No. 01
First-time home buyers
A clear, patient walk-through of the entire buying process: pre-approval, neighborhoods, offers, and that first set of keys.
Buyer hubChochenFolwick · Homes for you · Est. Portland & Vancouver
Cho-chen Folwick · Portland & Vancouver
A local agent who thinks ahead, and follows through.
Cho-chen Folwick is a bilingual broker with MORE Realty, guiding first-time buyers, growing families, and relocating households across Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington, from first showing to final close.
14
Years in real estate
200+
Homes sold across the metro
2
States licensed: Oregon & Washington
3
Languages: English, 中文, Español
Featured · From Cho-chen
Thinking ahead for you is the whole job.
Every client is different: a first home in the U.S., a growing family in a new school district, an empty nest finally sized right. That is why I lay out what to expect, communicate constantly, and keep the process running while you focus on your life.
Fourteen years in, more than 200 homes sold, and I still get the most satisfaction from one thing, the happy faces at closing. Let me help with yours.
How I can help
Whoever you are, let's talk.
Buyers, sellers, and movers across Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. Typical homes run $500K to $2M.
No. 02
Growing families
Moving up to more space? I help you set a target that keeps family life and budget in step, and think ahead to your next stage.
Read the guide No. 03
Sellers
Pricing that matches today's market, staging guidance, and steady communication through offers, inspections, and closing.
Seller insight No. 04
Relocating & out-of-state
Efficient full-day tours, video walk-throughs, and honest notes on homes I visit for you, so a long-distance move stays on track.
Relocation guide No. 05
Downsizing & empty nesters
Right-sizing with intention: what to keep, where to land, and a sale timeline that gives you room to breathe.
Explore the guide No. 06
Neighborhood knowledge
Schools, commute times, walkability, and what the weekend actually feels like, matched to the life you are planning.
Neighborhood guidesKnow the place
The right home starts with the right block.
School assignments, commute times, Saturday-morning coffee, Sunday trailhead parking. I know what each neighborhood actually feels like, because I spend my weekends walking them.
All neighborhood guidesThe process
What to expect, start to close.
No surprises. I lay out every step before we start, then keep you posted as the market moves. The best clients ask questions early and often, so please do.
First-time buyer hub- Step 01
Talk
A no-pressure conversation about your goal, timeline, and budget, home or location first, it doesn't matter. Bring questions.
- Step 02
Tour
Curated showings grouped for efficiency, in person or by video if you're out of state. I visit homes for you and report honestly.
- Step 03
Offer
A strategy for your offer and negotiation, so you stay competitive without overpaying. I watch the market before we write.
- Step 04
Close
Inspections, appraisal, and deadlines handled step by step, with fast answers along the way. And I don't disappear after closing.
"Buying our first home in the U.S. was a huge milestone for us, and we're so glad we had Cho-chen to help us through it. She was always patient, responsive, reliable, and easy to work with. She explained everything clearly, kept us updated, and made the whole process so much less stressful."
The journal
Notes from the neighborhoods.
Start here
Let's talk about your move.
Tell me your timeline and what you are hoping for. I'll answer personally, usually the same day.
- Call or text (971) 235-6535
- Email re99chochenf@gmail.com
- Brokerage MORE Realty 10121 SE Sunnyside Rd Ste 300, Clackamas, OR 97015