Michele Gila
Director of Realtor® Advocacy at Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors® - PMAR- Claim this Profile
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Sara Russi
Michele and her partner Mark Wheeler helped me to buy a beautiful condo this year. They were so great to work with and really knowledgeable. They helped navigate me through my first home buying experience with patience and incredible commitment to my success. I don't know what I would have done it without them.
Tom Glazener
Michele and her husband, Mark Wheeler were our buyer's agents in 2006. We found the house we wanted in the neighborhood we wanted.Because Michele is aggressive in the best of ways, we were able to get our bid in promptl and with just enough sweetness to win quickly. Furthermore when the seller's agent tried to block our ability to properly inspect, Michele was right there to set him straight. Can't emphasize my appreciation and respect enough. And she's personable, expert, etc.....
Sara Russi
Michele and her partner Mark Wheeler helped me to buy a beautiful condo this year. They were so great to work with and really knowledgeable. They helped navigate me through my first home buying experience with patience and incredible commitment to my success. I don't know what I would have done it without them.
Tom Glazener
Michele and her husband, Mark Wheeler were our buyer's agents in 2006. We found the house we wanted in the neighborhood we wanted.Because Michele is aggressive in the best of ways, we were able to get our bid in promptl and with just enough sweetness to win quickly. Furthermore when the seller's agent tried to block our ability to properly inspect, Michele was right there to set him straight. Can't emphasize my appreciation and respect enough. And she's personable, expert, etc.....
Sara Russi
Michele and her partner Mark Wheeler helped me to buy a beautiful condo this year. They were so great to work with and really knowledgeable. They helped navigate me through my first home buying experience with patience and incredible commitment to my success. I don't know what I would have done it without them.
Tom Glazener
Michele and her husband, Mark Wheeler were our buyer's agents in 2006. We found the house we wanted in the neighborhood we wanted.Because Michele is aggressive in the best of ways, we were able to get our bid in promptl and with just enough sweetness to win quickly. Furthermore when the seller's agent tried to block our ability to properly inspect, Michele was right there to set him straight. Can't emphasize my appreciation and respect enough. And she's personable, expert, etc.....
Sara Russi
Michele and her partner Mark Wheeler helped me to buy a beautiful condo this year. They were so great to work with and really knowledgeable. They helped navigate me through my first home buying experience with patience and incredible commitment to my success. I don't know what I would have done it without them.
Tom Glazener
Michele and her husband, Mark Wheeler were our buyer's agents in 2006. We found the house we wanted in the neighborhood we wanted.Because Michele is aggressive in the best of ways, we were able to get our bid in promptl and with just enough sweetness to win quickly. Furthermore when the seller's agent tried to block our ability to properly inspect, Michele was right there to set him straight. Can't emphasize my appreciation and respect enough. And she's personable, expert, etc.....
Credentials
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At Home With Diversity
National Association of REALTORS® -
GRI
National Association of REALTORS® -
NAR Green
National Association of REALTORS®
Experience
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Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors® - PMAR
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Realtor® Advocacy
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Apr 2020 - Present
After 23 years as a Realtor®, I switched gears to work for the Realtors® in governmental affairs. I remain co-owner of Roots Realty, but no longer have a real estate license. After 23 years as a Realtor®, I switched gears to work for the Realtors® in governmental affairs. I remain co-owner of Roots Realty, but no longer have a real estate license.
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Roots Realty
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Broker
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Sep 2003 - Present
We opened Roots Realty in September 2003. I have been a Realtor since 1995, working primarily in Portland's close-in neighborhoods. We are locally owned, woman co-owned, part of the Buy Local campaign through the Sustainable Business Network, and are a City of Portland Recycleworks business. We opened Roots Realty in September 2003. I have been a Realtor since 1995, working primarily in Portland's close-in neighborhoods. We are locally owned, woman co-owned, part of the Buy Local campaign through the Sustainable Business Network, and are a City of Portland Recycleworks business.
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Origin
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Portland, Oregon Area
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Co-Director; Principal Dancer; Instructor
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Jan 2009 - May 2011
Along with three other experienced dancers, we created a project simply called Origin, to showcase the art of Tribal Bellydance. My dance studio, The Nest. Along with three other experienced dancers, we created a project simply called Origin, to showcase the art of Tribal Bellydance. My dance studio, The Nest.
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Gypsy Caravan Dance Company
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Portland, OR
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Principal Dancer; Dance Instructor
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Sep 1999 - May 2008
Completed all levels of teacher training certification. Taught Beginning through Performance Prep at Caravan Studio 2000-2008. Sister Caravan dancer 1999. 1999-2008 Gypsy Caravan dancer. Director of Urban Berbers 2007-2008. Completed all levels of teacher training certification. Taught Beginning through Performance Prep at Caravan Studio 2000-2008. Sister Caravan dancer 1999. 1999-2008 Gypsy Caravan dancer. Director of Urban Berbers 2007-2008.
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Portland's Alternative Realtors, Inc.
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Portland, OR
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Buyer's Agent
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Oct 1995 - Aug 2003
Worked exclusively as a Buyer's Agent, assisting hundreds of clients in the purchase of Real Estate in the Portland Metro area. I also assisted in the creation of the company's marketing and mission statement as it pertains to Sustainability. Worked exclusively as a Buyer's Agent, assisting hundreds of clients in the purchase of Real Estate in the Portland Metro area. I also assisted in the creation of the company's marketing and mission statement as it pertains to Sustainability.
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Genesis Juice Cooperative
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Eugene, OR
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Juicer; Sales
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Jan 1991 - Aug 1995
Made fresh raw organic juice in reusable glass bottles. Maintained green house for wheat grass production. Sales representative for the Portland area. Made fresh raw organic juice in reusable glass bottles. Maintained green house for wheat grass production. Sales representative for the Portland area.
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Education
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University of San Francisco
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