George Bennett, Sole Proprietor, GRI, ABR

About Us:

'Neath The Wind Realty, Inc - we specialize in west coast real estate-near Port Orford. Our team of professionals is committed to providing you with all the information that you will need to make investing or relocating to the Port Orford area a pleasant experience.

Areas of Expertise

George Bennett is a licensed Oregon Realtor and Sole Proprietor with GRI and ABR certifications working in the Bandon, Port Orford, and Gold Beach communities.

After a very successful career as a Computer Systems Engineer he decided to pursue interests in community issues. He taught Computer Science and Mathematics at Mendocino College and worked as a consultant to Tribal Governments, Local Governments, Special Districts and Community Organizations. He gives generously of his time to support local Volunteer Fire Departments, Senior Centers, Libraries, schools, environmental groups, and the Rotary Club. His ability to properly define problems and develop pragmatic plans of action has led to timely and affordable solutions for several long standing community problems.

As a Broker, George is focused on building relationships, obtaining current market and property specific information from reliable sources, and providing professional services to his clients. His positive outlook, friendly manner, initiative, attention to detail, and follow through are just a few of his personal attributes that clients remember after completing their purchase or sale. For information on vacant land, homes, and commercial properties on the Southern Oregon Coast, please call George.

Testimonials

There are many things I can say about the high quality of service I provide to my home seller and home buyer clients, but probably none would be as credible as testimonials from some of my recent clients themselves.

So please take a moment to read the following testimonials. I hope they indicate my experience and integrity, as well as make it clear how much I enjoy helping people with their real estate needs.

"My wife and I recently purchased a home in the Port Orford area. We live about 3 hours from Port Orford and this new home is a vacation getaway for us. We made many trips to the area and evaluated numerous properties before we finally found the right one. Because we have some experience buying and selling properties, we prefer to work directly with the listing real estate agencies. We contacted several real estate offices in Port Orford and were shown the properties handled by them. George Bennett answered our call and was more than happy to show us what he had. George seemed to be very knowledgeable about all of the available Port Orford properties and was delightful to work with, .... Throughout the entire purchasing process George was diligent in his duties, attentive to our needs, very thorough and responsive in his communications with us (emails, phone, faxes, mail, etc.). George was also very instrumental in helping to provide a comfortable business environment which enabled us to establish a warm working relationship with the sellers. This certainly helped to make a far easier transition when the property traded hands. Considering the fact that we live far from Port Orford, George made working at a distance no issue at all. George always met deadlines for action items during the purchasing time period. In addition, George has maintained close contact with us after we bought our vacation home. We very much appreciate all the information George has given us about Port Orford and the surrounding areas (where to go, what to see, etc.). George is a low-pressure, friendly guy and a joy to work with. We highly recommend him for your real estate needs. We know that you will find your buying or selling experience enjoyable if you work with George."

<<Gary and Marie Gilbreth>>, Williams, OR

"During the summer of 2006, we were renting a home which was on the market. We like the way George dealt with us in arranging a time to show the home and the way he communicated with prospective buyers while they were looking through the home. We were looking for a place somewhere between Bandon and Port Orford that had the square footage, number of bedrooms and baths, and the right amount of property for our tastes. Most of all we wanted something with the right "character." George figured out what type of "character" we were looking for right away. We George did a wonderful job of matching our wants and requirements to what was available on the market. With George's expertise and guidance we are now settled into a home that has all the wants on our list and most importantly has the "character" we were looking for."

<<Roger and Kat Meader>>, Puyallup, WA

"I first met George after calling about a house his agency had listed. He gave me a price and after talking a bit found that I was interested in something that needed remodeling. He told me of the home I eventually purchased. After visiting the property and talking it over with George we made an offer substantially lower that the asking price [to appropriately account for the apparent cost of repair and restoration issues] and negotiated terms that made it much easier for me. It was the quickest and easiest real estate transaction I have ever been involved in. George has been receptive to all my input and has gone the extra step of making me feel welcome in a new community. I cannot recommend him highly enough for any real estate transaction anyone may want to complete."

<<Steve Kleen>>, Baker, OR

"... I saw a home in Bandon ... and called George. ... I decided to bid on the ... property ... and they ACCEPTED the bid!!! So, ... Out of the clear blue I get ... [called to Washington, DC]. Now mind you this was only 2 or 3 days after we got word that the seller had accepted my bid and discovered that my bank could not finance the ... home. That's when George introduced me by phone to [a lender] Deb Schalla at Golf Savings. I went to DC ... [phone conversations, emails, and faxes went back and forth]. When I got home ... all I had to do was sign the closing doc's .... How's that for taking care of a customer. I think its pretty grand myself and all I can say is 'if anyone needs a realtor that covers his clients, that covers ALL the bases, crosses all the 'T's, dots all the 'I's, it's George Bennett. I cannot find the words to describe this man's commitment to his profession. His clients are treated like his family."

<<Lowell L. Eneix>>, Bandon, OR

"Dear George, .... When we arrived, we were unsure what we wanted exactly, land to build on, fixer-upper home or a newly constructed residence. You showed us all options in all locations. You were quite patient and informative while we looked, explaining the area and it's residents in a very tasteful and professional manner. It was quite important for us to have the opportunity to discuss this with someone who knows the area well, before we made our purchase. One can only assume so much about a new town in a new state from observing it's day to day activities. We ... and we were fortunate to meet you ...."

<<Jim Schlinger and Sandra Kennerley>>, Bridger, MT

"Dear George, Now that our house has closed escrow, we want to let you know how much we appreciate all your help. You went above and beyond your duties as a realtor. ... you always did what needed to be done to move the house forward. It isn't always an easy process buying a home far away from where you live. You helped the sale move smoothly from start to finish."

<<Tom and Kathy Mustard>>, Medford, OR

"George, I can't thank you enough for everything you did ... getting the sale started and completed on our recent purchase. Pam and I were both very pleased with the level of professional service that you provided. In the past, we have had several real estate transactions that have left both of us feeling more abused than pleased. Thanks again for helping us renew our faith in realtors. When we need a realtor in the future we will contact you."

<<Bob and Pam Hunter>>, Gold Beach, OR

"My father recently listed a parcel of land for sale with George Bennett .... Not only did Mr. Bennett quickly find a buyer but he negotiated with the County Commissioner on my father's behalf, ... and on all matters went above and beyond the usual agent assistance. I would recommend Mr. Bennett as an efficient and caring broker."

<<Jeanette Brown>>, Myrtle Point, OR

"This letter is to give my recommendation to anyone considering George Bennett as a Real Estate. My wife Margie and I first met George via the internet when we responded to an add we saw online. ... We were living in Northern CA and wanted some basic information before committing to making the long drive up. George got back to us very quickly and offered to review the property for us. It was not his listing or his offices listing .... George emailed me and told me he would make the hour long drive out to see it and answer our questions for us. ... I was rather disappointed when he told me about all the problems he had noticed. We did have a nice long chat on the phone and he asked me questions as to what we were looking for. I gave him all our dream requests. ... George said he would see what he could find for us and we set up a weekend trip up the coastal highway. When we arrived George was ready to go and we spent a nice day looking at some places in the area. We made one stop that changed our lives. It had everything we were looking for. We could not believe it. Our dream home. The sale did not go smooth ... but we all stayed with it and a few short weeks later Margie and I were the proud owners of our new home.

George made sure that every detail was taken care of. He made sure we remembered to do all the little things that you can forget when you are emotionally wrapped up in deal. He made it go as smooth as possible. Thanks George for a job well done!"

<<Ed and Margie Shrouf>>, Eureka, CA