“Declan is a polite, patient, humble and knowledgeable realtor who approaches buying with a strategy. He is available day or night to get things done. Additionally, he has the right contacts (handymen, flooring consultants, construction workers etc.) that show up for him when needed most. This coupled with his efficient back-end team handling all the paperwork is the icing on the cake. All the above + negotiation skills resulted in us able to secure a home after only one failed bid. Honestly, the failed bid was us trying to get our dream home that we lost as it went slightly over our budget. We are extremely happy with Declan being on our corner and would happily recommend him for you!”
“Declan provided great experience, especially considering the complicated scenario we were facing since we were out of state. His honesty and experience built trust, so we had faith that he would help us find a great option.”
"Declan helped me buy my first home in Portland 13 years ago. He did a fantastic job, and he and his team have been my go-to people ever since. He’s now helped our family with 5 home transactions and has helped several friends that we’ve sent his way. All of them have loved working with him. The reason for his success is multi factorial. First, Declan is a complete professional- he is very experienced and knowledgeable. He’s also responsive, unbelievably patient, and calm (which is critical during potentially volatile negotiations), direct and honest. And SO nice. I first went with him because of his pre-real estate background in construction and contracting. His ability to assess houses from that standpoint was invaluable, as it helped me avoid some nice-looking homes that would have been potentially costly headaches down the line. Declan could’ve easily just closed the deal and moved on to the next client, but he took my trust seriously and helped me find the right home. Another Declan quality that I’ve learned to appreciate over several years and transactions, is that he has high social intelligence and is able to read people and situations quickly. This puts him and his clients at an advantage when negotiating. He is a great BS detector and knows when to call someone’s bluff, and when to back off. He also comes across as a kind and humble person, and that goes a long way in establishing trust. He helped us close on our forever home this past spring in the middle of the real estate market craziness, which says a lot. Everyone wants to ‘have a guy (or gal)’ that they trust to solve their problem or give good advice when needed. When it comes to real estate, Declan is ‘my guy’. I’ve reached out to him several times throughout the years for advice (outside of buying/selling) and he’s always given freely of his time and steered me in a good direction. Consider yourself lucky if he becomes your guy too. Now that I’m done buying homes, I will share him freely with the world. And a shout out to Morgan at Team O Connor who seems to be available to help literally ALL the time."
“We listed our home with Declan in November 2020, and it was a challenging transaction as we had found some structural and geotechnical engineering issues. We are 100% sure the transaction would have terminated without Declan to help navigate the buyers into a solution that worked for everyone. His ability to manage the transaction and work towards a successful closing was fantastic. If and when we are selling again, he will be our agent. We have already recommended Declan and O’Connor Group to friends.”
“For the last 6 years we have worked with Declan O’Connor and his team. We have built and sold many homes in the Portland market over this time including two of our own personal homes. We feel he has been an invaluable resource in the marketplace in helping us through an array of different challenging situations. His [accurate] perspective on the market, timing, and aptitude for managing both the buyers and seller’s strategy have been a huge benefit in helping us maximize profits. We would not purchase or sell without his representation.”
“We are so happy and excited about our home! Declan was great! He was very supportive and patient, and really impressed us with his negotiations and closing on the deal. We’re very grateful to be working with him and his team. Morgan has also been great and fun to work with!”
“Declan and his team were awesome. They sold my rental house very quickly and brought in three offers. Declan stays very calm and knows exactly what he is doing. I completely trusted him and his judgment and he delivered!”
“Declan O'Connor and the O'Connor Group exceeded my expectations. From the initial planning up to the closing date, Declan and his team were 100% on top of everything. I travel a lot and was worried that my absence would slow things down. Not at all. I was constantly kept informed and he was always available to talk on the phone. I quickly realized my property and I were in good hands. If I am ever in a position to buy or sell a property in the Portland Oregon area again, Declan will be my top choice.”
“The O’Connor Group expertly guided my family through every phase of the selling and buying process. PREPARING FOR MARKET: identified key repairs, recommended decluttering pack-up and staging. HOME LISTING: advised on smart timing and the best pricing strategy for our needs. HOME SALE: advanced big picture approach with our end goals in mind. Attentive to contract details. HOME SEARCH: talked us through pros and cons of many scenarios and helped us see what various options look like. HOME PURCHASE: Acted quickly to put together offers but extremely thorough on inspections so we had information we needed to make good decisions. Recommended quality professionals for improvements on new home. Our experience with the O'Connor Team was overwhelmingly positive!”
“We were completely satisfied with our experience buying a home in Portland, OR. The O’Connor Group spent a huge amount of time showing us homes, giving advice and negotiating on our behalf. We made several offers that we did not get (but which took time and paperwork) and then we could not be in Portland for several months. Since they had gotten to know us and what we were looking for so well, they were able to find us the perfect house even when we were not available to visit it in person. In all we were very happy with the O'Connor Group and recommend them highly”
“We had a wonderful experience with Declan and his team in our search for the perfect house in Portland. Despite a challenging market and tight search parameters, the O'Connor Group delivered on every request. The process was utterly painless with Declan and his team being the ultimate professionals with deep knowledge of Portland and surrounding areas including insights on crime rates, noise levels and access to shops and restaurants. The team and their incredible network of resources assisted us even post-sale and could not be happier. We'd recommend the O'Connor Group to anyone looking to purchase a home and we look forward to working with them in the future.”
“We really appreciate all the help from the O’Connor Group team during our first home-buying process. We think you’ve found the perfect home for us and we are so looking forward to getting the keys and moving in!”
“We can’t thank the O’Connor Group enough for helping make the purchase of our new home so seamless. We really appreciate the responsiveness and flexibility demonstrated by your team throughout the process. It was truly a pleasure working with you all!”
“The O'Connor Group has been an amazing partner in this big moment of our lives in buying our first home in the United States. The team quickly understood what we wanted and found amazing options for us. We’re really thankful for all their support in finding our dream home. We are so happy and satisfied with all they did for us!”
“Declan and team O’Connor were very helpful and patient the entire way through the home buyer process. We can’t say enough about how valuable their guidance was through our first time home buying experience.”
“The O'Connor Group has simply been a joy to work with – always upbeat but grounded, open to ideas and wants without a hint of pushiness, respectful of the perspectives of both buyer and seller -- making our steady progress toward closing on the sale an exciting, even entertaining, enterprise. As far as we are concerned, their team has set, and therefore are, the gold standard of service in Portland’s real-estate market. Any clients who come to them can feel confident that they have placed their interests in the hands of thorough professionals with the highest degree of competency and possessed of the personal qualities and organizational resources conducive to complete customer satisfaction.”
“Working with the O'Connor Group to sell our home in Forest Heights was an experience like no other. If any of our friends or family ever ask about the real estate team who amazingly sold our home in a few hours, the O'Connor Group will absolutely get our enthusiastic referral.”
“We wanted to thank you so much for all you did in helping us buy our amazing home! Truly, I think the O'Connor Group did amazing work and my honest assessment is that you all are the best realtor team around. We are so happy to be living in our beautiful new home and are so grateful the buying process went so smoothly.”
“Declan and his team went above and beyond my expectations of a realtor. During my interview process, they took a full day to show me around Portland and I wasn't even sure I was moving yet! Once I locked in my job, my wife and I visited several homes over my house hunting trip. The team was very knowledgeable about the entire process and current buying environment. We were able to close quickly and the team was onsite and involved in the entire process throughout closing.”
"The O’Connor Group took the time to understand me as a buyer, my interests and motivations to help guide me through a difficult market for buyers. I was able to buy a house that perfectly suited me and for under the asking price! That’s almost unheard of lately.”
“Declan and the O'Connor Group are well networked in the Portland real estate market, which resulted in a constant flow of qualified prospects for our home. My wife and I experienced a quick and smooth negotiation and closing. I would work with Declan and his team again.”
“The O’Connor Group provided top notch service throughout our home search. In this market and from Amsterdam, their communication, follow through, accessibility and knowledge/guidance was so appreciated. We were treated like we were your only clients and we fully realize this is far from the case. Your service extended far beyond the transaction and we are so grateful for our relationship with this team. We could not be happier with the outcome!”
“The O’Connor Group helped us find our new home, which is much more than a home and represents an important transition in our lives. We especially thank you for going above and beyond in getting us into the house as soon as it came on the market. We were impressed by the effort!”
