Welcome!

I’m Tom Cotter

Realtor, design enthusiasts, gardener and Portland area expert!

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Work With Me

I’m your go-to guy for all things Real Estate. Trying to decide what is best for your family, or your portfolio? Think of me as your support system in making wise Real Estate decisions. A Real Estate consultation is a great place to start!

Real Estate Advocacy

I listen carefully to what you want in your home, making sure you purchase a property that truly meets your needs and supports your lifestyle. Let’s start your homebuyer journey!

Buying A Property

I will guide you on preparing your home to maximize value. I have trusted escrow and contractor partners to support a smooth process. My expertise includes pricing guidance, negotiation, and appraisal support - always prioritizing your interests!

Selling Your Property

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More About Me

Everybody has a different idea of what ‘home’ looks like. I bring my breadth of knowledge in this industry to make sure you succeed in achieving your specific Real Estate goals. Learn more about me and why we’re excited to work with you.

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  • Words From Clients

    “Tom was amazing to work with in every aspect of the home-buying process. He helped us purchase our first home, and his experience and excellent communication made it quick and easy for us every step of the way. We ended up in a home we love and with his guidance helped to negotiate our closing costs down significantly.”

  • Words From Clients

    “If you're looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and personable realtor, Tom is the one to call! We are beyond thrilled with our new home and couldn't have done it without him. Thank you again for everything!”

  • Words From Clients

    “Highly recommend Tom for buying or selling. He was a patient and knowledgeable guide when we were house hunting over half the city. And when it was time to sell, he provided excellent advice for getting the place ready for market (including contractor recs, staging, and market analysis) -- setting us up for a quick sale and smooth road to closing. What is more, Tom is a pleasure to work with. Engaged, responsive, friendly, and supportive; great person to have on your side.”

  • Words From Clients

    “My husband was transferring to a job in AZ, so we needed to list and sell our Portland townhouse very quickly so we contacted Tom & Doug. They helped us through a process that can be very stressful, especially if you are in another State. Thank you for your fantastic attention to detail & expertise!”

  • Words From Clients

    “If I could give Tom ten, or 100 stars I would. Such a positive experience from beginning to end. I was a first time home buyer and was very daunted by the entire process. Tom answered all of my questions (I had a lot!) and made everything so much easier and approachable. He moved very quickly to get an offer placed on the house I ended up buying and was key in getting the property purchased at the price I wanted with as little back and forth as possible. On top of that Tom is a delightful person and so easy to work with. I could go on and on about the whole experience but in short; work with Tom!”

  • Words From Clients

    “Tom Cotter was the perfect partner in my quest to sell a home and buy another. His experience with the market and eye for quality led me to make several cosmetic upgrades to my older home that resulted in it receiving multiple above-asking bids. He also was a great sounding-board in looking for a new home, helping me remember what my goals were and pointing out hidden benefits and drawbacks when we toured a place. All of the folks he connected me with during both buying and selling, from house cleaners to structural engineers were professional and great to work with.”

  • Words From Clients

    “Tom was an absolutely phenomenal realtor for us. He has great experience, and was there to guide us through all of the ups and downs in the process of buying our first home. We always felt like he wanted to find the house that was right for us, and we think he did. Throughout the process, Tom had insights and ideas that we never would have thought of on our own. I could not recommend him highly enough!”

  • Words From Clients

    “Tom has just guided me through the sale of one home and the purchase of another. Throughout the process, he was empathetic, deeply knowledgeable, meticulous, highly communicative, and fun to work with. Tom has really adapted well to our digital age without losing the human touch. He uses text messaging, email, and websites expertly, but is also great in person and very available to talk by phone or web meeting. Tom provided expert advice resulting in a smooth home sale after reacting to some market feedback, and in the purchase of a new place with which I am very happy. I cannot imagine a better realtor!”

  • Words From Clients

    “Tom made a very emotional sale feel sensible and right. Lots of tough decisions and differences of opinions were weighed and thoughtfully sorted through. In the end, a clean sale and we were relieved clients! I’d use Tom over and over again and highly recommend him as a trustworthy and experienced professional. Thank you Tom for all your patience and level headedness!”

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Let’s Talk.

Our work together will be driven by your wants and needs, and the first step is a conversation.

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