MY STORY
As I began a new chapter of my life, I discovered the secret to success I had been missing in my youth. In the process, I built a career in real estate more successful than I could have imagined. I get to raise my family and help other families find a home in this community I love.
Hearing our voices echo off the empty walls, it hit me. Owning my first home with my wife, my responsibility grew exponentially overnight. In 2013, I met my wife, Jamie, and we began to build our life together. We knew we wanted a family of our own, and once we bought our home, it was time for me to hustle. That first house was a diamond in the rough to put it nicely – but those were my specialty.
I first became a licensed REALTOR® in 2011 and specialized in foreclosures. However, like most 23-year-olds, I was still trying to figure myself out. Those first few years were tough navigating the market recovery and building my career. However, once I had a specific goal to work towards, I went for it completely.
I am the oldest of three boys and growing up, our household was extremely competitive. We competed at anything and everything we possibly could. Whether it was tackling drills with full pads in the living room or outdoing each other on the trampoline – we constantly pushed each other to do better. Through it all, our parents encouraged us to speak our minds which for three young boys often turned into screaming honest feedback. I do not scream too much today, but that transparency and honesty has stayed with me throughout my life.
Between competing with my brothers and seeing my mother hustle in her own career – I found my drive early on. Although, I did not realize until much later when building my real estate career that consistency is just as important. Anyone can be motivated but having the commitment to continue showing up day after day even when things are hard – that is how real progress is made. Once I figured that out, I put my nose to the grindstone.
My business continued to grow as did my family. In 2019, we had our oldest son, Henry, who became another motivation for me. I continued to stay consistent and evolve my business while my passion and drive grew daily. Showing up each day and doing all the little things that continued to propel me forward is what helped me be where I am today.
Our family continues to grow with the addition of our youngest son, Charlie. I know I would not be where I am today without the help I have gotten along the way from my family and community. Jamie has been a huge part of my success from day one always supporting me. Both our families have been huge supports and I could not imagine raising our family or growing our business without them by our side.
I know when I am diligent about my health and fitness, I am on my A game. Often, the smallest things create the strongest building blocks. My life and family have changed so much over the years and along the way I realized although we cannot control what happens in our lives, we can control how we live through those events. I stay focused and continue to move forward, adapting as I go along.
Experiences and relationships are what drive me. I have always been a people person and prioritized my relationships above all else – my family, friends and clients. I simply enjoy talking to people and having experiences with those I care about. People will always come first for me, everything else is secondary.
When I am not working, I enjoy snowboarding, skiing, attending Blazer games, and going on adventures with my family. My favorite part of being a REALTOR® is working with others to continue striving for bigger and better tomorrows.
Whether you are buying or selling a home, you want someone who will be a constant support. I always answer my phone because my clients are my priority, and that does not change outside business hours. I treat every one of my clients with the same exemplary service because this is all about you and helping you achieve your goals. My network here is huge, so I always have a reliable vendor to help with every step. Since I have been in the industry for over a decade, most of the agents here already know me, and that helps my clients stand out from the crowd. With extensive experience in investment, rehab loans, 203Ks, residential real estate, and more, I am confident I can help you get where you want to be. My relationships are for life, and I enjoy seeing my clients continue to move up the ranks right alongside me as we succeed together in real estate and in life.
Sincerely,
Mitch Foteff
Licensed Broker in Oregon
