Jim is the absolute best! He helped us buy and sell and went above and beyond at every step of the process. We were totally overwhelmed going into buying and selling, but Jim patiently answered our questions, explained how to approach the process, and took time to really understand what we were looking for. Thanks to his expert knowledge of the Portland area and genuine interest in helping us find the right home for us, we found a lovely home in a great neighborhood and couldn’t be happier. He wasn’t pushing the first the home we got excited about. He took time to discuss the pros and cons and really guide us to the best decision. And when came time to sell, his expertise in research, preparation, and marketing made all the difference and led to multiple offers and a quick sale above asking price. I highly recommend Jim to anyone looking to buy or sell in the Portland area!

Look no further than Jim Arnal when considering a realtor in the Portland area. He is simply the best! From the beginning, my husband and I felt like we were a team with Jim. His ability to listen, ask great questions, and share his experience are all what lead us to have an incredible experience both purchasing AND selling. Jim's dedication to his clients is unmatched and because of that, we can honestly say that Jim helped us find our dream home. The following things are important to highlight as they speak to Jim's versatility and experience in a market that is ever-changing. Jim was able to secure a high demand property while also negotiating significant repair concessions. Jim was also able to secure an off market sale with strong terms of the home we were selling. It was truly unbelievable to watch and be a part of. From day one, we always felt as though we were his top priority.

We were fortunate to work with Jim on both selling our home and purchasing our new one. We could not have asked for a better experience. Jim is a genuinely good person who is full of invaluable experience and advice. He’s a good listener and, in being so, truly understood and became invested in helping meet our family’s needs. He’s easy to talk to; he’s comfortable to be with, and he’s a true expert in his field. In the buying process, he helped shift our focus from just looking solely at layout and finishings. He helped remind us that our home was also an investment and helped teach us what to consider to ensure that our investment would hold value. He has extensive carpentry and building experience, so he was able to help us see past superficial details and envision what was possible in each home. He could even estimate what time and energy those possibilities would require.He took a very practical approach to helping us prioritize the most impactful changes/improvements to make before selling our home. He connected us to necessary people for every step along the way- from painting to carpet cleaning, etc. During the decision on how to price our home, he did a great job of offering advice and knowing when to let us make our own decisions in a way that left us feeling very comfortable and supportive. He negotiated us into a situation that was better than we thought possible!We couldn’t recommend Jim more! We’re so thankful we worked with him!