About Us
45+ years of experience in local real estate.
Oh, we’ve seen it all—crumbling fixer-uppers, dream homes with a few too many “quirks,” and everything in between. With years of experience under our tool belts, we’re ready to roll up our sleeves and tackle your real estate needs head-on. Whether it’s finding you the perfect new nest or squeezing every last dollar out of your current one to bring to market—we make magic happen. No gimmicks, no fluff, just good old-fashioned hustle on a budget.
Thanks for being here.
A few things we’re great at ~
Navigating the buying and selling process with tenacity + compassion
House Prep
Are you thinking about listing but just can’t deal with the daunting task of prepping your house for sale? Perhaps you started some house projects 6 years ago and they never got finished? Are you overwhelmed with where to stick money to get the biggest return? Let us manage all of the tasks that you want to get done before selling. We can do it on a budget. And get it to market quickly.
Max Return
How do we get your the most profit? With smart, creative marketing, intentional property presentation, and level-headed negotiation—backed by a clear strategy. We treat your investment like our own, losing sleep over the details so you don’t have to. Our goal: make this one of the smartest returns you’ve ever made.
Buyer Navigation
House hunting. We want you to buy something that is a good investment & feels like home to you. But if you fall in love w/ a crappy house, one that has big issues, we will tell you to walk away. If you want a fixer, then we will tell you where to stick your $. Or we might just find a fabulous house that need’s nothing except a move-in celebration. Which ever it is … we won’t leave you swimming.
Recent Projects
Call it beautifying. Call it a flash. Either way, one of our super powers is getting clients homes ready for market. We are passionate about this part of our job. Whether your house be a little bungalow, a long term rental that has deferred maintenance, or an beautiful home that needs minor refreshing, we’ve got you covered!
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Alberta Fixer
OUR LABOUR OF LOVE
Call us suckers. Call us crazy. But I prefer to say we rescued a grand old house from crumbling into oblivion—or, even better, from being flattened to make way for a soulless multi-plex.
After 20 years reviving clients’ homes, Chris and I thought—why not tackle our own? A passion project. A living showcase of our craft. While we hired out the mechanical work & big stuff, our hands shaped every inch of this space. Future clients, consider this your “look book”—proof that we don’t just understand old houses; we speak their language. Flip through and join our journey!
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NE 32nd
Cucumber Craftsman
Rent or sell? That was the debate when we met our clients—but let’s be honest, they were leaning toward selling. Life changes, sure, but also? A property manager suggested covering the original hardwood with laminate. Like a bumper sticker on a Ferrari. These owners weren’t having it. We rolled up our sleeves and got to work as a team.
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NE Brazee
A house bequeathed to a Church
In legal-speak, leaving assets or property in a will is called a “bequest.” But this wasn’t just any bequest—it was a heartfelt gift from a homeowner to their local church, a big thank-you note wrapped in siding and shingles. Then came the real leap of faith: the church trusted Chris and me to take on the makeover mission.
Our marching orders? Turn this house from drab to fab, make it sparkle with joy, and make it more livable—without blowing the budget.
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NE Failing St
Dubbed Georgia. For the Lady THat She IS
This cozy little house became a nurturing nest, cradling a school-weary daughter as she landed and transformed. Here, she unpacked her twenties and poured herself into the earth—digging, planting, and scattering seeds. The backyard transformed into a verdant haven, vibrant with life and stories. Shattered ceramics found new purpose, while glass bottles & sculptures stood sentinel along the edges. Like all nests, that are meant to hold for a temporary amount of time, when it became time to fledge, in came the call. “Can you get her market ready?”
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SE 29th Ave
days on LaddErs stripping Paint In Unison
Picture this: a house as a melody, and this one’s the dubbed “Good Living On Repeat.” Matt, our seller, is the quintessential front-porch troubadour—beer in hand, grin on his face, casually strumming about his life-well lived.
Flashback to 2006: when I first introduced Matt to this gem, it looked like a rogue Easter egg drenched in lilac and turquoise. But there it was, tempting with its siren call: “Good Bones,” “Near Hip Chicks Do Wine,” and the ever-so-irresistible, “Needs Only TLC.” For an architect like Matt, it was love at first renovation.
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NE Liberty St
Polished But AfFordable
This charming Cape Cod in Dekum is the ideal starter home—solid 1940s bones, high basement ceilings, a deep driveway, and roomy bedrooms. This little guys are the perfect investment. Over time you can an add a third bedroom and bath downstairs, and your equity jumps. The sellers, longtime landlords, gave us a budget and full creative freedom to maximize their return—a dream scenario! Take the slideshow tour to see what we kept, what we changed, and how we sparked multiple offers.
Client Testimonials
Don’t take our word for it – here’s what our clients say:
When my wife and I decided to sell our house, we started looking around for real estate representation. We landed on Tracy Dau and Chris Speth at Like Kind Realty after several people recommended them, and it was 100% the right call. Our 1913 house had some lovely features but also needed some TLC before the sale. Tracy and Chris were able to prioritize the work, bring in excellent tradespeople when needed, and spend hours working right alongside me and my wife to paint, wallpaper, and highlight the details that would drive the sale. With their help and guidance, we were able to enter the market at a higher price than we originally expected, review several offers, and sign off on a deal that met both our and the buyer’s requirements. Given their knowledge, communication, and on-the-ground experience in the Portland market (particularly our lovely historical houses), we would not hesitate to recommend Tracy and Chris to anyone looking to navigate their home sale.
— The Maddens
It is 10 years this month that I bought and moved into my house. I was reflecting about that time and all that has transpired and manifested since. I am filled with gratitude for the love and support that you provided to help me realize my desire. This house IS my temple, sanctuary, and sacred place. Thank you for being there and guiding me to make it happen.
— Alison
Tracy is an expert in the Portland market.
We have sold and bought with her and would definitely work with her again if we end up buying in Portland.
— Keith Robinson
I am so grateful to Tracy for her incredible kindness and expertise in selling my home. From the very beginning, she made me feel like a priority, always taking the time to listen to my concerns and providing thoughtful guidance every step of the way. Not only is Tracy highly knowledgeable about the real estate market, but her extensive network of trusted contractors made the necessary repairs and improvements effortless. She also went above and beyond helping me with the projects I chose to do myself. I was able to sell my home quickly, and throughout the entire process she made me feel supported and confident. If you’re looking for a realtor who combines deep knowledge with genuine kindness, I cannot recommend Tracy enough.
— Diana Stump
We recently had the good fortune of working with the team of Tracy Dau and Chris Speth to sell our 102 year old home where we lived for 23 years.
We had been slowly sorting and moving things to our new home and when Tracy and Chris did their initial walk through the entire property was in dire need of serious project management to address the accumulation of treasures, projects started and not finished, and cosmetics that had become obvious when the furniture was gone.
Within a matter of days Tracy put her plan in motion – there were tradespeople immediately scheduled to take care of those unfinished projects and Phil and I had a to-do list which we seriously needed. For 52 days Tracy and Chris, tradespeople, Phil and I worked together to make Fowler House sparkle and shine with painting, wallpapering, power washing, dump runs, refinishing fir floors, and problem solving. The transformation was incredible – we almost hated to sell. 3 days after the listing went live we had 3 strong offers – several well above the list price. In less than a month later Fowler House had a new owner.
Tracy not only helped us negotiate the emotions of selling a longtime home and bringing new life to her – but also all the technical details – paperwork, negotiations, communication, problem solving, strategy, deadlines. Her love of old homes and her hands on approach to getting a property prepared for sale is remarkable – she personally hung a really bold wallpaper and she and I covered a wall with grasscloth (a first for both of us). She power washed the exterior, cleaned gutters, washed windows and 2 skylights.
We truly appreciate all that Tracy and Chris did to help us sell our beloved Fowler House and highly recommend them for anyone putting their home up for sale.
— Patti & Phil
We’ve had the pleasure of working with Tracy and Chris on two purchases and two sales, and each experience has only reinforced how skilled and steady they are as partners.
Their confident and ethical negotiation style, combined with their long standing relationships with buyers’ agents, made our most recent sale smooth and stress-free.
What really stood out was their incredible attention to detail, especially with older homes. They knew exactly what to highlight and how to present our property so that it looked its absolute best.
Since we were moving out of town and feeling overwhelmed, we really appreciated how much they took off our plate. They coordinated trusted contractors, handled countless details, and acted quickly whenever something needed to be done to get the home market ready. Their sound judgment, responsiveness, and calm demeanor turned what could have been a stressful experience into something completely manageable. We’re truly grateful for their unwavering support throughout the entire process.
— Dan & Katie Wardle
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