Bend Brokers Realty

Experiencia fantástica: David Corley is the Real Deal. 8 years ago we invested in two properties with the help of Thom at Bend Brokers Realty. So when it came time to divest of one of those properties this year, we were extremely pleased to be introduced to Dave Corley as Thom's hand-picked successor to whom he passed the torch. Dave is smart, hard working, filled with integrity and a wealth of experience, and just plain "GENUINE". Dave went above and beyond the call of duty in many ways, and helped us navigate a very fair sale in a tough sellers' market. On top of being extremely competent, Dave is one of those people (like Thom!) who you you just can't help becoming friends with. Honestly, I can't think of any reason to list or buy a home in town with anyone other than Dave @ Bend Brokers Realty! Thanks again, Dave, and of course you've earned our business when it comes time to sell the next one. Joel K Joel

Experiencia fantástica: Friends of ours referred us to Thom to help with our house purchase in Bend in August 2022. He was fantastic throughout the process. We purchases our house almost entirely remotely and he really did help us feel comfortable doing it (we did one quick trip to look at the house). We listened to his advice throughout the process and we are pretty happy so far. He knows Bend and the pros and cons of buying in different places. If you are looking for someone who will tell you the truth (even if it might not be what you want to hear) and has your interests in mind, Thom is a great person to work with. He has a great network to send you to and everyone we worked with in the process was helpful and patient.

Experiencia fantástica: Thom Gardner & Bend Brokers Realty is THE BEST! There is no way we would have been able to accomplish our goals of buying a home 1,900 miles away from where we live to relocate our family of 4 with 2 toddlers + dog to a wonderful place where we happen to know nobody, in the crazy real estate market of 2022, without Thom's help and guidance all through the process. From recommending a neighborhood to keep our eyes on (one we didn't even know existed even after our own thorough due diligence) or talking us out of a few of the homes that we might have been willing to "compromise" too greatly on, to putting together a very detailed video + commentary walkthrough of the home we wanted make an offer and all the way to closing. Thom is professional but laid back, experienced, attentive, and very knowledgeable of the Bend and greater area real estate market and more. He's lived here a long time and sold all over Bend and knows a ton (real estate and otherwise) and he listens very well to his clients desires/goals and puts their interests first. He answered all our questions thoughtfully and gave us solid feedback and shared personally on aspects of his experience living in the various neighborhoods and parts of town raising his own child and all the cool things this awesome area has to offer. We would definitely work with Thom again and are pleased to consider him our first friend in Bend!

Experiencia fantástica: We cannot express our gratitude enough for Thom and his expertise. Thom always took the time to thoughtfully and promptly answer all of our questions. He possesses extensive knowledge of Bend and the surrounding area, and went out of his way to make sure we had all of the information we needed. We learned so much from him as he helped us navigate this incredibly competitive market as first time home buyers. Thom clearly cares about his clients, and takes the time to make sure they find exactly what they need. We couldn’t have done it without him, and could not recommend him enough!

Experiencia fantástica: We had such a great experience with Thom buying our house in Bend. Our purchase happened very fast, and Thom competently answered every question, arranged for every detail, and promptly answered every question. There is a lot to stress about with a house purchase, and Thom made it all seem easy. Best of all, he is personable and friendly. I can't recommend him highly enough.

Experiencia fantástica: Thom is a wonderful realtor that I'd recommend wholeheartedly. He was extremely helpful guiding me through a process that I knew little about as a first time homebuyer, and on top of that graciously handled the difficulties of searching for a home remotely. It's clear that he cares deeply about ensuring that his clients end up being delighted with their home and that they aren't taken by surprise by anything from beginning to end. If you're purchasing in Bend I'd get in touch with Thom ASAP!

Experiencia fantástica: We were so impressed with Thom, his knowledge of Bend and the surrounding area is second to none. Through the whole process of searching, buying and closing on our house he was right there. He was not afraid to tell us when he thought a house we were considering was a bad idea due to location or price and we really appreciated that honesty and guidance. I'd highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy here.

Experiencia fantástica: Thom Gardner is not just a top-notch real estate broker who exclusively focuses on the Buyer-side of home searching and purchasing in Bend: he is honest, reliable, extremely responsive, personable, collaborative, and he knows the Bend community in a way that benefits both buyers and the local tradespeople. His personal contacts and established relationships with high-quality small business owners and operators helped us get inspections, estimates of work needed, and appointments to get work done. We admire his work ethic and dedication to his clients’ needs, and would highly recommend Thom as part of your team!

Experiencia fantástica: I was looking to purchase a house in Bend and was overwhelmed by all the real estate agents in town. By chance I received a glowing recommendation for Thom from a stranger on a ski slope, and what a blessing that was! In our first chat he took the time to really understand my needs and not only what I was looking for in a home, but what would truly make me happy living there. He used his extensive knowledge of this area to give me sound advice about how to navigate this extremely competitive market, tactics to win (we won on my second offer!), and gave me data and honest assessments on specific neighborhoods down to the street level. He was not afraid to point out drawbacks and risks of houses for sale, and he was right every time. I have experience with real estate transactions, and Thom sets the bar for high integrity, ethics, responsiveness, subject matter expertise, and all things real estate and Bend-related. Once the transaction was complete, he followed through to make sure I had the resources I needed to make the move as easy as possible. When the sellers left junk on the property, he volunteered to haul it away himself. When I need contractor referrals, he has a deep Rolodex. Thom's reputation as the trusted 'best realtor in town' is 100% deserved. He worked extremely hard, was available and had answers when I had questions, and knew what it took to get me into my dream house! Thank you Thom!

Experiencia fantástica: I worked with Thom through the most volatile housing market I've ever seen, and his support and enthusiasm is non-stop. No joke the best realtor I have ever worked with. We started looking at homes in early 2020, and finally got one a year later. Through the whole process Thom was always there to offer advice, dig up info, advise on location and neighborhoods, and support me through a absolutely bonkers market. 10/10, Thom is awesome!

Experiencia fantástica: Thom Gardner was our agent, and he really knows his stuff! He worked his butt off for us, and he was really friendly patient with us as we went through the process of buying our first home. He explained everything really well, and went above and beyond for us and made himself available for our many many questions. He knows real estate better than any realtor I've ever dealt with, and he helped us make a really solid decision when we put in an offer on our house (and got it!). You couldn't ask for a better agent. I'd give him 6 stars if I could but google only goes up to 5.

Experiencia fantástica: Thom is an exceptional realtor - experienced, wise, good advice, responsive, and so fast once you are ready to make a decision. He has lived in Bend since childhood, so knows the market well and has a clear pulse on the real estate market.

Experiencia fantástica: If you want to buy property in the Bend area, you can't do better than Bend Brokers Realty. Thom Gardner knows the area like the back of his hand and his experience with the process, the area, the other players in the business there, and life in general were invaluable to us in our purchase. I would most definitely use him again and highly recommend him. Thank you, Thom!

Experiencia fantástica: Thom is very knowledgeable and experienced with the housing market in Bend. As a first time house buyer, I knew nothing about purchasing houses. He easily navigated me through every step of the process. It was awesome working with him, and I am extremely happy with the house I purchased.

Experiencia fantástica: Thom is a delight to work with and a fantastic agent. He vastly exceeded our expectations and helped us get just the house we wanted. We took a number of chances that didn’t work out in this challenging market, but he continued to encourage and support us, to our eventual success. If you’re anything like us when we started looking and want to move to Bend but don’t know what to do or who to talk to, take the chance and call him. You won’t regret it.

Experiencia fantástica: Thom looked out for us from start to finish. We moved to Bend from halfway across the country during a pandemic into an unfamiliar, overheated housing market, not a simple situation! We needed to have complete trust in Thom’s knowledge of the market and his ability to figure out what would really be best for our family. He spent an immense amount of time getting us up to speed on the ins-and-outs of the unique Bend real estate market so we didn’t make mistakes and were ready to move (and one step ahead of other buyers) when the right house landed on the market. Now, thanks to Thom, we’re sitting in the perfect home on a brilliant Sunday Bend morning! p.s. As a buyer’s agent, Thom represents you, which is a huge advantage, and he will work to put you in a house that is right for you and a successful long-term investment (not to mention he seems to be familiar with literally every home in Bend).

Experiencia fantástica: I was recommended Thom through work colleagues and had nothing but great experience's. We found a house we loved very quickly and if it wasn't for his advice we wouldn't have got it at the price we did. Thom was always on point with his advice and communication, he is always active and available and everything was ready well ahead of schedule. He went above and beyond in all cases and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. I would go with him again in a heart beat.

Experiencia fantástica: As a first-time home buyer, working with Thom was a wonderful experience. He was able to answer all of our questions and steer us towards neighborhoods or homes where we would find better value and more enjoyment. Thom is not afraid to point out flaws with homes and will ensure you don't buy something that you will have regrets about in the future. We love the home we purchased and we were able to get a great deal on it because of Thom's quick work getting an offer put together and accepted before anyone else had a chance to view the house. Without a doubt, we would have gotten into a bidding war and had to pay significantly more for the home if Thom had not acted so quickly. We cannot say enough good things about Thom and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home in the Bend area!

Experiencia fantástica: Wow, Thom is simply the best! We moved to Bend from out of state, and working with Thom made the whole process as smooth as it could possibly be. He is exceptionally knowledgeable about Bend and all the nuances in the housing market here (we found the Bend market to be incredibly nuanced, with SO many more details to consider and be aware of than where we previously had been home owners in Colorado). Home buying is always a little stressful, but doing it while new to the area and also during a tumultuous time of a global pandemic made it especially so. With all of Thom's depth of experience, and his analytical approach to the hyper dynamic market situation, we were able to find a really great deal on a house we are thrilled with. I know this sounds like an over the top gushing review, but I truly can't overstate how pleased we are that we decided to work with Thom to find and buy a house. I HIGHLY recommend Thom!

Experiencia fantástica: My wife and I recently purchased a home in Redmond, OR and Thom provided an exceptional home buying experience. Being new to Central Oregon, he shared his extensive knowledge of the area, the housing market, and the economic history of Bend and Redmond thus making us aware of the many things we needed to consider. We had a lot to learn and we felt well-educated prior to starting the home-buying process. From the first phone call, we could tell Thom was genuinely interested in helping us find our home. He responded to any type of correspondence in a timely manner and took the extra step of answering our questions before we even asked them. He was patient with responding to our many questions, he helped us bridge the communication between all professionals involved, and his expertise and negotiating skills guided us to a better outcome than we could have hoped for. We were also searching for our home during COVID-19 and Thom helped us navigate changes in the process with ease and compassion. Thom was thorough and honest and we were absolutely comfortable trusting his advice every step of the way. We HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking for a home. We assure you, with Thom, you'll be in good hands!!

Experiencia fantástica: From our first phone call with Thom Gardner to the final handshake, Thom proved to be an exceptional buyer’s agent. He is incredibly knowledgeable about Bend/Sisters real estate, and is the kind of agent who will sacrifice a higher commission in order to counsel his clients to make a sound decision. With all of the new construction and building popping up in the area, Thom knew exactly how to steer us clear of busy streets, or areas that would soon be developed; he also knew the dead areas, and would counsel accordingly. Thom’s knowledge of contracts is exemplary. When we had a couple of issues with our transaction, Thom already knew contractual laws and didn’t have to take the time to look them up. It was comforting to know that Thom stood not only by us, but for us. He was always accessible and available. Thom’s affable personality is a bonus to his business acumen.

Experiencia fantástica: Five stars are not adequate. I felt that Thom had my back in every step of the process. I appreciated his advice. Grateful I was able to find him and for his help.

Experiencia fantástica: We're so glad we had the good fortune to find Thom to be our buyer's agent here in Bend! He has almost 20 years experience in the area, the reviews of his work were excellent, and in person he's as good as gold. Buying a property long distance is quite daunting, especially from as far away as Atlanta GA. We felt at ease with Thom from our first meeting with him. He is energetic, fun, knowledgeable and a good listener. During the process of looking at houses it was very reassuring to have someone with deep knowledge of the town who could point out both the good and the bad of certain locations, this saved valuable time. One of the things we valued the most of Thom's services was the video tour he made of the most promising house we visited. Once we were back in Georgia we watched it several times, came to the conclusion that it was the house for us, and made up our minds to extend an offer. From there on out Thom's team was like a well oiled machine, everything worked like clock work up to a successful closing. He has contacts with good inspectors, loan brokers and closing agents, they all did a fantastic job. Even after closing, Thom has kept in touch and done us a few favors while we are still in Atlanta, this guy really cares about his clients! Thanks for everything Thom, we couldn't have had such a great outcome without you!

Experiencia fantástica: Thom has been helping us look for a home in certain parts of Bend. He has always been responsive and offered good ideas. Recently, we found a place for sale by owner. We called Thom and within a very short few days over a holiday, we had an outline of a deal in place with the sellers. This could never have happened without Thom’s willingness to help us do our diligence from a distance and without his deep knowledge of Bend and the R/E market there. After that, Thom walked us through all of the buyer side steps required to close on the purchase. On top of that, Thom continues to stay in touch and generously offer his skills on whatever questions or needs we have. This has been a great experience coming from the Midwest and finding our retirement home in Bend with Thom Gardner’s support. We are big fans of his.

Experiencia fantástica: My spouse, daughter, and I are relocating to Bend, Or from another state and were so grateful for Thom and his team for helping us find not only a house, but our dream home. Thom is incredibly knowledgeable of the area, helpful, authentic, professional, friendly, and went above and beyond for us every step of the way. Thom ensured that we were provided with valuable information or professional guidance through every step of the home buying process. Thom and his team work seamlessly together and the communication was always on point and available with every question addressed or information offered not only through the home buying process, but even after and today. Working with Thom was a great experience and we are excited for our new life in Bend in our new home.

Experiencia negativa: I left a message on their website for them to contact me,, then a week later I called and left a message on Thom's voicemail, both without a response. I tried calling couple days ago again and chose a different agent, hoping for her to pickup, but got her voicemail, but hung up without leaving a message. Too frustrating so moving on to another agency.

Experiencia fantástica: We were moving to Bend from out of state, and Thom worked with us seamlessly to find a new home in a very short window of time. From first meeting to closing, Thom made the home search and buying process as smooth as can be. He helped guide us to a neighborhood that perfectly fit us, and since we were new to town, that was invaluable. Since we were out of town for most of the process, Thom took the time to go into the field and shoot video tours of homes we found online that we were interested in – amazing. Once we narrowed down our choices down to our favorite and saw it in person, Thom was right there for us over email and phone until all contracts were signed, helping us easily understand the negotiations and making A+ recommendations. We couldn't recommend Thom and Bend Brokers Realty enough.

Experiencia fantástica: I cannot recommend Thom enough. We moved to Bend for work, from out of state, and had no idea where to start looking for a home. Thom listened carefully to what was important to us, then demonstrated consummate knowledge of Bend and its real estate market in helping us find the right place. All the way to signing, he was never less than one hundred percent professional and available... not to mention the stuff that really matters to us: thoughtful, kind, and infinitely patient. A rare find.

Experiencia fantástica: We cannot say enough good things about Thom! If I could give him 10 stars I would! We worked with him for just about 1 year in our home search. As first time home buyers, the process seemed daunting, but Thom stuck with us through several contracts and inspection periods until we landed on the absolute perfect home. He went out of his way to provide us with information about each individual house and the Bend housing market as a whole. As a long time resident, Thom knows SO MUCH about the area and that really helped us to narrow down neighborhoods based on what type of lifestyle we like. He was always honest with us when he thought we were looking at something that didn't quite suit our needs and didn't hesitate to show us properties that we might have overlooked. Thom took the time to listen to our preferences and I felt like he had a really solid grasp on the type of home we were looking for. Ultimately that's why we ended up with a home down by the river, south of Bend. We're so in love with our new house and I'm thankful that we had Thom to guide us through this process from start to finish. Thank you, Thom, for being such a thoughtful and patient realtor. We really felt like you were a partner in our home search (not just someone who unlocked houses).

Experiencia fantástica: Thom is a great realtor who provides exceptional customer service and knows the market in Bend very well.

Experiencia fantástica: Thom just helped me to buy a wonderful house in Bend. He was great. He listens well, understands your needs and then proceeds to help you find the house you are looking for. He makes excellent suggestions along the way and works hard on the search and then on the closing ensuring that you get the best possible deal . He is trustworthy, likable, respectful, well organized, punctual, very resourceful and he knows what he is doing. He made the whole buying process very smooth and pleasant. I could not have asked for a better agent. Thanks Thom!

Experiencia fantástica: I recently purchased my second home through Thom. Both experiences were so good that I have recommended his services to multiple friends and coworkers. Thom isn't just looking to make a sale, he goes out of his way to find the perfect home for each client. His honesty and professionalism really makes the experience a good one. If I purchase another home in the future I would absolutely use his services again.

Experiencia fantástica: Thom made buying my first home a stress free and enjoyable experience. He bargained for a great deal that saved me tons of money, and made himself available even after the sale when I had questions about how things worked or where to go for upgrades and repairs.

Experiencia positiva: Fine

Experiencia fantástica: Thom was just wonderful! I couldn't have asked for a better realtor. He specializes in out-of-town customers, so he does video walk-throughs to help potential buyers decide whether its worth coming to Bend to look at the homes in person. Which is the reason why I chose him, as I was living 200 miles away. He went above and beyond for me as the first offer on a house was withdrawn (by the builder, not by me) and Thom worked on his Sunday, while I was still in town, to show me new homes in better neighborhoods. His help and dedication enabled me to make an offer on a nicer home, which was accepted. Thom's follow-up is outstanding, too, as he was checking after close to make sure the builder followed through on replacement cabinet doors that were damaged. He's a great realtor and a great guy, and you'll be happy you chose him!

Experiencia fantástica: It was a great experience working with Thom and his team. He has vast knowledge of Bend and the surrounding areas. He took time to get to know us and what we were looking for. Thom is very personable, very enjoyable to work with. I highly recommend Thom Gardner, Bend Brokers Realty!

Experiencia fantástica: Working with Thom and his team was nothing short of fantastic. My wife and I recently moved to Bend and did not have much knowledge about the area and where to look for a home. Thom not only helped us find the perfect home, he made us feel 100% comfortable and confident along the way. He is VERY knowledgeable about the area and gave us honest, straight-forward input with every home we looked at. From garbage routes and high traffic roads to stay away from, to great neighborhoods and homes we could feel confident about growing equity, he covered it all. Thom helped us find our dream home and we can not thank him enough. Cheers, Thom!

Experiencia fantástica: Relocating to Bend from 3000 miles away seemed like a daunting task. We contacted Thom Gardner with Bend Brokers Realty for help. Thom replied quickly and was very helpful with evaluations of listings in our price range. Thom is very personable with great communication skills. He devoted considerable time to our search and his knowledge of the local market, pricing trends and neighborhoods, in and well outside of Bend, was extremely helpful. Thom took care of the details before and after the sales agreement including inspections, service, and negotiations with the seller, eliminating any problems that the distance might have caused. We are now looking forward to the move and will be recommending Thom to anyone looking to buy in this area.

Experiencia fantástica: We just purchased a house in Bend. Not only did we need a big home that would fit three small families spanning two generations that would also meet our budget, we needed a particular layout. We weren’t easy clients so felt very, very lucky to have Thom as our realtor because of his knowledge of the Bend housing market, his ethics, his patience and his responsiveness. As buyers from out of town, I’m convinced we wouldn’t have gotten this house without his help. We highly recommend him to others looking to buy in Bend. Thanks again Thom for all your hard work!

Experiencia fantástica: Thom was great to work with! As a first time buy, he walked me through everything and was always available with any questions I had. He has outstanding knowledge of the area and market. I appreciate that Thom worked with me to look at homes with very little notice. Since I wasn’t from the area, he did a great job filtering out houses that wouldn’t be a good fit. I highly recommend working with Thom if you are a buyer in the area.

Experiencia fantástica: Thom was the consummate professional from start to finish. He really knows the Bend real estate market, including it’s ups and downs, which won’t be found in a less experienced agent. Thom is honest and will tell you if he thinks a house is overpriced or undervalued. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy real estate in Bend.

Experiencia fantástica: Thom Gardner was highly recommended to me by several coworkers who all swear by him. And despite the high bar of expectations these coworkers set, Thom met all of them and more. He's extremely knowledgeable, personable, genuine, and my experience with him could not have gone any better. As a young first time home-buyer who was relatively new to Bend, my knowledge of the buying process, housing market, and neighborhoods was limited and minimal. Thom took the time to educate me, answering any and all questions no matter how simple, so that I felt comfortable and informed in the decisions I was making. Thom was there every step of the way, making sure I was a priority and that he was available even when he had to be out of town on other business. I certainly plan on using his services for any future sales or purchases. I've already recommended him to other friends, co-workers, and will continue to do so for anyone looking for a well-qualified realtor in Bend!

Experiencia fantástica: Thom at Bend Home Buyers Agency was the best agent! We recently moved to Bend and had a bad experience with another agent here in town, we’re so glad we found Thom. He was on our side and gave us great advice and shared his wealth of knowledge with us about the area. We really appreciated his honesty and we felt like we were in good hands throughout the process. We would definitely recommend Thom!

Experiencia fantástica: Thom Gardner is a gem! I have lived in Bend for over 20 years and know many brokers, but the sale of the home and the purchase of the next one "could not have gone any better" due to Thom's knowledge and experience. From start to finish, every detail of the contracts and follow up on dates was taken care of! Even the mortgage broker commented on how great he was to work with! Thanks Thom! Hoping this is the forever house, but I will certainly be sending my friends and family your way!

Experiencia fantástica: I can't say enough good things about Thom. I just bought a house with Thom as my agent. I found him on the internet and was drawn to the fact that I did not have to sign an exclusive agreement up front. He provided the standard services you would expect from a buyers agent ( set up a portal, show properties) but went further by always giving me local knowledge on neighborhoods, areas, and the good and bad of a property. He represented my interests at every step. A true buyers agent in every sense of the word. I highly recommend Thom if you are looking to buy in Bend.

Experiencia fantástica: From the initial inquiry about the Bend housing market to closing on a house, Thom is hands down the best realtor I've ever worked with. He knows the market, learns his clients quirks quickly, and has endless patience. He also provides excellent advice to navigate the hurdles on multiple offers and problems with inspections and is never pushy. Overall excellent in all regards.

Experiencia fantástica: Thom is incredibly experienced and knowladgable. Not only that, he's a fantastic guy, and always had my best interested at heart. I'm so happy with my home purchase, and Thom has helped every step of the way.

Experiencia fantástica: Thom provided us with excellent service. His knowledge of the Bend real estate market is unparalleled. His approach to your home search and the way that he conducts transactions will be cool and calm. He's everything and more than what you see on his website and videos.

Experiencia fantástica: Thom came highly recommend to us from our financial advisor that used him a few months prior. My wife and I were first time home buyers and Thom made the entire process comfortable and easy from the beginning. He's extremely personable and a hard worker. A good example of his work ethic is when he left the country to go on a vacation he planned well before meeting us. While he was gone, a house my wife and I wanted became available again and Thom spent hours doing the paperwork in a location that barely had a wifi signal. After negotiating on our behalf in a different time zone, the house became our new home. Can't speak highly enough of Thom, he's a great guy to have in your corner.

Experiencia fantástica: Thom is an amazing agent! He has helped us purchase several properties, and we always get the best deal possible. He's thorough, organized, and really knows the Bend real estate market!

Experiencia fantástica: I have purchased and sold a lot of real estate throughout the country and working with Thom Gardner was by far the most positive experience I've ever had with an agent. Thom has a wealth of experience in Bend and Central, Oregon...and his knowledge of the area and all the factors to consider is invaluable. He does his homework, came prepared for the days we spent together looking at various properties, and then offered objective factors, pro and con, which we needed to consider about each of the properties we looked at during our search. Thom is very personable and made the entire experience enjoyable. My wife does not especially like looking at homes but she never tired and felt excited about the homes we were viewing. Plus Thom as able to give her/us a better idea of what life is like in Bend and what we can expect. When it came to negotiating, Thom was extremely skillful and tactful and his follow up was excellent. The transaction went smoothly and we were well informed during the process. Oregon is unique when it comes to rental property and Mr. Gardner was well versed on the laws of the land, which we needed to be aware of. To sum everything up, it's our hope that once we settle in Central Oregon, we'll be able to socialize with Thom and his family and get to become closer friends. If you're looking for a home or property in Central Oregon I highly recommend that you first contact Thom and let him help you find the home and neighborhood that's going to be right for you!

Experiencia fantástica: Thom was thorough, timely, and professional. We greatly enjoyed working with him and found our dream home after only a couple of weeks of searching Bend's homes. I recommend Thom and Bend Brokers Realty for all buyers; he made our out-of-state moving process very smooth. For new home buyers, remember to set-up your water and waste removal in advance of the move-in day. Happy house hunting!

Experiencia fantástica: Looking specifically for a buyer's agent in Bend, we feel incredibly lucky to have found Thom. Initially it was his honest tell-it-like-it-is approach to real estate that intrigued us, and he delivers exactly what he promises - truthful insight into not only the business but also in evaluating individual properties, neighborhoods and situations. He takes expert and thorough video walk-throughs when his client is unable to be there in person, gives immediate attention to anything necessary, and has a 'can-do' approach that makes a client feel secure and comfortable. His incredible service in helping us buy a home in a difficult market really exceeded our expectations, and his creative, amiable personality have made working with him a true pleasure. Debbie & Michael Stalker

Experiencia fantástica: Thom Gardner is the best realtor I've ever worked with. Extremely attentive, resourceful and always available to you. I wouldn't work with anyone else.

Experiencia fantástica: Thom was recommended to us by a friend of ours. For me, anytime I have to deal with a "salesman" I cringe a bit. However, from the minute we met Thom it was a sigh of relief. He immediately made us feel very comfortable and as we spent the day with Thom, showing us properties, we quickly realized he wasnt trying to sell us just any property, he was helping us find the right property for us. He was extremely knowledgeable and very up front with the yes's and no's of the area based on what we wanted. We spent a few months looking and asking numerouse questions before we bought our home, and Thom was so patient and helpful. Once we bought our home, he handled every detail for us. If you want the best, I would not use any other agent but Thom.

Experiencia fantástica: Thom was great to work with. Being new to the area, Thom would pick me up and take me on tours of all parts of Bend as we looked at homes, and he gave honest insight into the different parts of Bend, much appreciated! He was always available and responsive in all aspects of finding and purchasing a home. I highly recommend working with him!

Experiencia fantástica: Thom is amazing! We’ve worked with him several times now buying and selling properties. We found his responsiveness, knowledge and thoroughness to questions beyond compare. Thom is down to earth, easy to communicate with and has a wonderful, warm sense of humor. We love the videos he created for properties we were unable to see in person ... especially his honest, no holds barred commentary. Working with Thom made the purchase of our home sight unseen from out of state a breeze. Thank you Thom!

Experiencia fantástica: Thom is great. His knowledge of Bend's market, the city's layout and the general process of buying a home in Oregon is second to none. I highly recommend him and will use him again if given the chance!

Experiencia fantástica: I honestly could not give a higher recommendation of a realtor than I am for Thom. Having bought and sold numerous homes over the years, but never from across the country, Thom made the experience as easy and smooth as possible - dare I say even smoother than most local purchases. The man's insight into the community, the housing market, and the trends is top notch and he was quickly able to steer us away from the wrong areas based on our desires and guide us to exactly the home and community we were looking for. His video walk throughs are amazing with the voice over detailing each part of the home and the quality and resolution as great as HGTV on your 70" plasma. I've been so impressed with him that it's made working with a local realtor on selling my home almost depressing. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED

Experiencia fantástica: Thom is one of the best! He is very genuine, super-friendly and is exceptional at what he does - going above and beyond for what his clients need. During our search, we sent Thom about 20-25 homes that we liked and he gave us his timely and honest feedback about each home and neighborhood. Based on his insight and a great video tour that he did for us, we were comfortable purchasing our home "sight unseen"! If you are looking to move to Bend, you won't find anyone better than Thom!

Experiencia fantástica: I was looking to buy a home in Bend and living in Seattle, I picked Thom on a whim from his website because I needed a buyers agent. Good choice-he was there for me every inch of the way, offering to do videos of the building progress for me and taking care of anything else that needed to be done. He would often offer to do things I didn’t even ask for. Not only did this convenience factor save me multiple trips from Seattle, but when it comes down to business Thom is also a skilled negotiator and saved me several thousands of dollars. It is obvious that he really cares about his clients. It was a great experience and I would hire him again in a heartbeat!

Experiencia fantástica: I could list several adjectives here to describe Thom, but the one that matters most is, genuine. Have you ever gotten a dog from a shelter and realized it was not a good fit for your family? It may have too much energy or too little energy for your lifestyle? It's usually because shelters are trying to get the dog into a home, any willing body/home. They don't employ a matchmaker skill. Thom has that skill. He looked at the bits of our life we were willing to share and he guided us to our home. That takes genuine talent. Now I wouldn't go as far to say he's the Buyers Agent Whisperer, but he spent less than 24 hours with us, caught on to the people we are, took the list of houses we wanted to see, and he got us to where we needed to be. Our new home. Also worth noting that Thom was available to us whenever we needed him. He was there for the inspections, made a video for us, let in painters, and met us the day we finally arrived from Raleigh, NC with the keys to our home. Very reliable. Genuine. I urge you folks, take advantage of his talent.

Experiencia fantástica: I called Thom after reading all of his great insight and knowledge about Bend on his website. We came three times looking for a second home in Bend. Each time we came Thom showed us many properties and gave us the pluses and minuses of each area we looked at. We ended up with a foreclosure property on the Westside of Bend near the river. Thom worked hard for us throughout the unconventional foreclosure property buying process and kept us updated constantly . We closed six weeks after initial signing of the contract. We are happy and we have gained a great new honest friend in Bend”. Thanks Thom!

Experiencia fantástica: Fantastic! Thom was essential to us finding the right home and guiding us through the whole process. Being from out of town, his knowledge of the local market was indispensable as we narrowed our search. If you want a home in Bend, Thom is your guy!

Experiencia fantástica: My husband and I found Thom on the internet while we were researching for a summer retirement home. With very short notice we asked Thom to put together a list of houses for us to visit and we flew into Bend. We spent several days with Thom and found him to be extremely professional, yet very friendly and warm. We were delighted to work with him and found our home within a few days. I highly recommend Thom. You can trust that he knows what he is talking about.

Experiencia fantástica: My wife(Jenny) and I have known Thom for over 10 years. Sometimes it can be sticky to hire a friend as your real estate broker, but we had no hesitation whatsoever. We knew that Thom would be the best fit for us. His knowledge of the local market and the ins an outs of real estate transactions is second to none. He tells it like he sees it...no hot air. He is not in it just to get a sale.

Experiencia fantástica: “This is just a note to thank you for the incredible job you did in helping me in relocating to Bend. I became infatuated with Bend without ever having been north of the California border… I knew nobody here, had no professional or personal contacts in the area, and had to make the move in a very short period of time due to the exigencies of my financial situation. You were extraordinarily generous with your time and energy, establishing an internet “portal” where I could view homes for sale, as well as answering a deluge of my questions with humor and a positive point of view. You not only made the experience tolerable, but actually enjoyable! Your relaxed interpersonal style was complimented by your consummate professionalism. The fact that you are a member of Mensa as well as the author of several novels has not diminished your ability to empathize with your clients. After living here in Bend for a few months I have had the good fortune to interact with you at times. It has become very clear that your professional persona is really just ‘who you are’… An intelligent, savvy, good natured and warm hearted family man… And someone who has gained my appreciation and ongoing trust. Thanks Thom.”

Experiencia fantástica: Getting to know Thom via internet and email before we visited Bend was a straight forward and enjoyable experience. We spent two pleasant and fun days with him looking at a range of properties he found within our budget. From this he deduced what we were looking for, and we knew then that Thom was a competent professional as well as a good friend. Back home out of state, when we saw an interesting listing on the internet, he sent us videos, descriptions etc. One house that he said was “just what we were looking for” was, in fact, just that. We bought the house sight unseen based on his video and narrative. The purchase went smoothly with Thom’s expert help and negotiations. We couldn’t be happier!