Aaron Pontius

Real Estate Agent in Oregon and Washington

Motivated by a passion for serving others, Aaron spent a large portion of his career in health and fitness. He worked as a personal trainer, served as a multiunit district manager, and he’s taken on nearly every role in between.

His experiences leading others through change, struggles, and opportunities have translated seamlessly into real estate. He hit the ground running, helping an astounding 50+ clients purchase a home in his first 18 months on our team. Not to mention, this was during the upheaval of the coronavirus pandemic. His abilities have earned him a reputation as the “Solutions Sensei.”

No one on our team has reached mastery level in this field at the breakneck pace that Aaron has. He’s got a legendary work ethic and killer negotiation chops – plus a background in construction comes in mighty handy. He now serves as a sales mentor to his fellow agents on the Opt team.

The Pacific Northwest has been home his entire life. He lives in the greater Portland area with his wife, Valerie, and their three daughters, Ayla, Macy, and Lily. Aaron’s other interests include restoring classic cars and hotrods, working out at the gym, and enjoying all the great food options Portland has to offer.

My Happy Clients

"Aaron was a pro from start to finish, I have a background in commercial real estate and lending - I can tell when I’m talking to someone that knows their stuff. Aaron’s background in construction and vast network of contractors helped us close on a sale in an increasingly less favorable market for sellers. Aaron is a honest, strategic thinking, go getter with the resources and knowledge to facilitate your next purchase or sale transaction. I highly recommend him!"

Fletcher Conn

"I highly recommend Aaron as an exceptional buyer's agent. His unwavering professionalism and composed demeanor were evident from our initial consultation. Aaron consistently demonstrated impeccable communication, articulating complex details with clarity and precision, which significantly streamlined the entire home-buying process. His ability to maintain a consistent, confident tone was particularly reassuring, indicating a remarkable level of emotional intelligence and objectivity; he never allowed external factors to sway his professional focus. He operates with clear, pragmatic standards, ensuring that vital aspects were addressed effectively without getting bogged down in minor details. Aaron's energetic and diligent approach made him a truly invaluable guide. For anyone seeking an agent who is both highly competent and exceptionally professional, Aaron is an outstanding choice."

Tara Kaur

"Aaron Pontius was our Realtor for our home purchase in Milwaukie Oregon. I could write a book on how good this man is at his profession. He was there for us every step of the process. He has a great attitude, sense of humor, professionalism, incredible sense and experience in his profession. Aaron, we would never consider using anyone else for our real estate needs. We Salute you Aaron, we are certain you will have continued success. You and Val make a great power team. Sincerely, Jan and Paul Carrow"

Jan and Paul Carrow

"Aaron is able to find the right style of property because he listens to his clients needs. We found him punctual and patient at all stages of the process, with continued support following the sale."

Renee and Nic Long

"Aaron was spectacular. Friendly and knowledgeable. Kind and patient, he helped me find exactly what I was looking for. If you are looking for someone with local knowledge and a friendly disposition, Aaron is your guy."

Nick King

"Aaron was referred to us by our sellers agent from another state, and he turned out to be the perfect real estate agent for us. As buyers coming to Portland for the first time, we found Aaron's in depth understanding of the city and its neighborhoods, his proactive approach to guiding us through the buying process in Portland, and his connections with other great people in Portland to be just what we needed to feel comfortable creating a home in the city. As sellers, we relied on Aaron and his team again, and he did not disappoint - he provided us with detailed analysis of the market, and his pricing for our home was spot on for the amount of time we wanted it on the market. Thanks to his team, we closed right when we wanted to, at the price we wanted to, without feeling rushed along or disorganized. Thanks to Aaron's negotiation skills, we felt like we got a good deal both selling and buying. I cannot recommend Aaron enough to other folks looking to settle in the Portland area - his expertise and professionalism will make you feel taken care of."

Michael Wang