“I’m writing this review from my new home! I wouldn’t have this amazing house if it weren’t for Darcie.

My husband and I looked for a home for over a year. Then we met Darcie. Within one month we found our dream home. (Complete with recording studio, garden/fire pit, and hardwood floors!)

Before finding Darcie, I interviewed multiple agents with stellar reputations but none of them felt quite right. On a whim, I checked yelp for suggestions and found Darcie and Hilary (they work as a team.) I was a bit skeptical since I had not had a personal recommendation. Luckily, when I met them for coffee I was totally blown away with their level of warmth, professionalism and knowledge. Not only did they have thoughtful answers to my cheesy questions (developed from reading dozens of books like “100 questions every first time home buyer should ask,”) but they were genuine–these were folks who choose the real estate business to help others not just to make a quick buck in between careers.

For each home I viewed, Darcie went the extra mile. She was always prepared with background information and was very hands on and would get down on her hands and knees to lift up air duct vents to check for hardwood floors and climb down into dark basements to take a peak at the foundation.  My husband was frequently out of town and greatly appreciated Darcie’s highly advanced technical skills for touching base over video chat or e-mailing PDF’s for signatures etc.–a real lifesaver.

After working with Darcie and Hilary, I rave to all of my friends about the advantages of working with a real estate team. Unlike other agents, you never get stuck with an assistant and there is always someone available to answer your questions show homes any day of the week. Best of all, you get the expertise of two fantastic people for the price of one!

Overall, I respect and admire Darcie’s dedication, and talent. She charmed us with her expertise, warmth and witty car conversation in between visits to homes. AND Darcie found us our dream home, saved us money, and exceeded all of our expectations in the process. I strongly and enthusiastically recommend Darcie–she rocks!” - Kate & Adam

“Hilary and her business partner, Darcie Pelsor, were everything we hoped for!

My mister and I first got in touch with Hilary and Darcie after reading all the glowing reviews here on Yelp… and now that they’ve helped us purchase our first home (an adorable artist’s cottage surrounded by gardens!!), I am happy to return to Yelp to join in the fanfare!

Working with Hilary and Darcie made buying our first home a really smooth process.  They were always very available and timely, were happy to let us house-hunt at a pace that was comfortable for us,  did a flawless job at communicating with us and with each other so that everyone was always informed and on the same page.  They were both incredibly knowledgeable and trustworthy, so each time we viewed a house, we felt our questions were answered thoroughly and thoughtfully.

More than anything, though, these lovely ladies were so genuine, supportive, and a pleasure to spend time with.  Their hearts are in the right place and we wouldn’t have wanted to share our home-buying process with anyone else.  We HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!!” – Amy & Lonnie

“Hilary and Darcie were terrific!

We began our home search like typical Yelp users: We thought the Internet could guide us through the home-buying process, and we’d be able to figure it all out on our own. But we quickly discovered that it was just too complicated and time-consuming, and that we needed professional help. Enter Hilary and Darcie, whose knowledge and expertise were invaluable in guiding us every step of the way through the purchase of our home.

One of the best things about team Hilary/Darcie is their amazing dedication and responsiveness. From our very first introduction to the final closing, they responded to our (many) e-mails/calls with amazing alacrity and attentiveness. There are many time-sensitive steps involved in the purchase of a home, and it was a great peace-of-mind knowing that Hilary/Darcie always had their iphone/blackberry at-hand and could provide expert advice at a moment’s notice. Their tech-savviness was a huge plus, as they steered us toward the best online resources and effortlessly handled the challenge of scanning/emailing/faxing a bazillion digital documents.

When we fell in love with a foreclosed property, they didn’t hesitate to jump right in and navigate the tenuous process. We were up against stringent bank deadlines and a difficult selling agent, but Hilary/Darcie made sure we had a voice. They also made a point not to sugar coat the process just to speed things along — they genuinely wanted us to find the right home and were honest and upfront about the pros and cons of every decision, educating us every step of the way and always acting in our best interest.

We couldn’t have done it without their tremendous help. Their timeliness, attentiveness, and good humor made a tense and stressful process seem like a breeze.  We HIGHLY recommend Hilary and Darcie as buyer’s agents — you won’t be disappointed!” – Bret & Claire

“Finding” Hilary was serendipitous.  As a first-time homebuyers, we didn’t have a clue about how to navigate the real estate terrain.  We were stumbling into open houses, scanning the internet abyss and randomly making away with For Sale flyers.  It was hit-or-miss at best and we knew the really great houses were going before we even got to them.  Along the way we met lots of brokers who wanted to be our agent.  We amassed a pile of business cards and even a contract we were being pressured to sign, but no one seemed to fit us, that is until we met Hilary.  We were so impressed by her knowledge, sincerity and genuinely warm spirit.  I vividly remember flipping over her business card and reading her philosophy about giving back to the community.  We knew we had found our girl.  Our official house-hunting had begun and we looked at many homes over many months, trying to find the perfect balance between price, condition and location.  Other agents would have lost patience with us, but Hilary continued to make herself available to open doors and to answer the other end of phone calls, emails or instant texts.  Darcie joined Enjoy the Green about 3/4th through our house search and it was like witnessing the most well-orchestrated tag team.  They work together beautifully, complimenting one another’s strengths to make-up one incredible pair.  Hilary and Darcie are the real estate broker Super Duo of Portland.  Hilary can read a house like nobody’s business and she’s got a pulse on the beat of any neighborhood in town.  She’s big picture and forward thinking.  She can see where the market will be jumping in 5, 10, 20 years.  Darcie is a mountain lion.  She’s sharp, fearless and commanding like one who knows the real estate biz.  Both are advocates for their clients and for the greater good.  Above all we consider them our friends.” – Tonya & Seth

“Darcie and Hilary were amazing! It’s pretty unnerving to try to navigate through your first home purchase, but Darcie and Hilary helped relieve the headaches.  We found the home we wanted (LOVE IT!), at the price we wanted to pay.  They took care of the negotiations without subjecting us to the stress that entails.  They took care of the showings, offers/counteroffers, repairs etc without adding headache or heartache to our process. Through every step of the way we knew they had our back, and best interests in mind.  I would strongly recommend that anyone thinking about purchasing a home interview Darcie and Hilary and make the determination for themselves. I also love the fact that they donate a percentage of their commission to a local charity or cause of your choosing.  All in all they definitely earned five stars with us.  We couldn’t be happier with our home, the price, or the process.  I was kind of concerned when we set out to buy a house that I would end up feeling like I left a used-car lot, but that is certainly not the case.   They are an amazingly dynamic duo… props to them both. Anyway, can’t say enough about them.  They have two VERY satisfied new homeowners here in St Johns!” – Jenn & Tyler

“Hilary and Darcie were amazing to work with. They were great communicators, something that put us at ease being first time sellers. They were also very creative in marketing our house and had genuine understanding for the market for our house. Having realtors who understand not just the house but the neighborhood is so important to us. We would love work with Darcie and Hilary again!” – Coral & Juan

“Thanks again for all of your help in finding the perfect place. We are all so happy here! I had heard horror stories about realtors, the process, how I could NEVER get a loan and how I should go about it in a very distrusting way – separate/unknown inspectors, mortgage brokers etc. It was so nice to be working with people I felt I could trust – your ethics, your mission, the way you work together – my intuition was right on! I love seeing and working with smart, successful women. The two of you (and Dakota) made a complicated process easy.” – Mindy

“My mom’s a realtor, so I know that a lot of clients fall in love with their realtors, irrespective of how good they are.  After all, this is the person who helps you navigate successfully through a very stressful part of your life.  And yes, Hilary is an amazing person who lives her values and she’s the kind of person you would be lucky to count as one of your friends.  But more important to this review, Hilary is an expert real estate agent.  She will work hard, act in your best interests, do every single thing that she promises you and she is absolutely ethical.   Another great advantage of working with Hilary is that she and her partner Darcie work together to ensure that one of them is always available to help each of their shared clients. I’ve bought two houses in the past, and Hilary and Darcie are absolutely the most competent real estate agents I’ve ever met.  With their help, I bought my dream house in Portland and I recommended Hilary to a friend who just did the same. Whether you’re buying or selling your first house or your fifth, I strongly recommend that you meet with Hilary and Darcie, along with all the other agents that your family and friends are likely to recommend to you.  You won’t find more competent and ethical real estate agents.” – Michelle

“Darcie was a great support throughout the home-buying process. It was indispensable to have such a knowledgeable, unbiased guide to gently point out the positive and negative aspects of the houses we looked at. We never felt pressured into making an offer. When we did enter into a transaction, Darcie was always thinking three steps ahead and was especially helpful with having us (and the other parties) fill out the paperwork in a timely fashion. She was very responsive, finding out the answers to our (many) questions almost instantaneously. She was a great help during the inspection period, when she obtained several free quotes on repairs that needed to be done, and she ultimately negotiated a fair deal with the sellers on our behalf. Darcie has a great relationship with her real estate partner, who was more than willing and able to take up our cause–and treat us like her own clients–while Darcie was briefly out of town. We were also delighted to learn that Darcie is committed to bettering the community by donating a portion of her commission to a local charity of our choice. We HIGHLY recommend Darcie as a buyer’s agent. She made the experience not only stress-free but also enjoyable!” – Jayson & Cindy

“My experience working with Hilary left me with the impression that she is a genuinely kind person and treating people well is very important to her. During the entire process Hilary was my advocate and confidant. I knew I could trust her to know when to follow my lead, when to hold my hand, and when to be the voice of reason. Hilary treated with me like an intelligent person and let me make decisions that were right for me. I’m very happy with my purchase and my experience working with her.” – Xochitl

“Darcie Pelsor, where do I begin? I suppose since she’s a real estate agent I’ll start with the really(!) cute house we now live in. When it came time for negotiating and sealing the deal, Darcie always had our best interests in mind. She doubles as an advocate. She also makes herself super available for house-hunting and returns phone calls pronto. But about Darcie the person: I get the sense that Darcie chose this career because she likes to make people happy. She’s genuine, kind and sharp–that rare mix of qualities that makes you feel really comfortable and at ease, but also like she’s got your back when it’s down-to-business time. Plus, she makes driving around for hours looking at houses super fun. Can’t recommend her enough.” – Carolyn

“Hilary took over for Darcie, in the middle of our house search–and the transition was totally seamless. Hillary let us direct the pace and direction of our search, which we liked, but also felt comfortable giving us her experienced view on various situations and houses–which we really appreciated! Her comments were dead on (this lady can spot water damage from a mile away), she read the houses with our taste in mind, and whenever we wanted to look into something, she was ON it. Thanks for making buying our first house a wonderful experience!” – Clare

“Hilary & Darcie rock!! I had spent the better part of a year attempting to sell my house ‘by owner.’  Through a mutual friend, I met Hilary and Darcie, and they began emailing/telling me a LOT of good advice.  After hearing a few things that they had to say, it became painfully apparent that they know a hell of a lot about real estate, and I hired them.  Two months later, my house was sold and I got *more* than my asking price. Hilary and Darcie went way above and beyond what they needed to in order to get my house sold.  They dealt with my contractors when I didn’t have the time or patience.  They got permits taken care of.  They loaned me furniture out of their *own* homes to help me stage my house Working with Hilary and Darcie was a great experience for me, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them as Realtors.” – Zac

“Hilary recently helped my wife and I buy our first home. From the start, she really listened to what we were looking for, and continued to listen as our lists of “musts” and “wants” evolved. Hilary is upbeat and did a great job at making the seemingly endless search (60+ houses over three months) a positive experience. She is also full of insight on houses and neighborhoods, and would frequently point out important details that we would have overlooked. Throughout our search, Hilary reassured us that we would eventually find a house that we loved –  we never felt pressure to settle for anything less. When we did find our house, Hilary was terrific at coordinating the purchase. She was there for us through each step of the process and was quick to address any concerns that we had. Everything went flawlessly and, largely because of Hilary’s diligence, we were able to close early. To say that she “went the extra mile” is not only cliché, but a huge understatement! Even after we got the keys, Hilary continues to help us by answering our random questions about homeownership and recommending service providers. There is no question that we will use Hilary for all of our future real estate needs. I can’t recommend her highly enough.” – Don & Abigail

“My boyfriend and I were very eager to buy our first home after relocating from New York. We found a house that was listed as a short-sale. The nature of a short-sale process is tediously long and exhausting. Darcie did everything in her power to expedite the sale. Thanks to her consist prompts to the banks we were able to get approval fairly quickly. When, we decided to back out of the deal due to a poor inspection, Darcie didn’t waver a bit in supporting our decision. Darcie helped us to get back in the saddle again and we continued our search for our perfect house. Through such trying economic times, Darcie maintained good judgment and foresight as we struggled through so many of our own personal loop-holes. Darcie always had our best interests as her top priority and articulated everything to us in a clear and concise way. Darcie went above and beyond what is expected of a realtor. We always felt we were in excellent hands. Thank you for getting us into our happy home!” – Kathleen & Charles

“My wife & I recently had the pleasure of working with Hilary Bourassa to locate and purchase a home in Tigard. As first time home buyers in Oregon, we needed mare care and support than an established resident. Hilary’s conduct, performance and persistence were exemplary. She kept us informed every step of the way and either answered our questions on the spot or dug in and found the answers to our rather numerous inquiries. She fielded several last minute glitches on the seller’s side, which protected our interest in the home just before funding and recording…She never hesitated to go above and beyond the “call of duty” which made us feel we were her most important clients.” - Cam & Judy

“We affectionately call Darcie the “hustler,” because she moves fast and she gets the job done. We talked to Darcie on a Sunday about selling our home, by Tuesday she was in our home staging and taking photos. As the US economy came crashing down in September of 2008, Darcie managed to sell our house in less than two weeks. She was available to answer all our questions. She is a no-nonsense person. We are extremely happy with the results and highly recommend her to others.” – Amy & David

“Working with Hilary has always been nothing but amazing. She helped us buy our first house and gave great advice on every step, small and large. I always felt safe and never pressured with every decision we made. We have since decided to buy a business and immediately turned to Hilary for her help and again she has been excellent. Needless to say; when it comes time to buy our next home I will be calling Hilary.” – Chelsey & Dale

“As a first-time-homebuyer, Darcie was a wonderful partner in sorting out the long list of tumultuous details that come with preparing paperwork, and getting things scheduled. That’s not to say that she’s formulaic: she’s fun, talkative, and empathetic. I think she was very careful to let me make decisions on my own. She never pressured me to buy anything — which was nice. She would, however, on occasion gently try to steer me clear of problem houses or situations. All in all, she was a wonderful person to work with. I appreciate all the effort she put into me as a client. If you’re looking for a real estate agent, drop her an email. She’s very web savvy, which is a huge plus.” – Gavin

“When it came time to procure a real estate agent, there was no question in my mind that I would choose Hilary. Having previously worked with Hilary in a different setting, I already knew that she was one of the most diligent, thorough and competent people I have ever encountered. She not only met, but also exceeded my expectations as my realtor. I cannot recommend a more intelligent and reliable person to have on ones side, especially when it comes to one of the biggest decisions in life. My first purchase with Hilary was outstanding and I’m so excited to be working with her a second time!” – Shannon

“Thanks to Darcie, selling my home was a breeze, despite the fragile housing market. I interviewed 3 realtors when I wanted to put my house on the market. Darcie was the 1 realtor who came to meet me ready to work. She came with a detailed analysis of home sales in my neighborhood, and was able to give me clear picture of what to expect. Her instincts were great – she saved me much time and money by accurately identifying not only what needed to be done to ready the house for market, but also what I didn’t need to do. Darcie communicated her plan for selling my house clearly, and kept me fully informed throughout the process. She was incredibly easy to talk to, and always responsive to any questions or concerns I had. I can’t sing her praises enough! My only regret is that I have since moved from the Portland area, so I can’t constantly refer people to her. She is awesome.” – Sophie