I fired three realtors before landing on Carson, because I am a somewhat meticulous and had done a lot of my own research about zoning codes and ADU laws. I wanted someone who knew more than I did, and also could help me sell my large house in North Portland, and buy a tiny condo in NW, so they couldn't be neighborhood specialized. Carson fit the bill perfectly for me, because he knew zoning codes, was well versed in all neighborhoods, and was extremely prompt at every step of the buying and selling processes. I work long hours/days, so having a realtor who responded to texts was also key for me, because I didn't have a lot of free time to work on all the logistics that come along with with selling and buying. I am also a single person, and having someone by my side and ready to handle all the hurdles we were thrown, was a sanity saver. I told him many times that I could not have done this without him, and that was definitely true. He helped me look over the house while it was vacant, found contractors for all the random repairs we needed to make, and kept track of all the moving pieces and timelines so I could continue to focus on my day job. You will have a hard time finding anyone who will go the extra mile like Carson does. I also found him quite randomly when I went to an open house that he was hosting, and I was so impressed with his approach I went home and looked him up and sent him an email. After our first one on one hour together going over all of my needs, I knew I had found the right person, despite all my friends giving me referrals for other people, I went with someone I felt good about, and that was the best decision I could have made. My house is sold, I am living in a tiny space near Forest Park, and my life got 1000 times simpler. read more

My husband and I are in the process of relocating from (sunny) California to (less sunny) Portland, and wanted as smooth a transition as possible. With very limited Portland experience under our belts and knowledge that the rental market is highly competitive, we knew we had to enlist the help of a professional. Lucky for us, we chose the right professional. From the beginning, Carson has been so responsive to our every last question. He quickly grasped what we were looking for in a rental and gave us dozens of listings to pursue until we found something that caught our eye. Perhaps more importantly, he also let us know when something that seemed promising online was far less promising in real life (e.g., funky layout, weird smell, etc), and he made it clear what he thought was a good deal. We also appreciated that he was able to physically visit the rentals, meet the owners or property managers, and guide us through the entire process. At the expense of his cell phone data plan, he gave us virtual tours of the potentials via Facetime, which was the next best thing to actually being there. Also, Carson's extensive knowledge of what neighborhoods suited our tastes was extraordinarily helpful. Is the service cheap? No, it's not. But by hiring Carson, it's more than worth it. He is with you until the lease is signed and you are moved in. It was very important to us that we found a place we really liked in a neighborhood we can see ourselves enjoying, which is what we've accomplished. Can't really put a price on that! read more

When my wife and I had decided to move to Portland from California we faced a challenge that will sound familiar to anyone who has moved long distance: how do you find a new home in a city you don't know, has a "hot" rental market and is not within a day's travel distance? A Google search led us to Living Room realty. Based on a first look at their very nice website with pictures of people actually living in their newfound homes, we decided to reach out. Carson was the agent who got in touch not long after the initial inquiry. After meeting with him the first time and sharing some preferences, Carson started his search, providing us with updates and available options. What's great about Carson is that he truly wants to find the best home for you, which was exactly what we needed after a suboptimal experience in previous houses. He was honest when we had identified a nice house in SE and told us it would not be right for us and suggested we pass and provided options for potential temporary housing, really thinking with us about the long distance move. The temporary housing in the end was not necessary, but gave us so much peace of mind. We now live in a beautiful house in a great neighborhood in SE Portland and are very thankful for having been able to work with Carson - his knowledge of the city and its neighborhoods, combined with honesty and communication style have resulted in now living in the best living room ever. read more

A couple of months ago, I came out to Portland from Chicago to find an apartment for my upcoming move. After an entire week of searching, I left town without a single prospect and felt pretty discouraged. Luckily, right before I left I gave Carson Mead at Living Room Realty a call. He really took the time to understand what it was I wanted, what part of town I wanted to be in, and what my budget was. After our initial conversation it was only a couple of days before I was signing a lease on the perfect apartment for me. I can't recommend working with Carson enough. Without his expertise and help, who knows what type of place I would've ended up in... He went so far as to email the property manager to request he be the first one in to see the place, then had the manager hold off on more showings until he (Carson) had had a chance to give me the details. To sum it up, if you're looking to find a place in Portland, which can be extremely difficult and competitive, give Carson a call. I'm really thankful that I did. read more

Carson was amazing! I'm relocating from California and do not have a schedule that would let me get up to look for a place with as competitive as the Portland market is. A coworker who had recently relocated from overseas recommended Carson. It was the best recommendation ever! He made the entire process very easy. He listened to what we wanted and immediately had a great list of places. He was available to do FaceTime tours of the places we were interested in which let us feel like we were almost there seeing it ourselves. He also sent us extra pictures and video afterwards. He was honest about his assessment of places and if he thought it would be the right fit for us, not just a good house. He was right there with us through the whole application process and signing our lease. His services are definitely not cheap, but well worth the money, especially if you are relocating from out of state and want to find the perfect place the first time! read more

Carson is great to work with. We enlisted his help in locating a rental property for us in Portland while we were still in another state. He is extremely professional and down to earth at the same time, and also very funny. Carson picked up on our preferences quickly, even beyond what we specifically mentioned, and was able to truly be our proxy in choosing a great property for us that is close to my work, in a very quiet location, and exactly in our price range (even lower than expected)! Throughout this process, Carson kept in close communication with us and also provided you tube videos of the potential units in addition to his real time walkthrough via FaceTime. We really appreciated his attention to details when viewing a home, focusing not only on location but also on the quality of the interiors of the house. When we are ready to purchase a home, we will definitely look to Carson again! Highly recommended realtor. read more

Carson is the best! We met with a few realtors and chose Carson because he really understands the Portland market, what we were looking for and had lots of knowledge in construction (a plus for us because we had two homes fall through after inspections). He thoroughly inspected the house we were interested in before we made an offer--he even went into the crawlspace with a flashlight to check the foundation. He's very professional and also a really nice person to work with. After our offer was accepted, he went above and beyond to make negotiations go smoothly and worked some magic by getting second opinions on bids for things that had to be fixed before closing. He's got great ideas for any homebuyers interested in sustainability and gardening. The whole process was incredibly smooth, and we owe it all to Carson! read more

My partner and I met Carson through a friend when we first moved to Portland, and we've worked with him twice since. He has always been great to work with - prompt in replies, very accommodating with his time, and a pleasure to spend time with. Our first occasion to work with Carson was finding a house to rent right after moving here. Carson took our requirements (which were very specific), gave us a tour of the city, and got us into a house very quickly. Our second occasion was buying a house - we had been going to random open houses and weren't really seriously looking, but saw a place that was perfect, and went from not serious to serious very quickly. I got ahold of Carson, and he guided me through my first time buying a home - made the whole process as painless as possible. read more

Carson recently helped me relocate to Portland from South East Asia. He was super accommodating with the time difference. Through texts and emails he helped me search for an apartment. He eventually found EXACTLY what I was looking for in the EXACT location that I wanted. He even faced timed with me so that I could tour the apartment and meet the leasing agent. He negotiated with the leaser so that I could move in upon my arrival in Portland as well. Overall, it was a great experience and super quick (all in a few weeks)! Carson really took a lot of stress out of my apartment search and relocation. If you are looking for an agent who is competent, hard working, friendly and really knows the Portland market-you should choose Carson. read more

Carson helped guide us through first-time home buying during a very tough market (summer 2021) for buyers and we couldn't have been happier with our choice. He was patient and thoughtful in walking us through a process that was new for us. He got to know us and our house wishes so well that he (gently) talked us out of a couple bad decisions when we started getting desperate, but he was encouraging, responsive, and knowledgeable when good opportunities did show up. He has experience with remodels and ADUs, which he was able to give useful guidance on, and we felt like he sincerely cared about getting us into a home we truly loved (which he did). I'll definitely be recommending him to family and friends. read more

Moving from Michigan to Portland was a snap, thanks to Carson. We had several phone/email exchanges with Carson to determine which neighborhood and type of home we were looking for in Portland. Carson then sent several sample listings so we could have an idea of price and square footage, as well as check out the neighborhoods online. We were lucky enough to come to Portland and see some properties and have Carson explain the Portland rental process to us. Carson found a perfect home for us, and we can not thank him enough for all of his hard work. Since we were reliant on public transportation, Carson was kind enough to meet us at our rental and drive us to see properties. read more

As a first time homebuyer, the process of finding the perfect place for me in Portland felt intimidating and overwhelming. But Carson connected me with a mortgage lender to get all the information I needed in order to begin the process, and when I was ready to start looking at homes he listened carefully to my preferences and took me around to see a wide range of places that fit my needs. I ended up buying a home that far exceeded my expectations and in record-time. From start to finish - Carson was attentive, professional, and incredibly patient. I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy a new home in Portland! read more

Carson brings a lot of experience and knowledge to the table, which was evident the first time he took me out to look at houses. All of the places we looked at fit what I was looking for - he really listened to what I was looking for. But it didn't stop there. During the inevitable bumps in the road from offer acceptance to closing, he was there to advise and often to do the legwork to make sure that things were getting done. I've already recommended Carson to friends, and will definitely recommend him to others in the future. read more

Thanks to Carson my girlfriend and I are sitting comfortably in our ideal apartment in Portland. The hunt for a good affordable rental can seem pretty grim when you're starting from scratch, but Carson made it easy. He is an honest straightforward man of good character. I could tell immediately upon our first phone call that I could trust him. He's got a friendly informative demeanor and he really knows this city in and out. I wouldn't recommend anyone else. If you're landing in Portland, he's the guy you want to talk to. read more

When we were looking to make our first home purchase in a city we knew nothing about, where we knew no one, we felt overwhelmed to say the least. Carson was a godsend. He got a strong sense of what we wanted, did the leg work to walkthrough all the houses we couldn't from a different state, and even sent us videos to give us a better sense of each space. Over our time together I came to trust his guidance completely. Our family's relocation would not have gone smoothly without him on our team. We are eternally grateful. read more

Carson has provided us with such an amazing attention to detail with wonderful insight into areas in and around the neighborhoods we were looking at. His knowledge in and around the Portland market showed us that he has been here a long time and knows the ups and downs, ins and outs, which neighborhoods are past their prime and which are about to pop. We couldn't be happier having worked with anyone else. Strongly suggest talking with him if looking for a place in this remarkably competitive market. read more

We moved from the Catskills in New York and the easiest part of this move so far, was hiring Carson. He was responsible, punctual and honest, when it came to helping us with our relocation. He was always available to us and made the process very easy. When relocating to a new city, we would suggest his services in a heartbeat. It's very hard it seems to find people that really care about your satisfaction these days and we could not be happier with him. If you didn't hire him, you messed up. read more

I've just completed finding the perfect apartment, thanks to Carson Mead. He's been so easy to work with. He's a great listener, and quickly directed me to several complexes that were all good matches for me. By knowing the apartment complex and floor plan that were at the top of my list, he was able to get it for me without it ever appearing on the website of the complex for others to get a short at it. Very highly recommended. read more

Carson was attentive and patient in learning what we were looking for in a new home and helping us see our options while we were in town for our house-hunting visit (from CT!). We were limited by the specific school district that we wanted, but that didn't matter - he was diligent in making sure whatever we looked at was correctly districted! We'll definitely return to his help again for next time... read more