Buy a Home in Hillsboro & Washington County
From neighborhoods and financing to condition, offer strategy, and negotiation, Kent and Kionna help buyers make a confident move.
Your steps to buying
Strategy Call
We learn your goals, timeline, and must-haves before touring a single home.
Financing & Pre-Approval
We connect you with trusted lenders so your offer is ready to compete.
Neighborhood Search
We narrow the map to the communities that fit your life and budget.
Property Tours
We tour with a builder's eye for condition and long-term value.
Offer Strategy
We structure an offer built on data, condition, and your comfort level.
Inspection & Negotiation
We review findings and negotiate repairs, credits, and terms.
Closing
We manage the details through to keys in hand.
Not every offer should look the same
Depending on the property, the market, and your goals, we'll recommend one of three approaches — always with your comfort in mind.
Protects your position with room to negotiate. Best when condition questions or leverage favor the buyer.
Competitive but measured — designed to win without overextending in a steady market.
Assertive terms for a property worth pursuing in a competitive situation. We'll walk through the trade-offs.
A note on risk & condition
The right offer depends on more than price — inspection findings, repair costs, and resale potential all shape the strategy. We'll flag risks before you commit.
Ask us before submitting an offerWhat should we look for before you offer?
A home's finishes can hide what matters most. Kent's construction background helps you see the full picture before you commit.
Have us review a property- ✓ Overall condition & systems
- ✓ Likely repairs & deferred maintenance
- ✓ Drainage & grading
- ✓ Roof & exterior envelope
- ✓ Remodel & addition potential
- ✓ Resale value considerations
- ✓ Negotiation leverage
Buying a home: quick answers
Buying a home in Washington County or the Portland Metro usually starts with a lender pre-approval and a written buyer agreement, then touring, writing an offer, inspections, and closing. Kent and Kionna guide buyers through neighborhoods, condition, offer strategy, and negotiation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the first step to buying a home?
Get pre-approved with a lender so you know your budget, then talk with Kent and Kionna about neighborhoods, commute, and must-haves.
Do I need to sign an agreement with a buyer's agent?
Yes. Since August 2024, agents working with buyers through the MLS need a written agreement with the buyer before touring homes. It spells out services and compensation, and the team will walk you through it.
Should I get a home inspection?
Yes, in almost every case. Kent's construction background helps buyers understand inspection findings and what to ask for in repair negotiations.
Can you help me buy new construction or land?
Yes. See the new construction and land and acreage pages.
Which areas do you help buyers in?
Hillsboro, Beaverton, Forest Grove, Cornelius, Bethany, Aloha, Tigard, Sherwood, North Plains, Banks, Newberg, Portland, and the rest of Washington County and northern Yamhill County.
Start your home search with a strategy call
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll map out a confident path to your next home.