk of change and can take a lot of work to save up, which is why I recommend planning as early as possible!

Here’s a few options for saving up for a down payment that you might not have considered. Want more information on any of these or help making a savings plan of your own? Let me know in the comments or send me a DM.

09/14/2024

Brussels & Bruges 🍻

Whatever these pictures might imply I promise there is still plenty of beer left in Belgium. But and I did try to make a dent.

Two favorite beer stops were Cantillon in Brussels and ‘t Brugs Beertje in Bruges (the best bar dog). Brussels frites were 10/10 and I even found a vegan Belgian waffle! Lots of statues with water coming out of various parts, comic strip murals, big silver balls, and so easy to get around the city to see them all! Bruge is absolutely stunning with medieval architecture, and totally worth a stop.

07/12/2024

Turns out it’s really hard to sum up a decade in a handful of photos. But believe it or not it has indeed been 10 years since I tricked into our first date. We’ve shared a lot of beers, attended many a wedding, watched hours and hours of soccer, bought a house, adopted the world cutest dog, had loads of adventures, got hitched, and a whole bunch of other stuff in between. 10 years down 77 to go.

Address

2061 NW Hoyt Street
Portland, OR
97209

Website

https://sammccarty.kw.com/

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