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Living Room Realty - Jamila Minnis

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Contact: Jamila Minnis
Title: Realtor

Company Address
Living Room Realty
421 SE 10th Ave
Portland, Oregon
United States 97214

Cities Served
Beaverton, Hillsboro, Portland, Tigard

Orientation
Lesbian

Tel: (503) 756-0005

Cell: (503) 756-0005

I’m just out here trying to be the Ruth Bader Ginsberg of Real Estate. I’m Originally from Florida. A Frugal Foodie. A Concert/Music Festival Enthusiast. A Community Organizer.  Double Majored in Psychology and Business. And I have Travelled all 50 States and 4 Continents. Housing has always been important to me. It’s more than where the heart is, it’s where we feel secure, build connection, Gather, Giggle, Grow. Over the years, I have managed a 350 bed International Youth Hostel in downtown San Francisco, worked for Habitat for Humanity with Americorps NCCC, volunteered on the Katrina mass home rebuild in New Orleans, and provided landlord tenant advocacy in the non-profit sector.
All roads leading to finally being a Real Estate Agent. I bought and restored my home, a 1917 craftsman with perseverance, creativity, resourceful thinking, NERDing out on Real Estate, being strategic in negotiating, and having integrity, I plan to do the same for you. Being an agent at Living Room Realty affords me the opportunity of being a home matchmaker. Meeting awesome clients that will soon have a home that meets their needs, their livelihood, and their dreams. Planning on selling your home? Great, I can help you with that too. I am especially excited to work with first time home buyers, folks with marginalized identities, and folks that would like to have a fun supportive agent throughout their home buying process. When I’m not scouting new properties, I’m generally with my favorite person, my partner Camille. Together we are goofy cute and treat each other with sweetness. You should see us y’all. *Camille is also a therapist, so if the process gets overwhelming or stressful, don’t worry, we’ve got you. Others reasons to contact me:
  • You Need A Spotify Playlist for the Occasion.
  • Gender Ideology Convos.
  • Sappy Rom-Com Recs.
  • Creating A Better World.
  • Dad Jokes!

Abraham K - Portland, OR: 2022-01-30

Jamis helped us navigate the home-buying process from start to finish with the utmost professionalism and care, far exceeding our already high expectations. She is highly knowledgeable about the real estate market and more than willing to provide timely and thorough answers to any questions, as well as deliver insight that others might overlook. Absolutely trustworthy and diligent, Jamis is the kind of person you can rely on to get you the best outcome, regardless of your situation. In our case, Jamis helped our family purchase a single-family home in Portland on the first try. With her poise and negotiation skills, you hardly would've known that it all took place amid a buying frenzy in 2021. Her quality of work has blown away all other agents we have worked with in the past, and we most certainly recommend her to anyone for all things real estate.

Kim W - Portland, OR: 2021-09-17

Jamis is THE best agent out there! My partner and I were first time homebuyers, which can be confusing and stressful in a "normal" market but even more so with how the housing market right now. Jamis was so patient with us and never gave up. She put up with all of our questions--and we had A LOT (again, first time homebuyer here). We had been actively looking for over 7 months, viewed several places, made a few offers and then the right place came along when we were ready to give up. She really listens to the clients' needs and knows what they want. She's always got your back and wont try to pressure you in to anything that doesn't feel right. I can guarantee if you choose Jamis as your agent you'll not only get into a new home but gain a lifelong friend.

Raquel B - Portland, OR: 2021-09-17

We would hire Jamis again in a heartbeat and recommend them to all our friends and family! As a QTPOC couple, we dragged our feet entering the housing market because we were just afraid of being discriminated against in a city full of privileged, white, cis-heteronormative professionals. We wanted to work with someone we could feel comfortable around, ideally someone who has lived experienced as a QTBIPOC and isn't just here for the money. We thought it would be like finding a needle in a giant haystack. Enter JAMIS! They are extremely knowledgeable about the current market and used their bad-a$$ negotiating skills to get us our dream home/location. As first-time homebuyers, we were terrified and overwhelmed--especially with having to learn about lame headache-inducing capitalistic/legal terms. Jamis never hesitated to teach us when we had questions and gave us the right feedback each step of the way. We are deeply grateful for their patience and guidance through this cutthroat market. We trusted them, listened to their recommendations, and they helped us secure an awesome deal on our FIRST-EVER bid (apparently this isn't common)! If you're a scared and overwhelmed first time homebuyer, don't hesitate to reach out to Jamis! They are very kind, funny, detailed, and have so much knowledge about homes (i.e. house maintenance, fixer-uppers, and especially hygge). We loved working with them and we know you will too!

David S - Portland, OR: 2021-09-17

Where to start with Jamis. We started a new family during a pandemic, a first in everyone's lifetime, and Jamis steered us to a future that looked pretty cool. Within minutes of meeting Jamis, I felt comfortable and reassured. In an anxiety filled year (2020), it's ironic that going to look at purchasing my first home was actually pretty relaxing. Trust me, that was all Jamis. Honestly, I didn't have time not energy to be the 'real estate student' most of us thrive to be when buying a home. Lucky for me, Jamis was committed to learning more each day about the properties we viewed, policies in the city, lender preferences, etc. and then relaying that information and jargon back to us in a way we could understand. I'm not sure how reviews go, but our home is more than we could have asked for and more. Jamis, organically led us straight to where we were supposed to be. Thanks Jamis! With freedom & love. David, Nelly and Sundiata

Caryn B - Portland, OR: 2021-09-17

Jamis was incredible to work with in every single way throughout our home-buying experience. They are incredibly knowledgeable and well-connected and we felt cared for the entire time, even (and especially) in a really rough buyer's market. Jamis got to know our preferences and anticipated our needs at every turn while keeping us in the loop. Their communication was always timely and supportive. It was so important to us to have the right fit with our realtor when buying our first home, even before we knew how emotional the process would turn out to be. We didn't want anyone using sales tactics, trying to convince us of what we wanted, overcomplicating things, or watering them down. Jamis was exactly who we were looking for. They were patient, thoughtful, responsive, encouraging - and a straight up phenomenal human being. They made magic happen for us and we are now in our dream home. I truly can't imagine a better realtor!

Erin H - Portland, OR: 2021-09-17

Jamis was amazing in helping my girlfriend and I buy our first house. They are the perfect combo of knowledgeable, supportive, and fun. It was a pleasure to work with them and would highly recommend.

Sprout D - Portland, OR: 2021-09-17

Jamis is your future realtor. Seriously this human does it all. You want someone down to earth, yet aggressive about getting you what you want AND need? Intelligent, kind, ready to make moves on your behalf and support you in whatever decision you make. Jamis made our first time buying a home as painless as it could be. They're so patient and intuitive, and knew when to push us and when to slow down and break it into little bits. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Lindsey S - Portland, OR: 2021-09-17

There are not enough characters for me to write a review that encompasses everything that Jamis has done for us and has meant to us through the home buying process. Jamis is smart, funny, authentic, professional, and will go so far above and beyond for their community. Just about every one of the individuals we met through this process told us how amazing they are. And the hype is all real. They are able to expertly navigate so many relationships, which I am convinced is what allowed us to get a house, in Portland, in this market. We never felt pressured or unsupported. Especially as first time homebuyers who had a ton of questions at every turn. Jamis takes their job seriously (but also will be seriously fun!). You can tell how important it is for them to find the perfect fit. They will make sure that you end up with a solid house. I assumed all realtors were out to make a buck, but Jamis is out to make sure that everyone has a safe place to thrive, and it shows.

Kayla S - Portland, OR: 2021-09-17

After talking to a few agents in Portland, I was left confused about the home buying process and convinced it wasn't for me. As a teacher with no down payment, others made me feel like I was wasting their time. Enter Jamis. In the middle of a wild market, Jamis came up with a solid Plan for the search, helping me feel like homebuying was not only a possibility but a tangible, exciting reality. She immediately put my partner and I at ease, responding promptly to all of our texts and emails, arranging all viewings and walkthroughs seamlessly, and forming a real connection with us through her award-winning and perfectly timed use of GIFs. Jamis made the process as painless as can be, complete with managing my choice to walk away from our first accepted offer and then what would ultimately become our complete disregard for the Plan. They saw our new house before we did, and on a Monday night insisted we come see it despite my protests that 8:30pm was too late. By the next afternoon we had an offer submitted, and somehow on Wednesday Jamis called to tell us the seller had accepted it. To be fair, I immediately burst into tears and had to hand my partner the phone, but I'm pretty sure there were some wet eyes on the other side, too. Kinda want to sell this house now just to work with Jamis again.. they're THAT good.

Tobin C - Portland, OR: 2021-09-17

If you are looking for an agent who will walk barefooted on Legos for you, look no further. My partner and I were in the very early stages of looking for a home and looking for some guidance. Our friends had recently purchased their first home and could not stop singing the praises of Jamis. After a casual weekend of open house hopping, we stumbled upon our dream home. Completely unprepared, we reached out to Jamis, and they were immediately in it with us. Their knowledge of the local market, combined with their vast experience in home renovation, was a huge asset. They walked us through our house, giving us realistic feedback on potential issues and future projects. Unlike any other agent I had encountered, they rolled up their sleeves and stressed the importance of finding a house with good bones and not just a pretty facade. They genuinely cared that we were going into a sale prepared and informed and were not just looking for a commission. Jamis walked us through every step, every question, even when the nerves kicked in. We never imagined being able to buy a home as quickly as we did. Honestly, had it not been for Jamis, we would not be spending our days in our dream house.

Rachel D - Portland, OR: 2021-09-17

Short Review: Jamis is, no question, the real estate agent you should choose! Long Review: Jamis helped us find our first home and the experience working with them was better than I could have imagined. Being first time homebuyers, in a global pandemic, in another recession with a limited budget is a stressful thing. They matched our commitment and enthusiasm beat for beat to help us find a home. They were prompt and clear in their communication, and so easy to get a hold of. Jamis supported us and really went to bat for us by visiting multiple properties with us and giving us their honest opinion as well as healthy encouragement. If you want someone who considers you and the community as a whole when you’re looking for a home, Jamis is for you. We thought we would have to compromise on a lot of things to get the home we wanted, but that didn’t end up being the case because of Jamis. We visited our home immediately after it went on the market, and Jamis helped us get all our ducks in a row by the end of the day to put in an offer that worked for us. They were with us all the way through the closing process, giving us updates, negotiating with the sellers, making sure everything ran smoothly. They ended up negotiating a significant amount of closing credits! They are a get it done businessperson with a big dose of humor and kindness and we hope to be working with them in the future! Thanks Jamis!


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