# The Agency Bend > The Agency Bend is The Agency's Central Oregon franchise based in Bend, offering full-service residential brokerage-from starter homes to multimillion estates-combining local market expertise with The Agency's national creative and PR network. Boutique local + national creative, whiteglove marketing, team-based negotiation, full-spectrum inventory, relocation & investor focus, neighborhood expertise, premium digital lead capture ## Agent Bios - [Chelsea Maliakai Ortega in Bend | Meet Your Realtor](https://theagencybend.com/agent/chelsea-maliakai-ortega): Bend agent Chelsea Maliakai Ortega's profile highlights local roots, lifestyle branding, and multimillion-dollar sales experience. - [Sherry Ortega Bend, OR | Connect With a Local Expert](https://theagencybend.com/agent/sherry-ortega): Profile page for Bend real estate agent Sherry Ortega of The Agency Bend. - [Tab Howard Real Estate Agent in Bend OR | The Agency](https://theagencybend.com/agent/tab-howard): Bend agent profile for Tab Howard highlighting luxury residential sales, nationwide top-2% ranking, and West Coast experience. - [About Brett Voss - Real Estate Broker | The Agency Bend](https://theagencybend.com/agent/brett-voss): The Agency Bend profile for Brett Voss presents his Bend-based real estate background, contact details, and community-focused bio. - [About Scott Schaier - Broker | The Agency Bend](https://theagencybend.com/agent/scott-schaier): Scott Schaier's Bend agent profile highlights his residential real estate experience in Bend and Scottsdale and his community-rooted, consultative approach. - [Matt Robinson Bend Real Estate Agent | Managing Partner](https://theagencybend.com/agent/matt-robinson): The Agency Bend profile presents Matt Robinson as a Bend real estate agent with production accolades, finance training, and community involvement. - [Josh Chambless](https://theagencybend.com/agent/josh-chambless): Bend agent Josh Chambless highlights 15 years in construction and real estate, with ADU specialization and Central Oregon roots. - [Scott Sagar Bend Real Estate Agent | Get Expert Guidance](https://theagencybend.com/agent/scott-sagar): Bend, Oregon real estate agent Scott Sagar is profiled with a bio highlighting his Central Oregon experience and education background. - [Patty Dempsey Real Estate Agent Bend OR | The Agency](https://theagencybend.com/agent/patty-dempsey): Patty Dempsey's Bend agent profile highlights local market knowledge, referral-based service, and collaborative support for buyers and sellers. - [About Lisa Gilbert - Real Estate Broker | The Agency Bend](https://theagencybend.com/agent/lisa-gilbert): Bend, Oregon real estate agent profile for Lisa Gilbert, highlighting her background, client-focused approach, and testimonial praise. - [Stacey Diaz Bend Real Estate Agent | The Agency Bend](https://theagencybend.com/agent/stacey-diaz): Profile of Bend, Oregon real estate agent Stacey Diaz at The Agency Bend. - [Grant Ludwick Real Estate Agent in Bend OR | The Agency](https://theagencybend.com/agent/grant-ludwick): Profile page for Bend agent Grant Ludwick, managing partner at The Agency Bend with local residential and commercial real estate experience. - [John Faherty Bend Real Estate Agent | The Agency](https://theagencybend.com/agent/john-faherty): John Faherty is a Bend, Oregon real estate agent with The Agency Bend. - [About Nick Wilhite - Principal Broker | The Agency Bend](https://theagencybend.com/agent/nick-wilhite): Bend real estate agent Nick Wilhite profiles local residential, investment, and short-term rental expertise. - [Kate Ewen, Broker in Bend | See Her Local Expertise](https://theagencybend.com/agent/kate-ewen): Kate Ewen's Bend agent page highlights her design, construction, and real estate background. - [Amy Mora Bend, OR Real Estate Agent | View Profile](https://theagencybend.com/agent/amy-mora): Amy Mora is a Bend, Oregon real estate agent with The Agency Bend. - [Christin J Hunter, Bend Luxury Broker | Meet the Advisor](https://theagencybend.com/agent/christin-j-hunter): Agent profile for Christin J Hunter, a Bend-based luxury real estate advisor serving Central Oregon. - [Libby Dombovy, Bend OR REALTOR | Learn More Today](https://theagencybend.com/agent/libby-dombovy): Directory profile for Bend, Oregon real estate agent Libby Dombovy at The Agency Bend. ## Neighborhood Guides - [Sisters, OR Real Estate | Neighborhood Guide & Homes for Sale](https://theagencybend.com/neighborhoods/sisters): A Sisters, OR neighborhood page with listings, demographics, walkability, businesses, and schools. - [Prineville, OR Real Estate & Homes | Neighborhood Guide](https://theagencybend.com/neighborhoods/prineville): Directory listing for Prineville, OR real estate, with home search results, census stats, local amenities, and school context. - [La Pine Real Estate | Neighborhood Guide | The Agency Bend](https://theagencybend.com/neighborhoods/la-pine): La Pine, Oregon neighborhood guide with property listings, census demographics, bikeability data, and nearby local businesses. - [Bend Real Estate - Discover Luxury Living in Oregon](https://theagencybend.com/neighborhoods/bend): Neighborhood listing for Bend, OR featuring property search, local demographics, schools, and nearby amenities. - [Sunriver Real Estate - Discover Luxury Living in Oregon](https://theagencybend.com/neighborhoods/sunriver): The Agency Bend lists Sunriver, Oregon homes for sale and neighborhood data. - [Redmond, OR Real Estate | Neighborhood Guide & Homes](https://theagencybend.com/neighborhoods/redmond): Redmond, OR neighborhood real-estate page with listings, census data, walkability stats, and local business suggestions. ## Buyer Guides - [First Time Buyer's Guide | The Agency Bend, Oregon](https://theagencybend.com/buyers-guide): Oregon first-time buyer's guide outlining a 10-step homebuying process. ## Seller Guides - [Seller's Guide for Oregon Homeowners | The Agency Bend](https://theagencybend.com/sellers-guide): Directory listing for The Agency Bend's Oregon seller's guide outlining an eight-step home-selling process. ## Tools - [Bend Home Valuation - Accurate Estimates | The Agency Bend](https://theagencybend.com/home-valuation): A Bend page offering free home-valuation and pricing services. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Central Oregon Property Taxes Explained for Homeowners](https://theagencybend.com/blog/understanding-property-taxes-in-central-oregon): Explains how Oregon property taxes work for Prineville and Central Oregon homeowners, with budgeting tips and county-specific checkpoints. - [Building a Home in La Pine: What Should Buyers Expect?](https://theagencybend.com/blog/building-a-new-home-in-la-pine-what-buyers-should-expect): Guide to building a new home in La Pine, covering zoning, permits, utilities, septic, wildfire rules, and costs. - [Redmond, OR In August 2026: A Local's Weekend Guide](https://theagencybend.com/blog/a-redmond-locals-guide-to-the-august-2026-weekend-stretch): A local guide to Redmond's August 2026 concerts, downtown events, trail access, and practical weekend planning. - [Bend Restaurant Openings 2026: What's Actually Open Downtown](https://theagencybend.com/blog/the-bend-restaurant-wave-whats-actually-open-downtown-after-a-summer-of-announcements): A guide to Bend's newest restaurant openings, replacement concepts, dining clusters, and upcoming food venues. - [Relocating to Sisters Oregon: A Practical Buyer's Guide](https://theagencybend.com/blog/relocating-from-the-city-to-sisters-a-buyers-guide): Buyer's guide for relocating to Sisters, Oregon, covering commute, schools, wildfire risk, broadband, utilities, and housing tradeoffs. - [What Is Escrow in Sunriver? Oregon Home Buyer's Guide](https://theagencybend.com/blog/escrow-explained-for-sunriver-home-purchases): A Sunriver home-buying guide explains Oregon escrow, earnest money, closing timelines, HOA coordination, and wire-fraud precautions. - [Pacific Northwest Homes For Sale Under $5M | Blog](https://theagencybend.com/blog/pacific-northwest-homes-for-sale-under-dollar5m): A blog roundup of Pacific Northwest homes for sale under $5 million in Oregon, British Columbia, and Idaho. - [La Pine Real Estate Lifestyle: Outdoor & Everyday Living](https://theagencybend.com/blog/la-pine-homes-for-outdoor-lovers-and-everyday-living): A guide to La Pine homes, highlighting outdoor access, housing variety, and year-round living in south Deschutes County. - [Family-Friendly Living in Redmond OR: Schools & Parks](https://theagencybend.com/blog/family-friendly-living-in-redmond-schools-parks-neighborhoods): A Redmond, Oregon family-living guide covering schools, parks, neighborhoods, and everyday amenities. - [Bend Home Valuation: Data-Backed Price Opinion Guide](https://theagencybend.com/blog/bend-home-valuation-get-a-data-backed-price-opinion): A guide to data-backed Bend home valuation and seller pricing strategy in Deschutes County. - [Bend Neighborhoods for Outdoor Access & Adventure Guide](https://theagencybend.com/blog/bend-neighborhoods-for-easy-outdoor-access): A Bend neighborhood guide maps areas to mountain biking, river access, skiing, and gear-friendly home features. - [Redmond Oregon Housing Market: Trends Driving Demand](https://theagencybend.com/blog/redmond-housing-trends-whats-driving-demand): A Redmond, Oregon market guide examining demand drivers, supply limits, and buyer and seller strategies in Central Oregon. - [Bend Luxury Real Estate: Neighborhoods & Lifestyles](https://theagencybend.com/blog/luxury-living-in-bend-neighborhoods-and-lifestyles): Guide to Bend luxury neighborhoods, lifestyle options, price tiers, and due-diligence considerations for high-end buyers. - [Sisters Oregon Luxury Homes and Mountain Lifestyle](https://theagencybend.com/blog/sisters-oregon-luxury-homes-and-mountain-lifestyles): A guide to Sisters, Oregon luxury homes, mountain views, acreage, and the outdoor-and-arts lifestyle shaping the local market. - [Prineville Real Estate Investment: Central Oregon Value](https://theagencybend.com/blog/is-prineville-central-oregons-next-housing-value-play): A Central Oregon market analysis of Prineville's affordability, rents, inventory, and development catalysts for buyers and investors. - [Millennials Moving to Bend Oregon for Outdoor Living & Homes](https://theagencybend.com/blog/why-millennials-are-moving-to-bend-oregon): Interview on why millennials are moving to Bend, Oregon, with a focus on westside neighborhoods and flexible-home features. - [How The Agency Bend Markets Luxury Homes in Bend](https://theagencybend.com/blog/how-the-agency-bend-markets-luxury-homes-in-bend): A blog post explains how The Agency Bend markets luxury homes in Bend with pricing, staging, local positioning, and broader brokerage reach. - [Cabin and Cottage Living in Sisters, Oregon](https://theagencybend.com/blog/cabin-and-cottage-style-living-in-sisters-oregon): A guide to cabin and cottage-style homes in Sisters, Oregon, covering local design fit, climate, rules, and buying considerations. - [Sunriver Vacation Rental Homes: Is the Income Worth It?](https://theagencybend.com/blog/sunriver-vacation-homes-and-rental-income-potential): The Agency Bend explains Sunriver vacation-home buying, seasonal rental income, local rules, and tax obligations. - [Eastside vs Westside Bend for Everyday Homebuyers](https://theagencybend.com/blog/eastside-vs-westside-bend-for-everyday-homebuyers): A Bend homebuyer guide comparing eastside and westside neighborhoods by price, walkability, commute patterns, outdoor access, and housing feel. - [How Seasonal Demand Shapes the Sisters Housing Market](https://theagencybend.com/blog/how-seasonal-demand-shapes-the-sisters-housing-market): Analysis of how seasonal tourism and events shape the Sisters, Oregon housing market. - [New Construction Homes in Redmond Buyer's Guide](https://theagencybend.com/blog/new-construction-homes-in-redmond-buyers-guide): A Redmond buyer's guide to new-construction homes, covering community types, city permits, deposits, warranties, and builder representation. - [Prineville Summer 2026: A Local's Weekend Guide](https://theagencybend.com/blog/a-locals-guide-to-prinevilles-summer-weekends-in-2026): A local guide to Prineville's 2026 summer events, outdoor recreation, reservoir conditions, and downtown gathering spots. - [Living in Sunriver Year Round: Is It Right for You?](https://theagencybend.com/blog/what-its-really-like-to-live-in-sunriver-year-round): A Bend brokerage article explains what year-round living in Sunriver is like, from amenities and tourism swings to winter upkeep. - [La Pine Late-Summer Weekend Guide: Music, Water & Caldera 2026](https://theagencybend.com/blog/a-la-pine-locals-guide-to-the-late-summer-weekend-stretch): A local guide to La Pine's late-summer recreation, music, dining, and Newberry National Volcanic Monument itinerary. - [Living in Redmond Oregon: Explore Neighborhoods & Life](https://theagencybend.com/blog/living-in-redmond-oregon-neighborhoods-and-lifestyle): Real-estate guide to Redmond, Oregon neighborhoods, lifestyle, transit, outdoor access, housing patterns, and daily livability. - [Sunriver Resort Neighborhoods Comparison | Start Here](https://theagencybend.com/blog/comparing-sunriver-resort-areas-for-second-home-buyers): A buyer's guide comparing Sunriver resort areas, home styles, lifestyle benefits, and ownership considerations for second-home purchasers. ## Testimonials - [Client Testimonials & Success Stories | The Agency Bend](https://theagencybend.com/testimonials): Client testimonials for The Agency Bend praise local agents for patience, communication, and successful Bend home purchases. ## Core Pages - [Bend, OR Luxury Real Estate Brokerage - Discover Your Dream Home](https://theagencybend.com/): A real-estate landing page centered on a free home valuation and selling prompt. ## Other Pages - [Blog | The Agency Bend | Oregon Real Estate Agents](https://theagencybend.com/blog): The Agency Bend's blog lists Central Oregon real estate articles on Sunriver, Sisters, La Pine, and Prineville. - [The Agency Bend - Premier Oregon Real Estate Agents](https://theagencybend.com/team): Team directory for The Agency Bend's real estate agents and brokers in Bend, Oregon. - [Privacy Policy | The Agency Bend | Oregon Real Estate](https://theagencybend.com/terms-and-conditions): The Agency Bend's privacy policy and terms of use outlines data collection, AI use, sharing practices, and opt-out choices for its real-estate site. - [Explore Oregon Neighborhoods | The Agency Bend](https://theagencybend.com/neighborhoods): Directory page listing The Agency Bend's neighborhood and area pages for Bend, Sisters, Sunriver, Redmond, La Pine, and Prineville. - [Vlog | The Agency Bend | Oregon Real Estate Agents](https://theagencybend.com/vlog): The Agency Bend's vlog page introduces the Robinson Ludwick Group and its brokers in Bend, Oregon. - [404 Page Not Found | The Agency Bend | Oregon Real Estate](https://theagencybend.com/404): The Agency Bend's 404 error page redirects visitors to home, listings, and contact options. - [Contact Us | The Agency Bend | Oregon Real Estate Agents](https://theagencybend.com/contact): Contact page for The Agency Bend in Bend, Oregon, with message forms and direct office details. - [Oregon Homes & Property Listings | The Agency Bend](https://theagencybend.com/properties): The Agency Bend's Bend, OR properties page lists featured homes and past transactions.