I was looking to purchase a house in Bend and was overwhelmed by all the real estate agents in town. By chance I received a glowing recommendation for Thom from a stranger on a ski slope, and what a blessing that was! In our first chat he took the time to really understand my needs and not only what I was looking for in a home, but what would truly make me happy living there. He used his extensive knowledge of this area to give me sound advice about how to navigate this extremely competitive market, tactics to win (we won on my second offer!), and gave me data and honest assessments on specific neighborhoods down to the street level. He was not afraid to point out drawbacks and risks of houses for sale, and he was right every time. I have experience with real estate transactions, and Thom sets the bar for high integrity, ethics, responsiveness, subject matter expertise, and all things real estate and Bend-related. Once the transaction was complete, he followed through to make sure I had the resources I needed to make the move as easy as possible. When the sellers left junk on the property, he volunteered to haul it away himself. When I need contractor referrals, he has a deep Rolodex. Thom's reputation as the trusted 'best realtor in town' is 100% deserved. He worked extremely hard, was available and had answers when I had questions, and knew what it took to get me into my dream house! Thank you Thom! read more

If I could give Thom 10 stars I would. I cannot recommend him and his services enough. As first time home buyers and facing the extremely competitive housing market in Bend, we were very anxious and unsure where to even begin the process of buying a new home. Enter Thom. He went above and beyond to educate us on every facet of the process and using his deep knowledge of Bend and surrounding neighborhoods, helped us make smart choices on what sort of properties we should be looking at. He is always available to answer any and all questions you may have and goes above and beyond to help find you what you want. I think another thing that helps Thom stand out is his honesty. He's not going to tell you what you want to hear to make a sale, he's going to tell you what you need/ should be hearing, all while being extremely professional. I think that is an invaluable trait when selecting a broker. After a few offers (and words of encouragement from Thom!), we landed the perfect home, in the perfect area. I do not know how we could have done this without him. I've already recommended Thom to various people looking for housing in the Bend area and honestly think you would be doing yourself a disservice, if you're in the market and didn't at least give him a call. I will definitely be working with Thom whenever the need arises in the future. read more

We will never work with anyone else when looking for a home! Thom Gardner at Bend Home Buyer's Agency is top notch. All of the details were covered and he made everything smooth sailing for us. We started by jumping in his car to check out properties on a Saturday. Not only did he drive us around town to check out every single property we were interested in, he also took the time to print out every single listing for us; we received a map and a binder with everything to make the entire process that much easier. Although I had no idea how frustrating and time consuming looking for the right home could be (first time buyers here) he took the extra mile to make sure we were getting the best bang for our buck! Thom is one of those realtors that doesn't just want to sell you a home, he wants you to find the right home AND the right investment opportunity, at the right price, for YOU. We didn't feel pressured at all to buy something we didn't like. Thom's recommendations (this guy knows what he is doing and has been in this business a long time) were invaluable; everything from our walkthrough with the builder, which Thom joined me for (thank you!) to our inspection and move-in date, he was there every step of the way! We can't thank Thom and Bend Home Buyer's Agency enough! read more

We cannot say enough good things about Thom! If I could give him 10 stars I would! We worked with him for just about 1 year in our home search. As first time home buyers, the process seemed daunting, but Thom stuck with us through several contracts and inspection periods until we landed on the absolute perfect home. He went out of his way to provide us with information about each individual house and the Bend housing market as a whole. As a long time resident, Thom knows SO MUCH about the area and that really helped us to narrow down neighborhoods based on what type of lifestyle we like. He was always honest with us when he thought we were looking at something that didn't quite suit our needs and didn't hesitate to show us properties that we might have overlooked. Thom took the time to listen to our preferences and I felt like he had a really solid grasp on the type of home we were looking for. Ultimately that's why we ended up with a home down by the river, south of Bend. We're so in love with our new house and I'm thankful that we had Thom to guide us through this process from start to finish. Thank you, Thom, for being such a thoughtful and patient realtor. We really felt like you were a partner in our home search (not just someone who unlocked houses). read more

I could list several adjectives here to describe Thom, but the one that matters most is, genuine. Have you ever gotten a dog from a shelter and realized it was not a good fit for your family? It may have too much energy or too little energy for your lifestyle? It's usually because shelters are trying to get the dog into a home, any willing body/home. They don't employ a matchmaker skill. Thom has that skill. He looked at the bits of our life we were willing to share and he guided us to our home. That takes genuine talent. Now I wouldn't go as far to say he's the Buyers Agent Whisperer, but he spent less than 24 hours with us, caught on to the people we are, took the list of houses we wanted to see, and he got us to where we needed to be. Our new home. Also worth noting that Thom was available to us whenever we needed him. He was there for the inspections, made a video for us, let in painters, and met us the day we finally arrived from Raleigh, NC with the keys to our home. Very reliable. Genuine. I urge you folks, take advantage of his talent. read more

Thom Gardner was highly recommended to me by several coworkers who all swear by him. And despite the high bar of expectations these coworkers set, Thom met all of them and more. He's extremely knowledgeable, personable, genuine, and my experience with him could not have gone any better. As a young first time home-buyer who was relatively new to Bend, my knowledge of the buying process, housing market, and neighborhoods was limited and minimal. Thom took the time to educate me, answering any and all questions no matter how simple, so that I felt comfortable and informed in the decisions I was making. Thom was there every step of the way, making sure I was a priority and that he was available even when he had to be out of town on other business. I certainly plan on using his services for any future sales or purchases. I've already recommended him to other friends, co-workers, and will continue to do so for anyone looking for a well-qualified realtor in Bend! read more

Wow, Thom is simply the best! We moved to Bend from out of state, and working with Thom made the whole process as smooth as it could possibly be. He is exceptionally knowledgeable about Bend and all the nuances in the housing market here (we found the Bend market to be incredibly nuanced, with SO many more details to consider and be aware of than where we previously had been home owners in Colorado). Home buying is always a little stressful, but doing it while new to the area and also during a tumultuous time of a global pandemic made it especially so. With all of Thom's depth of experience, and his analytical approach to the hyper dynamic market situation, we were able to find a really great deal on a house we are thrilled with. I know this sounds like an over the top gushing review, but I truly can't overstate how pleased we are that we decided to work with Thom to find and buy a house. I HIGHLY recommend Thom! read more

Thom looked out for us from start to finish. We moved to Bend from halfway across the country during a pandemic into an unfamiliar, overheated housing market, not a simple situation! We needed to have complete trust in Thom's knowledge of the market and his ability to figure out what would really be best for our family. He spent an immense amount of time getting us up to speed on the ins-and-outs of the unique Bend real estate market so we didn't make mistakes and were ready to move (and one step ahead of other buyers) when the right house landed on the market. Now, thanks to Thom, we're sitting in the perfect home on a brilliant Sunday Bend morning! p.s. As a buyer's agent, Thom represents you, which is a huge advantage, and he will work to put you in a house that is right for you and a successful long-term investment (not to mention he seems to be familiar with literally every home in Bend). read more

My spouse, daughter, and I are relocating to Bend, Or from another state and were so grateful for Thom and his team for helping us find not only a house, but our dream home. Thom is incredibly knowledgeable of the area, helpful, authentic, professional, friendly, and went above and beyond for us every step of the way. Thom ensured that we were provided with valuable information or professional guidance through every step of the home buying process. Thom and his team work seamlessly together and the communication was always on point and available with every question addressed or information offered not only through the home buying process, but even after and today. Working with Thom was a great experience and we are excited for our new life in Bend in our new home. We highly recommend and have already recommended Thom to anyone looking to purchase a home in Bend. read more

From our first phone call with Thom Gardner to the final handshake, Thom proved to be an exceptional buyer's agent. He is incredibly knowledgeable about Bend/Sisters real estate, and is the kind of agent who will sacrifice a higher commission in order to counsel his clients to make a sound decision. With all of the new construction and building popping up in the area, Thom knew exactly how to steer us clear of busy streets or areas that would soon be developed; he also knew the dead areas, and would counsel accordingly. Tom's knowledge of contracts is exemplary. When we had a couple of issues with our transaction, Thom already knew contractual laws and didn't have to take the time to look them up. It was comforting to know that Thom stood not only by us, but for us. He was always accessible and available. Thom's affable personality is a bonus to his business acumen. read more

Thom was just wonderful! I couldn't have asked for a better realtor. He specializes in out-of-town customers, so he does video walk-throughs to help potential buyers decide whether its worth coming to Bend to look at the homes in person. Which is the reason why I chose him, as I was living 200 miles away. He went above and beyond for me as the first offer on a house was withdrawn (by the builder, not by me) and Thom worked on his Sunday, while I was still in town, to show me new homes in better neighborhoods. His help and dedication enabled me to make an offer on a nicer home, which was accepted. Thom's follow-up is outstanding, too, as he was checking after close to make sure the builder followed through on replacement cabinet doors that were damaged. He's a great realtor and a great guy, and you'll be happy you chose him! read more

I honestly could not give a higher recommendation of a realtor than I am for Thom. Having bought and sold numerous homes over the years, but never from across the country, Thom made the experience as easy and smooth as possible - dare I say even smoother than most local purchases. The man's insight into the community, the housing market, and the trends is top notch and he was quickly able to steer us away from the wrong areas based on our desires and guide us to exactly the home and community we were looking for. His video walk throughs are amazing with the voice over detailing each part of the home and the quality and resolution as great as HGTV on your 70" plasma. I've been so impressed with him that it's made working with a local realtor on selling my home almost depressing. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. read more

We were moving to Bend from out of state, and Thom worked with us seamlessly to find a new home in a very short window of time. From first meeting to closing, Thom made the home search and buying process as smooth as can be. He helped guide us to a neighborhood that perfectly fit us, and since we were new to town, that was invaluable. Since we were out of town for most of the process, Thom took the time to go into the field and shoot video tours of homes we found online that we were interested in - amazing. Once we narrowed down our choices down to our favorite and saw it in person, Thom was right there for us over email and phone until all contracts were signed, helping us easily understand the negotiations and making A+ recommendations. We couldn't recommend Thom and Bend Brokers Realty enough. read more

We recently purchased a home in Bend with the help of Thom Gardner. We went with Thom because my brother (out of town) was extremely happy with Thom, his attention to detail and the extra miles of effort he went through in order to put in an offer, sight unseen. Since we were from out of town as well, it was absolutely necessary to find someone we could trust and that understood the Bend market and it's areas. Towards the end of this year long process, after several trips to Bend, I finally had to admit that whatever Thom said about a house was true and there was no need to double check, just in case. I'm sure we would not have found this lovely home without all the help and care that Thom gave us. read more

Thom came highly recommend to us from our financial advisor that used him a few months prior. My wife and I were first time home buyers and Thom made the entire process comfortable and easy from the beginning. He's extremely personable and a hard worker. A good example of his work ethic is when he left the country to go on a vacation he planned well before meeting us. While he was gone, a house my wife and I wanted became available again and Thom spent hours doing the paperwork in a location that barely had a wifi signal. After negotiating on our behalf in a different time zone, the house became our new home. Can't speak highly enough of Thom, he's a great guy to have in your corner. read more

Working with Thom and his team was nothing short of fantastic. My wife and I recently moved to Bend and did not have much knowledge about the area and where to look for a home. Thom not only helped us find the perfect home, he made us feel 100% comfortable and confident along the way. He is VERY knowledgeable about the area and gave us honest, straight-forward input with every home we looked at. From garbage routes and high traffic roads to stay away from, to great neighborhoods and homes we could feel confident about growing equity, he covered it all. Thom helped us find our dream home and we can not thank him enough. Cheers, Thom! read more

We cannot express our gratitude enough for Thom and his expertise. Thom always took the time to thoughtfully and promptly answer all of our questions. He possesses extensive knowledge of Bend and the surrounding area and went out of his way to make sure we had all of the information we needed. We learned so much from him as he helped us navigate this incredibly competitive market as first-time home buyers. Thom clearly cares about his clients and takes the time to make sure they find exactly what they need. We couldn't have done it without him, and could not recommend him enough! read more

We had a great experience with Thom as our realtor when we moved to Bend. All our questions were answered promptly and if he didn't know the answer, he would do the legwork to find out. Our offer was accepted and two years later, we absolutely love our home. I think what we appreciate most is that Thom was continued to be a friend and resource and someone we can trust. We have many friends and family looking to join us here and he's been a help to them as well. If you're thinking of a purchase here, couldn't recommend a better broker than Thom or his business partners. Thanks! read more

Thom is a wonderful realtor that I'd recommend wholeheartedly. He was extremely helpful guiding me through a process that I knew little about as a first time homebuyer, and on top of that graciously handled the difficulties of searching for a home remotely. It's clear that he cares deeply about ensuring that his clients end up being delighted with their home and that they aren't taken by surprise by anything from beginning to end. If you're purchasing in Bend I'd get in touch with Thom ASAP! read more