John Taylor
John Taylor is the founder and principal broker of Team Taylor Real Estate, one of Portland’s most trusted and modern real estate brands. With 32+ years of experience, John has helped hundreds of homeowners, builders, and investors buy and sell property throughout the Portland metro area. John specializes in listing homes for top dollar by combining aggressive marketing strategies, strategic pricing, professional presentation, and negotiation skills sharpened over three decades in the industry. His background in new construction and land development gives him an unmatched understanding of zoning, SDC fees, permitting, renovation ROI, and what today’s Portland buyers truly value. Whether selling a starter home, a luxury property, or an investment asset, John brings clarity, strategy, and a calm but confident presence. Clients describe him as hardworking, responsive, and exceptionally knowledgeable, a true professional who treats every listing like a flagship project. Team Taylor Real Estate operates with a simple mission: help every Portland homeowner achieve a higher net profit, a smoother transaction, and a better selling experience. With deep neighborhood expertise across Sellwood, Alberta Arts, St. Johns, NW Heights, Laurelhurst, and beyond, John is the go-to resource for accurate pricing and powerful marketing in the Portland real estate market.
Looking for a Real Estate Agent who puts you first?
If you’re planning to buy or sell a home, you want the process to go successfully. If you’re selling, success means getting your property sold quickly and for the highest price possible. If you’re buying, it means finding your next dream home and getting into it, affordably. On top of that, if you’re like most of our satisfied customers, you also want everything to go smoothly, with as little stress as possible.
How can you ensure all that happens? By working with a team of real estate agents who truly put you first.
We’re proud to be the real estate team of choice for those who want a great experience buying or selling a home. Our “clients-first” approach means that you’ll be working with a team of professionals who listen to you, provide expert advice, and work hard on your behalf.
The Experts by Your Side
When you’re selling: Our track record of success means we know how to showcase your house effectively, market and promote it so that it attracts qualified buyers and get it SOLD for the highest price. Throughout the process, we’re with you every step of the way, making sure your questions are answered, all the details are handled expertly, and the entire experience is a positive one.
When you’re buying: Our expertise in the local market means we can introduce you to homes that meet your criteria – and notify you immediately of brand new listings. We can advise you on what to look for when viewing a home, so you don’t make a catastrophic mistake, and we can arm you with in-depth details on every property you see. When you find a home you fall in love with, we know how to negotiate effectively so you get that property, at the best possible price. In fact, nothing pleases us more than saying, “The home is yours.”
The Right Real Estate Team for You
Whether you’re buying or selling, it’s ultimately about realizing a dream. We understand how much the decision will mean to you. In fact, that’s one of the reasons we got into real estate – to help people buy or sell a home, while making the process easy and trouble-free. Clients often tell us how much they appreciate our expertise, our willingness to be there with them every step of the way, and our determination to get them the best deal. They also tell us we’re friendly and a pleasure to work with – which is quite a compliment!
Next Steps
If you’re looking for a real estate agent, it’s important that you find someone who is a good fit for you. So let’s talk. Whether you’re selling or buying, we’d like to learn more about you and your needs and goals. You can count on us to “tell it like it is” and give you a realistic picture of what is possible.
Contact us to get in touch.
As a real estate team who puts clients first, we look forward to hearing from you.