Editor’s Note: Jamie has been instrumental in the successful implementation of BWNA’s New Neighbor Welcoming Project, volunteering to collaborate with First American Title to identify newcomers within the B-W neighborhood boundaries.
This month we’re interviewing newsletter advertiser Jamie Van Hoorn. A life-long Portland resident, Jamie is a real estate professional at Windermere Realty Trust (Moran Homes) here in the Rose City. Her ad appears on page 4.
Jamie, please share a little about yourself and your role at Windermere.
I grew up in Sellwood in SE Portland and studied journalism and business administration at the University of Oregon in Eugene. I am a native Portlander and have lived on the east side of Portland most of my life. I recently moved to Beaumont-Wilshire after living in the nearby Rose City Park neighborhood for the last few years. After buying and selling homes personally, I discovered my passion for real estate and knew I wanted to help others realize their home ownership goals and have better, more profitable experiences when selling properties. As a homeowner, I have become a DIY (Do-it-Yourself) enthusiast and enjoy everything from whitewashing my brick fireplace to installing new tile floors. I am a technology and marketing whiz and stay up-to-date on the newest tools available to find and market properties. I regularly tour homes, attend real estate classes, and collaborate with other brokers on the latest trends and regulations. My office is in the Lloyd Tower NE Portland office. I work as part of a four-agent team called Moran Homes, led by principal broker Susie Hunt Moran. Our team has more than 25 years of combined experience. As a member of Moran Homes, I get to provide my best service alongside top-producing agents Susie Hunt Moran and Matt Moran.
Our full-service team approach allows us to provide a unique, consultative, all-inclusive, start-to-finish package of services to each of our clients when buying or selling a home. When I’m not working with clients, you might find me at a local coffee shop or restaurant with friends, walking my spunky Chihuahua in the neighborhood, or taking a Bikram yoga class. Before real estate, I worked in sales and marketing in the wine and beer industry and have a love of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir and local hard cider.
What do you love about being a realtor?
I love helping people realize their real estate goals and educating them about the buying and selling process, the market, and how to create wealth through real estate ownership. Buying a home is easily one of the largest purchases or investments most people will make, so I always strive to make sure my clients fully understand the process and have a positive experience. Helping a client sell a home to move onto the next chapter of their life or handing keys over to a new homeowner is such a fulfilling experience!
Talk about the community. What has your experience been like serving customers in the neighborhood?
Although I am a Portland native, I am fairly new to Beaumont-Wilshire. Despite the pandemic, I’ve been able to meet several of my neighbors as well as some members of the BWNA, and everyone is so friendly! I love walks at Wilshire Park and in the neighborhood with my Chihuahua, Feisty, breakfast at Bageland, browsing at Adorn, the green curry bowl at Bang! Bang!, and drip coffee at Jim & Patty’s. I also love the mix of old and new homes in our neighborhood and find myself wandering down its streets, looking up at my neighbors’ homes, and appreciating the care and creativity homeowners have put into making their houses beautiful and unique. Tudors, Craftsmans, four squares, and bungalows sit side-by-side with Birkemeiers and colonials, creating a flavorful blend of new and old. Beaumont-Wilshire is a highly sought-after neighborhood for buyers, and it’s a joy helping clients buy and sell alike in my neighborhood and surrounding area!
What do you find unique to Beaumont-Wilshire that you share with prospective buyers as a selling point?
Beaumont-Wilshire has a wonderful community vibe that radiates out from the park! Neighbors stop and chat from a safe distance under masks as their dogs romp together at the east side of the park, or children swing from the playground structures wrapped in layers of scarves and hats. The business district has a great blend of local shops and restaurants. Many of the neighborhood’s children are funneled into highly regarded Alameda Elementary School, which is great for young families.
What is your 2021 resolution?
I hope to be able to travel again and take the trip to Mexico that had to be postponed last year! I’d also like to become more involved in my local community and would love to help more clients buy or sell right here in B-W.
Thank you, Jamie, for your support of BWNA and the neighborhood!