Carey Hughes

“Excellent experience. Carey was essential in helping us get our house ready for the market, including guidance of what was needed, recommendations for companies to work with, and keeping us on task. She was also helpful in determining a listing price, and was able to generate interest in the house before it hit the market such that we had multiple scheduled tours through the house in the first two days, and we accepted an offer above asking price after two days. She was also very helpful as a buying agent for us, including being super helpful in arranging bids on items found on the inspection, and negotiating repairs and credits. She was a pleasure to work with, and is an excellent communicator. And although we had limited exposure to the rest of her team in person due to how quickly we found a place to buy, we could tell that her team was professional and on point. We'd use Carey again without hesitation.”

“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. ”