Jim Arnal

My wife and I had the privilege of working with Jim to purchase our first home three years ago, and it would be difficult to describe how satisfied we are with our experience. Jim came highly recommended to us, and I feel fortunate to be able to recommend him to anyone else who would like a realtor who will put your interest above all else.

Jim was highly recommended to me by a friend who bought and sold her home with his help. Since then he has helped me purchase two homes and sell one. Having been through both the purchasing and selling process with Jim, I would not hesitate to extend my own fervent recommendation.
When we considered buying a home in NE Portland, Jim initially took us on a street-​by-​street tour of the neighborhoods. His vast knowledge of the market, the homes in the area, and passion for architecture is impressive and helped us develop a deeper appreciation for the homes he showed us.
Jim was patient as we looked at many houses. He went further than just taking note of what we liked and didn’t like, he sought to really understand the motivation behind our preferences. With determination and keen attention in a seller’s market he proactively found a home that we can grow into, far exceeding our expectations. His confidence expertly guided us in building a winning offer in a multiple-​bid situation while removing any apprehension we had. Not only are his negotiation skills excellent, but his council through the home inspection, repairs, closing, and move-​in phases were invaluable.
As a realtor on the seller side, Jim provided detailed and insightful market analysis and great advice on preparing our home for the sale. He jumped in and made phone calls and checked in when we weren’t able to do so. The marketing collateral he creates is the most professional and impressive I’ve seen in the marketplace. He walked us through the entire process without making us feel intimidated and no question felt inconsequential.
Whether buying or selling a home with Jim, you are well taken care of. We have every trust and faith in him and his dedication and service speaks for itself. We can’t say enough about the personal touch Jim adds to everything he does. It is what truly distinguishes him not only as a realtor, but as a friend.

What can I say about my experience with Jim Arnal? Flawless execution. My partner Dominick and I were looking to buy our first home. We put the feelers out to friends and co-​workers as to who had the lead on a great real estate agent. Many people spoke up, but one co-​worker swore to me that Jim was the real deal. Boy was she right!
Upon our initial first meeting, we felt an instant connection with Jim. He asked all the right questions, answered all of our questions, and made us feel comfortable in a situation that was very new to us. He gave us a portfolio of his previous transactions with clients including testimonials as to what a great experience each client had with Jim.
Jim knows Portland in and out. After hearing what we were looking for, and what part of town we were looking to live in, Jim had tremendous insight regarding the neighborhood, the overall construction of the building, the resale value, etc. Jim would tell us before we even saw a property if we would be interested in it. He was always right!
I recommend Jim Arnal with the highest regard. We tell everyone who is looking to buy or sell a home about him with excitement, just as my co-​worker did with me. The best part of all of this, aside from finding a home that we truly love, was that Jim became a great friend! His personal attention to us was unwavering. HIRE JIM! You won’t regret it.

I really can’t say enough kind words about working with Jim to sell our home in 2011. He’s responsive, available and very knowledgable. He is not only well educated in his field but he is also very well connected. He came highly recommended by two of our good friends and I’m passing the recommendation along. From start to finish his branding is A+, he is kind yet firm and clear in explanation, he gets the job done with his negotiating skills (quite amazing and proven! We were able to get over asking in a down market). Not only did I enjoy working with Jim enough to give his service 100% but at the end of the process I’d be happy to call him a friend.

I can’t possibly say enough good things about working Jim to buy or sell a house. It seems like everyone knows a «good realtor» in this town, but I always feel bad for them when its not Jim Arnal. I’ve not met many people who love this town as much as he does, and he certainly knows Portland better than anyone! He has a rare appreciation for architecture and design and an eye for quality that translates to you getting the best house for your money. When we were buying our house, he was happy to show us as many houses as we wanted to see, and in each one was able to show us where we would be getting a good buy and where workmanship was hurried and/​or lacking. As our realtor on the seller side, he was amazing — his market analysis was astute and his advice on preparing our home for sale was spot on. He took gorgeous photos and produced some of the nicest flyers and postcards I’ve seen and we had multiple offers on our home after just two days on the market. And we weren’t selling a high end Irvington craftsman… He truly provides «nordstrom» quality service to every client, regardless of how much your home will sell for or what neighborhood it is in. He also provided excellent advice on every step of the process, making sure that our interests would be protected as much as possible, both as sellers and as buyers. His negotiation skills are outstanding — you will always have the advantage when Jim is on your side. There is so much to think about and worry about when you are buying and selling a home, and when you work with Jim, you can feel confident that he is taking care of everything. I could go on and on and on. Thank you so much Jim, for EVERYTHING!