About Us
Kazuko 'Kat' Arai Gardner
Principal Broker
As an experienced real estate professional, Kat is dedicated to providing the highest quality of personal service to meet the real estate needs of her clients. From residential marketing to investment properties, she has the ability to focus on her clients’ goals and achieve the results they desire.
In addition to her experience, Kat has diligently continued to educate herself in this field and has acquired the following designations:
ABR: Accredited Buyer Representative
CRS: Certified Residential Specialist (Only 3.4% of all realtors have the experience, education and commitment to hold this title).
GRI: Graduate Real Estate Institute
AHWD: At Home With Diversity
HOWNW.com Certified
With her extensive background in construction and building materials, you should find Kat to be a valuable resource in your decision-making process. Her enthusiasm, diligence and hard work will benefit you and help reduce the stress and anxiety often associated with real estate transactions.
Kat has moved across the Pacific Ocean a few times with small children and understands the challenges of relocation. She lived in Long Island, NY, Miami, Florida, and Tokyo, Japan prior to settling in the Portland area in 1995. She graduated from Portland State University magna cum laude and is fully bilingual in Japanese and English. She enjoys diversity and finds volunteering for a literacy program a rewarding experience.