This is where commission treatment differs dramatically based on property type, and I see people miss significant tax opportunities. Primary Residence: Generally Not Deductible When you sell your primary home in Portland or Washington, real estate commissions reduce your net proceeds but don’t create a direct tax deduction. If you sell a $600,000 home with a $33,000 commission, you net $567,000. Your capital gains calculation is based on your adjusted basis versus the $600,00

Honest answer: it depends on the transaction, your sophistication, and what you’re trying to achieve. When Agents Are Essential For most people buying or selling in the Portland metro, professional representation is crucial. Here’s why: real estate transactions involve complex contingencies, legal requirements, inspection protocols, and market timing decisions that cost money if you get wrong. As someone working daily in Oregon and Washington markets, I see buyers and sellers

Oregon real estate hasn’t experienced uniform price drops. Geography matters. Understanding where prices are lowest helps buyers identify opportunities. Portland Outer Suburbs: Moderate Correction Tigard, Sherwood, Beaverton, outer suburbs: peaked at ~$500-$550K during pandemic. Now $420-$470K range.That’s 10-15% correction. These markets appreciated fastest (2020-2022), so they’re correcting notably. But not collapse. Why Suburbs Corrected Most Buyers relocated from Portland