My name is Alison Derse (pronounced like “mercy’) and I am a Top Ranked Realtor in Portland, OR.
My love of wide open, green spaces, old homes with charm and character, creative energy, and the totally not over-hyped notion of building community with your neighbors drew my family and I from California to Portland, Oregon.
Originally from Los Angeles, I started my trek north with a pit stop at UC Davis where I graduated with honors. From there, I spent a decade in San Francisco working in Business Development, Partnerships and Marketing for fast-paced, high-growth tech startups like Yelp, Trulia and Instacart.
The “wear 10 hats at once” mentality of startups taught me the value of meticulous organization and processes, thorough research, the ability to be nimble and the experience to be an intuitive and strong communicator and negotiator, all of which I use today as a Realtor® in Portland, OR!
I represent buyers and sellers throughout the greater Portland metro.
What sets me apart?
I am a real estate advisor and partner rather than a salesperson
I have the ability to patiently guide and educate my clients through each step of a transaction using clear and organized processes
My dedication to going above and beyond, coupled with my strong communication skills and negotiation expertise has earned me several designations year after year.
Masters Circle, Recipient of the Diamond Platinum Designation via Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors®
5 Star Professional Award Recipient
Recognized as Real Producers Top 3% of Portland Realtors® (9,000 Realtors in Portland)
My commitment to serving clients with the highest level of integrity and dedication has established me as a trusted source for those seeking honest advice about the real estate market. And I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that I value the lifelong relationships I make after the keys exchange hands. ♡
When I am not working, I love to entertain friends and fam at our home in SE Portland, cook, read, travel, exercise, garden, watch pretty much everything on HBO, music, politics and explore the PNW via food carts, wine country, hikes and of course, jungle gyms.
I am passionate about design, from fashion and art to homes and interiors.
I love being a Realtor® in such a beautiful city with homes that have so much unique character and charm.
THE AGENCY
UNMATCHED SERVICE AND RESULTS
2,000+
Agents
100+ offices
IN 12+ countrieS
1 connected community
We use our boutique approach, creative marketing, cutting-edge technology and unforgettable client service experience to place the world at your front door.
Unlike traditional brokerages, The Agency fosters a culture of collaboration. Behind each one of our agents is the knowledge and resources of an entire global team. By working together, we can offer our clients better representation and a true competitive edge.