Portland & Lake Oswego real estate agent Sharon Francis provides professional real estate services that are enriched by her exceptional knowledge of the Portland Metro area, and her background in law and business.  Whether working with local buyers or sellers,  or helping people move to the Portland area,  Sharon goes out of her way to assist her clients every step of their real estate transaction.    Her enthusiasm for Portland will make your process enjoyable while her conscientious attention to detail while help ensure your satisfaction with finding the right home, or selling your home in a timely manner.  Unlike most real estate agents,  Sharon will only represent one party in a transaction.  She stongly believes that representing both the buyer and the seller is a conflict of interest.  When necessary,  she will help the other party to find their own agent. 

Sharon has taken many additional classes to expand her skills and knowledge in real estate matters.  She is has the designation "Graduate Realtor Institute", a 3 year program.  She also is an Earth Advantage S.T.A.R. Broker--a green real estate agent trained in green and sustainable building practices. 

She has even taken classes regarding home building, and was the joint general contractor on the construction of her own home along with her husband.

Here's some of her credentials:

• B.A. Philosophy
• J.D. Law
• Graduate Realtor Institute (3 year program for the GRI)
• Certified Green Broker by Earth Advantage S.T.A.R.
  
• Small business owner
• Volunteer with nonprofits
• 30 years in Portland, with in-depth knowledge of the history of most neighborhoods

Her personal life has been most enriched by her family including her son and daughter who have left the family "nest".  While the arts--music, theatre, fine arts--are her first love,  she also enjoys the random game of tennis with her husband, and gardening.  Travel is number one on her list,  but that is mostly limited to off-season so that she can be available for her real estate clients. 

Here's what a client has to say about her on Linkedin:

"As my realtor Sharon gave me all of the information that I needed to make an informed decision. I knew that I could always rely on her high level of integrity and expert knowledge to act on my behalf. I recommended Sharon to my mother. I would highly recommend Sharon if buying a new home or selling your current home."

Sharon is nearly always reachable on her cell phone at 503-516-8066, or email her now at sharonportland@gmail.com!