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Testimonials | Houses Sold
From the magazine published by Oregon Home – The Get Guide 2008, a directory of where to go and pros to know to meet your household needs.
If you’re a Queen or King of multi-tasking, you’ve met your match in Shannon Baird. This Portland-based Realtor, interior designer and project manager is available for a color consultation, a house sale or to manage a remodel you don’t want to deal with. Her blend of traditional and contemporary design has appeared several times in Oregon Home. Baird is a recipient of the Elizabeth Potter award from the State of Oregon Historic Preservation Office for her work in restoring, remodeling and redesigning homes and commercial buildings in Oregon.
Hi shannon – it’s Laura, I am calling from my condo which I do not live in anymore because last weekend I moved into a rental off Lombard with my boyfriend near Columbia Park, it is a fine rental I can make it cute but it is so sad, pathetic and dinky and it smells, it is such a rental. It has just made me realize how much I love my condo and I want to thank you for finding it for me, or helping me to get it. It has been such a wonderful place to live, so safe and close to everything and now that I am in that rental house I can see how much quality my condo has and I have to tell you how sad that I am not living here anymore, although I am happy to live with my boyfriend and am hoping that I can make my condo my own little private retreat someday. Thank you Shannon for helping me find it and making it such a wonderful process and I am now getting it ready to rent and life is crazy because I am living out of boxes. I would love to see you next month when my rental house is ready for you to see because right now no one is allowed to come over until I can make it cute too.
2201 NE 58th
4115 N Court
As an out-of-state repeat client, I was confident at all times that you had my back, that the transaction was in capable and professional hands, and that there was nothing–and I mean nothing–about which I need worry. Shannon, you were and are the ideal realtor.
7184 SW Hyland Way
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SE 54th
Thank you for two years of patience and work on our behalf to help us to the front door of our new house!
We are both so happy that you have become a friend and hopefully we will still get to see you once in awhile.
Thanks for everything…
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ne 32nd
It would be virtually impossible to tell you…in the amount of room left on this page how thankful I am for you in my life, for all of the rolls you’ve played in my biggest decisions. I know its not a coincidence. You are always there and I love you so so much!!!
3116 NE 63rd
333 NW 9th #508
NE Mason
N. Terry
NW Greenleaf
N. Jessup
I do not need to explain much that you were incredibly, amazingly invaluable in finding the right house. Your extraordinary skill and knowledge is what laid the basis for a great professional relationship and your compassion, your honesty, your beautiful reverence for life & nearly all things around you have secured a special place for you in my heart ( and my husband’s, too ). I am looking forward to many years of friendship.
4910 NE 37th
NW Johnson
SE 87th
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5316 SW Boundary
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4005 SE 33rd
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19 SW Canby
Shannon was a pleasure to work with and showed us a LOT of houses in a very short time, displaying great knowledge of their specifics and making each one feel special. We found our dream home!
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2202 SE 38th
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1936 SE Hemlock
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7206 NE Sacramento
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7331 SW Corbett
I was looking to buy a home in a close-in Portland neighborhood, but had no idea where I wanted to be. I couldn’t have been an easy client to work with because my time is really tight, and the only direction that I could really give was that I would know the house once I saw it. Shannon not only found an incredible home in a perfect close-in neighborhood, but also scheduled all of the inspections, took care of all open permits, and even helped push my loan through. It was wonderful working with someone who genuinely cared about my specific wants and needs. My genuine thanks to Shannon for both her help and her friendship. I’ll certainly recommend her to everyone that I know.
- Dr. David W. Claus
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5333 NE 27th
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3514 NE 13th
As luck would have it, Shannon was scheduled to be out of town during a crucial phase of our negotiations. We had just discovered that the sellers had a party sewer. It was a extremely stressful time. Despite being in Europe, Shannon stayed in touch, providing much needed moral support and nudging things along with with the sticky negotiations. Greg Zimmerman, Shannon’s man on the ground while she was away, with the many conversations and addendum’s proposed between two very anxious parties. Considering what we were up against with our very hairy first home purchase, I was a bit in shock when we actually closed. But, we did! Thanks to their teamwork.
- L+K
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5330 N Yale
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4537 NE Wistaria Drive
Shannon is a powerhouse of house hunting skills. Shannon “Powerhouse” Baird. That should be her middle name. Shannon Baird helped us find our house like a swarming pack of jackals on a gazelle. (Vegetarian version) Shannon Baird helped us find our house like a thumping pack of jackrabbits on a cabbage patch. Shannon’s skills are equal to a Bobcat, Cobra, and a Coyote, if you put them all together, and then made them a realtor.
They are lacking some professionalism, but I would use you, if I saw any of these on your site.
C+K.
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9704 SE Cora
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2350 NW Savier #B320
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4414 N Kerby
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1510 SE 74th
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6846 N Campbell
Thanks again for all your help. We’re loving our new home.
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5226 N Michigan
From my first meeting with Shannon, I knew that I was in good hands. She’s unbelievably knowledgeable about every step of the process, and she seems to surround herself with people who meet the same qualities. Her work in design gives her a network of talented people with exacting standards. She is willing (and eager) to be as thorough as necessary about any part of the home buying experience. She was generous with her time and her friendship. Shannon offered me the perfect balance of maternal nurturing and brutal honesty that both calmed my anxiety and got things done. She’s continued to go above and beyond what people would expect from their best friends, helping me with homeowner issues long after my transaction was complete.
I was referred to Shannon by a friend who assured me that she was “no bullshit” and he was absolutely right. She’s not going lie to you to sell a house. I never felt coddled or pushed. I just felt like I had someone very smart, very sincere and very trustworthy helping to look out for my best interests. I would trust her with anything. And I recommend her without reservation.
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2301 SE Caruthers #9
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5405 NE 39th
The person in possession of infinite patience, laser-like perception, intuition, tireless attention to detail, tenacious and persistent negotiation skills and balanced fairness is rare, indeed–and it’s rarer still to find that in your realtor. During the process of buying our first home, Shannon Baird had more surprises (including that of the carcass of a rather large mammal being found below the house during inspection) thrown at her than I would have known what to do with, and she handled each challenge with dignity, grace, humor, wit and expertise. The process also coincided with a death in our family, handled by Shannon with true compassion and sympathy. When describing what we were looking for in a home, she found the perfect place right away. In closing, we received every single thing we asked for. I couldn’t possibly recommend Shannon enough. I think she should get some sort of trophy.
–Joan H. & Dave Depper
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1620 SE Hawthorne
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5114 NE Mason
Thank you so much for helping us find a home – through the challenges of a very painful surgery, and an impossible loan – you made it happen.
xo J+K
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7702 N Williams
I had a wonderful experience working with Shannon to buy my first home. She treated me and my needs with caring, honesty, and business savvy. She helped me stay focused on my original goal. She educated me to make good decisions. She was there for me at a moments notice. I felt as if I was her only client. She knows everything there is to know from neighborhoods to plumbing. I know I was not her typical client as a first time home buyer with an extra small budget but she never made me feel less important. She was ready to fight for me and knew exactly when to negotiate. I recommend her whole heartedly. Shannon obviously wants her clients to be happy more than anything else and she has the experience, drive, and smarts necessary to accomplish that goal.
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7050 SE Lexington
We began working with Shannon on the recommendation of a friend after a not so satisfying experience with another realtor. As first time home buyers purchasing in an uncertain economy, we were looking for someone who would take the time to educate us and not rush us. We instantly connected with Shannon through our common interests in all things creative and our mutual love of design. She listened and understood what we wanted out of our first home even more than we did. Her sharp intuition and nurturing personality allow her to adapt to any situation.Working with Shannon is not only a pleasurable experience but an honorable one.
Noelle Stiles and Delaney Kelly
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720 NW Westover Circle
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3737 SE Grand
Working with Shannon on my first home purchase was an absolute pleasure. I immediately felt at ease with her exceptional knowledge, her honesty throughout the process, and her patience with me as a first time home buyer. I never felt an ounce of pressure or overly sales-minded vibe from her in any way. She was very honest about her opinions on all of the homes we viewed, and I really felt at ease knowing that she had my best interest in mind at all times. Shannon was available to me any time I had questions or concerns, and her knowledge and local network were crucial to my very smooth closing process. I would never hesitate to recommend her work to anyone I know (and in fact have already done so), and don’t feel that there was anyone I would rather have worked with on my home purchase. I look very forward to working with her on my next investment.
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8438 SE Clackamas Rd
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SW Dover Lane
Our search for our first home was probably typical of most. While we had a good idea of what we wanted, we were ill-prepared for the roller coaster home buying process. Given the contraction in the mortgage market, this could have been far more pronounced than what we experienced. Without the expertise, insight and reservoir of patience that is Shannon Baird, I’m not sure we would’ve prevailed.
Shannon’s ability to remain objective and steady is one aspect of a talent that adds quite a bit of value to this process. No matter how conventional a sale or purchase may appear on the surface, her ability to empathize and then realize your goals as her own is illuminating. This is further expressed by the folks she chooses to work with, all extremely capable, courteous professionals who we found to be very collaborative and budget-conscious. Any of this is good news for a first-time buyer and yet I can see how this would be a major advantage to anyone looking to buy or sell in such an exciting and complex real estate market. We would happily work with Shannon again and cannot recommend her highly enough.
Emanuel & Guenevere Brown
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NE Cleveland
Shannon worked with us for an extensive period of time. She was so fabulous. Even after all the setbacks on our side. She still worked hard to help us find the perfect house. Now we live in an amazing neighborhood complete with a neighbor boy our son’s age.
Thank you so much for all your help. You made finding a house a wonderful experience.
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NW Shepherd
We weren’t sure what we were looking for when we first starting checking out houses and acreage with Shannon and we dragged her to every sort of property on the outskirts of northwest Portland and beyond trying to get an idea of what was out there. She was gracious and knowledgeable though and made time to visit whatever looked interesting to us. Many times she very sweetly offered to entertain our two-year-old while we mulled things over and she did such a good job of it – he loves her. She has great taste and both the ability to see potential in pretty rough properties and enthusiasm for making them something wonderful.
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SE Maple
We are VERY pleased with our association with Shannon. She is extremely professional and experienced in her field. She used great marketing skills to help us sell our lovely home during a difficult time in the real estate market. These skills included hiring a professional photographer to take wonderful photos of our home as well as incomparable advice and help to stage our home for sale. We would highly recommend Shannon to anyone seeking an agent to represent them.
Dan
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Shannon Baird was a joy to work with. She made sure her I was taken care of even though I wasn’t her client. She answered the phone at all hours of the night and at no time made me feel as though I was a pain in the ass even though I probably was.
Thanks Shannon. Keep in touch.
Nathan
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SE 10th
Mary and I met Shannon Baird when we were first looking for places to rent in Portland. Later, when we decided to look for a home to purchase, we chose to work with Shannon because of her strong interpersonal and communication skills which we enjoyed upon our first meeting. Shannon works to build relationships, earn the trust of her clients, and she helped us purchase our first home in SE Portland. She was consistently available throughout the process and very communicative, which was appreciated in buying our first home. Working with her was a pleasure.
Scott
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SE 65th
We bought our home at the peak of the real estate market and sold it towards the bottom of the market. In assisting us with both the purchase and sale of our home Shannon worked tirelessly for us and the end results really showed. I cannot say enough good things about Shannon’s extremely diligent hard work ethic, her knowledge of the market and her overall professionalism in assisting us with the difficult and sometimes stressful job of buying and selling property. Due to her deep knowledge of real estate in the Northwest region of the United States and her ability to see a sale all the way through to the end, the overall transaction for both the purchase and sale of our house went very smoothly. I have and will continue to recommend Shannon Baird to anyone who might be interested in purchasing a home in the Northwest region.
Joseph Goolsby
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SE 47th
A real estate broker extraordinaire! We were first time homebuyers in search of a moderately priced bungalow in inner SE Portland that was not a real fixer. With years of real estate broker and design experience, Shannon guided us towards a gem. A great communicator, Shannon was readily available from house search through final closing and proved herself invaluable.
All our best, Shuli and Dan Rutzick
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NE Cleveland
I used Shannon to both sell my current house and buy my new home. Simultaneously buying and selling a house can be extremely stressful. Shannon’s hard work, calm demeanor and constant communication made the experience a pleasant one. I would definitely recommend using her services whether you are a first time home buyer or someone who has purchased homes in the past. Thanks again for all of your hard work and dedication.
Michael
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NE Grand
This is the second duplex that my sister, Hannah, and I have bought together. This time around there was no stress because we knew we were in good hands. I can’t express how nice it is to work with someone who has become a good friend, but is still totally professional at the same time. Plus her network of contractors and brokers are just as great as she is. I can’t wait to buy third!
Sally Schwartz
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SW 9th
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NW Flanders
This was my first home-buying experience and I couldn’t have asked for a better person to work with. Shannon was extremely professional, attentive and understood my needs almost immediately. Not only did she make the entire process go smoothly, she was fun to work with. Thanks for everything, I can’t wait to move in.
Aaron
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SE 50th
We very much enjoyed working with Shannon in the search for and purchase of our new home in Portland. Being out-of-state clients, we appreciated and trusted her ability to represent our interests and various needs without us being there. We felt from the start that she wasn’t “all talk”, and that she tuned into what we liked, and didn’t like, in property immediately. She’s warm, courteous, dedicated and a lot of fun!
Kate and Jen
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SE Ivon
Shannon Baird made the home buying experience an absolute joy. Before I met with her, I was apprehensive and unsure. Her charm, intellect, and honesty immediately put me at ease. Throughout the buying process, Shannon kept in contact with me. At every moment, I felt that I was a priority and that Shannon was looking out for my best interests. I would not hesitate to work with Shannon for any future purchase.
Laura
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SE 33rd
Professional, efficient, courteous, friendly, thorough, considerate…these are the adjectives that come to mind when working with someone like Shannon. Thank you Shannon for your help and for facilitating such a smooth and easy breezy transaction!
Zak, Laila and Chloe
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N Richmond
Shannon is someone we can always count on when it comes to the purchase of real estate. She is professional, patient, and hardworking. She is extremely knowledgeable and has an excellent network of colleagues (Contractors, etc.) whose combined experience help remove some of the unknowns when buying a house.
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SE Ramona
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. You helped us find the perfect house! Your dedication and knowledge of the business are stunning. We learned so much from you and, not only will we call you the instant we are looking for another house, but we’ll refer everyone we can to you.
Jordan and Alicia
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NE Going
I had always believed that purchasing my first home was going to be a difficult and arduous task. Was I wrong! Working with Shannon Baird was an unbelievable experience. She has a great amount of knowledge and expertise and she made the process very smooth, explaining everything along the way. She was an excellent resource regarding areas in Portland and where I should begin looking, what I could afford, and what would best fit my lifestyle. Shannon is wonderful and I would not hesitate to go back to her when the time comes to explore new options.
Thank you!
Katie
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NE 26th
We feel blessed to have had you represent us in the purchase of our home. You were articulate in communicating the details and graceful in situations that would otherwise be stressful and overwhelming. Appointments were made and you showed up and followed up and we knew we could count on you completely.
This is our 3rd purchase over the years and we finally get it, through you, that this can be exciting and smooth for all involved. You gained the respect of the seller’s agent right away and that trust held us through a bumpable buyer situation. There was never the sense of ‘us and them’, we had the same goal and the focus was how to accomplish it so that everyone feels good about it.
Thank you so much. We look forward to working with you again and recommend you to anyone we know who is in the market.
Meg and Deb
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Shannon Baird went above and beyond the call of duty. She had a genuine interest in helping us find what I was looking for. She was persistent and determined. Honest and hard-working. All of the qualities you could possibly hope for in a realtor. The best!
Tim, Joe, Jay and Mitch
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NE Siskiyou
Thank you for your help in finding my new home. You were extremely patient while we searched for the perfect house that met all of my needs. Once we found the house, your diligence, thoroughness and overall management of the purchasing process, including negotiating with the seller, identifying lenders, handling the inspection and all associated repairs, and overseeing the closing, made buying a house a breeze. You were a pleasure to work with. I look forward to working with you again when the time comes for me to buy my next home.
Sincerely, Ray
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NE 7th
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NE 46th
Being in the mortgage industry, I have worked with many Portland realtors, and none are as helpful or as professional as Shannon. Selling a home can be a complicated process, but Shannon is incredibly detailed oriented, making the process, and the transaction overall, extremely smooth. I wouldn’t consider anyone else for a real estate transaction, and I would recommend Shannon to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Lauren
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NE Alberta
Thank you so much for going above and beyond!! Not only did Shannon find us our house on Labor Day weekend but we had an accepted offer the next day. We love our house and made a good friend as well!
Kevin
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NE Couch
I can’t even try to explain how helpful Shannon was when my sister Hannah and I bought our first home. We come from a very pushy and involved family that wanted to be included in every step of this already difficult process. Shannon ended up becoming part of the family helping us get through all the family drama. It so nice to be able to have a professional relationship with someone during a huge purchase of this sort and also come out with a sister. So, thank you Shannon. You are forever welcome at our dinner table.
Sally and Hannah
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NE Everett
I began with an immediate challenge. Market and sell an odd little house in an odd location at an odd time of year. Couple this with my general dislike of Real Estate professionals and you have a recipe for stress. Luckily, I stumbled across Shannon Baird. Not only was my transaction handled with patience, precision, perseverance and genuine care, but the entire transaction was actually fun at times. I needed and received constant support and counseling throughout the process allowing me to make the best decisions for me.
Smart, fun, simple and above all, professional. Shannon Baird is truly fresh air in an otherwise smoggy community.
Jess
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NE Fremont
Thank you so much Shannon for all your help and hard work, you are the best.
Mayola
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N Maryland
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SE 65th
We bought our home at the peak of the real estate market and sold it towards the bottom of the market. In assisting us with both the purchase and sale of our home Shannon worked tirelessly for us and the end results really showed. I can not say enough good things about Shannon’s extremely diligent hard work ethic, her knowledge of the market and her overall professionalism in assisting us with the difficult and sometimes stressful job of buying and selling property. Due to her deep knowledge of real estate in the North West region of the United States and her ability to see a sale all the way through to the end the overall transaction for both the purchase and sale of our house went very smoothly. I have and will continue to recommend Shannon Baird Real Estate to anyone who might be interested in purchasing a house in the North West region.
Regards,
Joseph Goolsby
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SW Meade
Thank you. We appreciate everything that you did for us! Thank you so much!
The Ziebell’s
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NE Sumner
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Jolie Pointe, West Linn
I was so happy to find a realtor when deciding to relocate to Oregon from the Bay area. Shannon really understood what I was looking for, and not only found the house of my dreams but made the whole process of buying a home easier than I could have imagined.
Mark and Jasmine
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Hi Shannon,
Just wanted to say thank you again for consolidating our signing yesterday, and making it such a pleasant experience. Your genuine care for both Constantine and I has been apparent since our very first meeting, and I cannot tell you how much it has meant to both of us. Without you, there is no possible way we could have found such a wonderful new home and had such a low-stress experience in selling and buying. You do your job very well, and so much much more.
Sincerely, Robyn
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SE 29th, Milwaukie
Just spoke to Amy and she said the signing took place yesterday! Thanks for all of your help, and bringing the paperwork to the house. Just wanted to thank you for taking care of Amy and John, it was great to work with you again!!
The Baker family
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NE 12th
Thanks for looking all over the eastside for the perfect layout for two teenage daughters + potential rental income from a separate space on the property for this single mom + in a desirable school district + the eco-friendly bonus remodel of cork floors, bamboo, counter tops and beautiful stainless appliances, and brand new bathrooms! I additionally thank you for helping me in meeting my target price range as well as getting to the bottom of the “unexpected” fees when dealing with kooky closing costs. You are the perfect person for this experience, more of a “home buying buddy”: knowledgable, honest feedback, and always a joy to see.
Allison
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SE Ash
Thanks for your work with me on finding a condo. It was hard work and I’m glad we persisted. I eventually got exactly what I had in mind: an unusual space, close to downtown and at a good value. I couldn’t have done it without you. Many thanks for your patience and your efforts.
Kathy
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SW Meade
We are the type of people who like houses that send most buyers running. When we find the fixer we want, it is important to us to make sure that certain repairs are completed, and for the right price. These needs inevitably lead to many negotiations with the seller for us to be completely comfortable with the purchase. Shannon was an ambassador of our needs; representing us faithfully in our transaction. Her professionalism, knowledge, and communication skills gave us peace of mind. She worked tirelessly, relaying information between us, the seller, various contractors, inspectors and mortgage brokers. She was available for questions and explanations, even when at times it meant that she was explaining things twice…once for each of us. Shannon is very skilled at working with couples, doing her best to ensure that her client’s needs are met individually. We highly recommend her.
Chad and Sheryl
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NE 27th
Shannon works harder than any agent I know. My standards are very high and, before meeting Shannon, I considered selling my house FSBO, figuring I would work harder than any agent. Now I’m so glad I didn’t. Shannon was honest, transparent, thoroughly walked me through the process and left nothing to chance. She delivered more value than I ever expected, and I will definitely work with her on future transactions.
Kristin
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SE Locust
Shannon Baird helped me find and buy my first home, and has since been there for me through two additional real estate purchases. Shannon is as trustworthy as she is capable, and her knowledge of Portland is never ending. She cares about each and every one of her clients, and it shows through her dedication and hard work. She directed the major renovation of my attic into an amazing master bedroom, that I never want to leave! (please see the pictures on the intereior design page)
Shannon is my real estate agent, interior designer, personal Portland expert, and most importantly, she is now my friend.
JH in SE – Buyer
Thank you for handling our real estate transaction on Locust excellently.
P+M – Sellers
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SW 35th
I was new to the Portland area and Shannon’s friendliness and knowledge of the local areas completely put me at ease. She was able to accommodate my time deadlines and push my home purchase through quickly and effectively. Shannon possesses a great combination of warmth and professionalism and is extremely conscientious, clearly committed to serving the client’s needs. I would recommend her to anyone and hope to have the opportunity to have her as an agent again soon.
Dr. David W. Claus
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SE Hawthorne
Wanted to say thank you for all of your house hunting and expertise. Can’t believe how fast it happened.
xx Matt and Kate
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SE Taylor
Laurel and I want to thank you for taking us as clients and becoming our guide through this process. You are incredible at what you do, so knowledgable, professional, resourceful, and thorough; we feel so lucky to have had yuo as our agent and for how smoothly you were able to make everything flow.
Carson and Colin had recommended you to us because of their excellent experience in meeting you but we could have never expected how close we would become with you. That through the month of searching for a home and past all the business details we would find such a good friend in you.
We are picking up the keys to the house tonight!!! In a couple of weeks we will be having a house warming party and first house warming party for Fox. We hope that you’ll be able to come celebrate with us. And, again, thank you for being with our family as we start our new lives in our new home together.
Love, Curtis, Laurel, and Fox Knapp
