Hillshire Realty Group

"David has assisted many clients of mine and many people I know. He has provided an unsurpassed level of consulting expertise for my referral’s real estate needs."

"David helps us with my daughter's first condo. He is trustworthy, honest, and reliable. He explains to us every process and made the buying process so easy and pain-free."

"Dave has great attention to detail and really listens to what the customer wants. Very focused and reliable. I would recommend Dave's services to anyone looking for results."

"David helped sell our house and it went quickly, He then helped us get into a brand newly constructed home and negotiated a marvelous price! He is a hard-working, kind man who treats each client like a family."

"David is driven, knowledgeable, honest, personable, and easy-going. He made the process of buying and selling easy for our family because we knew that every step of the way we were in good hands. I would highly recommend David!"

"Right out of the gate, from our first meeting until the closing date of our home, Dave was working hard and doing his absolute best for us, his client. We felt very confident that we hired the guy, which we did. Thanks to Dave for everything!"

"I have known David for a long time now. David has a relentless passion for helping people to achieve a goal. He is a dedicated, hard-working, and incredibly friendly individual who strives to make his clients happy with the results achieved. I highly recommend David Caldwell for your real estate needs."

"He was very prepared in all things regarding the housing market. He would be able to show any house that we wanted or should see. He takes the approach of what makes the most sense for his client even if the client doesn't think so. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants what's best for themselves."

"David helped my wife and I find and purchase our first home on a super tight budget. Throughout the entire process, we felt very comfortable and informed. He is extremely knowledgeable and kind. He showed us so many houses, he is a champ, and will continue to use him to buy and sell any home in the future."

"David has very extensive knowledge of my area. That helped in determining the best asking price for my home as well as the new home I moved into. He has a smart strategy to sell houses fast while still getting you top dollar. I have recommended him to several friends and they were pleased with his results also."

"David made our search and home buying process painless and quick. He was always available to answer questions and has a fantastic knowledge of real estate trends, the local area, etc. Will recommend him to any local friends and family that are looking to buy or sell and will definitely use him to sell this house, if we ever decide to move."

"Could not have asked for a better guide in the home buying process! We were buying during the Coronavirus pandemic, which was stressful, but it was very helpful to have an agent whose experience, market data, and analysis give you the peace of mind you want. He was more than patient, not pushy in the slightest, and a pleasure to work with and get to know."

"David Caldwell represented my family in the purchase of our home. He demonstrated exceptional service above and beyond the call of duty. Highly recommended as your advocate and resource for information. David always acted in our best interest, and can't say enough good things. David was very responsive and available when needed, and had complete knowledge and understanding of the surrounding market areas."

"I bought my first house from David, as he was the agent holding the open house when I took a tour. David presents himself in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner. I never felt pressured to make any unrealistic decisions. He demonstrated not only a passion for the business but also knowledge of the industry. David was consistent, responsive, and thorough with each transaction. I appreciate David for his ability to balance both sides of the business while keeping my best interests in mind."

"David has sold two of my properties that other agents had difficulty selling! David took the time and effort to help me with the renters in both properties. He negotiated with them on showing times and on cooperating with the process of selling a property. Without David, I know that those two properties would not have sold! He is the best agent I have ever worked with. I have referred people to him and they are also happy with David. David is my real estate agent-I will work with him on every deal I ever do."

"David is a true professional and is extremely knowledgable and experienced. He is also incredibly easy to work with. He truly cares about his clients and has always gone above and beyond, for the smoothest & best possible outcome, for us. He definitely makes this real estate process as much fun as it can be, too. We've worked with him twice, once to buy, once to sell - with great results both times, and if it were possible to transport him to where we're now living in Maryland, we'd do so in a heartbeat! Trust you'll be in good hands with this Realtor."

"David is an exceptional agent. He has the excellent market knowledge and uses this knowledge to propose what to do in preparation for selling a home, as well as the best price to ask. As noted by other reviews, he produces superb photos of the house and presents the home in a variety of media - postcards, fliers, and online real estate sites. Selling a house when no longer living in the area can be intimidating. David and his team ease the process, finding reliable, affordable craftsmen to do repairs and any work desired. He orchestrated the work for us, relieving us of the need to be at our house to get the work done. Combined with all this is a person who is a genuine pleasure to work with. I wholeheartedly recommend David for selling a house."

"David was an outstanding resource, a skilled negotiator, and a trusted friend in the quest and eventual purchase of my first home. He was patient, responsive, and knowledgeable all the way through. He worked efficiently and effectively to guide me from my first thoughts of what I wanted in a home to the front door with keys in hand to a house that I am very proud and happy to own. He was attentive to my needs and understood the market and was, therefore, able to put together a clean offer that was attractive to the sellers yet protected my interests. His confidence and positive attitude were encouraging and I felt informed and in control despite my unfamiliarity and the bumps in the road along the way. When we hit a snag, he wasn't afraid to go to bat and he was never pushy when the timing wasn't right. He has an active life and a little girl but I always felt like he was there when needed. I can't imagine a better partner in this process and I would highly recommend David to anyone looking to buy or sell property in the Portland area."

"I'll be honest. I'm not crazy about paying a realtor 5 to 6 percent of the selling price, but David earned every penny of it. David is an extremely knowledgeable realtor and on top of that, he's humble and a very hard worker. He made our lives so much easier through the process of selling our home and buying a new one. People really aren't kidding when they say that selling your home is very stressful. David helped us through our first home sale and purchasing our second home and we definitely saw value on both sides of the transaction. On the selling side, we ended up with a price that was more than we were hoping for due to his ability to appropriately price, market, and negotiate. We then purchased a new home from a builder that David had already had plenty of experience with, so he knew what we could reasonably ask them to throw in for their asking price. If we went in and negotiated ourselves without his insight, we would have done much worse. Bottom line, I trust David, which is a hard thing to find in the world of service and sales. I'm not the type of guy to waste my time writing a review for someone who didn't go above and beyond what I'd expect."

"We started working with David 3 years ago when we bought our first home - a condo in South Waterfront. Our experience with him could not have been more positive. He is extremely knowledgeable, a consummate professional, and above all one of the best negotiators out there - not to mention he's very good at referring between opposing viewpoints (i.e. my wife and I didn't always see everything eye to eye) and was able to assess our needs and refocus our approach. On the buy-side, I was and am continually amazed at how he is able to instill confidence and a sense of personal connection to the seller. That is something that many people overlook. As a result, he has been able to extract tons of value for us. Since buying our first home with David we have since sold that home and purchased another home through David's help. As a seller, he is laser-focused on bringing the seller the most value possible and then some. He was able to sell our home for a significant profit, in fact nearly 30,000 dollars over the price of the same unit on a higher floor with an expedited closing timeframe. As a listing agent, outside of his tact in negotiations, he dominates the market from a marketing perspective. His attention to today's advertising methodologies is spot on and his ability to sell lifestyle through his visual marketing is exactly how to get it done. So - from my perspective - you couldn't work with a better broker in town."

"From the beginning of our home-buying journey to the very end, Julie Tran has proven to be an true professional. Her dedication and commitment to supporting us through every step of the process went far beyond our expectations. Julie’s unwavering support was not limited to her professional expertise; she was there for us emotionally, ensuring that we felt confident and reassured during this significant life event. Julie consistently demonstrated her genuine care and concern for our well-being. She meticulously guided us through the complexities of home buying, always ready to answer our questions and address our concerns. Her professionalism was matched only by her warmth and compassion, making us feel not just like clients, but like valued members of a community. We are profoundly grateful for Julie’s guidance and support. She made it clear that our satisfaction and comfort were her top priorities. Her ability to make us feel supported, loved, and truly valued made a world of difference in our experience. Julie Tran is not just an exceptional realtor; she is a remarkable individual who cares deeply about her clients. Thank you, Julie, for everything you have done for us. We could not have asked for a better partner in this journey."

"Julie was an exceptional partner in our home buying process! She made the experience very easy to understand and did an incredible job navigating us each step of the way. She is great problem solver and negotiated flawlessly! We really enjoyed getting to know her a personal and level and highly recommend Julie!!"

"Julie was instrumental in finding our house. I was new to the area and she helped navigate the needs of my job, price, as well as wants in houses and neighborhoods. She was excellent about making recommendations about places I hadn’t considered, and working to find something that was ideal. I worked with her for more than a year and she was just as diligent a year later as she was when i first started working with her. Couldn’t recommend more."

"To say that Julie goes above and beyond for her clients is an understatement. I would recommend Julie to anyone that is looking for an agent, especially for those people who want someone that will be hands-on from start to finish. I was lucky enough to meet Julie to chance and from the first introduction to the close of our home, she was absolutely amazing. The closing was more difficult than it should have been for reasons out of our control, but she was on top of everything. I can't thank her enough for making a tough experience as smooth as she could and for helping welcome us into our dream home."

"My partner and I had the pleasure of working with Julie to purchase our very first home. As first-time home buyers, we were a little nervous as we weren’t familiar with the home buying process, but Julie was so graciously patient with explaining the process from the pre-approval stage to closing. Julie was very flexible and was willing to work around both of our work schedules when scheduling home tours. During the tours, she exhibited such expertise as she was able to point out some differences in the build quality of floors, windows, and appliances when comparing the homes that we had toured. When we finally decided on the right home, we ended up in a multiple-offer situation which was quite intimidating, but Julie helped guide us in giving a strong competing offer that ended up getting accepted :) Our main concern was that we wanted to buy a home as quickly as possible since we did not want to renew our apartment lease which was ending soon, and Julie was able to give us her undivided attention to help us meet that goal! Not to mention, Julie also has a great team that provides outstanding service, from thorough inspections to quality repairs. I can truly say that the realtor you choose will make or break your home-buying experience and Julie made this process for us very smooth and enjoyable. We ended up with a wonderful home that we love and checked all the criteria of what we were looking for in a home. If you’re looking for someone experienced, patient, and personable, then we highly recommend Julie!"

"Julie started working with me about 15 months ago. It’s been a challenge to find a home, as what we thought we wanted and what area we wanted to be in changed numerous times. Julie and I connected and soon she knew what we were after. She objectively pointed out things about a house that probably wouldn’t work for us. I think we looked at at least 50 houses! Julie remained patient, informative and always always positive!! She was flexible and responded to our requests quickly. Buying a house is an emotional journey and I highly recommend Julie to help you with this quest!!"

"Julie was absolutely amazing! Professional, VERY proactive and responsive, friendly, well connected, knowledgeable, and personable. She knows the Portland area very well and stayed on top of the changing market all the time. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in this area as she is the VERY Best realtor I have ever had. If the time comes to buy another house, I will definitely contact her again."

"Julie Tran approaches her business as a service. She really listened to what I was looking for and when I had time, and found exactly the perfect house at just the perfect time. She was impressive, not only being very responsive and helpful when I had questions, but following up on everything I had forgotten or didn’t even know about. She has a lot of experience and knowledge in the market and I felt confident about making the right decisions based on her research and share of knowledge. I highly recommend Julie Tran for finding or selling your home, she will be my go-to for any future needs."

"There aren't enough words to describe how wonderful our experience was working with Julie with both the purchase and sale of our house in Oregon. She is a well of local knowledge. She does her homework, has superb command and understanding of the Greater Portland housing market. She made sure that we always got the best deal, as a buyer and seller. Very responsive in her communication and always patient with all of our questions. However, what is truly exceptional about Julie is that she doesn't treat you like a customer but a partner. She works with you with patience and empathy; helps you understand how the mechanics of real estate purchase and sale work including what looks good versus what doesn't work with attracting buyers for your property. She uses her years of experience to help you be more informed throughout the process. That alone is worth working with Julie. We did and we thank the universe that she was our realtor."

"Julie is a gem. Along with being incredibly knowledgeable about the area as well as her industry, she always came prepared to every showing, and brought her wonderful smile and personality. We worked together on a deal that fell through and then another that went very smoothly from beginning to end. I could not have asked for a better partner to work with in finding my amazing home. All my needs were met. All my questions were answered."

"Julie did a wonderful job helping us buy our first house. As first time buyers we needed a lot of assistance and Julie was there every step of the way. Her knowledge of the whole process, her experience and her willingness to go above and beyond for us was truly remarkable. She always made herself available, accommodated our busy schedules and was extremely patient with us. We're very thankful for her and can't recommend her enough."

"Julie is simply a blessing! As a first-time homebuyer, I was so nervous about the entire process, but Julie held my hand every step of the way. She explained everything to me in detail and made sure I understood each step of the process. Her guidance made the experience less stressful and I felt confident in my decisions. Julie was incredibly patient with my demanding work schedule and always made time to support me. When I overlooked a step - she never made me feel bad or unorganized, rather she patiently reminded me of the next steps and kept me on track thru the entire process. Julie is kind, funny, smart and a true professional! And, now a wonderful friend! And, I’m a happy homeowner, finally! Yay! Thank you, Julie!"

"Julie helped my husband and I look for our first home together during the summer of 2021. We were first time homebuyers and apprehensive about the process. Julie was knowledgeable, professional, and made sure we understand everything from start to finish. She went out of her way multiple times to quickly meet up with us when we found something last minute. I would highly recommend Julie not only her expertise in Real Estate but for her dedication and passion for her helping you find just what you are looking for. Julie truly cares to make your buying experience pleasant and memorable and you will not be disappointed."