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 a well-crafted creative marketing plan, a detailed presentation of your property, level-headed negotiation and a strategy. Not only do we have a team of trade’s people to hire, but we are known to pick up a brush & take your stuff to the dump. Or, if you make good coffee, we can work right along side you. We are truly “hand’s-on” agents.
Navigation
House hunting. We want you to buy something that is a good investment & feels right for. 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 $. Our phone’s are loaded with trusted contractors names that we can pass on to you when the deal is done. 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!
02
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
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
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