About Us
WestOne Properties Group – Keller Williams Realty Portland Central is a team of experienced, dedicated real estate agents and staff that serves buyers and sellers in their real estate transactions. We work out of the Keller Williams Realty Portland Central office and service the Greater Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA Metro area real estate markets.
We work as a team because we believe using our collective strengths brings the greatest value to our clients. We provide highly specialized information, unique market knowledge, and excellent negotiating skills that enable us to achieve the optimal price for any property you plan to buy or sell. We have built an extensive network of industry professionals that allows us to service our clients no matter what their real estate need may require.
Trust is hard to come by in today's competitive real estate market. We are here to provide you with the professionalism and integrity needed to ensure your successful home purchase or sale. It is our umbrella of services that makes us unique, and we are proud to say "We have you covered!" Contact us today.
Dedicated in Serving Our Clients at the Highest Level:
- Representing Buyers and Sellers in Real Estate Transactions
- Extensive Expertise in the Sale of Traditional & Luxury Properties
- Unrivaled Experience with Short Sales and Foreclosures
- Construction and Home Repair Support
- Custom Marketing Plans and Staging to Sell Properties
- Voted #79 by the Wall Street Journal for Top Real Estate Teams in the US
Our Mission:
Our most important goal is to exceed the expectations of our clients and the finest compliment we can receive is a referral from a friend or client.
Our Team:
Nick Shivers - Principal Broker
OR & WA Licensed Broker
Nick is a principal broker in the top 1% of Realtors® nationwide. With over 12 years of real estate experience, Nick leads our team with extensive knowledge of the Portland real estate market. In the last few years he has become an expert in working with distressed properties, short sales and foreclosures. Nick and his Team consult for some of the top bankruptcy law firms in Oregon and routinely coach other agents on pre-foreclosure and short sale transactions. As the top listing and selling agent in the Pacific Northwest, Nick keeps our inventory of great properties constantly turning.
nick@westonepro.com
Bev Blume - Broker
OR & WA Licensed Broker
Bev has been involved in the residential construction industry for a large portion of her professional career. As an owner of a custom home construction company, Bev has always had an eye for the details. Always providing top notch customer service and making sure customers are 100% satisfied with their investment. Her evolvement into real estate has been timely and beneficial to both buyers and sellers. She has a special knack about property value, quality of construction and what it takes to make properties shine. She educates her clients so they are able to make quantified and educated decisions on their own regarding their purchase or sale of property. She is a shrewd and powerful negotiator. Always with her client’s interests in mind, she manages to keep both parties on amicable terms and conditions until the deal is done. Mission Accomplished! At the end of every transaction her clients feel they have made a friend for life and are proud of the purchase or sale they have just accomplished.
bev@westonepro.com
Diana Ferguson – Principal Broker
OR & WA Licensed Broker
Diana has been working with buyers and sellers for many years making dreams come true. She has owned a successful contracting remodel business since 1991. She is also the CFO for Alliance Charter Academy. Over the last couple of years Diana has stayed on the cutting edge of the industry by becoming a Certified Foreclosure Specialist to help home owners in need. Diana is a leader in the industry as a Commercial Leasing Agent and her knowledge of commercial property is second to none. She is a CCIM Candidate. Diana takes her client’s needs seriously and it is her number one goal to make sure every client is a client for life. On a personal note Diana has been married for 22 years and has been a 4-H mom for 10 years.
diana@westonepro.com
Jim Lerman – Broker, Manager VIP Buyer's Group
OR Licensed Broker
Jim has been involved in real estate since the late 90’s, including many years negotiating with banks around the country as an advocate for distressed home sellers seeking alternatives to foreclosure. Currently, he manages the Buyers Group for WestOne Properties Group – Keller Williams Realty Portland Central. Jim’s passion for helping people, combined with his detailed knowledge of our local market, makes him a strong ally for those clients seeking a wonderful home at a great price. He believes in the importance of educating his clients throughout the process so that they are able to make informed, positive decisions. With his strong negotiating skills, attention to detail, and conscientious approach, Jim strives to make every client a "client for life."
jim@westonepro.com
Megan Mahaffy – Broker, Listing Specialist
OR Licensed Broker
Megan has been building her real estate foundation working in our administrative department as part of the support staff. She has built up the essential knowledge for being a listing specialist and with her background in customer service and true passion in helping people, she has the ability to help homeowners sell their homes for top dollar and with the best terms possible. Her commitment to homeowners and helping them through the process of selling their home is unparalleled.
megan@westonepro.com
Melodie Thurman - Broker, Listing Specialist
OR Licensed Broker
Melodie has been working in the Real Estate/Mortgage industry for 5 years. She started her career in loans at JT Mortgage and Associates while going to the University of Oregon for a degree in Psychology. Melodie received her Real Estate license in 2010 and has since closed many successful transactions. Melodie is one of our listing specialists and works with our sellers from listing to closing. She is committed to navigating the entire sale process using her expertise to sell homes smoothly, quickly and for top price. She helps home owners decide what repairs and improvements to make in order to maximize their asking price.
melodie@westonepro.com
Mary West - Broker
OR Licensed Broker
Mary is passionate about providing outstanding service to her clients. As a licensed real estate broker since 2003, Mary understands that buying a home is a major event in one's life. Mary's goal is to make that purchase as enjoyable, positive and effortless as possible. The most rewarding part of real estate for Mary is getting to truly know her clients. She takes pride in being a great listener who genuinely cares about helping her clients achieve their goals. Mary enjoys the hunt for the "Perfect Home". With her tireless eagerness to learn about current market trends and conditions, Mary is able to counsel her clients through every step of the home buying process.
mary@westonepro.com
Tim Roh - COO & Director of Marketing
Tim joined WestOne Properties Group – Keller Williams Realty Portland Central in September of 2009 as the Director of Marketing and since then has been appointed as COO in 2010. Tim oversees the company’s marketing, business development, financials and operations. Tim also plays a key role in contributing to the company’s vision and is focused on the growth of the brand to propel WestOne Properties Group – Keller Williams Realty Portland Central to the next level of achievement.
With over 15 years of Sales, Marketing and Operational experience in the Technology & Internet Marketing industries, Tim incorporates his past knowledge and experience to improve all facets of our team at WestOne Properties Group – Keller Williams Realty Portland Central. Tim’s commitment to excellence ensures a business plan for growth and success.
Growing up in Connecticut and attending Boston University, Tim is a New Englander through and through. With a BS in Organic Chemistry, Tim moved from the East coast to Los Angeles where he embarked on a new career in Sales & Marketing in the Technology sector. As the internet became more pervasive, Tim transitioned to focus on Internet Marketing, Search Engine Marketing and Search Engine Optimization in particular. Tim is an avid sports fan and still roots for his beloved NY teams with a passion.
tim@westonepro.com
Michelle Balogh - Transaction Coordinator
OR Licensed Broker
Michelle is part of our support staff that insures our client's calls are answered, their files are in order, and transaction details are taken care of. She keeps our office organized and assists the agents with many of their daily tasks.
michelle@westonepro.com
Tom DeVilliers – Principal Broker, Client Care Manager
OR Licensed Broker
Tom has been a resident of the Portland area all his life and has invested in real estate since 1975. He is very familiar with construction since he has personally remodeled and repaired many of his investments. This allows him to be of great value when reviewing home inspection reports and guiding the client through repair negotiations. He has been a licensed real estate principal broker for over 15 years. As Client Care Manager for the team, Tom is able to utilize his passion to help people define their needs, develop a plan of action for them, and see the fruits of his labors. Tom’s true satisfaction is in seeing his clients attain their goals — financial, personal, spiritual. We know you'll trust his professionalism and value the personal attention he gives to every detail of our transactions.
tom@westonepro.com
Troy Thurman – Market Analyst, Short Sale Specialist
OR Licensed Broker
Troy was born and raised in Salem, Oregon and has lived in this area his whole life. He graduated from Portland State University with Business Degrees in Accounting and Economics and has been lucky enough to work in similar fields throughout his career. He owned a mortgage company for five years and moved over to Real Estate in 2008. Troy specializes in working with sellers to facilitate successful short sales and strives to stay on the cutting edge of what drives the Real Estate industry.
troy@westonepro.com
