Mitch Darby

Welcome to my central Oregon real estate site. This site has been designed to put the most relevant real estate information about central Oregon at your fingertips. You will find basic and detailed search options for the latest listings direct from the Central Oregon MLS. I have also created pages dedicated to the specific areas & markets, as well as informational pages about living in central Oregon. Within this region, there are a wide variety of homes, properties, and neighborhoods to choose from and you will want to work with an agent who has the knowledge and experience to help guide you to your purchase or sale. If you are unfamiliar with the area, central Oregon has a high desert climate with sunny skies, four distinct seasons, and beautiful scenery. You’ll also encounter friendly people, fantastic schools, and top-notch healthcare. In short, central Oregon is the perfect place to live, work, and play!

In today's real estate market, you need to work with a real estate professional you can trust. I am dedicated to providing the absolute finest service and expertise possible to my clients. Whether you are buying or selling your primary residence, a second home, or relocating to a new neighborhood, I can help make your home ownership dreams come true.

To aid you in your home buying or selling process, my website offers a wealth of information about the home finding and buying process, please take a look or feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.

RESEARCH HOMES USING OUR ROBUST SEARCH FUNCTIONS

Search our local MLS for property listings in the beautiful high desert of central Oregon including the cities & towns of Bend, Redmond, Madras, Prineville, Sisters, & La Pine, as well as the many destination resorts in the area including Black Butte Ranch, Brasada Ranch, Crooked River Ranch, Eagle Crest, Pronghorn, Sunriver, and Tetherow. My site also has pre-made searches for waterfront properties and golf neighborhoods.

In addition to the search functions on this website, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices has further developed a mobile app with clients in mind. It has functions similar to a HomeFinder account, though they have been specifically created for the convenience of your mobile device. If you are away from your desktop computer, you can enjoy the app’s mapping abilities as well as handy, instant gratification features like “nearby for sale,” “new to market,” “price changes,” and “open houses.”

Download the app today: http://app.bhhsre.com/BHHSmitchdarby/

THINKING OF SELLING? I HAVE BUYERS!

Visit http://bhhsnw.findbuyers.com/mitchd to receive the following:
Home Value Estimates: An automated value estimate can give you a rough estimate of the value of your home.
Recent Nearby Sales: These facts can give you the edge in understanding what to expect when selling your home.
Buyer Breakdown: Using a proprietary algorithm, you can see how many people are looking for homes like yours. If you are thinking of selling your home, this is the best way to get a feel for the market.

I WORK FOR YOU!

Whether you're purchasing your first home, buying & selling investment property, or looking for a luxury property, my Central Oregon real estate websites are a great way to get you started. I work hard to provide my clients with the most positive real estate experience possible. A vital part of today's real estate industry is technology, and to that end I furnish my clients with state-of-the-art marketing and web tools. It's just one of the many things that have made me one of the most respected real estate agents in central Oregon!

ABOUT ME

My history, in brief, is that I was born in Portland and raised in Gresham, Oregon. In 1994, I graduated from the University of Oregon with a 5-year Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Architecture (with a minor in Art History) and immediately found work at a large architectural firm in Portland. In late 1999, I sat for and passed the architectural licensing exams - officially becoming a registered architect in the State of Oregon in January 2000. In 2002, I relocated from Portland to central Oregon and have been here ever since.

The 2008 recession triggered several rounds of lay-offs and re-hires at the architectural firms I last worked for, with one of them eventually closing for good at the end of 2012. Rather than move back to Portland (or another large metro area), I chose to stay in central Oregon and open my own company, Obsidian Architecture llc.

In early 2016, with the housing market on the rebound, I decided to obtain my broker's license and branch out into the world of real estate as well. While the two professions are unique unto themselves, I am finding that they also complement each other rather nicely.

As far as I am aware, I am the only Realtor®/Architect in central Oregon. While I am not a licensed appraiser or inspector, I am happy to offer my professional advice/opinion on other aspects of real estate such as design, siting, materials, remodeling, etc.

Outside of my professional life, or perhaps in support of it, I enjoy music, cinema, photography, outdoor activities, and travel. As a parting bit of trivia, those of you of a certain age (or ageless) might appreciate that a number of those pursuits intersected during a trip I took to the North African country of Tunisia some years ago where I was able to visit the shooting locations for the original STAR WARS as well as two of its prequels (along with a number of locales from RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, THE ENGLISH PATIENT, and MONTY PYTHON'S LIFE OF BRIAN).

Though I am licensed to sell real estate throughout the state of Oregon, my focus is on the central Oregon area - including Deschutes County, Jefferson County, Crook County, and occasionally northern Klamath County. This area encompasses the cities and towns of Bend, Redmond, La Pine, Madras, Prineville, Sisters, and Terrebonne as well as the destination resorts of Black Butte Ranch, Brasada Ranch, Crooked River Ranch, Eagle Crest, Pronghorn, Sunriver, and Tetherow.

I welcome the opportunity to meet and work with you!