Ed Geist is a real estate agent in Beaverton, Oregon, helping homeowners, sellers, and buyers make informed decisions across Washington County and the greater Portland area.
Ed Geist spent a decade working as a residential appraiser before moving into real estate sales. That valuation background gives clients a practical advantage: the conversation begins with the property, comparable evidence, condition, and market position, not a convenient number chosen to win the appointment.
For sellers, that means understanding how buyers are likely to compare the home before setting the list price. Preparation, presentation, timing, and negotiation are built around the property’s strongest position rather than relying on price reductions after interest slows.
For buyers, Ed helps separate the asking price from supported value. He explains the tradeoffs within an offer, reviews relevant market evidence, and keeps the search focused on the buyer’s actual priorities.
Residential appraisal experience
Buyer, seller, and senior-market training
Residential market guidance
The role of a strong real estate advisor is not to push the transaction forward.
It is to make the value, options, obligations, and risks clear enough that the client can move with confidence.
Fifteen distinct enclaves across the Portland metro, each with its own rhythm, character, and price story.
Where Silicon Forest meets small-town warmth
The city that keeps its character
Innovation meets orchards
Refined suburban living
Waterfront charm just minutes south
Oregon's most prestigious address
Historic downtown, modern comforts
Family-first Washington County
Fifteen dedicated services, each held to
editorial standards from first meeting to
closing day.
“Ed guided us through a competitive market with grace and precision. We closed on our dream home in Lake Oswego with the confidence that every detail had been considered.”
Lake Oswego
“Selling our Bethany home was seamless. Ed’s marketing brought serious buyers within days, and his negotiation delivered a price above our expectations.
Bethany
“For our relocation from Boston, Ed became more than an agent — he became our first friend in Portland. Nothing was left to chance.
West Hills
“Twenty years in real estate, and Ed is the finest professional I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside.
Escrow Officer
West Linn · $2.19M
Cedar Mill · $1.35M
Beaverton · $625K
Fifteen dedicated services, each held to
editorial standards from first meeting to
closing day.
$985K
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9.4 / 10
40,700
The Portland luxury market at midyear
Inventory tightens above $2M as buyers pivot from downtown condos to view estates in the West Hills.
Staging that actually sells
Editorial-caliber staging is no longer optional in the
luxury segment. Here’s what moves the needle.
The first-time buyer's playbook
From pre-approval to keys — a calm, editorial guide to
your first home purchase.
CENTURION® Producer
Quality Service Pinnacle
Luxury Portfolio Specialist
Luxury Portfolio Specialist
Buyers receive search, offer, inspection, and closing guidance. Sellers receive pricing, preparation, marketing, and negotiation support.
Yes. Oregon requires a written buyer representation agreement before an agent provides certain buyer services.
Pricing considers comparable sales, current competition, condition, location, and recent buyer activity.
Compensation is negotiable and should be explained in the buyer representation agreement.
Start with a property review to identify repairs, documents, disclosures, pricing, and launch timing.
Yes. The best sequence depends on financing, timing, market conditions, and your comfort with risk.
Selling a home? Bring the address, timeline, and any questions about value or preparation.