Choosing the right real estate agent in Portland, Oregon comes down to experience in the specific neighborhoods you care about, a pricing method you can follow, and someone you trust to tell you the truth about a house. Brian Getman has been licensed since 2004, is a principal broker with (w)here Real Estate, and focuses on Portland and the Westside: Lake Oswego, Beaverton, West Linn, and Raleigh Hills. Call 503-628-9665 to see whether he’s the right fit for you.
Who is Brian Getman?
Short answer: He’s a Portland principal broker at (w)here Real Estate. He started his career as a mortgage broker, has been licensed to sell real estate since 2004, and owns residential investment property himself.
Starting on the lending side gave Brian a detailed understanding of how financing, appraisals, and underwriting can make or break a deal. As a residential property investor, he knows firsthand how real estate builds wealth over time. Brian holds a degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Arizona and uses current technology to keep clients informed. Outside work, you’ll find him with his wife and two young children, trying new restaurants, fly-fishing, hiking, and playing golf.
What should you look for in a Portland real estate agent?
Short answer: Local experience, a clear and data-based pricing approach, honest advice, and responsiveness. Check reviews from real clients before you sign anything.
Questions worth asking any agent:
- How long have you worked in the neighborhoods I’m considering?
- How do you set or judge a price? Can you walk me through recent comparable sales?
- How and how often will you communicate with me?
- What do your past clients say? Can I read their reviews?
Where does Brian work?
Short answer: Mainly Portland and the Westside metro.
- Portland, including Northwest Portland and Portland Heights
- Lake Oswego
- Beaverton and Cedar Hills
- West Linn
- Raleigh Hills
Moving from out of the area? Start with the Moving to Portland guide.
How does Brian work with buyers and sellers?
Short answer: He makes sure you understand each step, gives you straight answers about the property, and plans ahead for financing and appraisal risk.
- Buyers: Brian sets up a search around your must-haves, tours quickly when the right home comes up, points out flaws as well as potential, and builds offers that lenders and appraisers will support. See deciding to buy.
- Sellers: Brian prices from recent nearby sales and current competition, tells you which prep work is worth doing, and handles negotiation and the transaction through closing. Start with a free home valuation.
- Investors and repeat clients: Many clients come back to Brian to grow their portfolios. His investor experience helps when you’re weighing rent, repairs, and long-term value.
What do clients say about working with Brian?
Short answer: Clients most often mention honesty, availability, market knowledge, and pricing. These quotes are taken word for word from the testimonials page.
“Brian is an honest, patient, and caring agent who helped us find our first home ! We must have looked at two dozen homes or so and Brian happily met us at each one within a reasonable amount of time, sometimes even the day of ! … He was honest about flaws and saw potential in the ugly or worn down. He didn’t try to oversell anything and was definitely listening to what we wanted and didn’t care for.”
Joy Senff
“We had such a fantastic experience working with Brian as our selling agent for our Forest Heights home. He was extremely helpful throughout the entire process, tremendously knowledgeable about the market, and impressively accurate in terms of predicting how everything would play out.”
Ryan Harris
“Brian took the time to research comps and find a great listing price. our house sold in 5 days over asking. so easy”
Dan Magner
“We recently used Brian on the sale of our home and purchase of new home. In both transactions, Brian was very attentive, always available and super easy to work with. His knowledge of the market is excellent and negotiating skills are tremendous.”
Ron Cutter
“As being new comers to Portland, Brian spent two years with us with lots of patience showing us every areas in Portland to help us choose the place. Never felt pushed to buy anything, he understood our needs, he did a lot of homework on the places he showed us pointing out the pluses and minuses.”
Annamaria Panaite
Next step: read how to choose a buyer’s agent in Portland.
Brian Getman FAQ
Choose a licensed broker with experience in your target neighborhoods, a clear pricing method, and strong client reviews. Brian Getman has been licensed since 2004, is a principal broker at (w)here Real Estate, and works across Portland and the Westside.
He has been licensed to sell real estate since 2004. Before that, he started his career as a mortgage broker.
(w)here Real Estate. His office is at 22 NW 23rd Place, Suite 202, Portland, OR 97210.
Portland and the Westside metro, including Lake Oswego, Beaverton, West Linn, and Raleigh Hills.
Yes. Brian works with clients at every stage, from first-time buyers to repeat clients growing an investment portfolio. See tips for first-time homebuyers.
Call 503-628-9665, email [email protected], or use the message form on this page.
