My name is Alison Derse (pronounced like “mercy’) and I am a Top Ranked Realtor in Portland, OR.

My love of wide open, green spaces, old homes with charm and character, creative energy, and the totally not over-hyped notion of building community with your neighbors drew my family and I from California to Portland, Oregon.

Originally from Los Angeles, I started my trek north with a pit stop at UC Davis where I graduated with a BA. From there, I spent a decade in San Francisco working in Business Development, Partnerships and Marketing for fast-paced, high-growth tech startups like Yelp, Trulia and Instacart.

The “wear 10 hats at once” mentality of startups taught me the value of meticulous organization and processes, thorough research, the ability to be nimble and the experience to be an intuitive and strong communicator and negotiator, all of which I use today as a Realtor® in Portland, OR!

I represent buyers and sellers throughout the greater Portland metro.

What sets me apart?

• I am a real estate advisor and partner rather than a salesperson

• I have the ability to patiently guide and educate my clients through each step of a transaction using clear and organized processes

• My dedication to going above and beyond, coupled with my strong communication skills and negotiation expertise has earned me several designations year after year:

• Nationally “Verified” on RealTrends

• Masters Circle ie: The Circle of Excellence, Recipient of the Diamond Platinum Designation via Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors®

• 5 Star Professional Award Recipient

• Recognized as Real Producers Magazine’s Top 3% of Portland Realtors® (9,000 Realtors in Portland); ranked in the top 200 multiple years in a row!

• PropertySpark’s Top Oregon Real Estate Agents on Social Media
  

My commitment to serving clients with the highest level of integrity and dedication has established me as a trusted source for those seeking honest advice about the real estate market. And I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that I value the lifelong relationships I make after the keys exchange hands. ♡