We were so fortunate to work with Marisa Swenson. Like anyone shopping in the competitive Portland real estate market, we knew we had a tall order: to sell our home (charming, well-located but small), and leverage those funds to buy a home that better suited our needs (larger, quieter, with a mid-century aesthetic). It is not an exaggeration to say that Marisa worked a miracle: we had an over-asking contract on our home within 4 days of listing and immediately began touring properties that Marisa hand-picked to fit our criteria. We fell in love with a home that had very stiff competition: the house was by a renowned mid-century builder, in a desirable part of town, and it had even been featured in the Oregonian. Given the odds, we knew our chances were slim, especially with a contingent offer. Thanks to Marisa, our offer was accepted and we now own the most beautiful home in Portland! Ma…
We were so fortunate to work with Marisa Swenson. Like anyone shopping in the competitive Portland real estate market, we knew we had a tall order: to sell our home (charming, well-located but small), and leverage those funds to buy a home that better suited our needs (larger, quieter, with a mid-century aesthetic). It is not an exaggeration to say that Marisa worked a miracle: we had an over-asking contract on our home within 4 days of listing and immediately began touring properties that Marisa hand-picked to fit our criteria. We fell in love with a home that had very stiff competition: the house was by a renowned mid-century builder, in a desirable part of town, and it had even been featured in the Oregonian. Given the odds, we knew our chances were slim, especially with a contingent offer. Thanks to Marisa, our offer was accepted and we now own the most beautiful home in Portland! Marisa’s reputation is only out-shown by her patience and determination. We would recommend her to everyone, and have!
Marisa is an excellent REALTOR. She is professional, knowledgeable, patient, efficient, well-connected, and intuitive. We had been looking for a new home for almost a year and were starting to get discouraged that we couldn’t find the right one for us. We were looking for a mid-century modern home, which can be hard to come by in Portland, especially given our budget and specific needs. Marisa found a house that was not on the market yet and was exactly what we were looking for. She was able to negotiate a deal that allowed us to get our perfect home, without a bidding war, which is especially impressive given the current climate for buyers right now. We just moved into our new home this weekend and couldn’t be happier. I’m confident she is the only REALTOR that could have gotten us this home. You will not regret choosing Marisa as your REALTOR.
We had a goal to buy a mid-century modern home and after losing a home in the past with a different REALTOR, we wanted to make sure to find a REALTOR who knew the mid-century market and how to help our potential offer compete in an always competitive market. Marisa delivered in every area and more. She knew about a perfect home for us before it hit the market due to her connections and I’m confident that her reputation and knowledge within the mid-century market secured us our dream home in a stressful situation with multiple offers! She was also able to connect us with quality contractors and inspectors as these homes usually have special features and possibly complicated maintenance. I know we aren’t her only clients, but she made us feel like we were. We can’t recommend her highly enough! Thank you, Marisa!
Working with Marisa was such a great experience. From day one, she gained my trust and made me feel at ease with the entire process. She understands so much about a variety of architecture and home build eras, as well as property ownership and maintenance. At every property we visited, she pointed out things to watch out for that I would never have known shopping solo for my first home. She’s responsive, forthright, trustworthy, and truly wants you to find a home you’ll love. Even after purchasing my home, I’ve been able to ask Marisa for recommendations for great electricians, arborists, and so on. She also has impeccable taste! I’d work with her again anytime.