Testimonials

Below are nearly 100 testimonials or reviews from my clients from the recent years. I am happy to provide a list of referrals for potential clients; please contact me directly at ernest@cooperrealtyllc.net or 503-515-8426.

When I was faced with the difficult task of selling my parent's home, I knew who to call. Someone I trusted. Within days Ernest's team had secured two full price offers. I am proud to call him my Realtor and my friend.

-Tamara Callihan

I wanted to thank you for all your patience, your thoroughness and your time spent on my new expenditure. I know for a fact that you put many hours into getting me what I wanted. I felt that you had my best interest at heart during the entire process. Your professionalism was enough for me to keep you in mind for any of my new purchases or ventures.

-Greg Trujillo

It was a pleasure working with you! If I had to do it all over again I would not change a thing. No task is too hard and no question to difficult to answer. You were friendly, professional and extremely knowledgeable in regards to the Portland real-estate market.

-Shaun Olcott and Erin Kaiser

Hi Ernest,

I am more than happy to express how rewarding it has been to work with you. It has been a little over 6 years that we have worked together. Purchasing or selling real estate is a very personal, stressful, and exciting event in ones life, so it is of the utmost importance to work with Realtors that are hardworking, dependable, and trustworthy. These are the words that best describe Ernest Cooper. From start to finish he has never disappointed me. I have always appreciated his knowledge of the real estate business and trusted their insight when I had to make difficult decisions in regards to my sales and/or purchases. He is a true professional.

-Charolette Jensen

It was a pleasure working with you on the sale of 3715 SE Steele. I look forward to working with you in the future.

-Kathy MacNaughton, Associate Broker, Windermere

Thank you, Ernest. We feel really good about the sale of our home and the purchase of our new one!

-Tom and Cherrie

Ernest Cooper is a highly competent professional. In every interaction I felt he was working hard to get the best home for me. He is honest and caring and to have someone like Ernest in you corner when making such a lifetime purchase is incredibility reassuring. I will ask Ernest to sell my home and buy any in the future and can whole heartedly recommend him to anyone.

-Dave

From the start we feel it was your strong, initial marketing efforts that ultimately found a buyer for us. Your continued progress reports kept us "in the loop" at all times. And at the end when Jeff started to get nervous because things were moving too fast, you kept it all together. We could not have done it without you.

Ernest, thank you for all your hard work and diligence. We both appreciate it very much. You have been more than just our broker - you've been our friend.

-Jeff and Carolyn

You made my home buying experience wonderful.

-Kate

I utilized Ernest to find my home in Portland and worked with him for about 4 months in 2008. I was a tough client.

My background is in banking, real estate investing and interior design. I was buying not only for a home that was esthetically pleasing but one that represented a positive investment opportunity. To say I am picking is to understate the facts!

Ernest hung in there with me for months, graciously showing me property after property. He remained committed to the task at hand and always conducted himself with the highest level of professionalism. His "concierge" approach to being a Realtor translated into not only a very high level of performance himself but high quality, meaningful referrals to other support services in the area. Because I was looking for a "fixer upper" the purchase price was relatively low. Although I did not represent a very high commission for Ernest I was got the highest level of service from him.

I am very picky who I want to do business with and even more so who I choose as friends. I thought so highly of Ernest in our business dealings that ultimately he has become a good friend. He has never failed me in either our business or personal dealings.

I believe this speaks volumes.

-Barb

I thought, and still do, that you have been <em>awesome</em> in every way! You kept me sane throughout the whole process, and preserved the deal when things seemed up in the air, and could have gone south on us. I especially appreciated how you would return calls and emails right away, how you would find answers to my questions, and how you would bring paperwork to me when I couldn't get to a particular location in a timely way because of my job. I am so very very relieved that this is now behind me, and that I can begin building my reserves again. Whew! Being out of debt is huge! Such a burden lifted. And I feel good too, that the new owners have a nice home.

I will definitely recommend Ernest if I hear of anyone looking to buy/sell!

Keep in touch!

-Wanda

John and I wanted to thank you for the help that you gave us getting through this sale. It was quick which was great as it kept us from a long painful "keeping it perfect" ordeal! We feel that we got about the best deal that we could given the market conditions etc. and feel lucky to have sold it. It really worked out well to have both of you involved in the sale, we were never without someone to turn to with questions. Now we just need to get settled into our new place and get things put away! Thank you for all of your help, you are great!

-John and Alicia

Thank you so much for the fantastic basket of treats. Jim and I have shared a bottle of wine in our new tiffany wine glasses and the chocolate is long gone. Everything is delicious.

Thank you again for the terrific job you did in selling our house. You top my list of referrals.

-Jim and Kristina

I am so impressed with the work Ernest has been doing. Your group operates at a completely different level than what I had become accustomed to.

-Mike's Testimonial

We just wanted to say thank you for the amazing experience and professionalism during the purchase of our home.  You’re an amazing team and we look forward to doing business with you in the future.

-Alyson and Larry

In June 2010, I decided to relocate back to Oregon. Knowing the home buying process can be tedious and stressful, even more so since I was living 3000 miles away, I knew I needed to find a qualified and dependable Realtor. Ernest Cooper came recommended to me and he did not disappoint.

Coordinating efforts with his partner, Cyndi Johnston, this dynamic duo exceeded my expectations. Not only was Ernest able to find me a new home in just two days, he and Cyndi remained extremely engaged and responsive throughout the buying process, helping with every last detail while I was back in Florida. They made the entire process seamless and pleasurable.

Ernest and Cyndi are knowledgeable professionals who genuinely care about their clients. They wanted me to find a home, not just a house. While considering my requirements, Ernest also had some of his own. For example, being a single woman, he wanted to be sure the neighborhood I moved into was safe and in a viable location. It's those added touches that truly made a difference.

I know I would use Ernest and Cyndi again and I highly recommend you do the same, if you are in the market for highly effective and reliable real estate agents!

-Debbie Arbeeny

Ernest, we would like to give you our most sincere appreciation for helping us to find our dream home. Through multiple short sale offers you both expended enormous amounts of energy and effort and remained positive throughout the experience. We hope you thoroughly enjoy the wine. It took 3 months to get the EOS and it is on of our all time favorites. We hope to work with you again soon on another venture!

-Landon and Ryan

I really appreciate your team's work on this. It was a pretty stressful project to move out of the area and it was a real relief to know that we had such a reliable team in place in Portland. Thanks again for all that you did.

-Evan

I have been meaning to write this email for 2 weeks! THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for everything you did for us during the sale of our home, the unforgettable closing and the moving out . There are countless things but I wanted to let you know that staying cool under all the mayhem was a huge help. You remained calm and focused on the outcome the entire time even when things were looking grimm. I have a tendency to “freak out” during the unknown so you were a big help during this process. THANK YOU!

-Michele

Ernest's expertise, professionalism and support made the experience of selling my home in this very tough market so much more pleasant. He listened, held my hand and advised me every step of the way. I consider myself very fortunate to have found Ernest and hope to work with him in the future.

Thank you for everything.

-Lauren

First, let me admit to the fact that my husband and I are a bit high maintenance - or as we'd like to think, we have high standards. Ernest passed the test with flying colors. Ernest has been in Portland realty business for a long time, and he knows the market very well. He is an absolutely amazing realtor - competent, responsive, and just a pleasure to be around. Let me give you some examples:

The very first time we met, Ernest took the time to sit down with us and learn what we wanted, and explain the process, as we were first time homebuyers. We then saw one apartment that was really nice (in fact, it got sold that same day) - however, instead of pressuring us to make an offer, Ernest asked us if the apartment had everything we wanted. In fact, it did not, so we ended up not making an offer. We really appreciated Ernest's style of guiding us to decide for ourselves, and supporting us in that process.

Through a roughly 4 months process, we made 2 offers, both of which had multiple competing offers, and we won both (for those of you looking to buy - this is a very impressive statistic!). We ended up backing out of the first one - which Ernest handled very graciously - and closed and happily moved in into the second place. Bottom line - we will be working with Ernest for all of our future realty needs, and we would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a place.

-Natalia Sutin

I utilized Ernest to find my home in Portland and worked with him for about 4 months in 2008. I was a tough client. My background is in banking, real estate investing and interior design. I was buying not only for a home that was aesthetically pleasing but one that represented a positive investment opportunity. To say I am picking is to understate the facts!

Ernest hung in there with me for months, graciously showing me property after property. He remained committed to the task at hand and always conducted himself with the highest level of professionalism. His “concierge” approach to being a Realtor translated into not only a very high level of performance himself but high quality, meaningful referrals to other support services in the area. Because I was looking for a “fixer upper” the purchase price was relatively low. Although I did not represent a very high commission for Ernest I was got the highest level of service from him.

I believe this speaks volumes.

-Barbara Siudy

Ernest made the potentially lengthy and stressful process of finding just the right house for us easy and fun through his extensive knowledge, attention to detail, and genuine concern for his clients' happiness. Upon our first contact with Ernest, he went out of his way to foster communication and provide sound professional advice while maintaining a pleasant and friendly demeanor. Additionally, the other individuals and services he referred us to, such as the financial advisor, home inspectors, etc., were equally professional and trustworthy. We would highly recommend Ernest to anyone looking to buy or sell property. With Ernest, we can honestly say we have not only found a realtor, but a friend as well.

-Kami Chiotti

Ernest helped us buy our current house a couple of years ago so when it was time to sell our rental we didn't have to think twice about who we would hire to do that.

Once again, Ernest did not let us down. Our house was on the market for FOUR days and then we received a full asking price offer (buyers even paid closing costs!!).

We could not have hoped for a better outcome. The sale went very smoothly and nothing took us by surprise. Ernest kept us in the loop the entire time so we knew exactly what stage the process was in at all times.

It doesn't get any better than Cooper Realty!

-Jamie Johnson Maier

Ernest was recommended to us by our buying agent. When we met him we knew immediately that he was a great fit for us! He is professional, knowledgeable, straight-forward, honest, and so much fun! We have shared many laughs, which made the stressful selling and moving process bearable… almost enjoyable! We felt so much trust in him that we were able to simply hand over the process, follow his advice, and watch the magic happen. And it did! Our house sold in 4 hours!! He did so much work to make it happen. We will never be able to thank him enough and count him as a life-long friend.

-Karen Belanger

Ernest helped me find my current home in Portland. He took time to listen to all of my requirements, truly looked out for my best interest throughout the home search and stayed completely engaged throughout the entire sales cycle. After many negative experiences with realtors, it was so refreshing to find someone who I could trust with this major purchase...oh and did I mention he did it all with me living 3,000 miles away at the time? Whether you are looking to buy or sell, I would highly recommend Ernest and his team.

-Debbie Arbeeny

Ernest is professional, thorough, & fun to work with! The seller we worked with was difficult to say the least, but Ernest worked with grace to negotiate the terms we wanted and to make it all come together successfully. We are thrilled in our new home & would highly recommend Ernest to anyone buying or selling a home in the Portland area.

I have also worked with Ernest in a different capacity - me being the mortgage lender for some of his buyers. He is communicative, proactive, & a pleasure to work with.

-Jennifer Kelly

I have been meaning to write this email for 2 weeks! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for everything you did for us during the sale of our home, the unforgettable closing and the moving out . There are countless things but I wanted to let you know that staying cool under all the mayhem was a huge help. You remained calm and focused on the outcome the entire time even when things were looking grim. I have a tendency to “freak out” during the unknown so you were a big help during this process. THANK YOU!

-Michelle Stefanon

Ernest was recommended to me by a friend at work. He did everything possible to help me find the condo I was looking for. It was very clear to me that Ernest went above and beyond to ensure that my parents and I felt like he had our best interest in mind. I was particularly impressed with how quickly he responded to our questions and the amount of detail and information he provided. Overall, for my first home-buying experience, Ernest made things easy and it couldn't have gone any smoother!

-Josh Stenzler

Ernest was incredibly helpful during my home buying process. He was recommended to me by a coworker and I couldn't have been more pleased with his service. He learned about me and what I was looking for, and was able to help direct me to homes that suited my needs. I have recommended him to other friends who have also successfully found homes as well. Ernest is by far the best realtor I have ever had the pleasure of working with and I would never hesitate to recommend him to anyone!

-Tara Williams

Ernest has been my Realtor for over 7 years. I have recommended him to all of my friends and family! He took time with me to find out what I needed and helped me develop a plan to buy and then sell my home. My situation was not straightforward, but Ernest never made me feel like I was a burden. He handled so many things for me and made it an amazing experience. I would use him anytime, anyplace, for any home.

-Ben Shah

I chose Ernest as my Realtor for selling my home. I have no regrets. I felt Ernest used all sources available to get information about my home out to the public and other realtors. He kept me informed of any change in the status of my listing and sale process. He shared ideas for helping to make the sale of the house more aggressive and timely. Ernest is a realtor that you will call a professional and friend.

-Darie Johnson

-Landon Marsh

Ernest Cooper has been helping my friends, & me for over a decade - he never ceases to amaze! He goes above & beyond, in helping to meet needs and provide more than exceptional service. He is top notch! Anyone who has a chance to work with him will not be disappointed and will discover what my friends and I have, that he is the best! Both personally & professionally, would recommend him to anyone.

-Gene Whiteley-Ross

-Dave Allderdice

I have been a colleague of Ernest's for nearly six years, consulting as his Interior Designer both personally and professionally. He is the consummate professional without being "stuffy" or unapproachable, and makes every effort to put his client's needs and desires first. Ernest has a wide-reaching network in Portland and most would also consider him a friend.

-Amy Troute

Ernest’s expertise, professionalism and support made the experience of selling my home in this very tough market so much more pleasant. He listened, held my hand and advised me every step of the way. I consider myself very fortunate to have found Ernest and hope to work with him in the future. Thank you for everything.

-Lauren Ferguson

I have purchased two homes now through Ernest and have passed along his name to other friends who are needing an experienced realtor. Buying or selling a home is a monumental moment in someone's life and it's also very personal. Ernest does an amazing job at walking you through the process and taking care of the details you haven't even thought about. He is a very caring professional that goes above and beyond what you'd expect from a realtor.

Believe me - I sold a property in Chicago and at each conversation I had with this sub-par realtor - I kept thinking about how Ernest would be taking care of me. Ernest is open and honest. He's also direct which at first - is unheard of in Portland but you find yourself craving that direct and honest input in your buying or selling decision. But he is also considerate and only lends his opinion when necessary.

All of this helps guide you to make the whole process as comfortable and stress-free as possible. I hold Ernest with the highest regards and anyone interested in utilizing his services, can contact me directly. I can't recommend his services enough. Good luck to you in your hunt for a new home or the sale of your property. You're in good hands with Ernest and Cooper Realty.

-JC Vannatta

We were looking for a Broker to help us purchase a second home in the Portland area and Ernest Cooper was highly recommended. We can now concur and offer our highest commendation for Ernest and his team.

We live in San Diego. Buying a house is always a stressful event, but trying to buy a home from 1000 miles away is even more challenging. That said, Ernest was absolutely great to work with. We made 2 house-hunting trips to Portland. Ernest used his knowledge of the area and his remarkable ability to quickly evaluate and understand the needs and wants of his clients in order to select a very nice range of places for us to look.

Once we found a place that we really liked, Ernest took the lead in helping us through the closing process. He was our hands, eyes, and voice in Portland and did an outstanding job representing us.

It is difficult to offer just one word that truly describes how much we appreciate Ernest’s professional and personal capabilities, so ... “Fantastic" will have to do.

-Sharon Eastman

A colleague referred us to Ernest 8 years ago when we were trying to buy our first house and he couldn’t have been better. We were fairly new to Portland so had to rely on his expertise a lot. He introduced us to interesting neighborhoods that we didn’t even know about and ended up showed us at least 50 houses over 4 months. A few years later, I was transferred to CA for work so used Ernest again to sell our house. In 2012, we had an opportunity to move back to Portland and again called Ernest. For this home, we had to do a lot of shopping remotely and rely on Ernest’s judgment. We actually put the offer on our house sight unseen (all we had to go on were the pictures from the listing, the map, and Ernest’s instincts) and it turned out better than I could have imagined.

Bottom line: We’ve used other Realtors, none have been as good as Ernest Cooper.

-Erick Ulferts

I lived in Portland, Oregon in the Pearl District. I retained Ernest and his team to sell my condo. After reviewing Ernest's credential and those of his team I chose Ernest.

Ernest first reviewed the building, all legal issues as well as making certain all information regarding the condo was correct.

I requested they do comparable 's and come back with the documentation and recommended pricing for my condo. Within a couple of days Ernest had the comparable as well as the recommendations requested.

Ernest prepared the marketing materials, recommended the staging of the condo, open house as well as photography and all realtor contacts. The sale of my condo took less than four weeks. I believe and know this was due to Ernest's abilities and capabilities.

-Kevin L. Stewart

Ernest helped me and my husband buy our first home, which we are still in over ten years later. We had absolutely no experience in the real estate world and Ernest was a wonderful guide through the process. He took the time to educate us and patiently answer ALL of our questions (and there were many of them). He put us in contact with trusted people in the industry to help us with all aspects of the home buying process. Ernest really invested in us, genuinely caring that we were happy with our home buying decision - providing us with a real sense of security in the process. Ernest honestly cares about his clients and his experience and knowledge is priceless.

-Stacie Greer

Ernest sold our home in Portland in three weeks in May 2011 during the housing downturn. His attention to the entire process is what made for a successful experience. We realized that staging the home was very important. Ernest included the cost of a stager with his fee, then provided referrals to handymen and house cleaners which helped us to present the home as move-in ready. Ernest took professional photos of the property and even loaned us a couple of chairs for the staging. He sealed the deal during the Open House.

-Kristina Clark

Ernest was referred to us by another realtor from whom we'd bought a small condominium in Portland--this was some 8 years ago. He has been our realtor ever since. He helped us sell a house on the Oregon Coast and found our present house, which we are delighted with. We are planning to sell the aforementioned condominium in the very near future, and Ernest will be our listing agent. We feel confident in going to Ernest for any real estate advice.

-Fiona Smith

Ernest helped me purchase a rental townhouse back in 2005 and has assisted me ever since. He's great at knowing the area, the market, and working with people. He's also great at always having someone in his network that can assist if it is outside his realm of expertise. I love working with Ernest - he is very fun to work with, super responsive, and knows his stuff!"

-Anna Dube

Ernest is phenomenal!! He is prompt, professional and definitely gives you peace of mind. Thanks to him, my wife and I rest assured that he will not only get our house sold at the best possible value, but he will also help us find the home that is perfect for our family. You will not find a better fit for your home buying and selling needs!

-Daniel Cohen

-Shaun Olcott

When I was faced with the difficult task of selling my parent’s home, I knew who to call. Someone I trusted. Within days Ernest’s team had secured two full price offers.

I am proud to call him my Realtor and my friend.

-Tamara Callihan

I really appreciate your team’s work on this. It was a pretty stressful project to move out of the area and it was a real relief to know that we had such a reliable team in place in Portland. Thanks again for all that you did.

-Briana Studer

Ernest managed our home finding in PDX and he showed us all of the areas and homes that met our criteria, as well as showed us homes in areas/price ranges for 'comparison'. He was very easy to work with.

-Richard Phillips

Ernest Cooper is an incredible agent, I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. I have worked with Ernest on multiple occasions and he and his team have exceeded our expectations in every way!!!

-Tim Jarnagin

We just wanted to say thank you for the amazing experience and professionalism during the purchase of our home. You’re an amazing team and we look forward to doing business with you in the future.

-Alyson Cavasso

Ernest did a great job of helping me stage my condo and find the right buyer. He was positive, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. I trust Ernest's expertise and would highly recommend him.

-Barb Fox

Ernest brings an exuberant confident personality that makes the home ownership experience worth while. I wish I'd have more opportunities to refer individuals his direction.

-Jeff Wilson

Ernest displayed an amazing example of professionalism, punctuality and friendliness. I could not have asked for a better realtor.

-Amanda Hershberger

It was a pleasure working with you on the sale of 3715 SE Steele. I look forward to working with you in the future.

-Kathy Macnaughton

Ernest was not even our Realtor when we first met him. Our Realtor was on vacation. After one day of looking at houses with him, we knew he would be our Realtor for life. He asks pertinent questions to determine what you truly are looking for in a home. After meeting more of his clients at a holiday party, it is evident that he builds this same trust and personal relationship with many of his clients. We have referred several buyers and sellers to Ernest who had the same experience.

If you want a super knowledgeable, hard working Realtor that treats you as though you are his only client, Ernest is the one. You, too, can have a Realtor and friend for life.

-Mark Neuhausen

Ernest is the most fantastic realtor I have ever had the pleasure of working with! He is charming, speedy, energetic, goes the extra mile, gracious, patient, and extremely hard-working. Simply the best! Unlike many people in business, he helps me sort out the pros and cons to my big decisions so that I could do what was best for my family first and also to understand the big picture with no regrets. I had a very difficult situation at hand but Ernest stayed chipper and positive and never gave up. I just wish I could afford to send him to Mexico or something for all he has done : )"

-Megan Stonic

Ernest is wonderful. He started as my realtor and became my friend. Ernest listed and sold my home and helped me purchase a new one. One of the most important things to me is listening. Ernest listened to me and I mean really listened and helped me find the perfect home. My daughter came along with us when looking at houses and she fell in love with Ernest. We had a wonderful time together. I can't say enough good things about him. He is the perfect Realtor and friend.

-Debbie Wilson Delapp

I am a marketing professional and when I saw Cooper Realty's marketing efforts for their listing at 35 SW 93rd I thought, "wow, this company really gets it." I thought the listing's website they design was well laid-out, and it was super easy to get the facts about the property. Not to mention the photos were stunning. It is encouraging to see real estate professionals backing up their listings with solid marketing efforts!

-Carrie Love

When I decided to see my house, I found Ernest and I am so thankful I did. He made the entire process look easy. Ernest is an exceptional communicator and was always available to answer questions. His friendly nature and extensive knowledge of the market made it a delight to work with him. I learned so much about the process. When I am ready to purchase another home, Ernest will be the first person I call.

-John Smith

Ernest is an absolute professional. Having said that, he brings levity to the table always, and realizes the largest purchase of your life can be a fun experience as well. And it was. I am excited about our transaction with Ernest, and more excited about future transactions with Ernest. Believe me when I say, this is one realtor you want on your side. Thank you, Ernest!

-Jim Fugate

I worked with Ernest when he was only 19. He was the brightest and most talented team member we had. I so enjoyed working with him, because not only was he great at his job, he was wonderful fun to work with. He is honest and extremely competent at anything that he sets his mind to. If I am ever in Ernest's area I will certainly call him for any real estate needs.

-Caren Mccourt

After a series of disappointing experiences with another agent, some close friends referred us to Ernest. We were so glad we made the switch before purchasing our first home. He is professional, punctual, and answered all of our questions big and small. Also, his text messages utilize a full range of emoticons, keeping us wildly entertained as well as informed.

-Samantha Moore

While looking for our first home eight years ago we met Ernest. He spent many hours helping us find our perfect first home in the height of the bubble. He was always there for us and always had our back. He was honestly the best part of a stressful situation. He did such a good job that we asked him to help us with our second home purchase.

-Edward Little

We had a very positive experience working with Ernest. He is very professional and at the same time personal as well.. He understands the market trends in our case represented both the seller and us the buyer. Everything went very smoothly. Because he owns his company, he was flexible to make it a win win deal for all parties involved.

-Sule Kirkewoog

I have worked with Ernest on a couple of occasions he always went above and beyond to fulfill my expectations and wants concerning what I was looking for in a home. He takes the time to learn all of the ins and outs of the surrounding neighborhood as well. Always courteous and professional, he made the house hunting process very enjoyable.

-Kim Barnett

Just the best realtor and friend that we could have. There was so many times that we show up to a listing and we feel so confident after seeing other agents! He's always available and very knowledgeable around all aspects of the business. If you're looking for someone with a lot of experience and tons of energy, Ernest is your guy!

-Parham Parvizi

Ernest was incredible to work with and I would recommend him to anyone looking to purchase or sell a home. He was very professional and most importantly well organized. Working with an agent that is as well connected as he is was a huge benefit as well.

-Michael De Los Reyes

It was a pleasure to work with Ernest. A real PROFESSIONAL and HONEST Realtor to work with. His advice was right on and with all of his knowledge, he had the answer to all of my questions. A real 5 star REALTOR to have and to work with.

-Ed De Los Reyes

My girlfriend and I bought a house recently with Ernest as our agent. He went above and beyond our expectations. He was patient, friendly, knowledgeable, persistent, and very helpful. I would recommend him to anyone.

-Roger Hucek

Ernest is super responsive and knows the real estate game as good as anyone around. You are in good hands with Ernest!!

-Tim Mercer

My experience with Ernest on the sale of my home has been great so far!

-Jackie Sutherland

He was always there when I needed him. Very helpful and sweet.

-Beetah Vasseli

I have worked with Ernest in selling of my personal residence and in buying a new home; in both instances he did a lot of work to cover questions and issues as they arose, minimizing the time and effort that my wife and I would have had to expend to address these issues. In short, he worked hard and earned his commission.

My wife and I have also referred Ernest to friends for his assistance in purchasing homes, all have been very pleased.

As part of my work, I manage OREO properties for a community bank. Ernest has been our preferred listing agent in the Portland area over the past 4 years; with good results in what has been a very challenging time."

-Jeff Hilderbrand

I don't write reviews too often, because most times it's not worth my time but Ernest is. I was younger when I bought my first house and Ernest took the time to answer all my questions and guided me correctly to the right house. We must have seen over 50 houses in those couple months that I was looking and Ernest didn't seem displeased or frustrated with my uncertainty in which house to buy. In the end, Ernest realized what I liked and what I didn't and pointed me to my house. I have lived here for over 6 years and I love this house and the community around it and I find myself quietly thanking Ernest in my head for pointing me to this house.

-Edmond Ullrich

I've known Ernest for 10 years and have looked to him over and over again for my real estate representation.

When you want to sell or buy, you really need to have someone who will be honest about everything, able to tell you what needs to change even if it is hard to hear. He knows the market very well, so you should attend to his advice about listing prices. Real estate can be a rather serious adventure, but he knows how to make it fun, and enjoyable, even when you're having a hard time deciding about an offer. He is personable, very hard working, and passionate about how he helps his clients.

Hire Ernest!

-Joseph Castaldi

I unexpectedly found myself in the housing market with very little experience or knowledge of how to navigate through the process. Ernest was strongly recommended to me by a friend and I am so incredibly grateful I made the acquaintance of Ernest Cooper. Ernest took the time to meet with me and learn about my needs and desires of finding the right home for me. He provided excellent resources for me to review and most importantly he listened to what I was looking for. Ernest was extremely responsive, provided insightful feedback and was respectfully honest with me that I appreciated more than anything. He helped me understand the process and never made me feel inadequate when I did not understand something. He is passionate about what he does and incredibly knowledgeable about all the aspects of the real estate world! Ernest also provided outstanding contacts for obtaining a new mortgage, interior design, inspectors and home cleaning resources.

Ernest made the process of finding and navigating through the daunting process of purchasing my perfect home with peace of mind. I am so happy with my new home and incredibly thankful for all of Ernest's hard work that made it possible. I gained a wonderful new friend in the process! I would recommend Ernest to anyone looking to purchase or sell a home!

-Holly Love

After working with a different realtor I felt didn't understand my needs and wasn't available, I was relieved to have finally found Ernest Cooper. Even with Ernest's busy schedule, he always found time to answer questions and was flexible with my limited hours for home searching. He was honest and upfront with properties that would not be a good fit and I never felt pressured. Through the entire process he was there; from offer to inspections to closure, and remained in contact, graciously asking for any assistance he could provide even after the transaction was complete. His warm and energized demeanor, along with his extensive knowledge of the Portland market was invaluable, especially when I briefly came down with buyer's "cold feet".

I am beyond happy with my new home and would highly recommend Ernest for any real estate needs.

-Kelsey Tate

As a first time home buyer and new dad, house hunting with a baby in tow was daunting in more ways than one. Ernest made this complicated process so simple and easy and helped us find the perfect house for our needs. We didn't have a car at that time so Ernest picked us up for every showing and even treated our screaming baby (who hated his car seat) with humor and kindness. He has amazing insight into what makes a good home and we quickly learned to trust his advice. He rode the roller coaster of emotions that is the home buying experience right there with us, and continued to offer services above and beyond closing. I only wish he could help us with every major purchasing decision!

We are so happy that Ernest was our realtor because not only did we find a great house, we found a great friend.

-Oliver Mulcahy

Ernest was a perfect investment. The ROI is tremendous. He was available at all times, was able to answer our questions with utmost professionalism sprinkled with timely humor, and was amazing when working with other integral folks in making our dream come true. Some of our favorite points in no particular order about Ernest:

1. Very quick to find solutions.

2. Honesty and Integrity.

3. Fantastic personality that promotes ease of working with.

4. His ability to toss out the lingo and making sure his clients understood what he & others were talking about.

5. Beyond the closing, his continued friendship.

There are more than five things I can mention, but for the sake of space and time, I will not write a novel. Thank you for all you have done for Jessica and I!

-Jesse Couts

We were extremely satisfied with our entire condo-buying process and Ernest made it happen. He is knowledgeable and professional and a joy to work with. We are new to Portland and we were not familiar with the local real estate market. We contacted Ernest because of a glowing recommendation from friends who bought their house through him.

Ernest assessed our needs & desires and started showing us condos. Within three weeks we made an offer that was accepted the next day. Ernest managed the entire process. He and his "team" (lender, title company, etc) closed the transaction within 30 days. We would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in the greater Portland area.

- Wayne & Barbara

-Wayne Marsh

I have had the singular pleasure of working with Ernest on a number of occasions over the past 10 years. He has assisted me on both the sale and the purchase of homes. He is a creative and very talented professional who knows his markets inside and out. His advice on what, how much, who and when on any transaction is always SPOT ON! Working with Ernest, there is no waiting for information nor are there any worries about navigating the endless paper-trails; he takes care of all aspects of the transaction. When Ernest Cooper says he is working just for you, believe me is doing so 110%! If you are looking for the very best in real estate service, give Ernest a call!

-Donna Stelling

Ernest went over and above the duties of a realtor when helping me purchase my first home. I was out of the country when buying the home and Ernest covered everything for me; I couldn’t have done it without him! I’ve recommended Ernest to several friends and business partners and he’s come through every time. He is a pleasure to work with and makes difficult transactions almost painless. Trust me when I say, choosing Cooper Reality will be the best decision you’ll make.

-Brenda Benham

I have had the wonderful opportunity to have Ernest as my agent since 2001 in the Portland Area...He has successful navigated me through 6 Residential Resale Transactions. I am also professionally married to the real estate industry, so I imagine I can't always be easy to please. Ernest treats me like any other homeowner with superior guidance and real estate knowledge. I have & will always use and refer Mr. Cooper to perspective homeowners.

-Jeff Wilson

Ernest is an incredible realtor. He was very knowledgeable and helpful in a tough buyers market. Ernest was straightforward and concise in communicating each step throughout the process. He made himself readily available at all times especially in short notice situations. When all was said and done, we were so grateful to have Ernest on our side! He will be the first realtor we recommend and the first we use in the future. Ernest, YOU ROCK!

-Brad & Mandi Falcon

Ernest was great at helping us find our dream home. He listened and really walked us through the process of inspections. Even though this wasn’t our first home, we wouldn’t have known to ask for certain things in the inspection or have a follow up inspection. Thanks to Ernest we did these things and avoided some costly mistakes! He really cares and knows what he is doing and it shows in his daily interactions!

-Amanda Campy

Ernest was very personable with us throughout the entire selling of our home and then purchasing the new one. Since my husband lived in our house all his life it was an emotional roller coaster but Ernest stepped in and personally made the transition a smooth one. He was not only professional with us but also became a friend!! And he always has the ability to make one laugh!"

-Sylvia Braker Hartmann

My husband and I came home from our honeymoon to find our already unpleasant living situation intolerable. We were facing the real possibility of becoming homeless when Ernest and his partner Joseph came to our rescue. His compassion and hard work turned us from frightened renters to proud homeowners in record time. We can't thank them both enough.

-Jennifer Puckett

I would highly recommend Ernest to anyone. My husband and I used him to sell our condo and buy a new house. He made both processes incredibly easy and fun. We introduced him to my parents and they loved him so much they are also going to use him to sell their house. He has a fantastic personality and work ethic. I give him 5 stars!

-Marika Fugate

Ernest is an exceptional broker. From pricing our house, to giving advice on staging, to negotiating through the various hurdles, he exhibited a high level of professionalism and a quick sense of humor. He is a strong marketer and knows the area well. I recommend him with five stars.

-Karlin Conklin

Ernest is a very dedicated realtor who looks out for his clients and I have already recommended him to several people. He was able to find us a house quickly by working with the seller's realtor to close the deal on the same day we went to see the house.

-Peggy Laferriere

I have little experience with realtors, but Ernest made selling my mother’s house a positive experience. He was fast, efficient and worked well with two novices.

-Joanne Gratton

Ernest is extremely knowledgeable, funny, patient, and total joy to work with. With his help, our very first bid (on our very first) home was accepted.

-Heather Smith

Just wanted to pass on a simple thanks and much gratitude for YOU...given dealings with buyers such as us that are firmly entrenched into the business can't always be the easiest people to keep on track or let alone please. You came through again like you have many times since we first met in January 2002. Wow, that is a long time. We can't thank you enough and we very much appreciate your knowledge, guidance, honesty and above all friendship.

-Jeff & Amber

I can't thank you enough. I am so grateful for you & everything you have done. Excellent realtor, wonderful person. Thank you for helping me start over in Portland & allowing me to have a life I never thought possible. Please come by the house soon, (already) many changes.

-Daisy

Thank you for the gentle prodding to get things done; for the clear head when things got crazy; for shielding us from the day to day trials of selling our home & for presenting it in such a way that the buyers fell in love with it. You are a top notch in our book. Also thank you for the delicious lunch, lovely wine & beautiful wine glasses.

-Laurie & Frank

We can't thank you enough for your sage advice and help in the sale of our condo & purchase of the our home. We love our new home! And we are slowly but surely getting settled in. The wine glasses and treats are being enjoyed as well. Thank you so much!

-Judi & Gary

Thank you for the most unusual wine decanter. We love it. It was also a delight to be working with you again on our exit needs from Portland. You were one of the greatest friends of all during our time as owners in that great city. We wish you the best in your career.

-Maureen & Steve

Deanna & I want to thank you, Ernest, for your help and guidance in getting a house. You really went above and beyond. All your advice made it easier for us to make the right decision about buying a house. So on our closing day, again thank you. You are truly one of a kind. We really appreciate your help.

-Deanna & Jonathan

Just wanted to say congrats and thank you, it was a pleasure working with you. Unlike most residential agents, you seem to know your way around an apartment deal which made this transaction go quite smoothly. Hope to work again with you soon, take care and best of luck the remainder of the year.

-Chuck Brazer

Ernest, thanks so much for offering the Estate Planning Seminar this weekend. Such an important topic, Aaron was very helpful and motivating. I appreciate you always looking out for your clients.

-Stacie Greer

Just wanted to say we so appreciate all the help you've given us to get this house. I've recommended you to my coworker who hopes to get a new home hopefully sometime later this year. I will continue to recommend you to anyone else looking for a home. You're the greatest Ernest! :D

-Kristin Hernandez

Ernest, your service is outstanding – thanks for helping me sell my house this year!

-Dan Willey

"Ernest, you’re closing with flying colors! Congrats again on the fantastic closing you had last month with us here at Fidelity National Title of Portland.

“Every job is a self-portrait of the person who does it and you always autograph your work with excellence”

Which is so true!!! We are so honored to work with you and appreciate your business! It’s a pleasure to work with a true professional."

-Chris Roth

Ernest Cooper is the BEST! He made buying/selling seem like a breeze. Highly recommend to anyone in the market for a realtor.

-Tara Williams

As if our realtor didn't impress us enough already getting us into a house in 3 weeks in a tough market, he sent us a housewarming gift from Tiffany's on top of that. Four beautiful wine glasses, wine, and chocolate were delivered yesterday. We are so wowed by this gesture and his service throughout this experience. If anyone is looking to buy or sell a home in Portland, look no further than <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ernest.cooper.395?fref=mentions">Ernest Cooper</a>! Also, a huge component of our success was working with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.j.kelly1?fref=mentions">Jennifer Kelly</a> from Guild Mortgage. This duo is the dream team of Portland real estate. I believe this is the first time I've openly endorsed services on Facebook, so hopefully that speaks to our level of satisfaction.

-Danny Murphy

Ernest helped me buy my first house. He was extremely knowledgeable about the Portland market and found me a condo in an ideal location. Professional, honest and hard working.

-Marc Tobin

Today is 1 year since I closed on my condo and I just wanted to send a note and say thank you SO very much for all your help, guidance, and advice you provided! It was so great working with you and while it may not be for a while, I look forward to working with you again in the future!

-Lacey

If there was an award for most caring and thoughtful real estate agent I would fight for you to get it a hundred times over :).

You are everything one, especially one who is as particular and high maintenance as me, could want from an agent (and then some!).

-Sumit

We were so fortunate that Ernest was recommended to sell our Condo<span class="text_exposed_show"> in downtown Portland. He was terrific, and we were so pleased. Living out of the state could have been very stressful, if we didn't have Ernest as our Realtor. He handled every detail of the process. He kept us updated, and always had the right suggestions. We were confident that he was watching out for our interest. Thank you!</span>

-Eileen Johnson

We are so deeply grateful for all of your wisdom, guidance, support and talent. You were a total rockstar throughout the entire home search/purchase process, and played a crucial role in helping us find, and land, the "nest" of our dreams. Thank you, thank you, thank you. In the words of Mother Teresa, "It is not how much we do, but how much love we put in that action". Thank you for operating from a place of love, and helping bring us to King Casa!

-Amelia & Josh

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