I recognize the complexity of the real estate transaction in today’s market and understand how essential it is to communicate clearly and efficiently. I am dedicated to taking the time to help you understand every step of the process. Utilizing specific methods to ensure the highest level of communication. I am committed to cultivating and maintaining positive client relationships before all else, which is one of many reasons I have developed specific tools and technologies to assist you during the process. First, I want to listen and hear about your need . The more critical listening I can do, the more we can dial in the communication. Asking the right questions allows me to tailor the information and data to your preferred style.
Communication, Honesty and Fiduciary Duty are the Hallmarks of my Business
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Andrew Misk knows the Portland area exceedingly well having grown up in the Cedar Hills area then post college living downtown and on the east side. He has intimate knowledge of what makes each neighborhood unique and special.
With a BA in Political Science from TCU in Fort Worth,Texas and a background in the mortgage industry, he arrived on the real estate scene in 2002. He has thrived and survived through boom and bust markets knowing the trends, numbers, and tendencies of the market as a whole, and the nuances of neighborhoods. Andrew prides himself on making sure his clients become educated consumers and customers by providing in-depth analysis and professional opinion.
Family is of the utmost importance to Andrew. He and his wife, Cami have three boys. Andrew has traveled extensively throughout the world but now fly fishing, camping, golf and most any outdoor activity fill up any free time. Active in the community, Andrew has volunteered for The Ronald McDonald House, Big Brother’s Big Sister’s, and has done neighborhood mediation for the City of Beaverton.
Born and raised in Portland, I understand our strong community spirit and the commitment we all share to keeping our neighborhoods safe and vibrant.
After graduating from Gonzaga University, my career began in public relations & advertising and evolved into sales & marketing for various businesses within different industries. Always having had an entrepreneurial spirit, prior to joining the Hasson team, I ran my own company which manufactured, marketed, and sold baking mixes to Northwest retailers like Fred Meyer, Whole Foods, New Seasons Markets, Zupan’s Markets, and Market of Choice to name a few. Currently, I own Kids Central Kitchen, which provides hands-on opportunities for kids to learn and grow through the fun science of baking with active baking classes and parties.
Having had a life-long interest in the various aspects of residential real estate, the career potential was always brewing in the back of my mind. When the timing was right, I jumped in with both feet. My past business experiences made for an easy transition and I never looked back! Having the privilege to work with a variety of clients on both the buying and selling side, I can honestly say I made the right career decision and joining the Hasson team was the right choice for me. I fully appreciate their high standards, local nature, business culture and social conscience.
In my down time, I enjoy travel and adventure with my husband and three children (two of whom are at my alma mater). Our fondest memories are cruising down the Amazon River, hiking parts of the Inca Trail, exploring the ruins in Machu Picchu, touring the Galapagos Islands, and visiting my daughter during her time studying abroad in Florence, Italy.
I am an avid Zag basketball fan, enjoy exploring foods from different cultures, cooking, baking, painting and entertaining friends and family.
There are 4 key components to my valuation method:
1. Comparable sales are the most important factor to accurate pricing. Selecting the best comparable sales is crucial.
2. Historical research provides insight into trends and lends perspective to where we are and how we got here.
3. Financial Analysis is often overlooked as a means to determining value. When looked at purely as a financial mechanism, does your house match the price you want?
4. Gut Instinct is the part you can't always quantify. This is where my vast experience comes into play. When the comparable, historical and financial pieces tell the same story, it's much easier to trust my gut.
Pricing Your Home: Going deeper into the numbers
The art and science of marketing real estate is a delicate blend. Hasson carries an incredible "institutional" brand that lends credence to your home--the public and other real estate agents have come to expect a quality product when they see our sign.
Creating vision for a buyer is the artistic element that includes the visual product but also the emotional intangibles that often drives residential real estate purchases.
Consumers never want to feel like they are paying too much for anything. Communicating the tangible benefits of your home, neighborhood and the market as a whole requires creative thinking as well as in-depth knowledge of taxes, schools, mortgages, financial trends and more. When you know the right questions to ask--and how to ask them, you find a qualified buyer who wants your home and can also perform on closing.
Andrew is a tireless worker who was always responsive to our questions. He was also proactive; helping us understand the market and offering pertinent suggestions to get our house sold quickly, and even above our asking price.--Zach Brumbelow
Andrew is a consummate professional. You should have him on your side. He is an awesome guy. His knowledge of Portland Metro area is deep. --Sukwant Jhaj
His advice on pricing was spot on in both the sales. In the end, we made better decisions with Andrew's guidance. He also showed great patience with us through the process. --Josh Radcliffe
He was responsive, courteous, and thorough in every email, text, and phone call. He promptly followed through on everything he said he would do for us.--Lindsay Caron
He is very thorough, knowledgeable, has a great eye for detail and understands marketing, neighborhoods and stays up on market trends and indicators.--Jon Hoole
Andrew's character shined again as he continually advised patience and prudence, caring more about our well being over his own opportunity to make a sale. --Sean Harvey
He is genuinely interested in, and knows the business very well. Not just well versed in price/sq. ft, Andrew is very conscientious , and perceptive to local trends and has an uncanny ability to meld that with what his clients are looking for.--Matt Garl
You certainly have options when you are looking to hire a real estate agent in the Portland Metro area. A proliferation of part-time and casual realtors have entered the market. Some consider that a good thing for consumers as you have more choices and more options--it has even brought the cost of selling a home down some.
So what sets me apart from the thousands of other options out there?
As a Managing Principal Broker I review thousands of contracts a year. I see the best and brightest ways to negotiate and protect my clients. I take the best of all the verbiage I read and meld together techniques and strategies to get you the most favorable terms with the highest level of protection while remaining cooperative and keeping deals together. Twenty years of experience and maneuvering through almost every possible real estate scenario, I have a deep well of knowledge to draw from and work to make the process as stress free and fun as possible. Selling homes all over the tri-county area has kept me well versed with state, county and city regulations-- and how to successfully navigate them.
What I do is almost as important as what I know
