Happy Leap Day 2008!

I hope you all have a magnificent leap day! Get out and do something special on this "extra" day of the year!

Redneck Mansion

I just saw this and thought it was too funny not to share!

For Sale By Owner, What Are You Really Saving?

I recently learned that in 2007 only 12% of for sale by owners were successful in selling their home. The other 88% ended up listing their home with a real estate agent. Being in real estate, I understand the benefits of having a qualified professional market your home, but home owners are often to concerned with saving money so they decide to go at it themselves. Most home sellers find that this is a quite tedious process that they were not prepared for. I found this educational article that explains why it is beneficial to use a licensed real estate broker. If you are currently trying to sell your home on your own or are considering, this is a great article to read.

Great Job Windermere Realty Group!

My office was featured in a full page article that was published Sunday on the front page of the homes section in the Oregonian! It is a great article that explains the details and benefits of the broker tours that we go on each week to view new listings.

Here is the link to if you would like to read the article online. Touring Tuesdays

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Only the best will do for me!

Below is a copy of Windermere's Mission Statement. This mission statement is only the beginning to the incredible things that Windermere has to offer. It was apparent to me from my first meeting that this company was different than the other real estate companies I had previously worked for. I am proud to be associated with such an elite group of Realtors that are always striving to set the bar higher!


Windermere is a network of real estate businesses and a community of people who seek trust and mutual respect in each of our relationships.

We serve neighborhoods throughout the West and, through our affiliations with related firms, we can link to neighborhoods and services around the world.

We are committed to:

Leadership in the real estate industry.
Windermere is committed to being a leader among our peer firms. We build and support close-knit teams. Our wish is to foster teamwork while preserving the freedom each of us needs to satisfy buyers and sellers and find personal satisfaction.

The highest ethical standards. Uncompromising honesty and integrity.
We will continue to grow while exercising practices that meet the highest ethical and business standards.

The best from and for Windermere people.
Our greatest assets are Windermere people-the sales associates, managers, supporting staff and owners with whom we hope to sustain mutually satisfying, productive and lasting relationships. We place high priority on their growth, development and job satisfaction, and provide all the opportunity for reward commensurate with contributions.

The improvement of life in the neighborhoods we serve.
We will be personally involved in civic and community affairs that improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods, and will contribute both financial and human resources to achieve these ends.