Portland Metro + Southwest Washington

Analytical real estate guidance for buyers, sellers and investors.

I'm Steven Tran, a Portland native and licensed real estate broker in Oregon and Washington. I combine local market knowledge, a detail-oriented process, hands-on investing experience, and a technology and marketing background to help clients understand their options and make informed real estate decisions.

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My Approach

Details matter when the decision is this big.

I was born and raised in Northeast Portland and grew up around the Alberta Arts and Cully area. I later studied Business Marketing and Entrepreneurship at the University of Washington, then spent years working in digital marketing, startups and software engineering.

That background shaped how I work in real estate. I like breaking complicated decisions into understandable pieces, checking assumptions, using data where it is useful, and paying attention to the details that can materially affect a purchase or sale.

I also bring the perspective of an active real estate investor. I purchased my first multifamily property in Vancouver in 2019 and, as of 2026, own 12 rental units across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Owning and managing property has given me hands-on experience with renovations, operating costs, rents, financing, property management and long-term investment decisions.

For clients, that means I am not interested in simply telling you a home is great or that the market is hot. I want to help you compare the options, understand the tradeoffs, identify potential risks and opportunities, and build a strategy around your actual goals.

Local Perspective

Born and raised in Portland with experience throughout the Portland Metro area and Southwest Washington.

Analytical Process

Market data, property details and practical comparisons are used to help you evaluate choices more clearly.

Investor Perspective

Hands-on ownership experience helps me look beyond the listing photos to condition, costs, financing and long-term value.

Marketing + Technology

My background in marketing and software influences how I research, communicate, present properties and build client tools.

Client Reviews

What Clients Are Saying

These reviews come from clients throughout Portland Metro and Southwest Washington who worked with me to buy, sell, or invest in real estate.

How I Help

A clear strategy for the decision in front of you.

Different clients need different things from their agent. My job is to understand the goal, organize the information that matters, and help you move through the process with fewer surprises.

01

Home Buyers & Relocation

Compare cities, neighborhoods, housing stock, market conditions and property tradeoffs with a process built around research, due diligence and your priorities.

02

Sellers

Build a pricing, preparation and marketing strategy around the current market, your property, likely buyer expectations and the details that affect presentation and negotiation.

03

Investors

Evaluate rent potential, operating expenses, condition, financing, renovation needs and longer-term strategy with the perspective of someone who owns and manages investment property.

04

New Construction

Compare builders, communities, incentives, lot premiums, contracts and financing so you can evaluate the complete offer instead of focusing only on the advertised price.

Leadership & Recognition

Professional Credentials, Leadership & Awards

I stay involved beyond my own transactions through local, state and national real estate organizations focused on professionalism, housing and representation.

Oregon

Licensed Real Estate Broker

#201241191
Washington

Licensed Real Estate Broker

#23014106
2026

Oregon REALTORS®

Diversity Key Committee, Vice Chair

2026

Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®

Local Director

2025

AREAA National

National Appointee

2024–2026

Oregon REALTORS®

State Director

2024

Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®

Local Director

2022

PMAR Young Professionals Network

Rising Star Award Recipient

AREAA = Asian Real Estate Association of America. PMAR = Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®. YPN = Young Professionals Network.

Local Real Estate Videos

Explore Portland Metro Real Estate

Property tours, local market information, home buying resources and real estate education throughout Portland Metro and Southwest Washington.

Home Tours

Full Property Tours

Tour homes, new construction and unique properties throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington.

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Local Real Estate

Portland Metro Real Estate Tips

Neighborhoods, relocation, housing programs, market insights and practical home buying information.

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REalized Gains Podcast

Real Estate, Business & Investing

Hosted by Steven Tran and Jordan Lee, experienced real estate professionals and investors, REalized Gains explores real estate, investing, entrepreneurship and the lessons behind building wealth and growing businesses.

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More Ways to Find Me

Follow my property tours, local market updates, real estate education and investing conversations, or reach out directly when you are ready to talk through your plans.

Let's Talk

Thinking about buying, selling, relocating or investing?

Whether you are buying, selling, relocating or evaluating an investment, I am happy to talk through the situation, answer questions and help you determine the next logical step.