As a proud Oregon native, I love sharing the beauty and lifestyle of our incredible state—from rivers and lakes to beaches and mountains, all just a short drive away. Helping clients navigate the real estate market here is not just my profession—it’s my passion.

With a background in event planning and proven negotiation skills, I bring a unique blend of organization, strategy, and creativity to every transaction. Whether you’re buying your first home, upsizing, downsizing, or selling a beloved property, I walk you through every step with care, clarity, and confidence.

My approach is hands-on and highly communicative. I keep you informed at every turn, advocate fiercely on your behalf, and make sure no detail is overlooked. My clients often tell me they feel completely supported, heard, and empowered throughout the process—which is exactly what I strive for.

If you’re looking for a trusted, knowledgeable, and dedicated real estate partner, I’d love to be your go-to resource. Let’s take this next step together—I’m here to make your move smooth, successful, and even enjoyable.

Ron Brister is a Portland, Oregon based realtor who spent over 20 years working in high-tech & manufacturing companies in the Portland Metro area holding executive level roles. This experience helped form his business acumen but also gives him a more relaxed and pragmatic approach to real estate for his clients. During his many years in tech and manufacturing, Ron and his wife, Paula, started and ran large scale consumer events around the country, including founding the Rose City Comic Con here in Portland, Oregon.

Ron strives to help veterans, first time home buyers, and move-up buyers find the perfect home while educating, advocating, and ensuring his clients are well represented. He takes his responsibilities very seriously and focuses on each client based on their specific needs and timelines. Ron prefers to operate in a "relationships over transaction" way to ensure that in the future he can be your trusted referral partner.

As a listing agent, Ron is well versed at analyzing and preparing your property for sale. He offers a high touch service to ensure the home is priced correctly, staged, and marketed in a targeted manner to maximize the the amount of views by qualified and motivated buyers to see your home.

Ron is a multiple award winner and is in the top 10 in the region for Realtor.com for volume. He does this volume with a personal touch and seldom works with more than 3 active clients at one time in order to make sure he is dedicating himself to each of his clients needs, at all times.