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Melissa Hartvigsen, Principal Agent at Redfin
Agent
5.0 stars
3 Reviews
Licenses, Designations or Certificates
Oregon Real Estate License #201218339
About us
Melissa has experience in: house hacking, buy and hold, STR, MTR, LTR, and 1031 tax exchange. Melissa purchased and sold her first home in her 20’s. She currently holds and manages three investment properties (with a total of five doors), runs a 5-star rated AirBNB, and owns her own home. To build her investment portfolio, Melissa "house hacked" her way through condo ownership, and later participated in multiple 1031 exchanges to trade up in value and cash flow. She ♥ loves ♥ helping first time buyers, especially if they want to learn how to become landlords so they can be secure in retirement with extra income. Her professional background includes extensive time property management, and she can help you navigate an investment purchase from acquisition (help evaluating the numbers and how to identify a good opportunity) to tenant management (expert guidance on acquiring your first tenant, assuming you would like to save money and self manage your rentals. For clients who would like the hands off approach, Melissa has wonderful recommendations for property managers and service professionals). For investors, I bring a deep understanding of market dynamics, property valuation, and innovative investment strategies. With my excellent communication, knowledge, and the power of Redfin, I am ready to help you with your next real estate adventure! In her leisure time Melissa enjoys all that Oregon has to offer through photography, hiking, and snowshoeing. AREA OF FOCUS: Portland, OR Metro SPECIALTIES: Helping people Sell and Buy Condominiums and Single-Family Homes Helping people Sell and Buy Multifamily Units Helping divorcing clients with an amicable and equitable separation. Ask me for OACP network referrals.
Specialties
Residential
Townhouse/Condo
Single-Family Rental
Primary Residence
Multi-Family (2-4 units)
Short Term Rental
New Construction
Reviews (3)
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12 months ago
Reviewed by
Lei Zhu
I discovered Melissa through Bigger Pocket while searching for a realtor with expertise in investment properties and relocation assistance. From the moment we started working together, it became evident that Melissa was the ideal agent for us. She impressed me with her honesty, dedication to understanding my preferences and budget, and her willingness to invest hours in guiding me through the properties I was interested in, equipping me with valuable information to make informed decisions.
Thanks to Melissa's exceptional price negotiation skills, I was able to find the perfect property within just a month! Throughout the escrow process, Melissa made sure I never felt overwhelmed, patiently walking me through every step. What I truly appreciate is that our relationship doesn't end with the closing; Melissa's willingness to share her knowledge of property management and other real estate insights makes me look forward to continuing to learn from her.
Without hesitation, I highly recommend Melissa to anyone seeking a property in the Portland area. Her expertise and dedication will undoubtedly lead you to success in your real estate ventures.
12 months ago
Reviewed by
Jack Hou
Melissa is hands down the best realtor I ever worked with. If you're interested in investing in residential market in OR, look no further.
- Investor mindset: Melissa is a tenured investor herself and that really shows. She pays high attention to details as of it's her own investment and provides recommendation that maximize your return.
- Experience: She has all the tools necessary for you to run the numbers, provide ball park estimate for early vetting and follow up with detailed comp from her sources.
- Knowledge: Melissa knows the areas in and out. She's a walking wikipedia on the history, the industry, the demographic and most importantly the investment opportunity in all the different neighborhood.
ABOVE and BEYOND - What really stands out is how thoughtful and proactive she is. She's constantly one step ahead of me as if she knows my thought. A few examples:
- She reached out to multiple roofing company for bids after seeing the inspection report without me having to ask. The quote got us substantial price deduction.
- She coordinated with property managers on the ground ( I'm out of state ) to make sure everything lines up so I can turn this around fast.
- She proactively reached out to multiple insurance providers to get me multiple quotes to choose from before we even close.
All I can say is as an out of state investor first time going into OR market, working with her give me the peace of mind and take at least 50% of the workload off my shoulder.
I was grateful to have met Melissa and I can not recommend her more.
5.0 stars
12 months ago
Reviewed by
Cosmo M.
Melissa has been instrumental throughout this entire process. Her guidance and advice were always spot-on. From scouting neighborhoods, to running numbers, to negotiating a fair price, and all the way through closing. She has been proactive, responsive, and thoughtful throughout this normally stressful endeavor. Most definitely a life-saver, and we'll be working with her on all of our upcoming projects.
5.0 stars
12 months ago
Reviewed by
Lei Zhu
I discovered Melissa through Bigger Pocket while searching for a realtor with expertise in investment properties and relocation assistance. From the moment we started working together, it became evident that Melissa was the ideal agent for us. She impressed me with her honesty, dedication to understanding my preferences and budget, and her willingness to invest hours in guiding me through the properties I was interested in, equipping me with valuable information to make informed decisions.
Thanks to Melissa's exceptional price negotiation skills, I was able to find the perfect property within just a month! Throughout the escrow process, Melissa made sure I never felt overwhelmed, patiently walking me through every step. What I truly appreciate is that our relationship doesn't end with the closing; Melissa's willingness to share her knowledge of property management and other real estate insights makes me look forward to continuing to learn from her.
Without hesitation, I highly recommend Melissa to anyone seeking a property in the Portland area. Her expertise and dedication will undoubtedly lead you to success in your real estate ventures.
12 months ago
Reviewed by
Jack Hou
Melissa is hands down the best realtor I ever worked with. If you're interested in investing in residential market in OR, look no further.
- Investor mindset: Melissa is a tenured investor herself and that really shows. She pays high attention to details as of it's her own investment and provides recommendation that maximize your return.
- Experience: She has all the tools necessary for you to run the numbers, provide ball park estimate for early vetting and follow up with detailed comp from her sources.
- Knowledge: Melissa knows the areas in and out. She's a walking wikipedia on the history, the industry, the demographic and most importantly the investment opportunity in all the different neighborhood.
ABOVE and BEYOND - What really stands out is how thoughtful and proactive she is. She's constantly one step ahead of me as if she knows my thought. A few examples:
- She reached out to multiple roofing company for bids after seeing the inspection report without me having to ask. The quote got us substantial price deduction.
- She coordinated with property managers on the ground ( I'm out of state ) to make sure everything lines up so I can turn this around fast.
- She proactively reached out to multiple insurance providers to get me multiple quotes to choose from before we even close.
All I can say is as an out of state investor first time going into OR market, working with her give me the peace of mind and take at least 50% of the workload off my shoulder.
I was grateful to have met Melissa and I can not recommend her more.
5.0 stars
12 months ago
Reviewed by
Cosmo M.
Melissa has been instrumental throughout this entire process. Her guidance and advice were always spot-on. From scouting neighborhoods, to running numbers, to negotiating a fair price, and all the way through closing. She has been proactive, responsive, and thoughtful throughout this normally stressful endeavor. Most definitely a life-saver, and we'll be working with her on all of our upcoming projects.
