The Intersection of
My Life and Real Estate
The opportunity to purchase a house at 18 years old set in motion my life-long passion for homeownership and the pursuit of successful real estate investments.
I truly understand the gratifying feeling of being a homeowner. Purchasing a home is the largest investment most people will make in their entire life. My acuity and acumen, as an investor, buyer, and seller of my own personal real estate, have given me invaluable resources and experience to share with you to service your real estate goals.
My 20+ years of experience in the hospitality industry has allowed me to develop my expertise in the art of personalized service. In doing so, I’ve learned that attention to detail and personalization is what makes the difference. Your safety and security are the top priority as we maneuver through a real estate sale or purchase.
Why Oregon?
Furioso Vineyards : Dundee, Oregon
It was 2015, and I found myself looking for a change. A native of Atlanta, and a long time member of the hospitality industry, I was curious what the scenery looked like in other markets. I was ready to get out of my comfort zone. Let’s rewind a touch…In 2008, I drove through Portland on my way to Pinot Camp in the Willamette Valley. Four days of wine-fueled intensive study of viticulture & viniculture made a huge impact on my impression of Oregon. Years later, in 2015, as I ramped up my relocation search, the Washington Post named Portland as the #1 food city in America. That was far too coincidental. A quick R & D trip in late 2015 to assess the viability of our ambition confirmed the Rose City was going to be our new home. My partner Molly and I landed with our dog Rosie here in Spring 2016. A few years later, and a move from the west side to the inner southeast, it was time to make a professional adjustment from the restaurant industry to residential real estate brokerage.
What I Love About Portland
Oregon Coast : Our secret beach
The first thing I love about Portland is the proximity to nature and the abundance of year-round activity. There is so much to experience in this great city of ours. As an active runner, I immediately gravitated to Forest Park. I feel lucky to have quick access to beautiful world-class trails that wind through the pine-filled forest with peek-a-boo views of the city. The culinary and beverage industries have an unmistakable footprint as well. At one point, Portland had the most breweries of any city on the planet, plus you can taste some of the best Pinot Noir in the world just 45 minutes outside of the city.
Secondly, there is a respect for community, culture, and reverence for non-disruptive design. Most of the neighborhoods have a unique hallmark adding to the community's character.
Lastly, Portland has a pulse and an undercurrent of excitement that speaks to me. I take pride in aligning myself with a city that is modern, progressive, and values equality. This is an amazing city!
Little Known Facts About Me
Jazz Record Collector and
Electronic Music AficionadoAvid Runner
Mid-Century Chair Enthusiast
Certified Sommelier -
Court of Master Sommeliers
Resident of
Ladd’s Addition
Why I love my neighborhood
Proximity reigning supreme. The central location enables the ability to walk, bike, or take public transit almost anywhere in Portland metro. There are numerous distinctive corridors nestled into the geographic landscape, some small and intimate, a la Clinton St. or SE 28th Ave. — others a touch more bustling — think Division St. & Hawthorne Ave. The symbiotic relationship of residents and businesses has created a rich and varied community that truly is greater than the sum of its’ parts. For many residents, living, working, and playing can be achieved within your SE neighborhood of choice.
What People Are Saying
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Clay’s due diligence and his abilities to research what it is he’s doing along with not being afraid of tough conversation make him my choice as a realtor.
— CRAIG P.
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One of Clay’s strongest assets is his dedication to seeing through to the end any project that he has begun, bringing flexibility and wisdom, and working with his team to achieve success.
— CASEY
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Clay is incredibly detail oriented and intentional with his time and his actions. As a friend, this translates to loyal, thoughtful and dependable. In business, those same apply but it is also seen through his relationship approach to customer service.
— ASHLEY
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My first transaction with Clayton was terrific.
He is well organized with strong communication skills.
He was able to negotiate through a very tough inspection period and secure an amazing deal for his clients.
I would recommend him for any first time or experienced home buyer.
— CRAIG W.
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My wife and I were first time home buyers when we met Clay. He was very patient and extremely helpful the entire home buying experience. He was always quick to provide real time updates, respond to emails or text messages from us, and he even made time to chat over the phone to better explain some more detailed items. All in all, we couldn't have asked for a better Real Estate Broker. Despite all the possible (out of our hands) challenges and curve balls one could run into when buying a home, we always felt Clay had our best interest at heart and genuinely wanted us to find and be happy in our perfect home, which is exactly the case!
We highly recommend anyone looking to buy a home in the Portland Metro area to go with Clay!
— BRYAN & KIRBY
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Clay made selling our house very easy. He coordinated the staging and all the needed repairs, met with the contractors, negotiated a selling price that was reasonable, and explained the pluses and minuses at each step of the way. He has meticulous attention to detail and prepared the house to look its best before it went onto the market. I would highly recommend Clay for selling your home!
— JENIFER
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Selling your primary residence and preparing to move can be very stressful. Selecting a real estate agent to facilitate this effectively is not always easy. I was fortunate to work under Clay Williams during my career and knew first hand of his exceptional work ethic, professionalism, and above all his most important attribute, honesty. He was my obvious choice. What I received initially was a well executed business plan to achieve my goals backed up by thorough research. He then listened to my input and we came to a mutual agreement on how to proceed. From this point i received daily communication and thoughtful answers to my many questions even if it required more research and consulting with his colleagues.The entire time he made me feel as if I was his number one priority. Bottomline he got the job done in a timely manner and I was immensely pleased with the results!!! I would recommend him to anyone buying or selling property knowing absolutely they would receive the same exceptional treatment.
— JOHN
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Clay has always had an eye for quality and value and a desire to provide his clients more than expected. Making people feel heard, welcome, and cared for are the cornerstones of his business.
— JONATHAN
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Clayton really went above and beyond our expectations throughout the entire home buying process. He helped source inspectors and vendors, followed up with all appointments, and spent lots of time giving this pair of first time home buyers a detailed walk through of the process. Beyond that, he was personable and professional each leg of the race. I would highly recommend his services to anyone on the market.
— JEFF
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Clayton was the perfect agent in helping my partner and I navigate the home buying process. From day 1 - Clay was always available for viewings, lightning fast with communications, understood what features we wanted and sought out, and intelligently steered us away from homes that wouldn’t benefit our needs.
In addition, Clay went above and beyond any expectations we had of a real estate agents’ duties by getting down and dirty to look through every nook and crannie before we landed our dream home.
Thank you Clay for making this process easy and enjoyable!
— NANCY & KYLE
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Selling your home is never fun, but Clayton made it easy and stress-free. He should be commended for his calm demeanor, professionalism, and thorough communication throughout the transaction.
He is prompt to respond, knowledgeable about the market, and willing to take on extra tasks beyond the scope of his job to help his clients
— AARON & MICHAEL.
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Clay was an absolute delight to work with. As a former hospitality professional, Clay knows how to turn his service into an experience. While not from the Eugene area (which is where we purchased our home), Clay went to enormous lengths to ensure we got to know the city we were bound for. This included tours and networking with locals, along with plenty of authentic suggestions, all this while giving my girlfriend and I the space that we needed to make our decision. I'll finish by saying that he is absolutely knowledgeable, honest, and concise as he owns properties himself. All of these I consider to be very important qualities for an agent when purchasing a home. Please consider getting in touch with him if you're looking to buy a home in the OR area. Thanks for everything Clay!
— GABRIEL & DENICIA
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After almost 40 years of marriage, my husband and I became first time home buyers. We were very lucky that we had Clay as our R.E. Broker. There were a lot of moving parts to the process, but Clay was with us every step of the way. Always answering calls and texts. Very professional and knowledgeable. His calm demeanor helped to calm us down..
— MARGARET