Most people say buying a house is one of the most stressful events in a person’s life, but working with Elizabeth Nathan made the entire experience completely carefree. My partner and I live in Orlando, but we were purchasing a home in Portland. From the very beginning, Elizabeth Nathan went above and beyond to help us manage the process remotely.
She not only toured the city for us, giving us virtual walkthroughs of homes, but also shared invaluable local insights that helped us feel confident in our decision. When it came time to navigate a small bidding war, she handled everything with grace and expertise, ensuring that we were always well-informed and in a competitive position without feeling pressured.
Her responsiveness, attention to detail, and dedication to our needs made what could have been a stressful long-distance purchase feel easy and enjoyable. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience or a more trustworthy partner in this process. We highly recommend Elizabeth Nathan to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
-Clay B
We very much enjoyed working with Elizabeth during the process of selling our home. It was obvious from the get go that she is a very professional, knowledgeable realtor who does her homework and keeps her clients informed every step of the way.
We especially appreciated her kind manner, her attention to detail, her responsive communication, her patience, and even her “gentle” nudging to point us in the right direction.
And, perhaps most importantly, we felt that Elizabeth maintained her faith in us, in our home, and in our neighborhood throughout the entire process. We can’t thank her enough for the hard work she expended on our behalf, especially when we accepted a contract that far exceeded our expectations!
-Margie L
Absolutely thrilled to share our exceptional experience working with Elizabeth Nathan as our realtor! From start to finish, Elizabeth exceeded our expectations in every possible way.
Selling our condo was a significant step, and Elizabeth’s expertise was invaluable. She coached and counseled us through the entire process, offering insightful advice and helping us make strategic decisions that ultimately led to us getting top dollar for our property. Her knowledge of the market and her keen eye for detail ensured that our condo was presented in the best possible light to potential buyers.
But Elizabeth didn’t stop there. She dedicated countless hours to helping us find our dream home, taking us to see as many properties as we wanted. Her patience and attentiveness to our preferences and needs were truly remarkable. Elizabeth listened intently to what we loved and incorporated every detail into her search, making the home-buying process not just efficient, but genuinely enjoyable.
Throughout both the selling and buying processes, Elizabeth was a constant source of support and guidance. Her professionalism, combined with her approachable demeanor and vast knowledge base, made us feel confident and well-cared for at every step.
In short, Elizabeth Nathan is not just a realtor; she is a partner in your real estate journey. Her dedication, expertise, and genuine care for her clients set her apart from the rest. We couldn’t be happier with our new home and the entire experience, and we wholeheartedly recommend Elizabeth to anyone looking to buy or sell their property. She truly is the best!
-Jaime M
Over my 20 years in Portland, I have worked with 5 different real estate agents. Without hesitation, Elizabeth has proven to be the best.
Elizabeth’s patience, organizational skills, insights, commitment to her clients as well as her rolodex of referrals (from mortgage brokers to home inspectors to contractors) is exemplary.
Elizabeth goes above and beyond to truly understand your needs, wants and budget. She is willing to explore all options, because sometimes understanding what you don’t want is just as important as knowing what it is you do want.
After a lengthy exploratory process, we finally made an offer. Elizabeth’s guidance, professionalism and communication made this portion of the process as easy as it could be.
Whether you are buying or selling your home, I cannot recommend Elizabeth enough.
-Beth W
Elizabeth! What a dream she was to work with and we couldn't have asked for better.
Buying a house is always stressful, especially when it's been many, many years since one has done so. Elizabeth listened closely to what we were looking for and jumped in to help us find the right place at the right price.
She really knows the area and has good insight for the different neighborhoods, which is something that we needed help with. Additionally, she was always willing to do virtual walkthroughs for us, even pushing us to do more, especially when she thought a house would be a good fit. It was when she flat out said she didn't think a house was right for us due to X,Y, or Z that we we knew we were with the right agent.
-Anne B
Where do I even begin extolling the virtues of Elizabeth as a realtor and a human? The short story is: Elizabeth helped us through every element of the first-time-home-buying process with kindness, compassion, precision and incredible thoughtfulness. In many ways, we were like lost pups, little babes still enwombed, and Elizabeth was the home-buying midwife who helped birth us into homeownership in the dreamiest home under the best possible terms. She negotiated elements of our contract for us we weren't even aware we were entitled to, and has, in the weeks and months since, helped us navigate several other hiccups along the way, as well as find amazing, well-priced contractors to patch up some of the rough spots. She continues checking in on us, long after all the paperwork has been signed.
The slightly longer story is: We were lucky to be connected to Elizabeth before we even moved to Portland. We worked with her for months after we arrived, through our own confusions and numerous stops and starts (we hadn't realized before we began what an emotional process this can be). She assured us from the beginning that she'd be with us through it all, no matter now long it took (and what a reassurance that was for two people prone to generalized guilt about the perception of "wasting" another person's time!) Along the way, she became not just our realtor, but also our friend. She and her daughter even attended our daughter's first birthday party, and it was such a joy to see all the ways in which our communities intersected.
All this to say: for a process as (sometimes) long-winded, surprising, topsy-turvy, emotional and oftentimes stressful as buying a home can be, it's essential to work with a realtor with the natural ability to calm one's nervous system and retain a cool head and a big heart, along with the wealth of knowledge and fearless negotiation skills required to land the best possible contract. Elizabeth is all of these things and more, and you will be so lucky if you get to work with her.
-Kate W
Elizabeth truly is exceptional. When we first decided to sell our house, I was feeling very overwhelmed by the entire process and all the things we would need to do to get the house ready for market. But after the initial conversation with Elizabeth, all that anxiety and fear went away. Elizabeth carefully listened to our needs and wants, asked thoughtful questions, and walked us through a plan that made it all seem doable, while making sure we would get top dollar for our house.
Throughout the process, Elizabeth’s communication and leadership was exactly what we needed. She developed a thoughtful project plan and timeline to get the house ready and took lead on finding, communicating, and meeting with the different contractors that would help do this work - all while getting multiple bids to make sure we got the most for our money. This was especially helpful since my husband and I both work full time.
At every decision point - whether it was the colors for all the paint, what fixtures to keep and what to change out, which small or large projects were worth doing and which were not, or the overall aesthetic for the house - Elizabeth offered exceptional ideas and advice and she brought in the best people. Each and every one of her ideas paid off.
The house was now ready for market and I was blown away at how all of her ideas transformed the house both inside and out. We got an offer within a few days - an offer that far exceeded our expectations. Throughout the final processes of accepting a bid and going through inspections to escrow, her guidance was paramount. The overall experience was so much better than we could have hoped for.
Selling/buying a house can be extremely stressful and Elizabeth takes all that stress away. Elizabeth is very smart, thoughtful, and hard working. I would without a doubt give her my highest recommendation. We are beyond grateful!
-Jenn M
Elizabeth is a legend to work with! She’s a fantastic communicator who ensures you understand every step of the home buying process. She’s kind, down to earth, and always has your back. Awesome realtor, highly recommend!!
-Molly E
Elizabeth is very caring, helpful, and very informative throughout the entire process of searching and buying a house. We were able to find our house very quickly, but in that time we built a life long friendship!
-Jason V
I can’t recommend Elizabeth enough! Buying a home is an intimidating journey in and of itself, but we had the trifecta: A crazy housing market, first-time homebuyers, and relocating from out-of-state. From the first (virtual) meeting with Elizabeth, I knew we made the right choice in a realtor.
She took extreme care in getting to know me, my husband, and our preferences in both house and neighborhood. She really listened to what we needed in a home, and what we wanted from the experience of relocating to Portland. She recommended our dream home (even though we didn’t recognize it at the time) and burnt the midnight oil to put in our offer that was competitive without compromising on our non-negotiables.
In addition, Elizabeth is so connected within the Portland real estate market; she had incredible recommendations, ranging from lenders, appraisers, inspectors – the whole gamut. Elizabeth always gave these recommendations without prejudice or pressure, and we trusted every one of the resources she provided, which is a big kudos to her professionalism and expertise, especially given that we were working with these people remotely, too! The team Elizabeth helped us put together was mind-blowingly amazing.
It still feels unreal. We felt so secure with her guidance every step of the way – truly white-glove service! Especially important buying a house from almost 500 miles away - she went above and beyond. Elizabeth even offered to stay at the new house while we had Internet installed to ensure a smooth “work-from-home” transition!
We not only had a seamless experience moving from out-of-state, but we were able to build a "home" here, and it’s all thanks to Elizabeth!
-Laura W
Working with Elizabeth to purchase our first home was one of the best decisions we could have ever made. One of her greatest strengths both as a realtor and as a person is being an incredible advocate.
We were in an extremely competitive situation and her incredible communication with the listing agent was a huge factor in us getting our home. She not only helped us create an amazing offer, but during escrow used all of her resources to make sure we were taken care of and supported. Going above and beyond is an understatement. She was there every step of the way, day and night, and made the entire home buying process a smooth one.
She’s truly a joy to work with and I feel extremely fortunate to have had her instrumental help throughout this whole process. I couldn’t imagine trying to go through this process without her. If and when we ever need to do this again she will be the first person I call.
-Jesse F
Elizabeth was excellent to work with on my condo purchase earlier this year. She is thoughtful and professional, and took the time to understand what I was looking for. She impressed me with her knowledge of the Portland market, including properties and projects that were still in development. It was helpful to me that Elizabeth is well-known and respected in the industry, as she was able to recommend service providers when I needed them.
It’s obvious that Elizabeth truly enjoys the work she does, and I’d want her on my team if I decide to move again.
-Jenn E
Elizabeth did an amazing job helping me find a place that I can call my own! From finding it, to putting in the offer, and keeping me in the loop every step of the way! I highly recommend her when it comes to looking for your next home.
-Andrew R
Working with Elizabeth to purchase our first home was one of the best decisions we could have ever made. One of her greatest strengths both as a realtor and as a person is being an incredible advocate.
We were in an extremely competitive situation and her incredible communication with the listing agent was a huge factor in us getting our home. She not only helped us create an amazing offer, but during escrow used all of her resources to make sure we were taken care of and supported. Going above and beyond is an understatement. She was there every step of the way, day and night, and made the entire home buying process a smooth one.
She’s truly a joy to work with and I feel extremely fortunate to have had her instrumental help throughout this whole process. I couldn’t imagine trying to go through this process without her. If and when we ever need to do this again she will be the first person I call.
-Jess C