One goal as a buyer’s agent is to help my buyers pay less for their house, but when there are other buyers competing for the same homes, sometimes my clients want to focus on being the winning offer rather than paying the least possible. At the time I’m writing this, there’s been a bit of a downturn ... » Learn More about How to Strengthen Your Offer to Purchase a Home
Real Estate Stories
7 Strategies to Sell Your Home and Buy Another
Selling a house in Portland and planning to buy another home is exciting but overwhelming! The biggest question is where are you going to live if you sell your house. I’ve helped many people navigate this situation, and there are a few strategies to consider. Buy First Strategies Buying first ... » Learn More about 7 Strategies to Sell Your Home and Buy Another
Community Plan Offers Wide Range of Proposals
Residents of the Parkrose area can chime in on a community plan designed to address a number of area issues, from job creation to pedestrian safety on Sandy Boulevard. You can share your thoughts on the Draft Parkrose Community Plan by taking this survey, through April 30, at ... » Learn More about Community Plan Offers Wide Range of Proposals
About Bryan Atkinson
Hey there! I'm Bryan.I work with kind people around Portland who need to buy or sell a home or who want to invest in real estate. Since 2014, I've served over 100 families with joy.Helping people to be able to live comfortably with their families or secure their financial futures through real estate ... » Learn More about About Bryan Atkinson
Best Home Inspectors in Portland, Oregon
I've had the pleasure of working with many excellent home inspectors, and as a buyer's agent, I typically match my buyers with an inspector who fits their personalities, the homes they're buying, their budget, and their inspection timeline. Each inspector has a different way of communicating and a ... » Learn More about Best Home Inspectors in Portland, Oregon
The New Parkrose Life!
New year, new look, and new business! I started Parkrose Life in April 2019 wanting to tell stories of neighbors doing positive, often unnoticed, things for our community along with sharing a few insights and resources so that people living here or considering moving here would be inspired to ... » Learn More about The New Parkrose Life!
Preparing Your Home: To-Do before Listing Photos
One of the most daunting things about selling a home is the prospect of cleaning it up and making it look "just so" before potential buyers come traipsing in. In real estate we talk about curb appeal, but even more important now is internet appeal. A buyer might not ever pull up to your curb if he ... » Learn More about Preparing Your Home: To-Do before Listing Photos
Parkrose Life Podcast 6: Realtor & Parkrose Life Blogger Bryan Atkinson
For this episode, producer Andru Morgan takes my spot as the interviewer, and I fumble my way through answering his questions of me. We had a great time, and I feel like it gives a good snapshot of who I am, my interests, and my perspective on neighborhood. We chat about real estate, Rocky Butte ... » Learn More about Parkrose Life Podcast 6: Realtor & Parkrose Life Blogger Bryan Atkinson
Mingus Mapps Would Bring Parkrose Experience to Portland City Council
Mingus Mapps, the former executive director of Historic Parkrose is challenging Chloe Eudaly for position 4 on Portland City Council in this month's election. As a former board member of Historic Parkrose, I have a good friendship with Mingus and a lot of faith in his integrity and care for people. ... » Learn More about Mingus Mapps Would Bring Parkrose Experience to Portland City Council
Farm Development Open House Recap
The third and final community meeting about the Parkrose-Argay Development Study took place at Parkrose Middle School last night. To get caught up on what’s developed so far, read my recap of the last community event. I represent Historic Parkrose and the Argay Terrace Neighborhood Association on ... » Learn More about Farm Development Open House Recap
