Lynn Marshall

My wife and I decided to move back to Portland after living in Delaware for four years. We decided that we really missed the trees and hills of the Pacific NW. Our first phone call was to Lynn Marshall. Lynn had helped us with a quick sale of our home in Forest Heights and we knew that she would be the best option for helping us with our return. On our first trip to Portland Lynn arranged for us to see about six homes that she had selected as possible candidates based on our chosen criteria. Of the six, we really liked a townhouse that had just come on the market. Lynn helped us put together an offer that was accepted and we returned to Delaware to sell our home there and plan our return to Portland. We highly recommend Lynn Marshall if you're buying or selling a home in Portland, particularly the NW/SW hills. She has lived and worked in the Forest Heights area since it was first developed and is very familiar with this real estate market. She is also very organized, pro-active and works hard to match your desires to the available homes on the market. In our situation, we were handicapped by being on the east coast during the closing process. Lynn was instrumental in arranging for the home inspection, recommending contractors and keeping the closing process on schedule. Lynn did a great job with the purchase of our new home and in facilitating our return to the Pacific Northwest!

— David & Cynthia Fooshe

Selling our home was one of the most difficult decision we had to make, but thanks to Lynn's professionalism, patience, and courteous guidance it was a relatively stress-free experience - from our first meetings to establish a listing price and prepare our house for showings, to making arrangements for repairs and finally closing. There's a calmness, warmth about Lynn that made us feel as if we're in control and listened to. We're very appreciative of Lynn's assistance and would gladly recommend her to anyone.

— Anh & Hoa Nguyen

Lynn is a pro and handled the sale of my home with ease, grace, and care. Lynn did a beautiful job of marketing and listing my home, which resulted in a quick sale. My home was listed and sold while I was out of the country. She arranged for the signing of closing documents in advance of my departure and kept me fully updated throughout the process. Lynn helped me navigate the process of choosing between competing offers. To complete the sale, Lynn took care of all aspects of the inspection and the details necessary to meet the closing requirements. Lynn shared resources, shared references, and connected all of the dots. Lynn’s expertise, drawing from her years of experience in the Portland housing market, was incredibly valuable. I recommend Lynn to anyone buying or selling in the Portland area.

— Aaron & Cynthia Sullivan

Lynn did a great job for us in a tough market. She made great suggestions about staging, repainting, and affordable home repairs. She was professional and always pleasant. Would work with her again.

— Charles Burrows

Lynn Marshall is the best realtor that I have ever worked with. From our initial meeting through closing, Lynn provided me with exceptional services throughout. She helped me to have my house to be in a well-prepared condition prior to putting my house on the market, and she was acting so professionally representing me and dealing with other realtors. I would give Lynn my highest recommendation to be your realtor.

— Raymond Cheng

I first met Lynn when she made an informational presentation at a local flooring store. Some years later, I asked her to tour our home to give me advice on what to change before putting it on the market. We checked in with each other every so often over the years and I always appreciated that she never tried to pressure us in any way. We didn't end up deciding to sell for several more years, but Lynn was the obvious choice to help us sell the house. She gave us great advice all along the way, arranged final cleaning and the staging, and got it on the market faster than I imagined possible. She kept us informed of all showings and made sure the house was always ready for visitors, as we were living out of state by then. Once we received an offer, Lynn was even more critical to the successful completion of the sale, guiding us through all the paperwork and finding great people to do make the repairs identified during inspections. She managed what could have been a complicated and scary process and made it easy for us. She was always there when we needed her help or advice and we highly recommend her.

— Kathy Engholm

I was fortunate enough to have chosen Lynn to represent me in the sale of my house. My house was in beautiful condition, but I knew it needed a number of small fixes and enhancements to bring it to a better selling condition. Lynn had amazing contacts that were available and did outstanding work. Lynn collaborated on everything and made the house extremely presentable. She also marketed the house incredibly well, and the open houses were great. We received an offer very quickly, but unfortunately, during an inspection, some well-hidden dry rot was discovered. This where Lynn's incredible experience shined even brighter. Lynn was calm and level headed. She listened to my concerns about selling it as is, and she once again had incredibly reliable contractors to speak to. The house went through the appropriate repairs, and once it was complete, Lynn was on top of the marketing once again and had the house sold in a matter of weeks. Having bought and sold numerous houses, I never thought I could put so much responsibility and trust into a realtor until working with Lynn. Completely professional and extremely personable. I actually never thought I'd be writing a review for an agent, but how could I refuse after such a good experience with such a positive person! Less

— Tyler Tubbs

Lynn is the consummate professional. Plus a pleasure to work with. She made selling our house a complete dream process. She knows the market, the area, how to price a home. We can't say enough good things about her

— Michael & Linda Temple

Lynn recently listed and sold my home in Raleigh Hills (Portland). I was very impressed by her knowledge, commitment and her ability to work with other brokers to get the deal completed. She was really helpful in making decisions about what needed to be done to get the house ready for sale and followed through on every aspect of showing the house, negotiating with buyers and completing the deal. I wouldn't hesitate to use her again if I were to put another house for sale in Portland.

— Gabriel Markiz

After previously unsuccessfully listing my house with a different Realtor (that was a friend and who also offered a discount), we decided to go with a neighborhood expert. Lynn helped us to price our house to meet changing market dynamics and helped us locate a cost-effective stager. Happily, our house sold quickly when Lynn put it back onto the market. Lynn's network of Realtors paid dividends- another Realtor had a client that wanted to live in our area. I strongly believe that Lynn's experience in Forest Heights helped re-assure the buyer's agent that the price of our house was listed at an appropriate level. I believe we received a top-dollar for our house because of her credibility. Once under contract, Lynn helped us arrange responsive contractors who did remedial work requested by the buyer after the inspection. Throughout the transaction Lynn anticipated the hurdles we would face and be prepared to assist us towards a trouble-free closing. I cannot over-emphasize how professional and knowledgeable Lynn was.

— Alan Schamp

Lynn is excellent. We highly recommend her. My husband and I spoke with several real estate agents before choosing Lynn. She made other agents pale in comparison. We listed our house during a low demand period. Nonetheless, she generated an attractive offer. She built a solid marketing action plan for our house. She provided a realistic valuation of our house and therefore generated an excellent offer when the market was sluggish. Lynn provided guidance in-home preparation to maximize the value but not "break the bank" and contractors to carry out the work. All combined, great product, stunning photos, and accurately priced house, we received multiple offers in 3 days! Lynn was pleasant to work with. She made the whole process of selling our home stress-free and smooth. Communication was excellent before and during the entire transaction. She over-delivered with always a positive, helpful and understanding attitude, and always advocated for us.

— Miguel Valero

We were very pleased and happy to work with Lynn on our home sale. She knows the market and used that knowledge to help us achieve our goal. She made us comfortable and listened to our concerns, all the while keeping us well informed throughout the entire process.

— Alvin Steele

Lynn sold our one-of-a-kind condo in Forest Heights the day after we interviewed her! She’s a consummate professional who made the process very simple and easy. Lynn was always available and responsive. She dealt directly with our calls and emails versus delegating them to an assistant. We would use Lynn as our realtor again and highly recommend her to others. It was a pleasure to work with her.

— Rick Shular

If you are buying or selling a house in Forest Heights, then Lynn Marshall is the realtor for you. Lynn is a long-time resident of Forest Heights with extensive experience of the area. She knows the comps in-depth and helped guide us to appropriately price our home for sale. She gave excellent suggestions on what improvements to make prior to listing, such as landscaping updates, painting rooms and updating bathroom fixtures. She then provided access to her network of contractors to get the work done. After completing the home improvements and staging the main rooms, we listed our home in March. She held an open house the first weekend on the market and we received two offers within a week, with one at our asking price! My wife and I highly recommend Lynn Marshall to be your realtor. She is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and resourceful. We would not hesitate to use her services again in the future!

— Glen Riley

Lynn is very experienced and paid attention to detail when it came time to get our house ready to sell. She had a vast list of people she could call to get repairs done etc. and our home sold in 3 days! She was never too busy to talk to us and answer questions! We would highly recommend Lynn she is a sweetheart!

— Shelley Noyes

Lynn is the ultimate professional. She has been the premier realtor in Portland for a very long time, and it shows. From day 1 her advice was spot on, and it was no surprise that she sold our home in 1 day. I can’t imagine being in better hands!

— Joe Gross

Dear Lynn, We would like to thank you for your help in the sale of our home in Forest Heights." Your excellent sales and marketing plan resulted in a quick sale at a great price. Your knowledge of the market and community is very beneficial to anyone buying or selling a home in Forest Heights. Also, your professional service made for a smooth escrow close and relocation back to California. It was a pleasure working with you and we would highly recommend you to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the area.

— Richard and Sheila Knight

I was fortunate to meet Lynn Marshall recently as I purchased a lot in Forest Heights. As a new builder in the Forest Heights community, Lynn was very instrumental in directing me on the needs and desires of prospective buyers. She has also kept me up to date on the sales and market information in the area. With Lynn's help and sales expertise, it did not take long to secure a sale for the home I had under construction and had only half way completed. I would most eagerly recommend Lynn Marshall for either buying or selling a home. I look forward to having Lynn market my future projects.

— Hans Finke

I am happy to refer anyone to you for expertise and professionalism in real estate transactions. You have helped my parents in finding a new home which will enrich their lives well into the future. It is good to know someone like you who has the integrity and knowledge to make a positive difference in people's lives. Your personable and efficient approach is an asset in helping people make major life decisions. We especially liked your infinite attention to the details of the home buying experience, your ready availability with state of the art opinions, and your seasoned and thoughtful counsel in making these major life decisions. My parents are very satisfied with your attention in their needs and feel secure in their knowledge of having made the right choice in a home. Denise and I are grateful for your sensitive approach to helping my parents find the right fit for them. Best wishes in the future.

— Tom Dodson, MD

When you stopped by the other day with the fantastic flowers, you could see how much Karen and I are enjoying our new house on Pinnacle. Your visit reminded us of how appreciative we are for our handling of the showing and sale of our house on Hazeltine. In both recent transactions, the purchase of our present home and the sale of the other house, the processes were handled with aplomb. There was practically no stress or strain on us during the whole endeavor. You and your staff were prompt and reliable in answering questions, in following up on commitments and in making the whole process enjoyable, not the least of which was the friendly faces we always found in your office. It was pleasing to find a realtor who was professional and knowledgeable as you have been in the purchase of new property and the sale of our former home.

— John L. Emmerson

I would like to highly recommend Lynn Marshall and her team, as your agent. Lynn and her team were very responsive to our needs throughout the entire listing, selling and now the closing process. We opted to select Lynn and her team, however, we set a price higher than what Lynn recommended and in the end the sales price was quite close to the initial recommendation by Lynn to begin with, giving even more evidence of her understanding of the market. I believe the market knowledge and support by Lynn and her staff has set her apart compared to many of the agents we have seen or heard about in the area. Best Regards, Jim Rosa

— Jim Rosa

Thanks to Lynn Marshall for her professional service in selling our home! We chose Lynn Marshall because she knows Forest Heights. When driving around the neighborhood, I saw many signs. Many of them listed Lynn Marshall as the realtor. Choosing a realtor can be a daunting task. There are so many and we had not lived in the area very long. When we had to sell our home, we thought of Lynn Marshall and called and received immediate response. Lynn met with us and told us about her commitment to Forest Heights. She provided information about her office and history in the neighborhood. Who would better meet our needs as a realtor who only sells Forest Heights? The process for our family was not easy. Ours was a relocation which presents itself with different challenges. Lynn assured us that she had experience in this area and took care of us in the process relaying information to buyer, seller and the relocation company. Most importantly, she took care of our family after our home was sold. We had special problems because we required temporary housing. Lynn stepped up and helped us with finding a place to stay. This was extremely helpful because it allowed our family to stay in our community, easing the transition for our daughters. Family is important to her and she understands that our family needed to be stable throughout this process. Our needs were met immediately. When we called the office, our questions were answered with prompt attention. We were always welcomed to drop by. The office staff knew us by name and provided wonderful service. We recommend Lynn Marshall to others in the area. Who can better serve your real estate needs than someone who is apart of the community?!

— The Kary Family

Dear Lynn, Now that we are settled into our new home, it's time to stop and put in writing what I hope we have expressed to you before. Thank you for your great advice and counsel as we went from listing our Forest Heights home, selling it, buying the condo and moving, all in less than six weeks!! It only happened because of your knowledge of the market, and the great support of your staff. Having your Rolodex of contractors and Katie's firm hand on their schedule and follow up brought it all together in time. Warm regards, Roy and Glenna Kruger

— Roy & Glenna Kruger

Betsy and I want to thank you for the professional services you provided during the sale of our Silver Ridge condominium. More than a few challenges confronted us during the sale, but you and your staff met them with a smile and were consistently available, helpful, and supportive. We were pleased that we could rely not only on you personally but on all of your staff for the same high level of friendly, professional support. We have bought and sold nine homes over the years, and that sort of teamwork is unique in our experience. It was a pleasure to work with you and your team. Our property moved quickly, and we can recommend your office without hesitation to anyone who is seeking real estate assistance in Forest Heights and the surrounding area.

— Dave Wilson

I am most pleased to recommend you to anyone who is interested in selling their home. When we first decided to list our home we gave the listing to a realtor friend, big mistake. Forest Heights is a unique market and it takes someone who knows the turf and history of the neighborhood. You gave us excellent information on putting a value on our home. Once we settled on a price, you and your staff made our job as sellers very easy. You kept us informed every step of the way with feedback and valuable information. Once we accepted an offer, you and your office were very involved in the closing process, such as home inspection, minor repair items and so on. I would highly recommend you and your staff for any real estate transaction.

— Jon Friesen

Dear Lynn, I would like to take a moment to thank you for the wonderful job you have done helping us sell our townhomes. As you know, we tried other realtors prior to listing our properties with you, and wish we had listed with you from the beginning. You have been incredibly helpful throughout the process. Your knowledge of the market, attention to details, frequent status reports and prompt and professional service have been a refreshing change and made it an absolute pleasure to work with you. We look forward to continuing to work with you to sell our remaining properties in the Forest Heights area. Very truly yours, Stephanie Utzman

— Stephanie Utzman

Lynn, As a family that has relocated from Boston, St. Louis, and now Portland, it is with much experience and gratitude that we thank you for the thorough and professional manner in which you have handled the sale of our Portland home. Real estate is stressful to approach as a buyer or seller, and we found your professional and personal touch helpful and second to none. From our first conversation, (which incidentally you returned our call from your vacation), to the final signing, you were always prepared and always available. Your market analysis was right on, and your experience with the market and reputation within the local real estate community encouraged immediate interest and quick location of the new owners. The sale of the property took place in less than 10 days and this was not accidental. Your expertise and continued attention to our property enables this to occur so quickly!! Thank you again for your help and please know that we sincerely appreciate the service that you have provided our family.

— Clark & Casey Tedrick

My wife and I had several options in choosing a Real Estate agent to market our home in Forest Heights. We were interested in listing with the Marshall Group because of their office location, but we really did not know much about their agency. Also, my employer offered relocation benefits through Cendant Mobility and encouraged us to list with either Coldwell Banker or Century 21. We decided to interview Lynn Marshall, Principal Broker, to see what she had to offer. Lynn impressed us so much during the interview that we decided to list our home with her without interviewing any other agency, regardless of losing any employer relocation benefits. We chose Lynn for the following reasons: she has an outstanding personality and is very enjoyable to work with; her staff is very professional and assisted us through-out the entire process; her office is very convenient to conduct business; and most importantly, she has a wealth of experience and superior knowledge of the Forest Heights market. Lynn's aggressive approach in marketing our home resulted in receiving the full offered price after only four days on the market! We were extremely pleased because she made the entire process very enjoyable and stress free. We highly recommend listing your home with Lynn Marshall.

— Brad & Jamie Kleinknecht

Just a short note to thank you for the way you handled the sale of our property. You were very professional in every way. You made the process enjoyable. I was impressed with the fact I could reach you almost anytime. It never took long to hear back from you even when you were with other clients. I have worked with some people in the past that were very difficult to get a hold of which is frustrating. When we needed estimates for maintenance or repair you took care of it. I think we had four different companies brought in. You handled the estimates with my approval and arranged for the work. This took a big burden off me and I really do appreciate it. I believe you handled the negotiations professionally and have a keen sense of your client's attitude. I know I needed to calm down once at least and you kept this in perspective. My wife and I thank you and would pass that along to any prospective client you may have.

— Jim Wilcox

To all of our Forest Heights Friends and Neighbors, We feel fortunate to have worked with Lynn during this current fast-paced market. Lynn presented a comprehensive marketing strategy to sell our home quickly and for top dollar. Not only is she a very experienced and knowledgeable realtor, who works for a leading agency with abundant resources, but she provided us with many little extras during this somewhat stressful period in our lives which helped to make the entire process smooth and worry free. She guided us through each step, from creating a realistic timeline to scheduling the excellent photographer and home stagers' with whom she works. She also provided us with top notch referrals for getting needed home upgrades completed on time and within budget. With Lynn's aggressive marketing plan in action, we were able to sell our home on the very first day it hit the market with a full price offer. We are now just days away from moving to our new home in Seattle and it would not be a stretch to say that Lynn made this all possible. We highly recommend Lynn to all of our friends and neighbors. With much gratitude, David Steiger and Karen Fog

— David Steiger & Karen Fog

Hi Lynn, We wanted you to know what an outstanding job you have done on our home sale, from beginning to end. As you know, this is the third time we have bought and sold through you and each time has been terrific. The whole process of planning a move, putting the house on the market, dealing with other realtors, making the home available for showings and open houses and then finally negotiating a sale can be very wearying and frustrating. You have made it almost... a pleasure! You've answered every question, represented us effectively with the potential and the eventual buyers and made the whole process work remarkably well. You are truly a professional and we have and will continue to recommend you and your office to anyone we know who is thinking about a move.

— Joe Rilin