Hi, I’m Alison Derse (rhymes with “mercy”)—a Portland-based Realtor with a love for smart strategy, beautiful design, and the kind of client relationships that feel more like partnerships than transactions.Originally from Los Angeles, I made my way to Portland by way of San Francisco—trading fog and tiny apartments for trees, old homes, and a slower pace of life. My family and I were drawn here for the kind of real community where neighbors become friends, front porches turn into gathering spots, and small talk at the farmers market can genuinely brighten your whole day.We live in a historic house on the eastside, where I juggle real estate, school pickups, and a calendar that somehow always includes a theme party or an ambitious home project I swore I wouldn’t start.Before real estate,...