“As a broker, Alex Ney prefers the hard-working, genuinely nice guy style of advocacy instead of a “salesman” pushiness. He supports his clients with diligence, persistence and a good eye for the market. His honest advice on comparable price range, bidding, and negotiations is based on experience and a good instinct for the best outcome. He followed up on everything, came back with good leads, was available for showings, and when we found our perfect “fixer”, Alex helped us find contractors for work needed on the house. He even met several rounds of contractors at the house and followed up on bidding before we went forward with our offer in order for us to know what we were getting ourselves into. We have worked with many brokers to buy properties in the past, and have liked several of them, but Alex’s great combination of relaxed cool, meticulousness and good instincts is rare.”
— aaron bergman
“Alex is the best of the best. He spent the better part of a year with us and matched our pace throughout. He was patient, engaged, and knowledgeable, and has an outstanding stable of referrals. We could trust him with every step of the home-buying process. He was readily available and responsive. He’s a total geek for the nitty-gritty, so he pays careful attention to building materials, risks, quality benefits, potential challenges with renovations, and the various inspections (general home inspection, tank sweeps, sewer scopes, environmental testing). He was also able to counsel us brilliantly on our bid strategy and the politics of negotiating offers. We whole-heartedly recommend him to anyone and everyone looking to buy (or sell) a home in Portland!”
— sam teal
“Alex was a brilliant guide in a brutal housing market. His patience and insight helped me at every stage and turn in the search and drive to close. He worked with my schedule to do viewings and often provided extra research that informed those initial visits. Once I found something I liked, he worked hard to make sure that my bid was competitive. His skills really came in handy in the final stages of negotiation around repairs and some foreclosure issues. My situation was particularly challenging, but Alex’s grace and willingness to do thorough research and navigate the material and emotional complexities that often accompany house negotiations, made him an invaluable guide. I cannot recommend him highly enough - especially for those new to the real estate game and intimidated by the market”
— Jen Mitas
“We are so lucky to have found Alex! He was the perfect partner throughout the whole home buying process. Alex was always available to answer questions and advocated for us every step of the way - whether it was talking to our mortgage broker company or calling the roofer! He helped us get multiple bids for work that we needed estimates for and was always one step ahead. We were lucky to find our house after a rather short time spent looking. Diving in to the Portland market is a scary process, however, Alex really helped us feel comfortable in what we were buying and put time and thought into helping us know what to bid. We were able to fully trust our real estate agent and he made us feel 100% about our decisions! If you are looking for a super thoughtful and knowledgable agent who has been in Portland for many years, knows the market well, is persistent, available, and follows through - to help you through this process - look no further than Alex!”
— Elena Goldstein Lake
“Alex is the finest real estate agent in Portland. You’ll not find a more professional, caring and decent guy to assist you in buying or selling a house. I worked with Alex and his colleague Denise at Urban Nest Realty this year to see sell my NE Portland home. The service was top notch throughout the process. Alex and Denise understood what my personal and financial goals were and made recommendations in preparing my house for sale that were thoughtful and realistic. Alex’s handling of all the legal paperwork was flawless. He is an excellent listener. Alex was also my agent for purchasing my current home in East Portland. I’m grateful for Alex’s personal connections to contractors and inspectors. Again, all the technical details were flawless, communication was excellent. With Alex’s effort and support I was able to buy the first house I made an offer on — no small feat in Portland’s crazy real estate market. Thank you Alex, you are terrific!”
— Lester Walker
“Alex was an extremely patient, knowledgeable and friendly guide through our six month search for a home in Portland’s tough market. We are first-time homebuyers, and his insight helped us climb the learning curve. He showed numerous properties on short notice all over the map. Our situation stuck us with a big-bank lender that was truly a pain to work with, but Alex addressed their unresponsiveness and lack of clarity with impressive persistence. When we found ourselves needing to back out of a deal due to excessive repair costs, Alex made the emotional process quick and painless. When we finally found The One, our vacation plans overlapped with our inspection period. Alex gladly attended all of our inspections, provided us with constant updates, and obtained multiple bids for repair work (including having our floors refinished!). His advice made negotiations with the seller a breeze, and we coasted through closing. Alex sincerely wanted us to find OUR home, not just any house - and as we finally relax in our lovely backyard, we are so grateful for his dedication and hard work! If your search is just beginning, look no further for an agent!”
— Bonnie Hentosh
“I am so grateful that I was referred to Alex! I found a home on my own when walking an open house and fell in love. I was completely unprepared…no pre-approval, no real estate agent, nothing! I called Alex up on a Sunday after being referred by two friends who highly recommended him. After telling him that there was an offer deadline of 2 PM the next day, he set things in motion immediately. Long story short, I got the first house I ever made an offer on thanks to his tireless efforts. Alex is very detailed and brings a sense of calm throughout the entire process. I had a bit of a rough inspection period and his knowledge of negotiation and how far to “push” was invaluable. He perfectly balances the art of giving you enough information to make an informed decision, without telling you what to do. He’s also not afraid to call out if he sees something fishy from a home construction standpoint. Alex is extremely responsive, pleasant, fun, and just a good dude overall. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home in the Portland area, and I know when the time comes to list my home I’ll be calling Alex!”
— Sharae Motameni
“Buying a house in Portland while living 3,000 miles away in Vermont presents its own set of challenges. Alex came recommended by our son, our partner in this venture, and he couldn’t have been more helpful. He seamlessly maintained contact with all of us, keeping us all up to date with each step. He crafted a successful bidding strategy in a sellers’ market. He scheduled and oversaw thorough inspections. When we discovered soil remediation was necessary, Alex handled that as well, and he made sure it was done properly before closing. While we have purchased homes in Vermont over the years, it’s done differently in Oregon, and Alex took the time to explain the escrow process carefully until we had confidence that we knew what we were doing. Alex facilitated our long-distance purchase of this home with ease, kindness, patience, grace, and knowledge. We recommend him highly and without reservation.”
— Carol Hanley
“I had the pleasure of working with Alex in purchasing my first home this fall, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Alex was fantastic through every step of the process. Right from the get go he was extremely helpful in clarifying any questions and concerns I had. He gave great recommendations and was thoughtful about making sure he understood what I was looking for. He is very knowledgeable about homes and the market, and always made time for me when I needed him. Once I was ready to make an offer, he made sure everything was well organized and clearly walked me through the process. Thanks to Alex the negotiations, inspections, repairs and closing all went very smoothly, and I always felt well informed of where things stood and what my options were. Alex is a wonderful realtor and a friendly, easy to work with guy. After hearing home buying horror stories from many of my friends, I feel very fortunate to have worked with someone as thoughtful and competent as Alex!”
— Matt Miller
“The process of viewing houses with Alex was super fun and educational. He has an eye for detail and an ability to see what’s underneath the surface. He also seems to really enjoy doing it! He is patient, focused, and clued into the values of the client. Alex easily accommodated my impossible schedule, and was ready at a moment’s notice to set up a viewing, answer any questions I had, or produce additional research on a property or neighborhood. Once we found a property we wanted to put an offer on, Alex was on point throughout the whole process. I truly felt like we were his number one priority throughout the whole process.”
— Annie Moss
“My fiance and I had an amazing experience with Alex. As anyone who has started to look for a home in Portland knows, it can be pretty difficult to find The One that feels like home and also fits within a given budget. Alex really took the time to get a sense of the type of home we were looking to find ourselves in and he worked diligently to curate listings to tour that were aligned with our vision. He listened to our comments about homes and areas that we toured and sent us more listings that reflected that feedback. In all, Alex is very knowledgable, approachable, and easy to connect with. He made our home buying experience fun and landed us in our first home. We can’t recommend Alex enough!”