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11/02/2026

Thinking about selling your Portland Metro home? Your price should start with evidence, not your mortgage balance or what you spent on upgrades.

Buyers compare your home with every other option on the market. In my new blog post, I explain how to:
✔ Choose comparable sales that actually match your home
✔ Account for condition, layout, and usable space
✔ Plan how you’ll read showing activity and feedback after launch
✔ Look past a simple price-per-square-foot number

Read it here: https://www.tonyasellsportland.net/how-to-price-your-home-before-listing-in-portland-metro

Questions about what your home could sell for? Call me at 503-329-9800.

Tonya LM Osborn
Oregon Principal Broker | GRI, ABR, e-PRO, SRES
Premiere Property Group, LLC

Thinking about selling your home in Portland or Clackamas? Learn how comparable sales, home condition, and buyer demand help determine the right listing price.

10/22/2026

A house is rarely just a house.

Sometimes it’s tied to a divorce. A parent passing away. Retirement. An inheritance you didn’t expect. A move to be closer to family. A change in health that makes the stairs harder than they used to be.

When real estate is part of a bigger life change, you need more than a sign in the yard. You need a plan.

I wrote about the questions that matter most when a home is part of a major life transition, and how to get clear answers before making any decisions.

👉 Read the full post: https://www.tonyasellsportland.net/major-life-changes-and-real-estate-divorce-death-retirement-inheritance-and

Tonya LM Osborn, Principal Broker
Premiere Property Group, LLC
📞 503-329-9800

Facing divorce, probate, inheritance, retirement or relocation? Tonya LM Osborn, Oregon Principal Broker with 30+ years, helps Portland Metro homeowners plan what’s next.

10/21/2026

Does a house have to be perfect to sell? Not even close. Some buyers are specifically looking for homes that need work. The real question isn’t whether a fixer will sell. It’s who is likely to buy it, what they’ll pay, and whether fixing anything first will actually improve your bottom line. A few things I walk sellers through: Cosmetic issues and serious repairs are not the same thing. Ugly carpet is not a failing foundation. You don’t have to fix everything. At the right price, buyers will take on substantial work. Basic cleanup often pays off more than a remodel. Buyers usually estimate repairs higher than sellers do, because they’re pricing in risk. Sometimes the smartest repair is the one that removes a financing or safety obstacle and opens the door to more buyers. My approach is to compare three scenarios: sell it as-is, do inexpensive cleanup and cosmetic work, or complete selected larger repairs. Then we look at probable sale price and probable net proceeds, so the decision is based on numbers, not guesswork. If you’re considering selling a fixer in Clackamas, Happy Valley, Milwaukie, Oregon City, Portland, or anywhere in the Portland Metro area, I’m happy to help you sort out which work matters and which work just drains your wallet. Read the full post here:

Selling a home that needs major repairs? Learn which fixes matter, which don’t, and how to maximize your net proceeds in Clackamas and Portland Metro

10/13/2026

When someone dies, the house doesn't automatically know what happens next.

The answer depends on how title was held, whether there was a trust, whether there are surviving owners, and whether probate is required. Before anyone lists the home or signs a contract, it needs to be clear who has legal authority to act.In my latest blog, I walk families through the first real estate steps after losing a loved one: securing the property, finding out what the home is worth, and deciding whether repairs even make sense. (Hint: not every estate should become a remodeling project.) If your family is dealing with a property after a death in the Portland Metro area, I can make the real estate piece understandable while your attorney or estate professional handles the legal side.🏡 Read the full post: https://www.tonyasellsportland.net/what-happens-to-a-house-when-someone-dies-in-oregon

Tonya LM Osborn, Principal Broker

Premiere Property Group, LLC

503-329-9800 | TonyaSellsPortland.net

10/03/2026

Quick question for my local friends! 🏡

What's the ONE thing you'd never give up in your next home?

🌲 A big backyard
🍳 A kitchen made for cooking
🛁 A spa-style bathroom
🚗 A huge garage or shop

Tell me in the comments! I'll go first: after 30+ years of showing homes, I still can't resist a great covered patio for our Oregon rain. ☔

10/02/2026

Selling one home while buying another involves more than finding the right property. Available equity, offer contingencies, and closing schedules all influence the plan.Oregon homeowners generally have three approaches to consider:• Sell first to establish available proceeds.• Make a purchase offer with a home sale contingency.• Coordinate the sale and purchase closings closely together.The right approach depends on your finances, the properties involved, and how much flexibility you have.My latest blog, “Selling and Buying a Home at the Same Time in Oregon,” explains these options and why preparing your current home early matters.I help Portland Metro homeowners work through the numbers, sequence, and timing before they commit to their next move.Read more at TonyaSellsPortland.net or contact me at 503-329-9800.Tonya LM Osborn | Principal BrokerPremiere Property Group, LLC CLICK HERE FOR MORE: https://www.tonyasellsportland.net/selling-and-buying-a-home-at-the-same-time-in-oregon

09/29/2026

If you were moving tomorrow, what would you miss most about your neighborhood?

I’d love to hear the little things, too the walking route, the neighbor who checks in, or the place you always stop for coffee.

09/28/2026

Thinking about selling your house as-is in Oregon?

You may be able to sell without making every repair first. The key is understanding what “as-is” means, pricing the home for its condition, and giving buyers a clear picture of the property.

I put together a guide covering what Oregon sellers should consider before listing a home that needs work. Read it here: https://www.tonyasellsportland.net/what-should-i-fix-before-selling-my-house-in-portland-metro

Tonya LM Osborn
Oregon Principal Broker | Premiere Property Group, LLC

Selling a house as-is in Oregon? Learn what it means, what sellers still need to disclose, and how to price and market a home that needs work.

09/27/2026

Does your house need repairs before you sell it? Maybe. But a full renovation is not always the best financial move.

I put together a plain-English guide to selling a house as-is in Oregon, including what “as-is” actually means, what you still need to disclose, how inspections work, and why the highest offer is not always the best offer.

Read it here: https://www.tonyasellsportland.net/how-to-sell-a-house-as-is-in-oregon

If you want to compare an as-is sale with making a few repairs first, message me and we can run the numbers for your property.

Tonya LM Osborn | Principal Broker
Premiere Property Group, LLC

Selling a house as-is in Oregon? Learn about disclosures, inspections, repairs, pricing, cash offers, and how to compare your net proceeds.

09/27/2026

In my latest article, I explain how to compare the options, which small improvements may help, and when selling as-is could make more sense.

Read it here: https://www.tonyasellsportland.net/selling-an-inherited-home-in-oregon-repair-it-or-sell-it-as-is

Tonya LM Osborn
Principal Broker | Premiere Property Group, LLC
503-329-9800
TonyaSellsPortland.net

Should you repair an inherited Oregon home or sell it as-is? Compare improvement costs, likely sale prices, and net proceeds before deciding.