Portland Professionals - Portland, Oregon's Exclusive Buyer's Agency

	Portland Professionals Portland, Oregon's Exclusive Buyer's Agency
Ready to buy a home in the Portland area? It's the BIGGEST PURCHASE OF YOUR LIFE!	Serving Portland, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Aloha,Tigard, Tualatin, Gresham, Gladstone, Milwaukie, Oregon City,Canby, Wilsonville, Clackamas, Troutdale, Mollala, Newberg, Forest Grove and surrounding areas
You should be represented by an Exclusive Buyer's Agent! BUYER AGENCY FAQ'S HOME LISTINGS PORTLAND LIFE PORTLAND LINKS EMPLOYMENT LINKS SCHOOL INFO HOUSING STATISTICS FREE RELOCATION INFORMATION COMMUNITY AND SUBURB INFORMATION MORTGAGE INFO FIRST-TIME BUYER INFO WEATHER INFO	We Exclusively Represent Buyers--Not Houses! It's a buyer's market with prices at 2005 levels.	What's Your Style?
		Tell us what you want, ....where you want it, .......and we'll find it at the best price and terms! VIEW LISTINGS
	Toll free:1-877-4-PDXPRO Local: 503-697-8451

Benefits of Exclusive Buyer's Agency

Our Homebuyer Promise:

	No DUAL Agency
	100% Buyer Representation
	We will not accept listings
	Honest Property Evaluation
	Access to All Home Listings
	Statistical Property Price Analysis
	Negotiation for Best Price/Terms
	Certified Home Inspector Referral
	Escrow Performance Supervision
	Ensure Purchase Terms Followed

Key Homebuying Steps

Step One: Talk with several lenders and get pre-approved for a mortgage. Step Two: Find a qualified exclusive buyer's broker to represent you in the homebuying process. Step Three: Actively tour neighborhoods and homes meeting your criteria. Step Four: With your agent, prepare an offer to purchase the home you desire. Step Five: Your agent will refer you to a professional home inspector for the property and will negotiate for any repairs. Step Six: Your agent will accompany you to the closing to verify that all terms and conditions of the sale agreement have been fulfilled.

7 things NOT to do when home shopping

Negotiation and market analysis are the key skills your agent will use to obtain the desired property for you at the best price and terms, and to achieve a satisfactory home buying experience. Negotiation skills, market experience and analysis, and 100% loyalty to the home buyer make the difference.

PORTLAND REAL ESTATE NEWS
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CURRENT MORTGAGE INFORMATION

	Portland prices up last 5 months, but 38% down from Aug. 2007
	Foreclosure rate jumps 20%
	Survey says?:Portland prices to bottom 2011.
	Portland prices jump in March
	Portland still overvalued? 3/2010
	North PDX homes fastest selling current market 3/2010
	Survey says: PDX home prices to drop 3.9% in 2010
	Portland Stabilizing? 2/23 Prices rise 6 of 7 months
	Understanding Portland's current housing market 8/19/09
	Portland prices hold better than other areas. 5/27/09
	14.4% price drop past year. 19.1% drop from peak 7/07.
	SIGNS OF HOUSING HOPE Portland: true buyer's market
	Portland Housing Prediction: 12% drop from '07 to '09, then 6% appreciation. 12/08
	The Housing market not yet bottomed out 9/16/08
Call us to discuss your home purchase or get information about relocation. 503-697-8451 877-473-9776

Rates are at historic lows, but the mortgage application and qualification process has become much more time consuming. Expect a minimum of 30 days to complete a purchase process, with 45 days more likely.