Testimonials

"So let’s talk about our experience in teaming up with Julia for both a sale and purchase transaction. My partner and I are two very different people. Different needs, different approaches, and sometimes even differing philosophies. The constant challenge when you are in real estate (is that even a word/verb) is where to find common ground within..."

"So let’s talk about our experience in teaming up with Julia for both a sale and purchase transaction. My partner and I are two very different people. Different needs, different approaches, and sometimes even differing philosophies. The constant challenge when you are in real estate (is that even a word/verb) is where to find common ground within your own party. Julia did a fantastic job understanding each of our individual interests and helping us strike a balance to reach our near, intermediate, and long-term family goals. I am personally someone who gets pent up with anxiety when big sums of money and long-term commitments are at stake. I half-jokingly refer to Julia as my real estate therapist – but that is exactly the kind of help and support I need. She kept our party informed, on task, and at ease throughout the entire process. Now let’s add on more layers of nuance – dealing with other parties. There are multiple: the buyer and buyer’s agent in the sale transaction, the seller and seller’s agent in the purchase transaction, title and escrow folks on both sides, your mortgage person and their people, and all the doers that help spruce up, inspect, repair, and validate each property. WHOA – the guestlist, whether you like it or not, just blew up! All these interactions formulate what I, someone who is used to the routine, call a logistical nightmare. These sporadic challenges happen and it is Julia who is there to help manage it all and to provide you an understanding as to the why and how. She is situationally aware of the levers, or more bluntly, where and when you have leverage and where and when you don’t. She’s effective in a way that is both kind and fair. Her guidance is what helps navigate the treacherous road of dealing with outside parties that have their own interests. But here’s the thing, Julia’s value proposition is that she takes a process that is so highly complex, challenging, and stressful and turns it into something fun and rewarding. We loved working with Julia and we’re so thrilled to have gone through this process with her!"

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— Seller

"The process of buying and selling a home is overwhelming, but the journey can be easier when you have someone you trust representing you. When selecting our Realtor® we immediately thought of Julia Monaghan, as I had prior professional experiences with her. I knew she was a great listener, detailed in her communication, knowledgeable, and well-v..."

"The process of buying and selling a home is overwhelming, but the journey can be easier when you have someone you trust representing you. When selecting our Realtor® we immediately thought of Julia Monaghan, as I had prior professional experiences with her. I knew she was a great listener, detailed in her communication, knowledgeable, and well-versed in resources. Our experience with Julia could not have been smoother – from initial discussions of expectations for our new home to the prep process needed for our own listing, Julia was there to guide the way. We were successful in finding a house that met all our criteria and navigating the multiple offers we received on our listing! After both sales, Julia has continued to be there as we settled in, offering resources (air conditioning, carpet, electrical – you name it, she has a trusted network). Thank you, Julia, for all that you did for our family. We are looking forward to a lifetime of memories in our new home!"

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— Erica L.

"My wife and I recently closed on our first home in SE Portland, and Julia was with us from the beginning of our search, through multiple offers, and all the way to closing and beyond. Conducting our search from overseas, we were not your typical clients, yet from the outset, Julia handled this with ease, accommodating our schedule and always res..."

"My wife and I recently closed on our first home in SE Portland, and Julia was with us from the beginning of our search, through multiple offers, and all the way to closing and beyond. Conducting our search from overseas, we were not your typical clients, yet from the outset, Julia handled this with ease, accommodating our schedule and always responding promptly despite the time difference and distance. Simply put, it was a pleasure to work with Julia, as not only is she laid back and easy to get along with, but her knowledge of the market and real estate trends made her an invaluable resource, helping us feel well-informed and secure throughout the process. Though we plan to stay in our new home for many years to come, there is no doubt when/if we decide to sell or look for a new property, Julia will be our Realtor®. Anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy Realtor® will be in good hands with Julia!"

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— Buyer

"We had the pleasure of selling our home with Julia during a tumultuous time in our local market. Julia provided the expertise and a calming presence to navigate the marketplace with assurance and confidence. She walked us through every step of the process, ensuring the big things and little things (fresh flowers during the open houses!) were tak..."

"We had the pleasure of selling our home with Julia during a tumultuous time in our local market. Julia provided the expertise and a calming presence to navigate the marketplace with assurance and confidence. She walked us through every step of the process, ensuring the big things and little things (fresh flowers during the open houses!) were taken care of. Our home was dynamically marketed and we received an offer above asking - even as the marketplace was slowing and even declining. Know that you're in good hands when you work with her!"

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— Mike J.