We had an incredible experience working with Brook Gardner to purchase our home, and we cannot recommend him highly enough. When we began our search, we were genuinely undecided—we didn’t know whether we wanted a home in town or out on acreage, let alone which part of Bend would suit us best. Over six months, Brook patiently walked us through dozens of properties. He spent nearly two hours with us on the very first property we toured (which we ultimately passed on) and never once made us feel rushed or pressured. Brook’s deep roots and years of experience in the Central Oregon market stand out immediately. He understands local history, tracks market trends with precision, and brings rare expertise when navigating rural property nuances. For instance, he helped us clearly understand different rural zoning classifications, what we could do with our land, and the specific requirements for building an ADU. Beyond the search, Brook’s guidance during negotiations was spot-on, giving us great advice on when to make a counteroffer and when to decline. When it came to escrow, he completely took the stress off our plates by handling the property inspection details and coordinating all necessary repairs and remediation without requiring our direct involvement. Throughout the entire process, his communication was phenomenal—he responded to messages almost immediately and always worked around our schedule for showings. Ultimately, Brook helped us secure a wonderful home on 15 acres just outside town, and it has turned out to be the perfect fit for our family. If you need a trusted, deeply knowledgeable advocate for real estate in the Bend area—whether you are looking for an in-town home or rural acreage—you won't regret giving Brook a call.

Erik Sandhu

Brook is a very talented agent, his longtime experience and knowledge of the Bend market helped us obtain our dream home. Brook had toured our home when it was originally built in 2013 and knows the builder, so when we had a question he reached out to the builder and got us the answer. He took the time to understand our wants and needs so that we could focus on homes that fit our criteria. While purchasing a home is always stressful, Brook's organizational skills and availability really made the process a great success.

Darryle Rude