“Janikka helped us purchase our first house in 2011.  She was an excellent guide throughout the process, making a stressful experience less stressful (even fun).  Janikka has considerable experience in the Portland housing market and it is evident when you work with her. She provided us with advice on neighborhoods and specific information (our place was built in 1925).  Janikka continues to be a resource for us in all things house related.  We have recommended Janikka to several friends and wouldn’t hesitate to work with her again.”

~Shelby A

“We bought our first home in Portland with Janikka during an extremely competitive, hot market. We had already worked with another agent, and having put in unsuccessful bids, I wanted a “closer.” Janikka was that person and so  much more. She had extensive knowledge that went above and beyond our expectations. Janikka helped us narrow our search by methodically listening to what we did and didn’t like about each property we viewed. When the time came to write a bid on the place that we wanted, she closed on the home. The same home where we got married –in the backyard, birthed a baby in the living room, and continue to live and grow in.”

~Theresa 

“I had the pleasure of working with Janikka while she worked for Portland Alternative Realtors. She helped me purchase my condo in 2006 and then sell it in 2012. She is quite personable while being very professional. She guided me through each process as if I were her own family member. Janikka thought of things I would have overlooked and was gracious and not pushy at all.  I would not hesitate to seek her assistance in the future and highly recommend her to anyone seeking to buy or sell a home.”

~Shannon P

“It was a pleasure to work with Janikka in my recent home purchase. She was helpful, knowledgeable, responsive, and kind. She knew the area and if she didn’t know something would find it out for us. She also was very helpful and on top of the buying process; she walked us through every step. I would  definitely recommend Janikka.”

~Amelia P

“I have bought and sold many properties in another state. I can honestly say that Janikka’s knowledge of Portland, understanding of the real estate market, her desire and willingness to offer guidance when needed or requested is invaluable! I now own a condo in NE which gives me everything I was  looking for: safety, comfort, affordability & location!”

~Paula B

“Janikka was professional, knowledgeable, and flexible. She even salvaged our – home buying deal – that had previously fallen through. Janikka was an excellent resource and negotiator. We greatly appreciated her help and would recommend her to anyone!”

~The Shoemakers

“Janikka helped us navigate through the complicated buying and selling process with a friendly smile and confident professionalism. She explained each step, directed us in several decisions but always listened to our needs and wants along the way. We would recommend her to anyone looking to make a move.”

~Bonnie and Patrick

“Amazing! From start to finish. Tireless and thorough in her efforts. Seemingly always available, incredibly supportive throughout and extremely knowledgeable of the entire process. My wife and I feel so incredibly lucky to have had her by our side the whole time. We both highly recommend her and five stars isn’t enough!”

~Chris P

“My husband and I are so grateful to have had Janikka as our agent. When issues came up right before closing she was there for us and worked with inspectors and our seller to make sure everything was right. This was extremely valuable to us at a very stressful time. When we are ready to make another move we will call Janikka.”

~Sandra O.

“Janikka represented my husband and myself in the purchase of our North Portland home in the fall of 2019. We were relocating from San Diego, a VERY different housing market. From the moment we first spoke with Janikka, I knew we were in good hands. Her expertise about Portland, its neighborhoods, and the many quirks of old, PDX homes is bar none. We learned a lot about basements, water diversion, knob and tube wiring and so much more. She is the literal, actual best.”

~Bonnie B.

“When my husband and I started to look into buying our first home, we weren’t really sure where to begin. Janikka was so patient with us. She explained everything we needed to know and set us up with all of the resources we needed. She has a positive attitude and reassuring demeanor that makes her a pleasure to work with! She is incredibly flexible and was always able to meet our scheduling needs. She didn’t put any pressure on us to buy anything, and we valued her thoughtful opinion and unbiased perspective. Janikka gave us realistic expectations and we were so pleased to have worked with her. Next time we are in the market, we will definitely rely on Janikka to help us find our next home.”

~Cassie R.

“When my partner and I were searching for a house to buy in Portland it was our first home-buying experience. A fellow traveler recommended Janikka Byman (then of Portland’s Alternative Realtors). She was delightfully engaging, knowledgeable, and thorough – and instinctively knew exactly what we were looking for! Although we were not terribly familiar with the city,  Janikka knew every corner of Portland. Janikka’s thoroughness in negotiating our purchase of the property,, and her extensive knowledge of real estate law and procedure, secured the house for us! We are certain that if we had used any other agent, we would not be living in our lovely and beloved house now. Janikka is a rare gem of a real estate agent, and our recommendation of her could not be higher.”

~Elise & Stephen

“As a fellow professional in the real estate industry, I can tell that Janikka Byman goes above and beyond for her clients. She is a delight to work with, is deeply experienced, and anticipates potential issues before they arise. On top of all that, she brings a sense of humor and caring nature to every transaction. Any buyer or seller would be smart to work with her!”

~Bethany I

“Janikka is AWESOME. I would recommend her anytime. We purchased a home 2 hours away from our house and she was more than willing to travel and make arrangements work.  The sellers were a bit difficult to work with and Janikka worked so hard to make it a great experience. Even months after we closed she is still working for us with things that we are running into with our home. She’s excellent and you’ll be lucky to work with her..”

~Heather B