You Deserve the Best...

I’ve been helping families and individuals find their dream homes for over 30 years. I am a committed and well-loved agent as well as the owner and Principal Broker of two Windermere offices in the Portland area.

Though I manage 20 agents across both our Bridgeport and Charbonneau offices, I spend most of my time working with customers. I deliver consistent, superior service and performance to my clients. I have built my career on a referral and repeat model, often selling the same home several times over—in addition to selling new-to-the-market properties. I have been lucky enough to have helped thousands of families find their dream homes with the highest level of customer service and satisfaction. I continue to be a valued advisor, working with buyers and sellers of everything ranging from modest homes to luxury estates.

As a native Portlander, I have a vast knowledge of the local areas as well as a proven record of contributing to my clients’ financial success’ and facilitating smooth transactions via refined management, selling and negotiation skills. I am a Platinum Member of the Master’s Circle—a group of agents who sell $20 Million or more in closed dollar volume—an achievement only accomplished by 1% of agents nationwide. I am a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) and a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES)—the latter of which allows me to better serve the expanding population of 50+ year-olds in the Portland Metro area. I work diligently to help clients find the right home, whether they are downsizing, upsizing or rightsizing. I am deeply loyal to my customers and will go above-and-beyond the call of duty to deliver excellent service and results.

More About Myself & Our Team

At Windermere, each agent donates a portion of each closing to The Windermere Foundation. This is a non-profit organization that provides shelter, clothing, emergency assistance and other essential services to local low-income and homeless families. I personally give generously throughout the year and as a group, we have given millions of dollars to help families in need. My proudest achievement came in 2016 when I became “Grammy” to Charlie. Charlie is a smart, funny and energetic little boy who is the light of my life. If you’re planning on buying or selling in the Portland area, please contact me for personalized, professional assistance. I would be honored to help you take the next step in your life.

I started selling real estate in 2005 when I became a partner at Windermere Clackamas. In 2008 I left to work for Windermere Relocation Services as Corporate Relocation Specialist. While there I worked primarily with federal agencies to coordinate the relocation of employees across the country.

I left Windermere Relocation Services to focus on individual, residential real estate and began working for Windermere Bridgeport Realty Group, located in Portland. In January of 2016 I became a Managing Principal Broker for both the Windermere Bridgeport Office as well as the Windermere Charbonneau Office (located in Wilsonville).

I have sold real estate everywhere from Portland to Roseburg and Bend to the Oregon Coast. My biggest strengths are in sales, real property, nonprofit organizations, negotiations, and public speaking.

I currently live with and take care of my parents at their home in Salem. This location allows me to serve the I-5 corridor while also spending quality time with family.

ABOUT ME

Growing up and living in the Portland area, presently residing in Tigard, has given me intimate and extensive knowledge of the area as well as bringing a special insider's view of our evolving market in the Portland Metro area. I stay involved in my community, I'm a good listener and work hard to understand my clients' needs before making recommendations. I am passionate about finding and selling homes for my clients, educating them in the process, and exceeding their expectations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

My personal experience in real estate investment properties and home ownership compliment my Bachelor degree in Business Marketing from Portland State University, and my 10 years experience in the finance and insurance world. My experience in title, escrow, and ongoing training on the newest real estate laws will help transactions go smoothly while working together on your real estate goals.

HOW WE WILL WORK TOGETHER

My goal is to integrate my personal skills with Windermere's unparalleled technology allowing me to provide you with up to the minute information on property values and comprehensive state of the art marketing programs. Understanding what is best for you requires a dedication to listening, a knowledge of the market and process, and regular communications with you. Buying or Selling, I will handle your real estate needs with the utmost care, integrity, and professionalism. I look forward to helping you with your real estate needs. Call me today at 503.708.0685.

A Little About Me...

A native Oregonian I was raised in Lake Oswego. My parents were active in our community and schools, volunteering and supporting events and businesses. I followed their lead while raising my own family and love seeing my kids and their families do the same. Being a part of such a great community makes me proud to call Portland home when sharing its lifestyle, culture, and real estate with my clients. 

In 1994 I obtained my real estate license. Two years later, I became a Principal Broker. In the years following I joined the top 5% of residential real estate agents in the nation by qualifying for Oregon’s Diamond Platinum Club and the Realty Alliance Group. I also earned my GRI, CRS, ABR and other designations as part of staying as informed of an agent as possible. As much as I enjoy learning I also enjoy teaching and training other agents about real estate. Doing keeps me sharp and allows me to take the best possible care of my clients while ensuring that the transaction process is smooth and fun as can be.

A few years back I was offered the Director of Sales and Marketing position in the senior living community I had just helped my parents move into. It was an opportunity I did not see coming and could not pass up knowing I would enjoy a new challenge while being nearer to my parents. Those few years I learned an extraordinary amount about a different side of real estate, our aging population, and their loved ones. I believe this experience has made me a better realtor and resource for the senior population that today makes up more than half of our country's population 

I have always enjoyed the people I meet in life. To be able to help strangers or friends with their real estate needs is a privilege I’ve never taken for granted. I am pleased to say most of my business is repeat and referral, thanks to you.    I cannot ask for a better or more fun way to do business and help you.

When not with my clients, I enjoy country living where I dig dirt, and play with my rescue dog, Daisy. I thoroughly enjoy my adult kids, their spouses, and my grand dogs. Additionally, I love to read, write, cook, laugh, entertain, volunteer and socialize…from a distance. My new, and absolute favorite thing to do these days is spend time with my two brand new grandbabies or "GrandBerrys" as I love to call them. Two amazing little boys born January 2021 and June 2021. Life has never been better!

I consider it an absolute privlege to help people purchase or sell their home. I look forward to helping you soon, and thank you in advance for the opportunity to do so. I'll talk to you soon...

Cheers,

~Dana

A Personal Note:

I was born and raised in Hood River, Oregon, the daughter, and granddaughter of the area's finest custom home builders. I grew up with an appreciation of fine craftsmanship and a general knowledge of the construction business. I graduated from Linfield College with a degree in business and my husband and I successfully ran our own business for over 25 years before I joined the Windermere Bridgeport/Charbonneau team in 2007. We are longtime residents of Portland and now Wilsonville, a community we very much enjoy. We have worked together as a team for over 4 decades, first for a Fortune 500 Company in Portland and now Ron assists me in my real estate business.

We have traveled extensively throughout the United States and other places around the world, and we've found there really is no place like home. Oregon has some of the most spectacular scenery we've seen, and we feel lucky to live here.

From my experience in business, I know the difficult part of any transaction is in the many small details. Real Estate transactions can be complex, so much of my efforts are to oversee and take care of the details so the transaction goes smoothly with no surprises.

As an Oregon native, I have witnessed the growth and transformation of our area. I give you educated answers to your questions about the area, as well as honesty, integrity, and professionalism. I bring over fifteen years of experience in real estate, excellent customer service, and a commitment to work hard, listen and follow through. I strive to help each client realize their own unique vision of happiness with outstanding professionalism, attention to detail, and an over-commitment to service. I take great pride in a happy client and a job well done.

EXPERIENCED

Helping people with their real estate needs is often one of the most personal, important, stressful and financially challenging decisions they encounter in life. As a trusted professional, I bring 20 years experience and value - first as a realtor representing a major Portland homebuilder, then a real estate broker/principal broker, and corporate relocation specialist/director. It is gratifying and rewarding to offer advice, support, education and understanding about the local real estate market to my clients, plus offer assistance to those outside of my service area via a global and national referral broker network.

Let's explore how I may help you, your family or friends with a real estate need, whether locally or across the country!

COMMITTED

My commitment to building solid relationships with clients, affiliate brokers, and service providers has yielded uncompromising and proven results. Best practices of honesty, integrity, listening carefully to client needs, providing real estate market expertise & knowledge, and over 30 years as a local resident in Beaverton, Portland and Tigard results in exemplary service to buyers and sellers alike.

• 1st time buyers/ Move up Buyers
• Downsizers/ Empty Nesters
• Seniors
• Transferees

Providing key elements of availability, flexibility, transparency, care and concern to represent you in every step along the way.

CUSTOMER SERVICE & DETAIL ORIENTED

A strong background in customer service, problem solving and attention to detail ensure your interests are my highest priority.

• "Going the extra mile" is the rule, rather than the exception. 
•  Follow up, follow up & follow up, is the practice I keep.
•  Treat others as I would expect to be treated.

"The greatest complement I can receive is your referral & continued business".

Licensed in Oregon (200008157) and in Washington (20112559). 

Get to know John Cronkrite

John Cronkrite, Realtor is a member of  Windermere Realty, along with his wife Traci.  John is a Broker who partners with buyers and sellers of residential properties to reach their goals for finding a home that meets their dreams.  Today’s market drivers are either relocations or enabling those who have a change in life circumstances that requires a change in their housing strategy.   Change can be as simple as desire to leverage equity into a larger more comfortable home, or the result of changes in life and wanting to downsize.

John believes that a home is more than a structure.  Homebuyers and sellers all have a common set of criteria for making a change, except all of them are unique and personal to those clients, and need to be efficiently managed with quality, care and honesty. 

John is a lifelong Oregonian, who has managed to travel the world due to his executive positions with Hewlett-Packard.  He can leverage the business of the corporate world, along with scars and laughs of working with startups, how to be a professional soccer parent, and how that all becomes relevant when dealing with a challenge of selling or finding a new home. 

John is a graduate of Willamette University in Salem Oregon, with degrees in Economics and Social Science, and has participated in graduate training programs at Oregon State, University of Oregon and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.  He is a holder of 3 patents as a result of his out of the box thinking.  And  it is that type of thinking he can apply to meet your needs in real estate.

My New Passion Can Be Your New Home

For over 30 years, I passionately served in a variety of capacities in nonprofit organizations in the United States and abroad. My training in Public Health and Gerontology and experience as an Executive Director of nonprofits provided me with meaning and purpose knowing I was helping to make the world a better place by building community and helping to connected individuals with resources that supported their well-being.

I bring that same commitment to community and passion for serving others to my new "Encore Career" as a Real Estate Broker in Oregon. Leadership in the nonprofit sector gave me the opportunity to understand the importance of building a strong network, truly listening with both my heart and mind to others as they shared their life stories and hopes and dreams, and creatively solving challenges to meet the needs of those I serve. I am thrilled to bring my passion, resourcefulness, strategic thinking and creative problem-solving to each and every client I serve and I look forward to igniting my new career together with you.

I call Sauvie Island home and have lived in Oregon for over 22 years. My family has had the privledge of living in Japan, Kenya, Nepal, Malaysia and India and as you can imagine, travel is another passion of mine. My son, Takumi, lives and works in Honk Kong, and my daughter, Marina, is a Functional Nutrition Coach here in Portland. I co-parent two mini-Cattle dogs, Nellie and Petey, who love waking on the beach along the Columbia River at Sauvie as much as I do.

I am committed to nature-based leadership and learning and serve as a member of the Generative Council Collective of the Center for Nature and Leadership and on the board of the Green Anchors Foundation. My nickname, "Terra," comes from my love of nature and protectings and preserving our dear, "Mother Earth." 

I am excited to share my new passion and career in real estate and look forward to serving you and your family and friends!

Karen (Terra) Shimada

Professional Commitment

Meike takes pride in working with passion, diligence, and in taking time to get to know her clients. It is her firm belief that home buyers and sellers should truly understand their options. Buying or selling a home is a major life event and often one’s most important investment decision. Meike values direct and honest communication and does not sugar-coat any options.
Her promise to you is timely communication, which is crucial in buying or selling a home. Communication options range from in person, over phone calls to video chats. Along with the team of Windermere and its award winning technology, you can expect professionalism and efficiency from every transaction.

Personal Background

Meike knows Portland already better than her husband, who is native to Portland. Over the past nine years, she took extensive time and joy in discovering the unique cultural, recreational, and social opportunities that Portland has to offer. She currently spends her spare time with competitive dragon boat racing, several German social groups, and volunteering for Zeitgeist Northwest and Habitat for Humanity.
Meike is a German native, born and raised in Hamburg. While she attained her Bachelor of Arts in International Business Management in The Netherlands, she also lived in Panama, France and the USA. Therefore, she can relate that moving can be an exciting new adventure yet is often also stressful and emotional. Different cultures and lifestyles often take time to be explored and to be adapted to. Based on experience and a great network of professionals, Meike can offer tips and contacts helpful for relocation.

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Licensed Oregon Real Estate Broker

As a trusted real estate advisor for my clients, I strive to demonstrate the highest level of integrity and commitment. I understand that selling and/or buying a home is complex and deeply personal. There is a lot at stake and it’s quite possibly one of the biggest life decisions we make both financially and personally. I view it as a true privilege to be here to guide you through the process and feel it my responsibility to truly be an expert at the job. I understand the market, the players, and all of the variables involved in a real estate transaction. My main objective is to make sure you feel supported and know that you have a trusted friend and advisor by your side.

I have lived and worked in the Lake Oswego and Portland area for almost 16 years and absolutely love the northwest. I have extensive knowledge about the community, the local schools, the neighborhoods and what they have to offer, as well as a keen sense for finding my clients exactly what they are looking for. Whether you are buying or selling, I will work tirelessly to promote your best interests. As a proud member of the Windermere Bridgeport Realty Group, I carry the values of hard work, integrity, personal relationships, and outstanding client services into everything I do. With a passion for service, connection and helping others, I will go above and beyond to learn about my clients’ interests and goals in order to help identify their perfect home or investment. Building trust and nurturing long-lasting relationships is the foundation of my career.

In addition to real estate, I am a mom of a wonderful 11 year old little boy named Jack. I am a soccer practice taxi driver, cheerleader, and goalie/ball fetcher. I love adventuring in the outdoors, hiking, exploring beaches, escaping to the mountains, running, yoga and traveling if and when I get the chance. My motto is that we live once, so we might as well make the very best of it while we can!

If you're in the market to buy or sell a home, you've come to the right spot!

Sue Caicedo

A love of family and Oregon has drawn me back to the state where I was born.  Hiking and skiing are passions that I easily indulge in while living in the Portland area.  My move to the Tigard from Colorado has brought me back home.  I was born and raised in Central Oregon. 

Being a military wife for 15 years and moving every 3 years has given me a very good perspective on buying a home.  Moving to Portland and buying a home as a single woman opened my eyes to some of the problems a single person navigating the real estate market alone can have.

I have worked in real estate since 1996.  I started as an assistant and worked into office management.  In 2000 I started my own independent business as a real estate assistant.  After working with up to 25 brokers over a 7 year period, I decided in 2007 to obtain my real estate Broker’s license and put all this experience to work for me. 

This diverse experience has given me the unique background and ability to empathize with my clients and to understand a transaction from beginning to end. 

As a Realtor, I am a proud member of the National Association of Realtors and adhere to their standards of ethics and business practice.  I have completed certification as a Senior Real Estate Specialist and a Certified Negotiation Expert. 

My Mission is to build my business and my reputation upon the foundation of knowledge, honesty, integrity and dedicated loyal service to my clients.  I work consistently toward long term relationships as a real estate professional that will build a tradition of trust.  This tradition will be built within a framework of laughter and enjoying every moment of life to its fullest. 

Sue Caicedo

Portland Native

I have over 32 years experience of assisting buyers and sellers in the Portland metropolitan area with their real estate needs and over 95% of my business is repeat customers and referrals.
As a Portland native, I love sharing my knowledge of the unique characteristics of the city and neighborhoods. Approximately 75% of my business is in the Portland eastside area.
I have lived in Lake Oswego for the past 36 years, gleaning knowledge of it’s neighborhoods and amenities. What I love most is its great small town atmosphere and close proximity to Portland.

Personal attention to details

I have collected an excellent team of dedicated and reliable professional contractors and inspectors to help prep your home for sale and inspect and make repairs to your future home. Also, an experienced team of lenders and title officers to make every transaction as smooth and pleasant as possible.

Designations and Awards

With my ABR (Accredited Buyers Agent) desination, I bring an understanding of buyers needs to each transaction, whether representing the buyer or seller, to help eliminate surprises during the process.
As a SRS (Senior Residential Specialist) I understand the complex process of making your next move, whether it is finally finding your dream home or downsizing to a simpler lifestyle.
As an ASP (Accredited Staging Professional) I can help home owners get their homes ready for the market, and I have also helped many buyers visualize changes they can make to homes they are considering buying. Let me help you get ready
Five Star Professional partnered with Portland Monthly to determine the real estate agents in the Portland area who provide exceptional service and overall satisfaction. I am so proud to be a recipient of this award because as a real estate broker, my client's satisfaction is my top goal.
Let me help you through every step of the process

Why Windermere

Windermere agents are among the best trained and supported in the industry. Windermere and Windermere clients support the community! With each transaction, we donate a charitable contribution to the Windermere Foundation. These funds are directed to the local community. We support the community where we live and work.

In taking every measure to help her clients successfully accomplish their personal real estate goals, Traci Cronkite exhibits genuine care, dedication and professionalism. As a specialist in the West Portland real estate market, she constantly provides her clients with outstanding guidance and expertise. Through her valued counsel and comprehensive knowledge in Residential Properties; she is dedicated to providing her clients with outstanding representation in her efforts to accomplish and make their real estate dreams come true!

Traci excels at executing on behalf of her clients with very deliberate, strategic and skillful measures that achieve impressive results and works personally with each client to ensure that they receive an informed and comprehensive understanding of the current real estate market. She is extremely meticulous in seeing that her clients’ needs are thoroughly attended to; from the selection of their distinctive property, to the review of the contractual components of the transaction, through to the details of the inspection, and on to the final and important points at closing. For sellers, she creates a well-organized marketing strategy that maximizes their property’s exposure and a presentation that stands out in the marketplace. When working with buyers, she acts with diligence and dedication to find her clients their ideal property that they will cherish for years. One of her special areas of focus is in serving the specific needs of first time buyers and seniors. She is highly attuned to the unique requirements that they may need and is very attentive to meeting all of their expectations.

Traci’s clients enjoy her personal touches and heartfelt care that she clearly exhibits in every interaction. It is truly her joy to ultimately fulfill her client’s request throughout the transaction and graciously serve them. Her immediate accessibility, answers to timely questions and trusted insights makes her invaluable to her clients. She is masterful at finding creative and equitable solutions to make each transaction come together with a positive result. Her clients truly appreciate Traci’s efforts on their behalf and value the friendship that continues well after the keys exchange hands.

In working with Traci, her clients receive a special advantage of two professionals. Traci collaborates with her husband, John in a team approach to deliver a truly comprehensive real estate experience to their valued clients. Servicing their clients as a team, Traci’s and John’s efforts complement each other to ensure that their client’s needs are thoroughly attended to.

Contact Traci to serve you and your personal real estate interests.

Every home purchase or sale is unique. Buying or selling your home is an exciting process but at the same time it can be stressful and can create uncertainty.  Identifying what makes your transaction unique and paying close attention to your needs in order to make your transaction flow smoothly is my top priority. With collaboration, communication and keeping in mind your desired goal in your sale or purchase, it is my promise to represent you with honesty and integrity. I strive to make every transaction come together in a way that leaves all parties with a clear understanding of how the process works, where you are in the process and how each decision you make affects your transaction. 

I come from a large family (7 kids!) where communication and collaboration skills were absolutely necessary and were modeled by my parents in our day to day lives. We have a rare blessing of being a close-knit family to this day.

Working with my husband and as half of a construction company focusing on new construction and remodeling, I appreciate how communication and collaboration is integral before, during and after a project and I continue to pursue excellence and satisfaction with each and every client that I am privileged to work with. I absolutely consider it a privilege to work with you.

My husband and I raised our three children in Lake Oswego and now are further blessed with six grandchildren to keep us on our toes!! We are incredibly fortunate to live in a part of the country that offers so much in the way of outdoor activities as we love to camp, ride our bikes and ride the sand dunes in our side by side (2 seat off road vehicle).