Carey Hughes

“I can’t say enough good things about Kate Bergsgaard. This was my fourth home purchase, and by far the best experience I’ve had with a realtor. Kate was on top of everything from start to finish—coordinating, communicating, and making sure nothing slipped through the cracks. I never had to wonder what was going on or follow up on anything, which made the entire process feel smooth instead of stressful. What really stood out was how much she genuinely cares. She goes above and beyond in ways that you don’t always see, and it makes a huge difference. She’s also incredibly well-connected and respected in the community, which helped move things along seamlessly with other agents, contractors, and everyone involved. And somehow, she made the process fun. I didn’t expect to enjoy a home purchase this much, but working with Kate made it easy. She is the only realtor I will ever go to or recommend. On top of everything, I now consider her a friend, and I’m really grateful for that. If you’re looking for someone who is knowledgeable, hardworking, and truly invested in you, Kate is the best.”

“Kate at Carey Hughes was absolutely phenomenal to work with!! As first-time homebuyers who haven’t lived in the area long, we needed someone we could trust completely and from our very first meeting, it was clear Kate was an expert. She knows the neighborhoods, the permits, the inspection process, and how to structure a competitive offer strategically (not just by increasing price), which came in handy in the Portland market. She helped us craft a creative, strong offer that ultimately won us our dream home. I've heard over and over that buying a home is one of the "top 3 most stressful experiences of your life", but that was not our experience at all. She kept us calm during negotiations, inspection, appraisal, and closing. During inspection, she advocated for us and negotiated meaningful credits while still keeping the deal strong. During appraisal and the final stretch to closing she was communicative and proactive and she even joined us for our signing which we heard most realtors don't do. Her communication is exceptional. Every question we had was answered immediately, and if she didn’t have the answer, she got it from an expert the same day. She was honest when we needed to hear hard truths, strategic when it mattered most, and always had our best financial interests at heart. I genuinely cannot imagine going through this process without her. Because of Kate, buying our first home felt easy and exciting instead of overwhelming, and we ended up in our dream home. I will never use another realtor and would recommend her to anyone without hesitation. ”

“We worked with Kate Bergsgaard of Carey Hughes last fall in the purchase of a home in Portland. We have bought or sold several houses in the past. Our experience with Kate far surpassed the others. Her outstanding professionalism, communication skills, knowledge of the nuance of Portland and thoroughness gave us confidence that we were in competent hands. We credit her for facilitating and easing the entire process despite many logistical hurdles. She found us the right home in a good neighborhood for a fair price. We couldn't be happier. ”