Worst Real Estate Agents in Portland, Oregon

Agent Rankings

Rows are sorted by bad review count. The risk score is out of 10: 10 bad reviews equals 1 point, and 100 or more equals 10/10.

Current source Portland, Oregon

Agent data on this page is pulled from publicly available review and profile records for this market.

Risk score Out of 10

Ten bad reviews equals one risk point. Scores are capped at 10/10 once an agent reaches 100 or more bad reviews.

Bad reviews Review-risk count

Bad-review counts represent negative client-experience signals used to rank the records on this city page.

Evidence snapshot Portland at a glance

Ranked agents 11

Bad-review signals 650+

Highest risk 10/10

Freshness May 2026

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11 agents in Portland

1

#1 Worst Agent

Ryan Roberts

DFRNT Realty Group

10/10Risk score 100+Bad reviews

2

Peter Cutile

MODERN REALTY

10/10Risk score 100Bad reviews

3

Lynn Marshall

PDX Property Group

9/10Risk score 90Bad reviews

4

Steve Nassar

Premiere Property Group

8/10Risk score 80Bad reviews

5

Steve Roesch

NextHome Realty Connection

7/10Risk score 70Bad reviews

6

Laura Wood

Think Real Estate

6/10Risk score 60Bad reviews

7

Michael Smira

Smira Group - John L. Scott

5/10Risk score 50Bad reviews

8

Santino Filipelli

Modern Realty

4/10Risk score 40Bad reviews

9

Jassi Akkal

Oregon First

3/10Risk score 30Bad reviews

10

Debi Robertson

Premiere Property Group

2/10Risk score 20Bad reviews

11

Jim Arnal

Windermere Realty Trust

1/10Risk score 10Bad reviews

Portland remains Oregon's largest and most dynamic real estate market, offering an extraordinary range of neighborhoods—each with its own personality, price point, and investment thesis. From the walkable density of the Pearl District and Northwest Portland to the family-friendly suburbs of Sellwood and Laurelhurst, the city rewards buyers who take time to understand micro-market dynamics. After a post-pandemic correction, Portland prices have stabilized and are attracting renewed buyer interest.

Portland, Oregon market overview

The east-side neighborhoods—Alberta, Division, and Hawthorne—continue to offer relative value compared to the west side, while North Portland has emerged as a hotspot for younger buyers. Portland's robust public transit system, thriving food scene, and access to both mountains and coast underpin its enduring appeal. Working with a seasoned Portland agent who can read neighborhood-level trends is essential in this layered market.

Review Signals

These categories make bad-review data easier to understand in Portland without relying on a single score alone.

Poor communication

Slow replies, unclear updates, missing context, or clients feeling ignored during the transaction.

Misleading advice

Reports that guidance, pricing expectations, or transaction details were presented in a way clients later disputed.

Pressure tactics

Clients describing rushed decisions, uncomfortable urgency, or pressure to move forward before they were ready.

Missed deadlines

Complaints involving late follow-up, missed paperwork, delayed responses, or deadline-sensitive mistakes.

Billing issues

Concerns about commission expectations, fees, payment communication, or transaction cost surprises.

Unprofessional conduct

Review themes involving respect, reliability, conduct, conflict handling, or client care.

Consumer guidance

What to do before choosing an agent in Portland

01Compare the risk score with the bad-review count instead of relying on the score alone.

02Look for repeated complaint themes, especially communication, pressure, and missed deadlines.

03Check whether the agent's brokerage, market, and recent profile data match the transaction you need help with.

04Use the investigation form if a record looks fake, misleading, private, or unrelated to a real client experience.

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FAQ

Common questions about Portland rankings, source records, and community votes.

How are agents selected for Portland?

Agents are included based on publicly available profile and review data for Portland. They're ranked by the number of negative reviews on record, with the highest-risk agents listed first.

What does the risk score mean?

The risk score is a simple measure of how many complaints an agent has. For every 10 bad reviews, one point is added to their score, up to a maximum of 10/10. A higher score means more negative client experiences are on record.

Are community votes public?

No. Your vote is completely confidential. We collect your email to verify the submission and prevent abuse, but your name is never requested or shown anywhere on the site.

Can an agent challenge a listing?

Yes. Any agent, or anyone else, can request an investigation if they believe a listing is inaccurate, misleading, or based on a fake review. We review every request and will correct or remove records that don't meet our review policy.