Helping my community buy AND sell homes with character and charm in Portland, Or

My name is Alison Derse, and I am a Top Ranked Realtor IN PORTLAND, OR.

Learn a bit about me, my mission, methods and the results of my commitment to my clients’ real estate success.

HOME BUYERS

Let’s go shopping to find you a beautiful home for the best possible value!

HOME SELLERS

Using my proven systems, let’s sell your home for top dollar!

TAKE ACTION

Let’s set up an initial consultation. My goal is that you leave our conversation feeling educated, informed and that you have an ally on your team helping you every step of the way.

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Over 85% of my business comes from past clients and referrals

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Five Star Reviews across Zillow and Google

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I’ve helped my clients buy and sell homes in over 25 distinct Portland neighborhoods - from Alberta to Dunthrope, Sellwood to HIllside - and everywhere in between

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89% of my buyers win their first offer

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100% of my past buyers who decided to sell chose to work with me again - and 100% of my sellers who stayed local chose me to help buy their next home

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    I would give 6 stars if Zillow would let me. I cannot say enough about Alison and the incredible job she did in selling my home. In a challenging market, where timing and strategy are everything, Alison went above and beyond, resulting in my home closing in just 20 days from the day we first listed. Yes, you read that right. And, with multiple offers above asking. From the moment we started the process, her expertise and dedication were evident. She worked tirelessly to advise us on how to ready the property, market it brilliantly (her background in tech really wows here), and attract the right buyers with the right vendors for staging, photography, and pricing strategy. But what really stood out was her willingness to go the extra mile— she's a high production realtor which gives her tons of market knowledge, but her work ethic made it feel like I was her only client. Alison made a stressful process not only manageable but seamless. Their professionalism, communication, and genuine care for my goals were beyond impressive. If you're looking for a realtor who will give 110%, look no further. Thank you, Alison, for making what seemed so scary when I set out to sell, an absolute delight! I couldn’t be more grateful.

    Heather D.
    Seller

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    It has been such a joy working with Alison, she helped us buy our new house and sell our old house in what has been a real roller coaster of a housing market and interest rate environment. Alison and her team were incredibly responsive and highly organized and she was a thoughtful and effective strategist when it came to each transaction.

    Both transactions went unbelievably smoothly in large part due to Alison's ability to build excellent relationships with the other agents involved. Also Alison's experience in real estate combined with her own renovations experience made her incredibly observant when it comes to potential structural red flags. We have met and worked with quite a few agents over the years and none can compare to Alison. Highly recommend Alison if you are looking to buy or sell a house in the Portland area.

    Caroline M.
    Buyer and Seller

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     “It was such a joy to work with Alison - she's AWESOME!  As a first time home buyer, she took the time to understand my needs/wants and walked me through each step of the home buying process from touring to making an offer to closing.

    Her support and guidance made me feel very comfortable through the whole process.  She is organized, detail oriented and is on top of the Portland market!  Would highly recommend working with Alison if you are looking to buy or sell your home!”

    Kathleen M.
    Buyer

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    Alison is a sure thing. Not only is she smart and savvy, her client service is impeccable and gracious. Alison created helpful milestones that made the process of getting our home ready to sell easy.

    She helped us strategize the timing of our sale with her careful eye on the market, and we made far more than we anticipated. The whole thing felt like a dance and she never dropped us once!

    Emma S.
    Seller

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    Alison just helped our family sell our starter home, we got over market value for it and then she turned around and helped us buy our new dream home. Alison told us that she would be communicative and not drop the ball and let me just say she was on it from start to finish. Since I was new to home buying, she explained the terms so well for me. I learned a ton in the process.

    She was very professional, knowledgeable and also just such a genuine and likable person. We were lucky to have her and I will recommend her to anyone I know going forward in the home buying or selling process. Thank you Alison for making our dreams a reality and doing it so gracefully!

    Liz D.
    Buyer and Seller

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    Alison is the reason we successfully purchased a great home during the tightest market in Portland’s history (so far). As recent transplants, no less. She comes to the table with so much. Patience, initiative, follow-through, great communication, empathy, humor, amazing listening skills, creativity, and a genuine passion for negotiating.

    Like most folks trying to buy a house these days, we lost a few offers along the way. Alison never lost heart and never made us feel like we were wasting her time. After our offer was accepted she kept pushing things forward, including setting up inspections from various contractors and so much more. On top of all this she’s quite a pleasant human being.

    Don’t sleep on Alison. She’s the real deal.

    Tim K.
    Buyer

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    I was so fortunate to have Alison guide me on my home-selling journey. She clearly explained the processes, monitored every step and kept me posted, made recommendations, worked exceptionally well with the buyers’ agent, and kept my keel even. She worked hard and was supportive, kind, helpful, and fun. This was an adventure, and I enjoyed Alison ‘s partnership: she made it happen smoothly. She is an exceptional professional: I would recommend her without reservation.

    Jolly B.
    Seller

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    Alison is absolutely the best! We’ve had the pleasure of working with her twice- first for our starter home and now for our forever home- and we couldn’t be happier. She guided us through every step of the process with confidence, ease, and unwavering support, even when unexpected challenges arose. Most recently, she helped us navigate our home-buying journey during the busy holidays, never missing a beat and always being there when we needed her. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, dedicated, and truly outstanding real estate professional, we highly recommend Alison!

    Christine K.
    Buyer

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    Alison is an amazing real estate professional. We bought a home in Portland and she made the entire process easy and enjoyable. She is responsive, focused on the client and willing to state when a property or deal is not the best suited for the client. I will use her for all future real estate transactions in the Portland area.

    Kieran N.
    Buyer

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    Alison is truly exceptional at her job. She assisted us both with selling and purchasing and is incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and strategic. We feel extremely lucky to have worked with her and cannot recommend her enough. She listened, offered her advice, and always advocated for us.

    Kyle B.
    Seller & Buyer

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    Alison has been a dream to work with! My wife and I are relocating across the country, but Alison went out of her way to make us feel at ease every step of the way. Alison took the time to understand our needs and never let us settle on a house we didn't truly love. When our dream house hit the market, she walked us through the entire house virtually (since we couldn't be there in person) and won! Yes, Alison's knowledge of the Portland market and experience in the real estate industry makes her a powerhouse of an agent. But it is Alison's kindness, honesty, work ethic, and genuine care of others that makes her amazing. And those two things together makes Alison someone you want in your corner when searching for your next home! There aren't enough words to express how grateful we are for Alison's guidance and partnership during this journey. We truly couldn't have done it without her.

    Dominique N.
    Buyer