Welcome to Arete Realty NW (r-uh-tay), your primary resource for Portland Metro Area real estate.  Arete was recently created with the client exclusively in mind!  Rather than chasing every possible deal & transaction like most realtors do, Mike Shainsky established criteria for excellence & integrity in client representation. After initial consultation & discussions about the client's needs & wants, both parties decide if they can work harmoniously together to achieve the client's desired results.  Mike limits the number of clients he works with at a time so that there is a focus & energy devoted to his trusted clients' needs! With today's real estate market conditions, timing is important. Some homes are sold before they are ever advertised while many others have sat on the market for over a year!  Unlike before, the best deals may very well be the ones that have been "hanging on the vine" for a while.  To pick the "low hanging fruit" & decide which homes are right for you in the Portland Metro Area check out the section entitled New Listings Notification.  If you own real estate that you're thinking of selling, call, text or send an email to see if a FREE Home Evaluation is appropriate for you.  For some folks it may be the right time to sell. For others, you may be better off hanging on and waiting out the market. A consultation will go a long way in determining what is best for you.