Buy
Buy your home
Strategic, data-driven guidance and skilled negotiation across Lake Oswego, West Linn, Southwest Portland, and the greater Portland metro — no pressure, just expert advice.
The approach
Buying as a long-term decision, not a transaction.
We treat buying a home as one of the most important financial decisions you’ll make. That means data over urgency, honest counsel over pressure, and a strategy built around your goals — whether this is your first home or your fifth.
With more than 12 years in the business and over $100 million in career sales concentrated in these neighborhoods, we know what a home is really worth and how to win it on the right terms.
Why work with us
Three things every buyer should expect.
Market Knowledge
Deep, current expertise across Lake Oswego, West Linn, Southwest Portland, and the greater Portland metro — neighborhoods, schools, pricing, and what a home is genuinely worth.
Strategic Negotiation
A disciplined, financially grounded negotiator in your corner, structuring offers that win the right home without overpaying.
Full-Service Support
Vetted lenders, inspectors, contractors, and movers — with clear, organized communication from first tour to closing day.
The process
From first conversation to keys in hand.
- 01
Consultation
We start with your goals, budget, and timeline, then connect you with the right lender so you’re fully positioned to act.
- 02
Search & Tour
Curated listings that fit your criteria, with honest guidance on each home’s value, trade-offs, and resale potential.
- 03
Offer & Negotiation
A well-structured offer and disciplined negotiation to win the right home at the right price and terms.
- 04
Inspection & Closing
Inspection management, transaction coordination, and clear weekly updates through to the keys in your hand.
The timeline
Know every step before it happens.
You stay in the know at every step. Here’s how a typical transaction unfolds, start to finish.
Day 0
Consultation & pre-approval
We define your goals, budget, and must-haves, and connect you with the right lender so you can act with confidence.
Days 1–14
Search & tour
Curated listings that fit your criteria, with honest guidance on each home’s value and trade-offs.
~Day 14
Offer & negotiation
A well-structured, competitive offer and disciplined negotiation to win the right home on the right terms.
Days 14–24
Inspection & appraisal
Inspections, appraisal, and any repair negotiations — we manage the details and protect your interests.
~Day 30–40
Closing
Final loan approval, signing, and keys in hand — with clear updates at every step.
Every transaction is different — this is a typical example timeline, not a guarantee.
From our buyers
Clients who found the right home.
“We've been through buying our first home with Mark and Courtney during the insane 2020 market, and then selling and buying in the very odd 2023 market. Throughout every step, they've been exceptional. They work harder than anyone I know, and they are smart and dedicated partners. With Courtney's staging, we could barely finish posting the listing before we got a full offer. Mark maintains a professional calmness and finds creative solutions for every problem. They are clear and organized communicators, which is necessary but so hard to find. Both of our purchases were exceptionally difficult, and if we had any other realty team, I guarantee we would still be renting. They are honest, professional, wonderful people, and when you join them, you're joining a team that genuinely cares and will move mountains to help you get what's important to you.”
“Mark and Courtney simply the best. They both are clearly passionate about what they do, and make the perfect team. They truly care about their clients' whole experience. As a single mom, they helped me find the perfect home on a budget in an extremely challenging market. They go above and beyond to assure that your needs are met. This is what sets them apart. Mark's prompt, thorough and professional manner of taking care of the financial side is mixed with Courtney's warmth and her extraordinary skill in design and thinking outside the box. Not only did she come in and do some renovations herself, but taught me DIY skills and helped me get my fixer-upper just the way I want. Working with the Reeves was empowering, and fun. I will definitely hire them every time.”
“Reeves Realty Group is absolutely amazing. We cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with Mark & Courtney. The home selling/buying process is inherently stressful and they did everything within their power to mitigate that stress. They managed the entire process from prepping our home, to staging it, to listing it to finalizing the sale and all the little details in between. If we needed a specific repair or maintenance item taken care of, they coordinated the work and had affordable vendors at the ready. We highly recommend.”
Where we work
Neighborhoods we know well.
We know these communities intimately — the neighborhoods, the schools, the streets, and how each pocket prices and sells. And we work throughout the greater Portland metro, well beyond the list below.
Lake Oswego
- First Addition
- Lake Grove
- Forest Highlands
- Westlake
- Mountain Park
- Old Town
West Linn
- Willamette
- Robinwood
- Skyline Ridge
- Tanner Basin
- Sunset
- Barrington Heights
Southwest Portland
- Multnomah Village
- Hillsdale
- Garden Home
- Raleigh Hills
- Bridlemile
- West Portland Park
…and throughout the greater Portland metro.
Buying questions
What buyers ask us most.
Is now a good time to buy?
For a buyer planning to stay five years or more, it’s usually a good time to buy. Rather than trying to time the market, we focus on the long-term value of a specific home — its location, schools, lot, and condition — and structure your purchase so it makes sense whatever rates do next. We’ll show you current inventory and recent sales so the decision is grounded in data, not pressure.
How does your fee work for buyers?
Buyer-broker compensation is fully negotiable and is agreed with you in writing before we tour homes. In many cases the seller or their broker offers to cover some or all of your broker’s compensation, but that varies by transaction and is never guaranteed. We’ll walk you through exactly how it works and what, if anything, you would pay — clearly and up front — so there are no surprises.
How do you help me choose the right neighborhood?
We start with how you actually live — commute, schools, lot size, walkability, and budget — and weigh those against real inventory across the areas we serve. We know the trade-offs between neighborhoods intimately, so we can point you toward the ones that fit and away from the ones that won’t, before you spend weekends touring.
What does the search process look like?
It starts with a conversation about your goals and budget and a lender pre-approval, then curated tours of homes that fit — usually within days. When you find the one, we move to a strategic offer, negotiation, inspection, and closing, with organized communication at every step.
Ready to find your home?
Let’s discuss your goals and explore your options — no pressure, just expert guidance.
What to expect: A relaxed conversation about your goals, your timeline, and the neighborhoods that fit. We’ll share honest guidance on the market and outline clear next steps. No pressure and no obligation.