As a John L. Scott broker, my mission is transactional excellence and client satisfaction. That means I work tirelessly to make your home buying or selling process as efficient, stress-free and lucrative for you as possible.

 

About Me

Having been born and raised in Eugene, Joel is proud to serve the community of Portland and surrounding areas as a Native Oregonian. Schooled at the University of Oregon and the Universitaet Freiburg in Germany, Joel saw the changing world first hand as he witnessed the Reunification of the two Germanies in Berlin. Add to that the honor of being blessed by the Pope and the humor of being a 'Wheel of Fortune' contestant, and you've got quite a character. Joel has enjoyed being the featured Realtor on HGTV's "My First Place" for two episodes.

After college he saw life take him to the wonderful island of Maui, to the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, and, finally, to his future resting place: Portland. He truly loves it here. It is his home.

As a full-time Principal Broker Realtor, Joel is grateful for continually being in the Top 3% - Top 10% in sales for all Portland Metro Realtors. Memberships include: National Association of Realtors (NAR), Portland Metropolitan Association (PMAR), Oregon Association (OAR), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES). He is currently a Diamond-Platinum Member of The Masters Circle (top level), with his sales volume over $130,000,000 and counting and has been honored as a Portland Monthly 5-Star Realtor every year since the award's inception. Joel is a member of the Portland Area Business Association, Montavilla/East Tabor Business Association, Travel Portland, the U of O Alumni Association, Duck Athletic Fund, Screen Actors Guild. He happily supports Oregon Food Bank, Oregon Zoo, Doernbecher Children's Hospital, ACLU, Nature Conservancy, HRC, Sierra Club and Portland Rescue Mission.

"If there is anything I can do to make your move easier, your relocation to Portland smoother, or if you would simply like to converse about topics such as sports, politics, the outdoors, wine or dogs (a few of my passions), please do not hesitate to call, text or email me. I am always available.

Be well"

 

Representation

I take pride in offering high-caliber full-service residential real estate expertise. My clients are my top priority, and I focus on delivering the best possible results for them.

 

Expertise

The real estate market is hyperlocal, seasonal and temperamental—in other words, it can change on a dime. Technology has made information more accessible to everyone, but it can be difficult to keep up with recent events that affect home values. The benefits of working with a licensed real estate professional go far beyond what a mobile app, online video, or website can do.

I provide my clients with information on market seasonality and information relevant to what is happening in their specific neighborhood. This customized analysis includes recent comparable sales that factor into an offer and acceptance strategy.

 

Negotiations

Successful negotiations help move a conversation forward and transform the process into an agreement that’s a win for all parties. Negotiation is not only a skill, but a mindset. I keep my clients’ best interests top of mind as I negotiate on their behalf. 

 

Transactional Excellence

I am dedicated to transactional excellence for every listing and sale. What this means for you is that I oversee every detail of the real estate transaction. The transaction is far from over once an offer has been accepted. I monitor inspections, appraisals, title, escrow and loan processes. Communication and collaboration with all the partners and parties involved with the transaction ensures a smooth and timely closing. I am committed to my clients before, during and after a sale.