When we decided to look for a house in Bend, Oregon, we checked out Yelp and found that among the…read morereal estate agents in town, David Gilmour seemed to have consistently good reviews. We contacted him and discussed our needs and desires for a home in Bend. David first sent us a list of possible homes within our price range and then helped us to organize our visit in Bend. He helped book accommodation at a hotel in Bend at a good rate and then met us at the hotel the day after we arrived. We were unfamiliar with Bend so David first gave us a lay of the land. He showed us around town and then gave a tour of some different neighborhoods that we might like to buy in. We clicked well with David and quickly found him to be friendly, personable, patient and helpful. We toured houses for two days and finally had a good crop of places to bid on. David was very helpful during the bidding process and worked hard to get us the best deal possible. We eventually won a bid on a house and came up to Bend a second time to meet the sellers and sign contracts. The process was made simple with David leading the way. The house was a new-built and we went overseas for the next few months while the house was under construction. The whole time we were away David stayed on top of the process. He visited the construction site several times to take photos of the house as it was being built. He dealt with the builders on our behalf when issues came up and decisions had to be made about different options on the house. Finally he went to pick up the keys for us when the home was complete. Then when we got back to Bend, David was there for the walk through and continued to help out with suggestions and recommendations as we moved in. On Thanksgiving he even turned up on our doorstep with a pumpkin pie! Most importantly, David was good with communication. Even though we were overseas he was able to respond to emails night and day. When we had issues with the builder he fought on our behalf and worked as a mediator. He was also very open, straight-forward and easy-going. Working with David was a very good experience and we were pleased to have found him. Six stars!

I don't know how David does it. Doing his job would drive me nuts. It seems like he's working, or…read moreat least he's available to work, 16 hours a day 7 days a week. And so it was with the two purchases David helped me with. It seemed like the negotiations were never ending and the details endless. Even so, I never had to push him to do anything. He's a total self-starter. That was true even after closing. Technically speaking his job was done, but he continued to help me with getting contractors out there and whatnot. That was especially important since I don't live in the area. David is a consummate professional. Hire him already!

We don't write many reviews, but we had to for this experience. My wife and I just recently bought…read morea house here in Bend. We connected with Peter because we first wanted to get a rental, and even though it was outside of his job scope, he kindly provided us with helpful information. After we realized we wanted to buy instead of rent, it was a no-brainer to reach out to him. I'm so glad we did. Peter provided us with the best home buying experience ever. He is so knowledgeable and went above and beyond to get is the home we wanted. Our whole experience working with him was truly wonderful. I can't recommend him highly enough. Great conversationalist, highly knowledgeable, professional, and willing to talk things out with you to make you feel as comfortable a possible. Truly a wonderful experience.

As a first time home buy, I can't recommend Peter enough. He is patient, knowledgeable, and…read morelistened to my wants and concerns, helping me along throughout the process. I look forward to working with Peter again in the future!

I inherited an unwanted property. I got in touch with Ramiah. We had a talk over the phone, I asked…read morea lot of questions. At that point I felt comfortable with him and decided to move forward. He came to the property, did a visual inspection and offered a price right on the spot to buy the property as is. I was very happy with the figure and decided to move forward. I'd highly recommend It's A Real Estate Thing to anyone needing cash for their property.

I saw a Facebook Ad stating "Cash Buyer for Any Property in Any Condition" and decided to leave a…read morecomment. I was quickly contacted and two days later Ramiah came out to my home. I had a lot of deferred maintenance and really didn't think I'd ever sell. After several failed attempts trying to list my property for sale the standard way with a realtor I kept being told due to the condition I would never be able to find a buyer. Ramiah reassured me they buy properties like mine all the time as-is and that I wouldn't have to make any repairs. That Saturday I met with Ramiah again and this time he had an all cash quick close offer in hand. It was the most money by far any realtor told me I would receive and I didn't have to pay realtor commissions. Ramiah allowed me the three weeks I needed to move and they closed right on time just like he said they would. You can be sure I will remember It's A Real Estate Thing and offer it to others that might need to sell their property. I'm very grateful this all worked out perfectly.

I realized that it has now been 5 years ago that I left my review and wanted to provide an update…read more I still LOVE these guys! They provide a stellar property management service that is both firm and fair from both sides. Communication is a pleasure even if its bad news. They are my partner and my "team Bend!" and I'm so grateful for their work. I even brought my dad by to meet them one time when we were in town. He's always managed his properties on his own but he could see what a good thing I had going there! Thanks again you guys! :)

Becky and her team were by far the most outstanding property management company we have worked with…read moreto date in Bend. We have been renting for 2 years now. We have been in multiple locations and worked with multiple property management companies. From the tour to the application to quickly expediting a move-in date for us, they were top-notch. I really can't express enough, that as I tenant, I wish all home owners looking to rent their properties in Bend would chose this company. There are so many Property Management companies here that are completely horrible to work with, and the process is painstakingly draining to rent from them. I highly recommend you go with Preferred Residential and their exceptional staff. ( Koby is outstanding and quickly addresses any needs ) You won't be disappointed.

Velocity Property Management - All Smiles Until You Apply…read more At first, the leasing agents at Velocity Property Management were friendly and helpful--until we submitted our application. The moment they had what they needed from us, their attitude completely shifted. Communication became rude, dismissive, and honestly, unprofessional. It felt like we went from being potential residents to a complete inconvenience overnight. They were more than happy to show us a run-down property on the outskirts of town--something that was barely livable and definitely not worth the price. But once we asked real questions or needed follow-up, they acted like we were bothering them. The shift in attitude was so blatant, it was insulting. If you're considering renting through them, be warned: the fake kindness disappears fast, and you're left dealing with a team that clearly doesn't care about the people they're supposed to serve. If I could give zero stars I wouldn't even do that.

Lindsay did a great job renting my place in Bend. She was…read morethorough, knowledgeable & so helpful advising me. I am more confident in my well screened new tenants that got in quickly during Covid 19. I recommend them.

Chris Sperry is a good as it gets. Total real estate pro, fun to work with and just a great…read moreoverall person. Stop shopping for a real estate agent and just call Chris.

When hiring a professional of any kind, all I ask is that they do their job without oversight, get…read morethe job done right, and do it better than I ever could. Okay, I also expect a realtor to make my life easier. Chris came to us through friends of ours. She had helped them get a good deal on a beautiful property with views of the Three Sisters. When the property next door came up for sale, she was on it. Knowing we wanted it, she sealed the deal and we had the deed in less than three weeks...at a bargain! She is smart, focused and articulate. I'm not easily impressed but felt we were in good hands the whole time. I highly recommend her.

Came to Bend from out of state. We found Sudie and she was fantastic. Her knowledge of all the…read moreareas was invaluable. She has great knowledge of neighborhoods, HOAs, geography and market value. She is also great for restaurant recommendations. We looked at a lot of houses in a short period of time. She worked very hard, was very detailed and was just fun to be around. Once we were under contract her attention to detail and follow through were outstanding. We have purchased a dozen homes and Sudie is the best realtor we have used.

I found Sudie through Yelp, and I'm SO glad I did. I'm new to central Oregon, and it was hard to…read morefind a realtor that was genuinely interested in selling us a home rather than a high priced house. Sudie went above and beyond throughout the process and recommended us an awesome lender. Sudie listened to our needs and was on top of the whole process, and when one door closed (house sold) she already had other suggestions in mind for us to check out. If you want to work with a down to earth friendly realtor, Sudie is the right person!

Customer service was horrible! They need To do something about there phone answering employees…read more This review is based on their customer service with me within a 15 min conversation period.

Shout out to Cary Kiefer. This women went above an beyond not only did she help me get into my…read morehouse 3 years ago but turned around and helped me sell it. She was amazing! Always updated me on everything from showings to the multiple offers coming in and guided me through the selling process. She made multiple phone calls to figure out and anwser whatever questions I had. She goes above an beyond to keep her clients satisfied. I HIGHLY recommend Cary Kiefer at Cascade Sotheby's International Realty be your realtor when u decide to buy!