Seller Testimonials

I have experience with Emma and Barbara for two houses that my late sister owned. They were a godsend that made my life soooo much easier out of a bad situation as my sister was a hoarder.

I first met them when they tracked down my sister at the house she was living in (my late mother’s) due to the listing of my sister’s former 15-year abandoned home going up for foreclosure on the other side of Bend. After obtaining my phone number and speaking with me first to get my approval and advice, Emma managed to convince my sister to finally talk to her and sign the agreement to sell the house before it was foreclosed so that she could get some money out of the house. I’d been trying to get my sister to sell the house for years, and my last effort had left my sister not talking to me. 

So, Emma accomplished a near miracle with respect and care. Barbara and Emma cleared the house of all junk with my sister’s oversight (another miracle) and sold it to someone who planned to flip it (it needed a lot of work). I told Barbara and Emma that when my sister passed away, I’d be in touch so they could sell the house she was currently living in. That happened six weeks later. Again, Emma and Barbara helped get the house emptied of junk, fixed up, and sold. This time, Emma and her husband Jeremy flipped it themselves. 

The way they set up the contract was to determine what it could be sold for, minus all repairs and closing costs, plus some profit for Emma and Barbara. That left a set amount that I/the estate (or earlier, my sister) received. They covered all insurance, utilities, and HOA fees during the renovation. I was in another state, which made my life much easier. A very positive experience. I had total trust in their integrity and professionalism. They even helped me look for a local probate attorney.

Michelle

To Whom It May Concern, 

My name is Daniel Ball. As a veteran entrepreneur and technology leader, I have spent my career  building businesses, solving tough problems, and leading high-performing teams in complex  environments—including a background in Army Intelligence and professional telecom management  before founding my own companies in AI, cybersecurity, and agritech. 

In mid-2025, I found myself in an unexpected and challenging situation when my co-founding consulting  partner had to step away from our firm for personal reasons, resulting in the loss of two major clients and a sudden income shortfall. I wasn’t taking a salary from my other companies at the time as we were reinvesting to scale them, so my consulting firm was my primary income. As I worked to stabilize that shortfall and catch up on financial obligations, I fell behind on my mortgage and eventually faced threat of foreclosure. I had to restructure the loan, pay the past due, or sell the house. I decided to sell but had a short timeline to work with. 

This is where Barbara Wise and Emma Johnson stepped in. 

Barbara, a consummate real estate professional, and Emma, a seasoned specialist in bank financing, sales,  marketing, and non-profit strategy, operate a unique partnership focused on helping homeowners in difficult circumstances. When my property appeared on their alert list, they reached out immediately, not simply to offer standard real estate services, but to present a full solution designed to help me avoid foreclosure and maximize my outcome. 

Within days of our first conversation, Barbara and Emma were coordinating repairs, scheduling professional services, and assembling a “pre-listing” strategy. They brought in handymen, landscapers, and other local experts to ensure my home was market-ready on a rapid timeline, fronting costs for essential improvements such as fresh paint, fixture updates, and minor appliance replacements. Their strong local network enabled them to circulate my property among cash buyers and investors even before it went live on MLS. 

Thanks to their expertise and extraordinary hustle, my home received a strong cash offer from their network within 24 hours of pre-showing, on target for what we were asking, and the entire transaction closed less than two weeks later. Throughout the process, Barbara and Emma were in constant communication, transparent about every step, and always attentive to my goals and personal situation. They not only delivered a remarkable financial result in a time of need, but did so with genuine empathy, professionalism, and respect. 

If you are seeking advisors who blend creative strategy with unmatched work ethic—and who genuinely care about both the outcome and the people involved—I cannot recommend Barbara and Emma highly enough. Whether you are looking to avoid foreclosure, maximize your return, or simply navigate a complex real estate transaction with integrity, they are the team you want in your corner. Their deep roots in the community and commitment to local values make them not only effective but a pleasure to work with. 

Sincerely,