Paris Group Realty recently helped my wife and I purchase a home near Portland, Oregon. In our three months searching, the Paris team was incredibly patient and supportive by showing us over a dozen homes and encouraging us to find a property best suited to our needs and desires. Throughout the process, Claire Paris and her colleagues displayed their expert knowledge of the local neighborhoods and the evolving market. Claire, together with team members Brittany, Will, Josh, and Heather, were responsive to us seven days a week, were always punctual for appointments, and bent over backwards to answer every question we had and to accommodate our requests to tour homes over a wide geographic area. Claire was especially instrumental in negotiating the purchase of our current home, despite our need to offer considerably less than the asking price. Finally, during escrow, Paris team member Kelly did a phenomenal job coordinating an array of inspections and varied contractors, all of whom addressed our concerns and made repairs before closing. My wife and cant thank Paris Group Realty enough for what theyve done for us, and we highly recommend them to anyone searching for a home in the greater Portland area.
We had exceptional service from Claire, she had a wealth of information and experience far beyond what Ive experienced from other realtors. She was also down to earth and pragmatic in her recommendations. Will absolutely use Claire for future purchases. 2022
The is the third house we purchased in three years and Claire was far and away the best agent we have worked with. Incredibly responsive and helpful! She and her team handled everything quickly and made sure we found the right home for us. I cant wait to work with her again! 2022
Claire, Heidi, and the team from Paris Reality made our house dreams come true! As first time homebuyers, my husband and I had endless questions and the team handled them with grace and responsiveness. We had lots of nerves involved as well and our fears were calmed and addressed throughout the buying process. Claire has a wealth of knowledge not only of the buying process, but of houses in general. We trust her 100%. We are so thankful for the Paris team. Thank you!!!! -Page and Taylor 2021
I cannot say enough about how great Claire and everyone at Paris Group Realty were in helping me find the home of my dreams. Everyone I met at Paris Group was friendly, patient, and incredibly kind. They were responsive to the point that it felt like I was their only client, even though I know they were super busy.
Client actually feels like the wrong word to describe my relationship with this team. Looking at houses with Claire felt more like looking at a place with a good friend more so than a realtor. Her advice and insight always felt like it was coming from a place of what was best for me, not what could get me to buy whatever property we were looking at. Claire became so familiar with my taste, she could often predict within a few minutes of entering a property what my reaction would be, and never once pushed me to move forward with a property I wasn't comfortable with.
When some issues were identified with my dream property, Claire and the team at Paris Group snapped into action and quickly found me inspectors and contractors to help me assess what it would take to fix the issue, and then worked with the sellers to make it right. As someone new to the Portland area, Claire's amazing network of contacts made the entire process amazingly smooth from start to finish. If and when I am ever in the market to purchase a new home, Claire will be my first call, without a doubt. But I suspect she will already know since I get the sense that with Claire and everyone at Paris Group, the purchase of a home with them is just the beginning of the relationship, not the end. Thanks again to everyone to Claire and the whole Pairs Group team. This has been one of the best experiences of my life. :-) 2021
After a long search for the right agent for a home in Portland, Claire Paris and her team were the team I settled on, and I definitely made the right choice. From navigating the price ranges I was looking at, neighborhoods and home types I was looking for, Claire was responsive and has a great knowledge of the market. When it came time to recommend contractors and go through the inspection process, Claires expertise was invaluable again, and when there were some surprises during the inspection, Claire helped work out a fair arrangement with the seller that worked for both parties. Id work with Claire again in a heartbeat, and Id recommend her to any friends or family looking in the Portland market. Her help doesnt end with the sale either, as she offered help and contractor feedback in the future, which impressed me as well. 2021
We worked with Claire Paris to both buy and sell our first home and I couldn't recommend her more! She is extremely knowledgeable and responsive and is a fantastic negotiator. She also communicated with us every step of the way so we always knew what was going on when, why, and how. She was patient as a saint with our 7 thousand first time buyer/seller questions and anxiety too. Highly recommended! 2020
Claire was assigned to me at random by Zillow because I was buying a property in Portland remotely from California. I feel it was a fortunate pairing because Claire has been a wonderful agent for me. She toured houses and shot video for me (live and recordings), answered questions tirelessly, and dealt with the seller's agent confidently. I must also mention Brittany, Claire's able assistant. My purchase couldn't have gone smoother, all from 600 miles away! 2020
I can't say enough great things about Claire and her team. They were the best group to work with. Being first-time buyers, we really didn't know a lot going into the process. Claire and Leigh took great care of us, patiently explaining things and making sure we were never in the dark about any part of the process. They responded quickly and professionally at every step, including the end when things got a little hectic. They are SO knowledgable about the market and houses in general, which made all the difference.
I will work with Claire and her team again, and I tell all my friends to work with her as well. You won't regret it! 2020
The referenced address is only one of 7 transactions that Claire facilitated for me in the past 11 months, and amid the challenges of COVID-19. Claire sold my residence, a vacant buildable lot, and two investment properties in Portland, plus helped me buy a new residence and 2 replacement properties in Bend using a 1031 exchange. I couldn't have done this without her expertise, professionalism, persistence and patience with me as a rather demanding client. If anyone deserves a 6th star, it's Claire! 2020
Claire has been helpful in our earlier attempts to purchase a home, and later when we decided to sell our home of nearly 3 decades. In that event she was clear as to what we needed to do to get the most for our property. She's cheerful, knowledgable, and present to work with. The experience was marred only by some of her junior staff not having the same professionalism that Claire herself displays.
Claire and her team expertly guided us through the process of selling our first home, and went above and beyond to make it as seamless and stress-free as possible.
We are forever greatful for the calm counsel and excellent problem solving ability of the Paris Group team to command a speedy sale at the price we were after. Special shout out to Claires associate Leigh, who color matched AND repainted a section of our basement that needed attention while we were busy with international moving logistics. I dont know many realtors that would do that for their clients.
Youre in good hands with the Paris Group, we cant recommend them enough. Thank you Claire and Leigh!
We had a great experience having Claire as our realtor for both selling and buying! She was easy to work with and provided great advice about buying/selling in the Portland market. Were really thrilled with how everything turned out.
In a word: WOW! First things first: I am an obsessive researcher, type-A personality, and nervous Nelly all-in-one and so you could safely say I was a little apprehensive buying my first home, by myself, in another state, oh, and in a GLOBAL PANDEMIC. (*glugs wine directly from the bottle*) Claire could not have been more perfect for me in this process. She was knowledgeable, decisive, quick to respond, organized, and basically felt like an extension of myself when I couldn't physically be present (like for the inspection and initial walk through). She remembered things I forgot, and between the two of us, we really felt like a team. Not only that, but she referred me to great individuals who ALSO felt like extensions of my "team." It truly takes a village of smart, hard-working people to get to the finish line of a home purchase and I had a truly incredible team to do just that. Claire is that amazing and rare blend of extremely friendly, easy to talk to, but also a sharp negotiator when she needs to be. I would recommend Claire and her team without hesitation to anyone about to make one of the biggest and scariest purchases of their lives. Claire truly got me my dream home and I can't thank her enough for that and feel so grateful because she also has become a dear friend to me as well! 2020
I've been working with Claire and her team for almost a year, initially to sell my Portland residence, then on a 1031 Exchange to transfer two investment properties from Portland to Bend. Claire took the time to help me sort through and understand my options. She then drove and managed the process, often creatively, to ensure the desired outcome. Great problem solving, backed by depth and breadth of understanding, is what makes Claire the best of the best.
I was dreading this whole process. Thought of real estate agents rather like used car salesmen. Claire changed all that. SOO enjoyed her as a person, made the whole experience so much better than I thot possible. Felt like I could ask her anything and get a straight answer. Absolutely no pushing or double speak on her part. Altho I was ready to have the whole process over and had already returned home, I do feel I should have held firm on negotiating a lower price. Probably my fault more than hers. I would definitely ask her again if I purchasd another home
Outstanding agent. Great understanding of the market, easy to work with, and diligently facilitates closing. Recommends contractors for inspections and repairs as well as lenders for financing. Certainly the best agent we have ever worked with.
We had such a smooth buying experience thanks to Claire. She was professional, on top of her game, and a pleasant person to work with. We will recommend her to any of our friends interested in buying property.
I've purchased two houses from Claire, and sold one house. She's the real deal. Claire provided us great advice, warned us about first time home buying (and selling) mistakes, set reasonable expectations, and most importantly - was awesome. She understood when we were stressed, and did an outstanding job of know when to communicate and when to give us a little space. I've already declared that I'm never moving again, but if I did - Claire would be the first person I'd call.
I was a first time buyer with minimal knowledge of the process. From the beginning, Claire educated me on the process and market, and helped keep expectations realistic. Her and the team was responsive to all my questions. I had to pull an offer due to some red flags pre-inspection and never felt any pressure from Claire to get something done. Will be recommending her to my friends as they begin their search.
Working with Claire was easy, and fun! She is a total professional, knows the market perfectly, and had tremendous patience with us and our challenging schedules. She was prompt in returning all calls and emails, and sharing with us any paperwork. Her strong negotiating skills landed us a great price for our old home, and into the home of our dreams.
We couldn't have done better in all aspects of the sale and purchase of our new home. Thanks Claire! 2018
Claire is simply the best person to shepherd me into home ownership that I could have asked for. She has knowledge of the region and experience in spades, which make her an extraordinarily trustworthy resource for the search, the negotiations, the inspections, closing, and beyond. Claire was responsive at every step: she assuaged every fear, was generous with her time and regional knowledge, listened to and honored my concerns, dealt with unexpected surprises and a variety of personalities in the most professional and prompt manner. Claire has an uncanny ability to balance a listening ear and the practical needs of the home purchase process - she always knew exactly when to step in and say, "Hey, I hear ya, but my experience has shown me that actually our best next step will be X". I simply cannot recommend Claire highly enough. If I ever decide to sell, she'll be my first call! 2018
We had the pleasure of working with Claire during our home buying experience. This was our first home and we were so nervous! Claire was kind and patient and allowed us to work at our own pace! We highly recommend Claire and anyone from the Paris Group team! 2017
We had the pleasure of working with Claire during our home buying experience. This was our first home and we were so nervous! Claire was kind and patient and allowed us to work at our own pace! We highly recommend Claire and anyone from the Paris Group team! 2017
We are thrilled to have dealt with Claire on our first home purchase! Not having been through the process before we had our fair share of questions and Claire was extremely patient with us and our excited/nervous energy. Very accommodating of our schedules with inspection times and fast action on documents when we were ready for action. Claire also had excellent recommendations for services throughout the process and put our minds at ease on more that one occasion with her personable, friendly and humorous approach. We can't thank Claire enough for her support! 2018
Claire patiently, tirelessly, and with such good cheer worked to help our little family find our own adorable bungalow in this crazy Portland housing market. She seemed to recognize what we wanted and needed! more clearly than we did. I'm so thankful for her perceptive, intuitive, and level-headed approach. She gave great advice, provided endless resources and recommendations for contractors, gave much-needed perspective and context on repairs and condition issues, and kept us calm during a stressful time. Her assistant, Jasmine, was responsive, warm, and efficient a total star. I wholeheartedly recommend Claire and the rest of the Paris team!
I found a home that I wanted on Zillow and immediately jumped in and messaged Claire's team to arrange a walk-through. I was worried about time and getting things moving, but Claire and her team contacted me almost immediately and we arranged a walk-through!
As a first time home-buyer, my knowledge was limited and was mostly learned from reading books and articles online and talking with friends and family. That was well and good, but Claire's deep knowledge of the entire process and the local market was extremely helpful and filled in all the gaps. Every little silly or random question about buying, fixing, or figuring out a next move in the negotiating process was answered with a smile and with a speedy response. Claire and her assistant on our case answered emails, texts, or calls right away.
From start to finish Claire and her team were there to help and to make this normally stressful process a breeze. We closed on our house today and toured the house less than a month ago. Claire has also offered to help with any questions post sale regarding ownership and anything else. I cannot recommend her and her team enough.
Claire and her team are an absolute dream to work with! They took the time to get to know us, and were able to set up lots of viewings with barely any notice. Claire's expertise, in-depth knowledge, patience, easy-going nature, and sense of humor were indispensable in helping us purchase our first home. Claire and her team continue to be incredible by helping us find honest and fair contractors for renovations. When one contractor, who we found on our own, came in and told us we would need a 20K job for our foundation, Claire calmly reassured us and provided us with another company to give us a second opinion. Thankfully there aren't any major issues with our foundation, and Claire ultimately saved us $20,000! She's lovely in every way and we can't recommend her enough!
Claire and her team were with me every step of the way. I was extremely satisfied with their timely responses and experitise. Having dealt with five realtors in as many years I can say that she is, by far the best choice and I would use her services again ...no question.
Claire helped us purchase a home and I couldn't say enough kind things about her and her team. She put us at ease and I felt comfortable enough to ask her any and every question during the whole process of searching, offering, closing, and beyond. She was honest with us when we asked her opinion, which is vastly informed. She knows her stuff inside and out and is also just a fun person to be around.
Our first meeting we got coffee and Claire listened to me talk for half an hour about all my concerns, fears, wants, and considerations. I felt truly heard and taken care of every step of the way. I can't express how grateful we are to have found her and what a joy she made the whole process. Anyone seeking to buy a home will not regret having Claire in their corner. 2017
Working with Claire was a pleasure. She was knowledgeable, realistic, a great communicator, a tough negotiator, and persistent in getting the job done. She provided excellent advice and guidance throughout the process of preparing our house for sale and getting it on the market. She navigated the twists and turns of a sale that had quite a few a few twists and turns. She was easy to reach and always ready to explain or just to talk things through. I wholeheartedly recommend Claire to anyone looking for an agent in the Portland area. Ten stars!
Claire and her team are an absolute dream to work with! They took the time to get to know us, and were able to set up lots of viewings with barely any notice. Claire's expertise, in-depth knowledge, patience, easy-going nature, and sense of humor were indispensable in helping us purchase our first home. But she didn't stop there! Claire and her team continue to be incredible by helping us find honest and fair contractors for renovations. When one contractor, who we found on Angie's List, came in and told us we would need a 20K job for our foundation, Claire calmly reassured us and provided us with another company to give us a second opinion. Thankfully there aren't any major issues with our foundation, and Claire ultimately saved us $20,000! She's lovely in every way and we can't recommend her enough! 2017
Excellent market knowledge and execution in helping us purchase three rental properties, including two single family homes; and all with friendly service. Strong advice on negotiations on pricing and terms. A pleasure to work with and highly recommended. 2017
I recently purchased a home with Claire's assistance after having looked at homes with her sporadically over the past 6 months. She was terrific during both the looking phase and the home purchase. I really can't say enough nice things about the purchase transaction. Claire was honest and responsive. She is well connected in the real estate community. She is pleasant to deal with. I felt like she took a personal interest in me and my home needs. Thank you, Claire! 2017
We enjoyed our experience with Paris Group Realty immensely. We were interested in the N/NE neighborhood homes of Portland and found Paris Group Realty due to their great reputation as a buyer's agent. Within a short time of being initially contacted, Claire arranged for a quick meetup to see where we were at in our home search: what were our main goals, our general timeline, and budget. She delivered a notebook of resources to give us for our own perusal, but took the time to explain the status of the Portland home market, answer all our questions and address any concerns. n nVery soon, we had a large number of potential listings emailed to us based on our interests and preferred locations. We initially had the idea of taking a few months to buy a house, but after seeing a few listings in person, we knew we had to act fast. Claire was on it, contacting the seller and arranging a suitable offer. After our offer was accepted, all the necessary steps were taken by Paris Group Realty's excellent support staff: home inspection, environmental scans/survey, bids for any necessary repairs, etc... Everything was handled by Paris Group Realty with little to no effort on our part. We didn't have to worry about a thing, and all our questions were answered along the way. n nThanks to Claire, the outstanding staff at Paris Group Realty, and their trusted group of contractors, buying our ideal home was a breeze. Everything from our initial search to submitting an offer to negotiating a closing price was handled to the highest of professional standards. We instantly knew we were in good hands with Paris Group Realty, their value cannot be overstated. We loved our experience! 2016
Claire helped us to purchase our first home with confidence. Her knowledge is extensive when it comes to all the little questions that come up, what is typical for certain-era homes and things like how hard will it be to put a gas stove in here?! She patiently took us through the process with positivity and zero pressure. We trusted her to handle all the details and are so happy with the results! I will continue to recommend Claire to anyone I know looking to buy a home! 2016
We would not own our house without the dedication and professionalism of Claire Paris. She was calm during chaos and was responsive and knowledgeable every step of the way. Going in, we thought hiring a realtor was a formality in the age of online listings. After going through the process, I wouldn't dream of buying or selling a house without relying on the expertise of Claire Paris. I would recommend her and the Paris Group to anyone. 2016