Real Estate Services

Brian Kester

I began working in a small office in Springfield as an assistant property manager in 1995, but was quickly promoted to the head property manager position. In June of 2006 I received my real estate broker’s license. In February of 2008 I was hired by the owner of Bell Real Estate to help in re-organizing & revamping the property management side of their business. Since beginning work with Bell Real Estate, I have steadily increased my activities in helping clients to buy & sell real estate. Through my experience working as a property manager, I have remodeled hundreds of properties including complete guts of homes, moving of walls, opening up windows, etc. I believe my vast experience in real estate over the last 30 years is a great benefit to my clients. I am available to my clients 7 days a week & work with only a few clients at a time so that I can be sure to meet their needs & serve them to the best of my ability. You will not be handed off to an assistant - I will help you from beginning to end. In the fall of 2023, I retired as a property manager & now focus my attention on being a great real estate agent.

BACKGROUND:
I grew up in Anchorage Alaska & was very active in a variety of sports including long distance running, tennis, and downhill skiing. I graduated from the University of Oregon in 1991 with degrees in Management, Marketing & Psychology. I have lived and worked in the Eugene/Springfield area since 1994.

WHAT I BRING TO MY CLIENTS:
- One on one direct communication (no team) 7 days a week
- Step by step information on the process of buying and/or selling a home
- In depth discussions of options during the purchasing/selling process - particularly during the initial offer phase & after inspections.
- Extensive photos of the interior & exterior of your home and property; Drone photos & videos when needed at no extra cost!
- Detailed descriptions of your home and property
- Three decades of property management experience including working with tenants, as well as updating, remodeling, & pre-listing improvements
- Completion of thousands of home inspections as part of my property management duties & collaboration with home inspection companies

- If needed and requested, I can help determine what work is needed to get your home ready to list for sale and even help coordinate the work to be done.

- I can help buyers understand the costs and difficulties of repairs and how to address them in a purchase transaction. For sellers I can recommend and show you the benefits of doing specific repairs and improvements prior to listing in order to maximize your sales price. 

I work with my clients to discuss their objectives, needs & wants and then come up with a plan to list their home and/or to begin their search for a new home. For investors, my 28 years of property management experience allows me to easily find good purchase opportunities. I am readily available to my clients, responsive to their needs, & a detail oriented person who likes to get things done. However, what is most important to me is that I serve my clients best interests & that they are happy with the results. My strengths are in evaluating properties for my clients & explaining potential repairs, improvements, income and/or benefits of a property and the estimated costs involved. This can be a great benefit for both buyers & sellers in that I can show them areas of concern with a property which can effect the sales price of a property.

Sarah Gonzalez

With 14 years of property management experience, I’m a seasoned real estate professional in the Eugene/Springfield, Oregon area. When I’m not managing properties or closing deals, I’m hitting the trails with my loyal German Shepherd, Romeo, or exploring new destinations with my son, creating unforgettable memories through hiking and travel. Passionate about connecting people with places, I thrive on adventure and building lasting relationships!