how I help
Selling your Portland home
I price with care, help you prepare the house with targeted repairs and staging, and keep you informed at every deadline.
the process
How selling with me works, step by step
01
Deciding to sell
We start with your reasons and your timeline: more space, a new neighborhood, a move out of state. Knowing why and when you want to sell shapes every decision that follows.
02
Choosing your agent and price
You'll know how I work before you commit. I price with care, using what's actually selling nearby, so your home lands in front of the right buyers from day one.
03
Preparing to sell
We focus on targeted repairs and staging that matter to Portland buyers, not a long list of projects. The goal is a house that shows well and photographs well.
04
Accepting an offer
I walk you through every offer: price, terms, contingencies and timelines. We weigh them together, and I negotiate with your goals in mind.
05
Escrow, inspections and appraisals
Older Portland homes almost always turn up inspection findings. I help you understand what buyers are asking for, respond with a plan, and keep you informed at every deadline.
06
Closing
I manage the details through closing: paperwork, timelines, keys. If you're buying your next home at the same time, we line up both sides.
in their words
Portland homeowners ready to sell
I price carefully, prepare the house well and keep you informed at every deadline.
Eleanor F.
seller
We sold our home using Kerrie as our realtor and had the best experience! We accepted an offer the first day our home was on the market, largely due to the amount of work put in behind the scenes. We had previously tried to sell our home a few years prior to no avail, but Kerrie's pricing strategy was unbeatable and the marketing plan was comprehensive as well. Kerrie was on top of the details—from staging, to tackling minor repairs, to prepping our house for the market. Can't recommend highly enough.
How to coordinate a home sale and Portland purchase simultaneously
You usually have three paths: write a contingent offer in Portland, sell first and rent here while you shop, or buy first using a bridge loan or HELOC. Each has a real cost. I'll help you choose, and I can connect you with a vetted listing agent in the city you're leaving so both timelines line up.
If I refer you to an agent in another market, I may receive a referral fee from that agent's brokerage. I'll always tell you before you decide.
Compare your optionsFrequently asked questions
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Seller guides from me
- When Is the Best Time to Sell a Home in Portland in 2026?Spring, early summer, fall and winter selling windows, plus preparation, pricing and the costs of waiting.
- What Does It Really Cost to Sell a Home in Oregon? (2026 Breakdown)Commissions, title and escrow, seller concessions, preparation, mortgage payoff and an example net-proceeds calculation.
- What Repairs Are Actually Worth Doing Before You Sell Your Portland Home in 2026?Safety and systems repairs, paint, floor refinishing, curb appeal and improvements that may not repay their cost.
- Top 5 Pre-Listing Improvements to Maximize Your Portland Home’s Value for a Move-Up PurchasePaint, curb appeal, kitchen and bathroom refreshes, inspections and pre-sale improvement budgeting.
- Selling Your Portland Home While Buying Another: How to Time It Right in 2026Sell first, buy first, rent-back and contingent-offer strategies, with equity planning and financial trade-offs.
- Is It Better to Buy First or Sell First in Portland’s Market Right Now?Compare selling first, buying first and contingent offers based on equity, cash reserves, marketability and overlap risk.
- Downsizing in Portland: When It Makes Sense and Where to LookHousing-cost comparisons, transaction costs, property types, decluttering and the practical and emotional sides of downsizing.
- Selling a Probate Home As-Is vs. Listing on the Open Market in OregonCompare cash-sale and traditional-listing timelines, preparation, holding costs, net proceeds and estate priorities.
- Selling an Inherited Fixer-Upper in Portland: Should You Renovate or Sell As-Is?Compare renovation costs, as-is value, holding expenses and estate risk for an inherited Portland home.
come say hi
Selling your Portland home
Book a free 30-minute call. Bring your timeline, your budget and every question you have. Even if you haven't decided on Portland yet, it's not too early.
Prefer email? kerrie@kdrealestatepdx.com