Welcome

About me

I am a native Oregonian, born and raised in Pendleton, Oregon which is in Northeastern Oregon. Many may know it as the home of the famous Pendleton Round-Up.  After living in Pendleton for 18 years I relocated with my family in 1989 to the Salem/Keizer area and have lived here since. 

Why did I become a real estate agent? Well, after spending nearly 10 years in the building supply industry, I made the decision to pursue my true passion: residential real estate. I love the challenge and opportunity of finding the perfect match – whether it is the right buyer for your house, or the ideal home for my clients to open the next chapter to fit their real estate needs in life. 

I am married to a wonderful man named David who is very supportive and understanding with the time I dedicate to assisting my clients.  In my free time I love to spend time outdoors.  Whether it means taking a drive to the mountains to enjoy the fresh smells of the forest and sounds of the wilderness or, a drive to the coast to enjoy the crashing waves and time on the beach.  Most of all I love sharing adventures and time with our 3 grandchildren making core memories as they grow.  This is just a little bit about me.

Please be assured, wherever your real estate journey takes you, I look forward to helping guide you through the adventure and make your real estate journey as smooth as possible.  Think of me as your real estate GPS helping advise you along your journey and getting you to your destination as smoothly and quickly as possible.  Always remember, I am here for you!

Ever Changing Market

It is impossible to turn on the television or pick up a newspaper without hearing how volatile the real estate market and economy are right now. While these uncertain times certainly warrant a cautious approach, for many, there may not be a better time to enter or invest further in the real estate market. Interest rates for mortgages are at historic lows. Prices have dropped in some areas, while there are also signs of stabilizing and a slight improvement in others. For those in a position to buy, or sell & buy up, these are excellent conditions. And of course there are other times when life doesn't give us the luxury of waiting for the most optimal conditions to make a change. Regardless of your situation, be assured that I am committed to helping you navigate any challenges and explore all options. I work hard to stay on top of market trends so that I can best serve your interests.

Communication

Any successful partnership - in business or in life - requires good communication. The fact that the lines between the personal and the professional are blurred at best in a real estate transaction makes communication even more vital. The purchase or sale of a home is likely the largest, and certainly the most important transaction of a lifetime. It can be a very exciting, yet extremely stressful event. My commitment as your Realtor® is to keep you informed from start to finish, as well as to listen and respond to any concerns that may arise.  I am here to help guide you through the process with the same care I would personally want in an agent and keeping you informed is an important part of this.

My Philosophy

I firmly believe that regardless of who I am representing, both buyer and seller are served much better by a trusted advisor and problem-solver than by a salesperson. In an ideal real estate transaction, all parties should come out ahead. I strive to approach every business interaction with the utmost integrity, honesty, trustworthiness, hard work, and dedication.  I will work efficiently and effectively to get you to the next phase of your life and be a pro-active resource to pave the way.  I will help reduce the amount of time and energy you need to spend on the real estate process.  I am here for you, your family and friends, or anyone you might know needing real estate advise and guidance.