Andy Harris

Phone:5035042369
Email:andy@forisre.com

I'm Andy Harris, a Portland-area real estate broker with Foris Real Estate, brokered by eXp Realty. I'm licensed in Oregon and Washington, and I've helped over 180 clients buy and sell homes, with more than $84 million in sales volume across both states. I've earned Five Star Real Estate Broker recognition every year since 2020, and I was named to Best of Zillow, which recognizes the top 10% of agents nationwide.

My path into real estate was a bit roundabout. I started in Illinois in 2004, working in mortgage lending and sales, and later bought and managed a few rentals of my own. That mix still shapes how I work. I want you to understand the numbers, not just the listing.

My wife and I moved to Oregon in 2012, and I've been a licensed Realtor since 2015. I have a BA in English and Spanish from the University of Vermont and an MBA in international business from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. Those years taught me to communicate clearly and to think about the business side of a deal.

These days I'm usually with my wife, our daughter, and our two huskies, or outside hiking, swimming, running, or practicing yoga. I've lived in five states and several countries, and Portland is still my favorite.

Clients often mention my patience, integrity, and sense of humor. Those are the things I care about most. I'd be glad to talk through your plans, whether you're buying, selling, investing or just want to explore your options and possibilities.

Testimonials

"We buy and sell a lot of real estate. Andy is by far the best realtor we have ever worked with. He really knows the Portland market and was with us every step of the way on this last deal. We highly recommend Andy and we look forward to working with him again." - Sheri & Joe R.

"Andy went above and beyond for us when selling our home in Portland. The house needed some serious work before it could be put on the market and we were already living out of state and weeks away from having our first child. Andy took care of everything. He got bids, met with contractors and specialists and then regularly checked in to make sure the work was getting done. The house was then staged beautifully, the pictures were great and we got an asking offer, which we took, within a couple of days. I still can’t believe he got everything done in the time frame we were hoping and got the price that he did. We would highly recommend Andy! Thank you!!" - Amy C.

"Our experience working with Andy was fantastic. He was such a wonderful advocate for us during the home buying process (our first time!) and he made the experience fun while also being very realistic about the process. He got to know us well enough to recommend a great neighborhood which we love already, and made sure that everything lined up to our requests. He was timely with his response and an overall pleasure to work with. We would highly recommend him for any of your homebuying needs!" - Casey K.

"Working with Andy Harris was a joy. He’s the ultimate professional, carefully guiding us through each step of buying our new condo. He anticipated our concerns, was very responsive to our questions, and very friendly as well. I highly recommend him!" - Blake A.

"Andy is fantastic and I can't imagine getting into Portland without his help. After a long, patient search (Covid, job change, etc.), Andy helped me land a great condo in the Pearl District after looking for almost two years. While Portland is a great place for a single family home, my partner and I wanted a a modern condo and not every agent has the experience in both areas, but Andy knew all the buildings, what the neighborhood was truly like, the benefits of certain areas/buildings within the Pearl, etc. Beyond that he was amazingly patient, super friendly, always available and helpful (twice we flew up to visit on short notice to look at places and Andy had everything set up instantly. Once I was able to make an offer, his advice was excellent and he was super communicative on all fronts with documents, feedback from the seller's agent (when there were unforeseen issues with the loan) and was an unbelievable intermediary in crunch time (closing is always stressful). Karen and I love Andy as an agent and person and could not recommend him more highly." - Tim G.

"Andy Harris is a gem of a realtor and a really nice guy. We live in CA, and helped our son and his husband with a down payment to buy a home in Portland. This made the process more complicated--since we were four buyers (two out of state) that all had our own opinions! But Andy rose to the occasion. He was knowledgeable and professional throughout. This was our son's first home purchase, and Andy provided guidance and support every step of the way. He went above and beyond our expectations, making extra trips to the property to ensure that repairs were done and all loose ends were tied up. He was always available and responsive to our questions and needs. Aside from being a trustworthy real estate agent, he is organized, a good writer, and has excellent "people skills". We recommend him without reservation, and would definitely refer him to family and friends, and use him again for our next property purchase in Portland." - Gary Z. & Lucy H.

"I worked with Andy on the purchase of our home recently. Andy is top notch. He is professional, knowledgeable, resourceful, and very easy and pleasant to work with. I felt that he went above and beyond the call of duty, I could not recommend him enough!" - Claudia & Matthew T.

"We moved to the Portland area from the Midwest where we had some experience selling our own properties. We soon realized the market here required an experienced and knowledgeable realtor. Andy fit the bill. He was always very prompt in answering any questions and responded very quickly to homes we were interested in seeing. Andy was quick to schedule viewings which was crucial and was excellent at putting together an offer that was attractive in this crazy market. It really pays to have the best realtor in this area and Andy is it. We can’t recommend him enough!" - Mike & Dot T.

"My husband and I were first time home buyers moving from Seattle to Portland, feeling overwhelmed by everything we didn’t know. We sent emails to several agents with our story and what we were looking for. From his first email Andy stood out as approachable, kind, and so helpful! He read and responded to everything we wrote, sending us even more additional info. He really took the time to get to know us and what we were looking for. His friendly demeanor and professional knowledge were extremely appreciated in our long distance communication and house tours! He was very patient while we narrowed down exactly we were looking for, offering advice and humor along the way. He was always available when needed. Responded promptly to emails, calls, and texts. He was always on time, never made us wait. We felt confident he had our best interests in mind and was a strong advocate for us throughout the entire process. We genuinely loved our experience with him and are so incredibly grateful!" - Arielle M.

"Andy helped us find our dream home, sell our former home and also negotiated a sale for an income property, and we couldn’t be happier. During the process he kept us up to date on current listings, and was an expert navigator throughout. His advice was strong and consistent. And his manner, very pleasant. He’s nice to spend time with, and for us, that was an important element when choosing an agent. I recommend Andy wholeheartedly. He’ll work hard for you as he’s very passionate about helping folks, like my husband and me, find that perfect home. All the while making the transaction a smooth one." - Lois K.

"Andy sold our house when it seemed almost impossible to do. He was confident it would happen, but didn't make any unrealistic assurances. He was a complete professional, and made a very difficult process go about as smoothly as he could. When I need a realtor again, I'll be reaching out to Andy!" - Jameson W.

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