More About Me

Dana McKillop, GRI, ABR, Luxury Advisor

Licensed Realtor since 1992. Resides close-in Portland with my husband, Tom, of 32 years.  Outside of Real Estate, I enjoy playing tennis competitively (somewhat getting into Pickleball); I love to garden; I love to be with family and friends-- including my Golden Retriever, Buddy.  I'm a fourth generation Portlander who knows Portland and its surrounding areas inside and out. Favorite quote: "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."--Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Education, Awards, Volunteer Work

Licensed Realtor since 1992. University of Oregon, 1988, B.A., Journalism (Public Relations). Multnomah Athletic Club Scholar Athlete (1982). SMART (Start Making a Reader Today) program (various times since 2005); Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors Master's Circle Diamond-Platinum Member; Windermere Luxury Advisor; Graduate Real Estate Institute (GRI 1998). Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR 2003). Multiple year Five-Star Professional award recipient. Three year Duniway Elementary School Holiday Home Tour Chairperson (its largest fundraiser). Former Duniway Grade School Foundation Board member. Sellwood Middle School Foundation Board member (2008 & 2009 Run For Ed Chairperson; created event); 2010/2011 Cleveland High School Foundation Board member; 2012/2013 CHS Booster Club President; 2013/2014 Booster club member. 

Client Quotes:

"Dana was amazing in covering both listing and selling our property quickly, as well as finding and negotiating the purchase of our new home. The entire process was quick and painless! Dana kept in close communication with us at all times, and made a lot of experienced recommendations that assisted us through the buying process. Highly recommended!" L. Clay.  "Dana was excellent to work with -- couldn't recommend her highly enough for your Portland real estate needs. Knowledgeable, essential, and responsive, Dana is a keen negotiator, up on local trends, and able to navigate a rapidly developing market. If you are looking for a strong advocate with a bright and active personality who's got the meticulous attention to detail necessary for complex transactions, look no further."  Marlon U.  "Dana is a pro! She's a good listener, asks insightful questions, and diligently works on behalf of her clients. Her complete honestly is one of her many assets. We found the perfect home in Woodstock, exactly the location we wanted. Dana guided us in making a solid offer, the home inspections, negotiating some repairs, escrow, the entire process from start to finish. She is a detail person, never assuming, always confirming that the “t’s” are crossed the “i’s” are dotted. This is our 2nd home purchase with Dana, it will not be our last. She’s the best!"  L. Silver. "I've bought and sold many houses and worked with many realtors over the years. Dana McKillop is the hardest working agent I've ever used. I have both listed and purchased with her. She makes herself available, responds immediately to phone calls, negotiates hard and follows through on every detail. She literally goes beyond the scope of any realtor I know. I will never hire anyone else."  Tiffany C.

My Goal as Your Realtor

As your agent, I will give you the service, expertise and attention needed and expected from a seasoned professional Realtor. Buying and/or selling a home can be a challenging process. I will be there to make sure all goes well from beginning to end.  Please feel free to reach out via phone, text or email!   Additional client references available.