After eight years in the real estate space, Sarah is continually honored to be part of an incredible personal chapter of someone’s life. "Real estate isn't just houses - it’s about having someone on your side and helping them win at their dreams. To me, HOME equals all the beginnings, endings of chapters and the in-between spaces that enrich our lives. It’s where we get to be safe as our full selves...individually, as family, and in the beautifully earned retirement years."
Her commitment to her clients is excellent communication and education on today's market. She thoughtfully takes them through the process step by step so they always know what to expect. "My goal is to listen to your wants and needs, be present from start to close and ensure that whatever comes our way, we get through as smoothly as possible! I want my clients to be happy not only through the process but in years to come as well! “
It’s not often you have the privilege of saying your clients become lifelong friends, but with Sarah, that is truly the case. "When you work with care, love and passion, you create a personally respectful relationship between the people you work with. We had 400 people at our wedding because I couldn’t leave any of my treasured people out of such an incredible day!"
Sarah is a proud, fourth-generation Portland, Oregonian on both sides of her family tree. "I cherish my solid roots growing up on the east side of Portland in the Laurelhurst, Mt. Tabor, and Irvington neighborhoods. These neighborhoods are like old friends and have enriched my life, created outstanding relationships and made me who I am today!"
She has been in the service industry her whole life, discovering early on that it was her passion. She is incredibly connected in her communities and through the boards and committees she serves on in real estate locally and nationally. “I feel it’s extremely important and rewarding to give back to the true backbone of a business I love.”
Sarah's 'why' is unquestionably her family. "Home + Community is EVERYTHING to me! My deep love of people, community and the satisfaction of feeling 'at home' is my absolute motivation in real estate. I feel finding the right fit is essential to living the lifestyle you and your family dream of."
Intel brought Sarah and her husband, Rob, to Hillsboro years ago. They love the small-town feel in a town that's truly growing by leaps and bounds. When not working, they love entertaining family & friends, enjoying the occasional date night, and supporting local businesses - including sipping wine at the beautiful vineyards practically in their backyard. Sarah’s whole heart is their daughters, Molly & Morgan. "Our girls are the center of everything!"
The family loves to travel to warmer weather, swim, and golf together. "We are blessed to live on the most incredible street and spend much of our time with the families next to us. On any given day we are entertaining the five neighbor-girl besties, which fills my heart! I truly focus on building memories with the people I love most."
Sarah Malarkey, REALTOR®
Greater Portland Metro


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