Jenny Turner and The Turner Team at Lovejoy Real Estate are among Portland's most trusted and successful real estate professionals. With over 2,500 closed transactions and more than 200 five-star Google reviews, the team is recognized for consistent results, deep market expertise, and unmatched client care. Operating on a collaborative, team-based model, The Turner Team ensures that every client has dedicated support throughout the buying or selling process. This approach means clients never feel left behind and always have access to expert advice, responsive communication, and strategic guidance. Charles Turner is the long-time author of what was known as the PortlandRealEstateBlog.com--now housed at lovejoyrealestate.com/blog. With over 1,000 posts, the blog is one of the most comprehensive and enduring real estate resources in the region. Covering topics from market trends, neighborhood insights, and ADU development to home staging, buyer education, and seasonal strategy, the blog is a testament to the team's commitment to client education and transparency. They have been cited by the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Oregonian and twice recognized as Portland Business Journal's Fast Growing Private Companies. Whether you're buying your first home, navigating a relocation, or preparing to sell, The Turner Team combines local insight, proven results, and personalized service to deliver an exceptional real estate experience. Their reputation is built on trust, performance, and a deep understanding of the Portland market. Reach out to The Turner Team today and discover what thousands of satisfied clients already know: when it comes to real estate in Portland, experience and teamwork make all the difference.
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Community Involvement
Jenny is Board President of Fruit and Flower Development Center
FAMILY
Charles and Jenny have one child at college and another at Lincoln High School and two Silver Labs.
Portland Business Journal 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies, RealTrends Verified, Tom Ferry Dream Team, Gold Medal Best of the Rose City 2025
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FAQ
1. What advice would you give a buyer trying to purchase a home?
Be open minded. Real estate is often about compromise and choosing what is most important to you. Focus on what you can afford (or want to afford) when looking at the complete package: loan payment, taxes, insurance, HOAs, etc of the individual property not just on published interest rates.
2. What advice would you give a seller trying to sell their home?
Every seller has unique goals and timeframes and we have been doing this long enough to be able to advise what projects should or should be done and even manage them. We'll even tell you if we don't think you should sell given your situation.
3. What types of clients have you worked with?
We'd like to say we've seen it all but we know we haven't. We've listed and sold a home with chickens free ranging in the basement to a $4 million home on acreage and 2000+ homes in between.
4. Describe a recent transaction you are fond of. How did it go?
Every transaction is special in its own way. The most rewarding are the ones when the client didn't think something was possible but we were able to help them get there. A five star review is always great but the referral of friends and family is the true sign that we have been successful.
5. How did you get started in Real Estate?
Jenny got licensed in 1998 while working on a manufactured home lot. Clients often needed land to put their home on but she couldn't help so she got licensed to fill that need. She found home sales more interesting manufactured home sales and by 2003 was busy enough that Charles left a career in food service management to join her.
6. Do you have any special education or training that will benefit your clients?
Both Jenny and Charles have MBAs. Her's from Portland State University and his from Willamette University. Our team members have a wide variety of education and work backgrounds.
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What clients say about this agent....
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Justin M.
Review for Member: Jenny Turner
February 7, 2026
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The short version: Jeremy is an incredible agent, shockingly easy to work with, and we wouldn't hesitate for an instant to work with him again. The long version: We moved from Phoenix, AZ to Portland, and we spent several months in an Airbnb during the winter months watching and waiting for the right property to appear. We've been moving around a lot the past several years, and we were finally ready for a long-term, decades-long place to call home. Jeremy was recommended to us by a fantastic realtor in Phoenix we had worked with previously. Even though we were very picky, Jeremy helped us find and purchase a home that's perfect for us. Jeremy was incredibly easy to work with. He did a great job managing the entire process, answered a ton of questions, and stayed on top of every detail. He was incredibly responsive, never left us hanging, and was patient and meticulous over our protracted home search during the off-season. Of particular note: Jeremy is very knowledgeable, but he also wasn't afraid to say, "I don't know." If he didn't know something he'd say so, find the answer, and get back to us. The whole process was much less stressful because we knew we were always getting correct and accurate information from him, never a guess or something that might need to be corrected later. When looking at properties, he pointed out several important things, both pros and cons, in order to help us find the right place to live. We never once felt rushed, or felt like we ere a burden to him. He was always both willing and eager to help us with every aspect of what will probably be the single biggest purchase we ever make. After we found the right property, Jeremy handled some tricky negotiations regarding some inconsistencies between the listing details and the actual state of the home. We ended up getting both the concessions and closing date we wanted, which was an amazing feat. You simply can't go wrong with Jeremy as your agent.
Amanda A.
Review for Member: Jenny Turner
December 12, 2025
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I cannot say enough wonderful things about working with Melissa. She is, without exaggeration, one of the happiest, kindest, and most professional people I have ever met. From the very beginning, it was clear that she genuinely cares about people aEUR" not commissions. Melissa takes the time to truly listen, understand what you want, and guide you with honesty and integrity. She never pushes or rushes decisions and only recommends homes she truly believes will make you happy long-term. You can tell she loves what she does, and that passion shines through in every interaction. If youre looking for a real estate agent who puts people first, communicates clearly, and treats your experience as if it were her own, I cannot recommend Melissa highly enough. Working with her is an absolute pleasure, and I would trust her completely with one of the biggest decisions of my life.
Joe A.
Review for Member: Jenny Turner
December 5, 2025
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We worked with Shayda on multiple real estate transactions in 2024 and 2025, beginning with the fast-moving purchase of our first home. From the moment we met her, she brought exceptional market expertise, strategic guidance, and an impressive level of responsiveness. In a highly competitive situation with a very tight turnaround, she coordinated seamlessly with her team, gathered crucial insights from the selling agent, and crafted a winning offer that allowed us to secure our home. Her professionalism, communication, and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and confidence-inspiring. Our second set of transactions - selling our first home while making a contingent offer on a new one during a challenging 2025 spring market was far more complex, and Shayda truly went above and beyond. Despite difficult market conditions and a stressful 30-day contingency window, she worked tirelessly, remained deeply communicative, incorporated our feedback, and used every tool at her disposal to help us reach a successful outcome. She represented us as both buyers and sellers with unwavering dedication, strong advocacy, and genuine care for our goals. We confidently recommend Shayda to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, highly committed real estate agent in the Portland metro area.
Lanaanee
Review for Member: Jenny Turner
November 4, 2025
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Working with Shayda was an incredible experience. She went above and beyond as my listing agent every step of the way, always proactive, organized, and focused on getting the best possible outcome. Her attention to detail and dedication helped me maximize the value of my home sale. Truly grateful for her professionalism and care. Couldnt have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!
Ungard000
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November 1, 2025
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We worked with Jeremy at Lovejoy for both the purchase of our new home and the sale of our previous home. On both fronts he was a great professional ally and helped us navigate everything to perfection. On the buying side he went out with us countless times to dozens of properties until we found our perfect match. He even helped us navigate a tricky situation where we had to cancel a deal due to a finding on inspection. On the selling side he was great with the photos, the listing, and hosting tons of open houses until we found a buyer. It was a tough market and he helped us negotiate the right deal we were happy with. Highly recommended!