Kate and her team were really so great to work with! Her market analysis went beyond the handful of homes in my immediate neighborhood and included a much broader perspective on comparable properties than most realtors provide. Her staging team was amazing, the photography outstanding, and her pricing strategy thorough and solid. The result of her experience and teamwork was a quick sale over asking price in a slowing market. I could not be happier to have worked with Kate! 100% Recommend!
Wendy M. | Seller
I just closed on a house with Kate 3 days ago in Portland, OR. This was my fourth home purchase in the last 15 years and I say with all sincerity that this was by far the best transaction of any kind that I have experienced. After hearing so many horror stories of buying a home in the hot Portland market, I was very reluctant to put in an offer. And yet, I still can not believe how easy and smooth the whole experience was. Not only that, Kate even made the process fun. From the very start, Kate was there for me in every way and I felt she had my back with each step. Always quick to reply with my questions, caring, kind and always a great sense of humor. I also believe it was her amazing negotiation skills that got my offer accepted. Kate is definitely not your average, boring burnt out Real Estate agent. .. which seems common place these days. Kate worked hard, and efficiently for me and she even was the one that found the home I ended up buying .. I truly cant say enough positive things about Kate Alvord and would recommend her to anyone for their next Real Estate adventure.
Jay A. | Buyer
Kate is amazing. She had an incredible ability to blend an understanding of who we are and what we were looking for with the ability to flat out get stuff done. She brought an encyclopedia of resources including inspection, trades, and services to the table and made the whole process seamless for us. It was our first house purchase and e entered the process expecting a long and drawn out ordeal and it was entirely the opposite. Kate understood the market, gave clear guidance on our offer, and moved quickly to get everything done. It was a great experience and we would highly recommend using Kate as your realtor to buy or sell.
Andy & Alair O. | Buyers
We built our house and raised our two kids in it and when they moved on to their adult lives we decided to enter a new chapter and sell it. It was an unusual property and very difficult to comp and identify the best marketing plan. We met Kate late in our process of getting ready to go to market and made a game time decision to partner with her. We could not have made a better decision. instinctually she knew exactly how to price it and market it, despite a little skepticism on our side we deferred to her. Once on market, after the first rush of showings, we got our first offer which was over asking and we were inclined to take it. She and her team, counseled us to be patient. Over the next 24 hours, we received 4 more offers. We worked with Kate and the team throughout the process and landed on a final deal that was 30% over asking. Most fulfilling was that the transaction was a win for us financially but also we were handing the property over to a family that we believe will cherish it like we did and raise their young children in a very special place. Kate and team had a strategy, that strategy exceeded our expectation and ended in the best possible outcome for us and hopefully for the new family. I would refer Kate and the team to my closest friends and family.
Chris & Michael G. | Sellers
First time home owners here and Kate made our home search an unforgettable journey. Her market knowledge, attention to detail and warm personality turned every viewing into an amazing experience. She was very patient and professional throughout the whole process and guided us to our wonderful home today. If you're seeking a realtor who can help you not only to buy/sell houses but also to create lasting memories, Kate is the one to choose.
Aditya & Sravani | Buyers
Kate's expertise and hard work were instrumental in helping us find and close on our beautiful first home. She listened carefully to our preferences and worked tirelessly to find properties that matched our criteria. When we found the perfect home, Kate guided us through every step of the closing process, ensuring that everything went smoothly. She was transparent about everything and had great recommendations and referrals for all things related to buying a home. Not only did we find commonality in the professional world, but we connected on what we like to do outside of work! Kate is a true example of a beautiful work life balance. She's just really good people with a good heart. What sets Kate apart from other real estate agents is her genuine care and concern for her clients. We never felt like just another transaction to her; instead, she treated us like family. Her compassion, empathy, and understanding of our unique situation made us feel supported and valued throughout the entire journey. Thank you, Kate, for helping us find the perfect home to welcome our little boy into the world.
Kimberly & Alfred | Buyers
I loved working with Kate - she is easygoing, funny, and smart. We bought a house with Kate, in addition to helping us sell our prior one. She priced it exactly right, which resulted in me getting 40k over asking. Would absolutely recommend her and I'm sure will use her again in the future!
Kate O. | Buyer + Seller
Kate did a phenomenal job helping me purchase my first home on my own. She did her homework, knew exactly what I needed without even asking, was extremely communicative during the whole process and negotiated a great deal for me. I would highly recommend her to anyone. She will definitely get my business again when the time comes.
Meg A. | Buyer
Kate is the absolute best! It was my first time buying a home and she guided me through the process in a way I could easily understand. She understood the type of home I was looking for and shared
valuable info on what neighborhood would be best for me and my investment. She was also very patient with the amount of houses I wanted to view and I never felt pressure to buy. I found my dream home with Kate! Highly recommend!
Kevin F. | Buyer
Kate was absolutely WONDERFUL to work with throughout our house hunting experience. She was efficient, communicative, friendly, understanding, and had our best interests in mind from the get go. Kate was also such an advocate for us, and truly the reason we were able to buy our dream home. She made this incredibly stressful process very fun and smooth. We feel lucky to have been able to work with her.
Duna A. | Buyer
