Tim Rist Top real estate agent in Bellingham

Tim Rist

Rist Group @ EXP Realty
11 Years of Experience
(111)
$30M
Total Sales Last Year
11
Years of Experience
87
Recent TransactionsTransactions from the last 3 years
$510.5K
Average Price Point

    About Tim Rist

    Follow DORE Story on YouTube Oregon native Tim Rist has always been ahead of his time -- literally. Having begun his construction career at age 12, graduated from college at age 19, and received an exemption from the board of the Oregon Association of Realtors® to become the youngest principal broker in the state's history, Tim was never one to sit around and wait for life to come to him. His tireless drive and outlook have influenced his meteoric and continuing success as well as his client mission: to facilitate abundant living, generational wealth, and unforgettable experiences through real estate. Born and raised in the Willamette Valley, Tim accumulated his first construction experience building a home with his uncle from the ground up. He was still studying communications at Oregon State University when he became an entrepreneur, launching what would turn into a million-dollar painting business and managing 100 employees and over 400 projects. When a job injury intervened in 2013, Tim responded by earning his real estate license and achieving equal if not greater success. He was named Rookie of the Year, doubled his business for three consecutive years, and closed more than 350 transactions in his first four years as an agent -- without ever sacrificing customer service. Tim specializes in luxury homes and farm properties and has facilitated commercial sales, business-to-business deals, and land developments throughout Oregon. Much of his flexibility stems from a versatile career that includes sales; construction, property, and brokerage management; property developments; flips; subdivisions; business coaching; and life coaching. Tim's drive is magnetic and infectious, attracting and inspiring like-minded talent and even helping turn former minimum-wage employees into six-figure-earning agents. Tim leads an equally fulfilling personal life with his daughter Maisy and partner Micayla. He enjoys writing and playing music and doing anything outdoors: mountain climbing, hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, surfing, snowboarding, skiing, boating, and flying. Tim is involved in several nonprofit initiatives, including Adult & Teen Challenge, and he serves on the board of the Safe Haven Humane Society. He also runs the Rivendell Collective, a short-term vacation rental and events property in the foothills of the Willamette Valley.
    OTHER LANGUAGES
    English, Spanish
    Community Involvement
    Volunteering for Safe Haven Humane Society and Corvallis Waldorf School
    HOBBIES/INTEREST
    All things outdoors! Hiking, skiing, climbing
    FAMILY
    I have a 6 year old daughter Maisy, and an almost 4 year old Golden Doodle named Tank
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    Specialties

    • Sellers
    • Residential Property
    • Commercial Property

    Awards

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      2025

      TOP AGENT

      Corvallis, OR

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      2025

      TOP AGENT

      Albany, OR

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      2025

      TOP AGENT

      Philomath, OR

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    Tim Rist's Reviews & Ratings

    111 Reviews
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    What clients say about this agent....
    • Communicative
    • Responsive
    • Professional
    • Knowledgeable
    • Trustworthy
    • Attentive
    • Hard working
    • Outstanding
    • Sold Quickly
    • Available Remotely

    Laurence M Chase

    Review for Member: Laurence M Chase
    October 18, 2025
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    Leah, Tim and the team were great to work with. Professional, reliable, solid all the way through. We looked at a lot of homes before finding the right one, and they stayed with us every step of the way. It was such a positive experience, in fact, that we'll likely remain friends with them for years to come.

    Micayla Knox

    Review for Member: Micayla Knox
    August 31, 2025
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    Tim has been a such a god send in my home buying journey! He has been flexible, supportive, informative and beyond helpful! For my first time buying a home I couldnt dream of a better realtor experience. Thank you Tim for being so incredible!

    January Stephens

    Review for Member: January Stephens
    March 20, 2025
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    zillowZillowVERIFIED

    Cielo, and team were fanominal!!!! Understand what we wanted and did a great job working for us... cielo and team went above and beyond to help with this difficult process of saling my parents home. This team was great, their was always someone that was available to help in just every aspect of the process. Always very nice, understanding and most of all very professional.. they had my parents home sold in 4 days.. it was amazing

    Sarah Kent

    Review for Member: Sarah Kent
    February 12, 2025
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    Danielle helped us buy a great house! She was professional and easy to work with and guided us through every step of the way! She worked hard to get us answers we needed. Would recommend.

    Zuser20181110210723767

    Review for Member: Zuser20181110210723767
    November 7, 2024
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    Cielo was amazing to work with from start to finish, he walked me and my wife through the process when we first met as first time home buyers and all the way to the end at closing and kept us in the loop every step of the way. Hands down the best realtor around!