Beth Earnest

I have been working directly with Tracy LaFlamme and Beth Earnest has been working hard behind the scenes....I just found out this evening that my offer on a townhouse has been accepted...i cannot put into words how thankful i am to Tracy and to Beth for all of their hard work and dedication in helping me find my new home...i have had realtors in the past that could not do what they have done in a short amount of time...they are to be commended on not only their work ethic but on their ability to have the empathy to understand what a person goes thru buying their first home...how stressful it can be and knowing exactly what to say and what to do to make it a wonderful experience...my highest of recommendations for them both....

beth has been great about sending me up to date listings that match my search criteria the representives she has assigned to work with me in my quest have been very helpfull and have explained things that i wasent aware of in buying a home it shows that they have my best intrest in mind and want to make my quest as easy and plesurable as possable they want to make the deal i get right for me and the seller this is a truly top notch teem in the realestate busness i am thankfull to have beth working with me and will be recomending her to other friends and family as a hard working very fair upstanding person to work with in buying a home . thank you beth robert schultz

I have used Beth Earnest to sell and purchase my last two homes and will continue to use her in the future. She has been very responsive to communications and definitely "knows her stuff".

On the selling side, Beth has built many relationships with other Realtors which helps bring in potential buyers that may not have opted to view your home while searching on their own. Although I´ve heard Open Houses don´t produce a lot of sales, Beth and her staff still held many while selling my homes to increase the odds of a sale. She is also honest and skilled with her assessments of client´s homes as they begin the sales process.

On the buying side, Beth´s strengths are in getting to know the client´s tastes in order to narrow down house searches, resolving significant issues on the inspector´s punch list in her client´s favor, as well as negotiating a good price. In my dealings with Beth, she also has never tried to push me into buying something that made me uncomfortable.

Beth surpasses the term the "extra mile". We have bought and sold houses with her and have been very pleased with all transactions on each end. She keeps you informed with details regarding the purchases and or sales, she is very aware of the market and backs up her research with facts, and leaves you not wondering...maybe I could have done a little better. She can do wonders on the financing end and enjoy working with her on all levels, I look forward to the next deal!

Beth has helped me sell 3 homes and purchase 2. I have referred her to several friends and they all have been happy with the service Beth provides. She has extensive real estate knowledge and can offer solid advise. She goes above and beyond in helping her clients. I would highly recommend Beth.

We have worked with Beth a couple times and love her dearly! The first time she helped us buy a house, and even with multiple buyers interested in it got us a good deal (for the time). In 2011 she sold a different house for us, in probably the worst market of this whole real estate crisis. Friends and family told us not to get our hopes up, but Beth never gave up and kept marketing and marketing, using tried and true in addition to searching for new innovative ways to get our house out there. And it sold!

Beth delivers like no other- we highly recommend her !

I bought a short sale with Beth and she really worked hard to make this happen! Her extensive knowledge of the market and how "things work" makes a big difference when it´s time to negotiate a tricky deal.

I also love how she is so supportive and helpful in every aspect of the home buying process. She referred me to a GREAT carpet contractor who came in the day before my scheduled move to get the carpets done in time.

Beth is not just doing business transactions...she actually cares that you get the best possible deal for a house that you´ll love for years!

The only reason I gave Beth Earnest a 5-star rating is that the rating scale confines me to five stars. Simply put, Beth Earnest is probably one of the most competent individuals I have had the privilege of working with in recent memory.

I contacted Beth when my wife and I wanted to buy a bigger home in a quieter neighborhood. Right at the outset, Beth was very attentive to our needs and actually asked probing questions that helped us understand better what our choices were. Beth advised us to keep our current home and rent it out, rather than pushing us to lower the asking price. In doing so, Beth looked out for our interests rather than chase the next commission opportunity at the expense of her clients´ best interests. Her integrity as well as strategic acumen won us over at the outset.

I cannot overstate Beth´s role when it came to the actual home-buying process. Speaking analogously, she is a lot like Sandra Bullock´s character in "The Blind Side" in terms of how she combines hustle with compassion. She accommodated me with home-viewing sessions every weekend (both days) for 6 weeks in a row. She and her assistant developed comprehensive viewing schedules, were always punctual, called sellers ahead of time to confirm, and provided insights into considerations (power lines, siding, etc.) that we would have been unaware of otherwise. Throughout the process, she was very quick to respond to phone calls and emails at all hours of the day. She also explained why certain things could or could not be done, and how they would affect us from an equity, living as well as future resale perspective. This was refreshing since she played the role of educator, rather than sitting on her expert perch. As we drove from one home to the next, she would ask us what we liked/disliked about the last home so as to understand our needs better.

When we did move forward with a house, she was present through every turn in the process. Whether it was the inspection, sewer-scope, working with a broker or negotiation for fixes/discounts, she helped drive the process. Some of this happened to fall during Thanksgiving weekend, but Beth never complained, which in this age of lack of ownership that we live in, was a rather refreshing change.

Beth´s thoroughness was exemplified in one rather concrete example: She worked with the seller to complete certain fixes to the house required after the inspection. She also obtained receipts for said fixes so that we could have that proof in case we needed to use the warranty, which she also helped us obtain.

Beth also was present during closing day and answered all the questions we had. She has been helping us with logistical requests to this day, well after she has been compensated and has no real financial incentive to keep helping us.

Lest I forget, Beth never ever rushed us into anything. She never pushed us to do anything. In fact, she was the voice of calm and reason throughout this journey.

Beth has also shared with us her own experiences renting out her houses and that has been valuable. In particular, Beth’s anecdotal guidance speaks to her experience as well as the fact that she is always looking out for us.

In summary, I believe that after love, the greatest gesture you can offer anyone is your labor. Beth combines both love and labor in her job, and it shows. I have the greatest regard for her as a human being and a professional. Not only am I grateful for her services, but find her exemplary and worthy of emulation

I just recently worked with Beth to purchase my first house. As a first time home buyer, I was pretty nervous about the whole home buying process. However, during the first conversation I had with Beth, it became clear that she has a lot of knowledge and experience, and I knew I would be in good hands.

Being a first time home buyer, I had lots of questions about the home buying process, particularly since the house I bought was a short sale. Beth did an excellent job of explaining the process to me and answering all of my questions. I really appreciate how patient Beth was with me during this entire process. Not once did I feel rushed or pressured to make a decision. I could tell that she really cared about helping me find just the right house at a great price.

Another thing that helped me tremendously is that Beth has a great network of carpenters, carpet installers, etc. that she referred me to for the work that I needed on my house. Since I had always had a landlord to do the work previously, I wasn’t sure who to call for what. Beth saved me a lot of time and stress by providing the references to me. I was confident that I could expect quality work from anyone that Beth recommended to me.

I really felt like Beth’s service went above and beyond what I had expected from a real estate agent. It was a pleasure working with Beth, and I would highly recommend her.

Hi! Beth helped me find my first home a few years ago. I was 25 and needed quite a lot of hand-holding! She was more than patient as I went back and forth between wanting a house or a condo. We looked everywhere from the inner SE, NE, Sellwood, Alphabet District, as well as parts of North Portland. After many homes and condos (the Portland housing market was very interesting in 2009!) I settled on a cute cottage in the North Portland neighborhood of Kenton.

I wanted old with lots of charm, which is what I ended up with. Keep in mind however, we also looked at modern and urban properties. Even with all the different directions I pulled Beth into, she knew just where to go and what to look for in each property and their Portland locations. From writing up the deal to negotiating, to even holding my hand through the loan side, I could have not asked for a more professional and knowledgeable agent.

Even after 2 years of living in my home, I still remember the buying process and thanks to Beth, I remember it being one of the most exciting and positive times in my life. When the time comes for me to move on from my current home, Beth will be the one I call to list it, as well as be the agent that helps me find a new home. Many many thanks.

I cannot recommend her enough!

Beth is wonderful. A true professional who cares about her clients, goes the extra mile to show properties, market your home, and especially is a tough negotiator on your behalf. She both sold and help us buy a new home, and we highly recommend her. She is absolutely to be trusted and relied upon

Simply put, I am thrilled with Beth. My ranch home in Raleigh Hills was listed with a different realtor. I was a bit frustrated with lack of communication and marketing. The result was my home sat on the market for several months without success. I relisted with Beth and, what a difference! She called my place a cream puff and it sold quickly, especially for this economy. She even managed things as I was out of the country when the home sold. There was a major problem with a sewer line and she handled that. Result: a smooth closing and cash to spend. I was looking for a one level condo but not finding anything I liked. After showing me what was available, Beth recommended looking at townhomes which I was resistant to. She was gently persistant thank goodness. I could not be happier. I purchased my new beautiful home on a greenbelt. She recommended an excellent painter and he repainted the entire town home and garage in custom colors. I truly love this place., This development takes care of its homeowners and the units are well built. I never hear my neighbors. It´s a great community and an excellent area with easy access to downtown, the Max, and the Cedar Mill area. Throughout both sale and purchase, Beth looked out for my interests in every way. If it hadn´t been for Beth, I would not be in this perfect home for a great price. I´m hard to please and she made it all happen smoothly. Beth is my best experience with a realtor in my life, and I have had several experiences over the years. In fact I worked as a realtor. It´s not an easy business, but Beth makes it look easy. Beth is a top professional, easy to talk with and she really hears her clients. Beth and her assistant Tracy are wonderful and I consider them angel friends. Beth has been so thoughtful with fabulous housewarming gifts on top of everything else. She truly has all the traits of great realtor plus she´s fun, funny and fabulous