Cathy Wardzala, CRS, ABR,GRI

* MBA (business), Portlaned State University * B.S. (marketing and journalism), University of Oregon * Certified Residential Specialist -- a designation earned by fewer than 4% of realtors nationwide -- earned through advanced real estate experience and coursework. * Worked as a realtor since 1993 -- prior experience in the high-tech and healthcare fields as marketing manager, business planner/researcher and community relations director.

“Thank you so much for all your help and wonderful support selling our house. I am so grateful for your honest (but tactful) suggestions about getting the house ready to show. I rave to everyone I know about you! You were always so professional, yet I feel like you were our friend by the time we were done. It was a wonderful start to our new life in southern Oregon!" D. Gardner

Comments such as these indicate Cathy's solid reputation for expert advice and service. Cathy has guided scores of clients through the selling/buying process, thanks to her friendly, approachable manner and market savvy. She understands that a home purchase or sale is one of the more important life decisions they will make.

Cathy is a designated Certified Residential Specialist, awarded to fewer than 4% of realtors nationwide. An accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) since 1984, she has taught classes that help other real estate broker learn how to best represent buyers. A graduate of the Realtor’s Institute (GRI), she is also a listing broker, specializing in getting properties ready for sale in order to insure smooth transactions. Other areas of her expertise include relocation and simultaneous moves (buying and selling at the same time.)

Cathy negotiates with tact and treats everyone with respect, say her past clients, many of whom now count her among their friends. Satisfied customers continue to send her new business, knowing that because she takes fewer clients, she can spend time doing what’s absolutely best for each individual seller or buyer.

When she’s not out scouting the Portland-area housing market, Cathy can be found working in her garden, staying involved in her daughter’s school activities, reading her book group’s next selection or just hanging out with her husband in their restored 1920s home. (It still has the original pie safe and dumbwaiter!)

"My goal is to reduce the stress and anxiety often associated with real estate transactions. I consider myself a concierge of sorts -- and sometimes a counselor! I want to always strike that best balance that means a smooth and convenient transaction, the best negotiated price and fairness and integrity to all parties involved." --Cathy