About Joel Knutson
Biography
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Joel KnutsonCRS, GRI
2495 Cascade Ave.Hood RiverOR 97031 US
Phone: Direct Line: (541)387-6572Send Joel a message.- Licensed in Oregon since 1999
- Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
- Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI)
- B.S., Geology, 1983, University of Minnesota
- Graduate Coursework in Geology, Northern Arizona University, 1984-85, and University of Montana, 1987-88
My background? A great childhood in Starbuck, Minnesota, a Lake Wobegon-like town for those that know the reference. Later, during and after university studies in geology, stints throughout the western U.S. in the general pursuit of rocks, education, snow and surf… Utah, Montana, Arizona, California, Nevada, and Oregon.
In 1994, my wife Lisa and I made the decision – very quickly in hindsight - to move to Hood River. Hood River and the Columbia River Gorge possess a diverse group of people, and a multitude of available activities. Now, an increasing number of years later, I still consider myself fortunate to be able to live, work and play in the Hood River area. I love Hood River and the Gorge, and hope that we as individuals, and as a community, display the wisdom needed to be excellent stewards of this special place.
Since 2003, Apex Ski Resort near Pentiction, British Columbia has been added to the winter mix. My family and I spend a good portion of the winter skiing in Canada, while I commute back for a week or more each month to work in HR. While in British Columbia I continue to work with my clients in buying and selling Hood River real estate. I am fully connected by computer, email, texting, and phone. I’ve negotiated many transactions from Canada in the winter months. And if a transaction were to turn sour and need my physical presence, I can easily return to Hood River within 8-9 hours.
My real estate record is strong, having completed the majority of my years near the top of the producing agents at Nunamakers. More important to me is the fact that most of my clients have worked with me repeatedly, in addition to referring many of their friends and colleagues. I am far more concerned with representing a property well for a Seller, or finding the right property for a Buyer, than I am in advertising myself. Give me a call or send an e-mail, and let’s see what we can do!
