Team
Charles Turner
503-936-7764
Charles@LovejoyRealEstate.com
Charles brings a wealth of knowledge to this team as demonstrated by the over 1000 posts written for our industry-respected blog, PortlandRealEstateBlog.com. In addition, he brings to the position an MBA from the Atkinson Graduate School of Management at Willamette University and an undergraduate degree from Lewis & Clark College. His certifications include completion of NAR’s e-PRO and Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designations. He also serves as a Tom Ferry Coach. Like his wife and business partner, Jenny, Charles has a great love for his community and serves it as a member of the Ambassador Board for the Oregon Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In addition to a love of family, community, and real estate, Charles also enjoys sailing and cycling.
Jenny Turner
503-312-4642 Jenny@LovejoyRealEstate.com
Jenny holds an MBA from Portland State University as well as an undergraduate degree from Lewis & Clark College. Her certifications include Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) and Certified Negotiation Expert. In addition to a wealth of knowledge and experience in real estate and being a licensed broker in both Oregon and Washington, Jenny has a passion for the communities she serves. She is current President of the Fruit and Flower Development Center’s Board of Directors. She and her husband, Charles, reside in Northwest Portland with their son, Ryan. Her passions for family, community, and helping people achieve their dreams are evident in the diligence she brings to every transaction, relationship, and engagement in her life.
Alina Aliyar
503-964-7065 Alina@LovejoyRealEstate.com
Alina had the pleasure of buying and selling (and packing up) four of her own homes in three different states in under fifteen years. Buying & selling a home can be a stressful & anxiety provoking process, but the financial and emotional rewards are plentiful. Alina’s goal is to make you sure that you feel empowered, respected, and well informed as you make these decisions. As a French trained chef, she loves to nerd out on kitchen layouts and consider the best places for herb & vegetable gardens. As a parent of two, she likes to think about practicality, sustainability, and durability. Outside of real estate, Alina loves live performances, gardening, and dad jokes.
Carla Chan
503-936-5295
Carla@LovejoyRealEstate.com
Carla has been with the team for a long time. She says that working with Lovejoy has been a significant marker in her life and is eternally thankful for the growth and opportunities it has afforded her. From virtual assistant to now Operations Manager, she is proof of the abilities for advancement within the company. She aims to support the whole team in whatever capacity she can - whether that’s through transaction management, building systems to improve the processes, office tasks or even just lending an ear to team members who need someone to listen to their wins and challenges. When not working she enjoys hikes, dancing and spending time with family exploring Oregon.
Cassandra Samonte
503-793-9280
Cassandra@LovejoyRealEstate.com
Cassandra Samonte is a real estate professional serving Willamette Valley and the Portland metropolitan area. She began her career as a real estate broker back in 2018 shortly after she got certified as a yoga instructor with a local Portland studio. She pledged to apply the philosophies and teachings of yoga to her business by shifting her focus from just selling properties to creating life long, valuable connections with her clients.
The most important part of Cassandra’s business is putting her clients first. A professional who pays great attention to detail, believes in listening to her clients, and following through. Cassandra was born in San Francisco but has lived in Oregon all her life. She is a versatile individual and strives to provide her clients with optimal service.
Cassandra's clients needs are her main focus. From First Time Home Buyers, to seasoned Real Estate Investors and empty nesters looking to sell their home. Cassandra will help you understand what it takes to win in the current market. She will walk you through the process from beginning to end and even throughout your time as a home owner.
Everyone that she helps in Real Estate are treated with the same consideration and importance.
She is dedicated to help you sell your home or to help you find that dream home you have been searching for. You are invited to call or email her directly with any questions you have about buying or selling a home in the area.
Chandler Schur
717-491-0921 Chandler@LovejoyRealEstate.com
After growing up in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of South-Central Pennsylvania, Chandler graduated with a degree in International Business from Hawaii Pacific University. In Hawaii he met his wife Abby, and they relocated to Oregon, where she is from. After living in such a diverse community in undergrad Chandler came to the realization that his passion lies in making connections, building relationships, and helping people achieve their dreams. In Chandler's free time he enjoys attending Portland Timbers Games, finding new places to eat around Portland, and spending family time with his wife and two puppies, LuLu & Gatsby.
Cristian Penado
818-391-9907
Cristian@LovejoyRealEstate.com
Originally from California, Cristian moved to Portland in 2017. While he grew accustomed to our rainy weather, he also fell in love with the outdoors and enjoys nature. At home he’s married and has 2 energetic dogs who love also love camping. At work, he’s our very own open-minded and tech savvy marketer, who’s always eager to learn new things. Allowing us to constantly evolve and provide the best digital marketing experience to our clients.
Danielle Wheeler
503-403-8882 Danielle@LovejoyRealEstate.com
Danielle is a Native Oregonian who loves calling Portland home and enjoys all the beauty and charm this state has to offer. Through her creative design and flawless attention to detail, Danielle helps our team surprise and delight clients with everything from property flyers and social media posts, to celebration gifts and event management. When not working at her pink accessorized desk, she can be found spending time outdoors with her son, updating and decorating her new home, camping (glamping) at one of Oregon's amazing campgrounds, or cuddling with farm animals.
Eric Ryan
503-883-1693 Eric@LovejoyRealEstate.com
Eric is motivated by connecting his clients with what matters to them most; a happier version of themselves. There are countless options when choosing a Realtor and working with Eric is working with someone who will patiently, yet promptly, deliver on commitments while keeping the home buying process exciting and fun!
After growing up in the beautiful high desert of Eastern Oregon, Eric relocated to Portland in 2007 where he spent years in fitness and financial service sales before transferring his skills to his dream, real estate.
In addition to helping connect others with their next home, he enjoys staying active through exercise both indoors and out, trail running, winter sports, cooking, and spending quality time with family.
Eric is so approachable and personable. My husband and I really enjoyed working with him because he kept it real and was patient with helping us pick what was best for what we wanted in a house. I appreciated him advocating for us through this process as we are first time home-owners. I would highly recommend him for anyone wanting to put in a competitive offer to get the home they want! — RachelKendall0
Eric Ryan was an awesome realtor! I would highly recommend him to anyone who is considering on buying a house. Any questions my wife and I had Eric was on top of it and got back to us with information needed and helped us understanding the process in buying our first home. — phillipdonalson13
We have truly enjoyed working with Eric in finding our new home. He was very helpful in all aspects of the home purchase. With Eric’s help, we were able to get all items completed as needed for the purchase and he kept us on track during the process, so we were able to close on time. I would highly recommend Eric and the Turner team to anyone looking for a realtor in the Portland area. — Liz Wortman
Katy Redmond
503-807-4845
Katy@LovejoyRealEstate.com
As your professional real estate advisor, I focus on client satisfaction. My business is about service. I am not happy until you are happy. My years in the business have provided me the experience to assist you with nearly every real estate need. Whether it's finding a home, finding the best loan, or helping you get the most out of selling your home I am here to guide you. If there is anything you need, please let me know.
