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Testimonials
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Experience and effective communication combine when you work with Ian and his team - highly recommend this group if you are buying or selling in Central Oregon.
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- Katrina Sayre
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Can’t say enough good things about Taylor and Ian! We had to move closer to family because of health issues before our house was even listed. They took over and made sure everything was taken care of and ready to be listed. The house sold shortly there after! I don’t know what we would have done without them. We will be forever grateful!
Harold and Joyce Carlson
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- Joyce Carlson
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Working with the Invest in Bend team has always been a great experience. Their knowledge of the Central Oregon real estate market is amazing and their dedication to client relationships is unmatched.
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- Andy Herriott
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Ian Berg and Jessica Schum have assisted us in the sale of a home, the purchase of another home and of a property with a beautiful view for a new home. They provide over the top professionalism, communication and customer service.
We feel fortunate to now consider them our friends.
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- Buyer & Seller
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Kim was so helpful last fall in searching for a property in Eagle Crest. She went above and beyond my expectations in my search as we were only here over a weekend to find and make an offer. Many thanks!
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- Joyce Greaser
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It was my pleasure to work with Ian and Jen to sell my duplex. They were very professional and responsive throughout the process. As an out of town seller, I appreciate their good communication and ability to help mediate the significant issues that came up in the inspection. Seamless transaction- thanks!
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- David Keyes
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Ian is everything you would want in a Realtor. Honesty, Responsiveness, Fairness, excellent at negotiation, great integrity and willing to go the extra mile for his client. I live in Minnesota and the house he sold is in Oregon. He took care of all kinds of house items that I should have done, but unable to a such a distance. I would recommend him to anyone and give him a 10 out of 10.
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- Glenn F
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Excellent customer service. Our house sold in one weekend Ten thousand dollars over asking price. Professional, knowledgeable and great full price result. Thanks Jennifer
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- Seller
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Jennifer represented both me, the home owner, and the owner of the home I bought. No easy task! She helped me stage my home, strategized my home sale and fairly represented the sale of the home I was negotiating which was a contingency sale! She did a fabulous job on both sides, selling my house in Tollgate in a slow market and negotiating the contingency sale of the house I wanted! She has also been a great resource helping me with resource info getting me settled into my new forever home!! 🙏Jean Sage
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- Jean S
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Ian Berg and his team of Real Estate experts have been beyond impressive in their knowledge and application in this industry. They are always several steps ahead of their peers. I would encourage anyone interested in investing in Real Estate to talk to this company first. You’ll be amazed at what you’ll learn, and earn!
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- Nicholas Malone
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Very thorough and aggressive in getting us leads to look at before they even hit the multilist. Also very knowledgeable about costs of remodelling, potential problems and solution suggestions. Got us the most thorough, knowledgeable home inspector, best of any I've used. Others all seem to miss a ton of stuff, helped a lot with our bid.
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- Stephen C
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Fun team to work with! Great communication and support. They went above and beyond to make things work for me.
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- Zechariah Heck
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We have been working with Jess for the past 6 months. She has been awesome to work with. She is very knowledgable about the area and knows who to contact when a questions come up.
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- Buyer
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I feel so fortunate to have had Jennifer as my agent in selling my home. She explained everything so well, had an excellent suggestion as to the market value of my home, and made me feel comfortable during the entire process, which by the way, did not take long from listing to closing!
But far beyond all that, Jennifer did many extra things for me to make my move easy, arranged a required survey (for my HOA), advertised a bed and other things that were still in the house and got takers for those items, staged beautifully my house to show off its beauty, and in general, walked me through all the papers needed for closing, and helped me greatly in evaluating the offers that seemed the best. A full price cash offer fit me the best.
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- Sue E
About Invest In Bend Real Estate
Invest In Bend Real Estate is an independent, full-service brokerage representing buyers, sellers, builders, and investors throughout Central Oregon, including Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, Prineville, and La Pine. With a team of seven experienced brokers and no outsourced staff, we provide hands-on, personalized guidance throughout every step of the real estate process
Our brokerage closed 25 sales in the last 12 months, with 413 total career sales, and handles properties ranging from $65,000 to $2.4 million. We maintain a proven record of trust and customer satisfaction with verified 5-star reviews on both Google and Zillow.
Our Proven History
Before becoming fully independent, our team consistently ranked among the highest-producing groups in Central Oregon:
#2 team at Keller Williams Realty Central Oregon (2018–2023)
#1 team at Fred Real Estate Group (2014–2017)
Top multifamily sales in 2022
Specialties
Our brokers bring deep expertise across a wide range of property types and client needs, including:
Luxury listings and custom homes
Multifamily investment analysis
1031 exchange guidance
Short-term rental investment properties and STR regulations
Equestrian properties in Sisters, Tumalo, and surrounding areas
New construction and first-time home buyers
Residential and multifamily properties across all price ranges
Meet the Team
Ian – Owner and Principal Broker (licensed 2011)
Specializes in multifamily and investment properties; Sellers Representation Specialist designation; extensive experience with 1031 exchanges.
Jen – Managing Principal Broker (licensed 2018)
Certified Pricing Strategy Advisor and certified stager; deep expertise in the Sisters and greater Central Oregon market.
Jess – Broker (licensed 2016)
Specialist in short-term rental investment properties, STR regulations, and 1031 exchanges; experienced buyer’s broker.
Jessie – Broker (licensed 2008)
Expert in horse and ranch properties; extensive knowledge of Sisters, Tumalo, Portland, and Crescent Lake markets.
Stacey – Broker. (licensed 2014)
Brings two decades of experience in interior design, remodeling, custom home building, and luxury listings.
Taylor – Broker (licensed 2022)
Dedicated buyer’s broker with strong market knowledge across Central Oregon.
Kimberly Pex – Broker (licensed 2020)
Works with both buyers and sellers across Bend, Redmond, Prineville, and Eagle Crest Resort. Specializes in first-time homebuyers, relocation clients, investors, move-up buyers, and acreage properties.
Our team provides data-driven strategy, deep market insight, and exceptional client service. Whether you’re buying, selling, investing, or building, Invest In Bend Real Estate helps you make confident, informed decisions across Central Oregon.
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