WE ARE ANNIEROSE AND SEAN BUG AND WE ARE THE PROPERTY WEIRDOS.
Sean “Bug” Brochin is an educator, urban farmer, amateur entomologist and real estate agent!
After 10+ years of practicing ferocious advocacy as a special education teacher in public schools, he is excited to apply that same skill set to help diverse communities find their affordable forever homes.
AnnieRose Shapero is an artist, an activist, a community organizer, a lover of spreadsheets and kitty cats, and a realtor. She has lived in Portland since 2004, and she loves this town. It’s changed so much, and it’s going to keep changing. Who’s going to shape these changes? AnnieRose believes every Portlander has a right to the safe, stable, nourishing housing that provides the firm ground we need beneath us to continue to change our city to a more equitable and just place.
Stella Maris (she/they, licensed as Carol Carmick), our friend and fellow queerdo, is a rad realtor who been co-creating queer community in Portland for 35 years, as well as a kitchen witch, writer, knitter, singer, ritual & altar artist, whitewater enthusiast, and devotee of Portlandia, goddess of the beautiful City of Roses. Stella lives in an enchanted SE Portland house named Butter, where she makes art, magic, potlucks, and pickles with three housemates, two cats, and a fuzzy dog named Bear. To support our mission of expanding access to secure housing for freaky people, Stella brings her embodied wisdom, big heart, and fierce woo.
NOT SURE HOW TO GET STARTED WITH BUYING OR SELLING PROPERTY?
LET US BE YOUR ✺FAERIE GODMOTHERS✺ AND GUIDE YOU STEP BY STEP.
Our job is to help your real estate dreams come true, whether it’s finding the sweetest of bungalows or starting an urban farm & housing co-operative.
That dream of living next door to all of your best friends?
It could be more possible than you think! We are here to help you explore what home means to you. With years of experience in innovative ways to purchase and share property, we can expand the options of what you can do with what you buy, and highlight the best sides of the home you’re selling.
Not sure if home ownership is possible for you financially?
Let’s figure it out together. We are familiar with local lenders, homebuyer programs, and more. We can get you connected with the right people so you know what your options are.
Sean Bug and AnnieRose have the backing of a fabulous small local team, Portlandia Properties, with a collective 118 years in real estate experience between them.
HERE’S US IN A NUTSHELL:
Housing for weirdos!
Housing for queers!
Housing for friends!
Housing for the community!
Testimonials
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Sean Bug *realtor extraordinaire* helped my partner and me purchase a beautiful cozy place,
by listening to what we wanted and then going out and finding it. A million thanks and my whole-hearted endorsement!
-Gentry & Ray
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Neither of us ever thought we’d buy a house, but then I saw Sean and Annie Rose’s YouTube video showing a small compound for sale,
including vicious attack cat! Most brokers and realtors I’ve dealt with are boring and straight, or actively slimey. But these two advertised helping make your weird queer housing dreams come true – and they did not disappoint! Immediately upon meeting them I knew they were our kind of folks. They easily understood our goals for buying property, inspired us with their own homes, and gave us the confidence and information that we could actually make it happen. Going “shopping” with Sean is super fun, and both Sean and Annie Rose were super easy to communicate with and organized. I can’t imagine the process being any better! I honestly do not think we would have even started the process, nor found our dream set up, without Sean and Annie Rose. I cannot recommend them more highly. Don’t be silly, let these two find your Home Sweet Homo!
-Amy and Micah
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Sean Brochin is very knowledgeable, extremely resourceful and generous with his time.
We never felt pressured while we took our time looking for our ideal home. Through his connections, we were able to bid on and buy the house of our dreams before it was even listed.
-Murray and Smooth Cub