Meet Our Team
Jerry Franklin, principal broker and owner of Eastern Oregon Realty, founded the company in the early 1980s, making it the oldest locally-owned real estate firm in Grant County. Originally from Michigan, Jerry has a diverse background, including military service, business ownership, and city council experience. After discovering Grant County on vacation, he settled in the area and has been an active community member ever since, enjoying outdoor activities and supporting local organizations.
René is a former U.S. Forest Service professional who relocated to Eastern Oregon in 1989 and eventually settled in Grant County with her family. With a strong background in land management and a passion for the outdoors, she brings attention to detail and dedication to helping clients navigate the real estate process with confidence and care.
Where To Buy & Sell Real Estate In Eastern Oregon
Buying or selling a home is an exciting part of life. If you’re ready to put your home on the market and/or search for your ideal home, you will want to have the right real estate partner on your side. Eastern Oregon Realty agents take pride in getting to know each of their clients including their hopes, dreams and goals. Finding the perfect fit for our clients is what we are good at.
We work closely with you through every step of the buying process, ensuring you land in the right home that aligns with your passions in life and your budget. We also work hard for sellers, utilizing up-to-date marketing strategies to reach a broad base of potential buyers. In both cases, our brokers are fully committed to making the process as smooth and transparent as possible, so you can feel secure.
Whether you are home buyers or sellers, looking for land, or in the market for a commercial property, our rich experience and knowledge of the local area combined with our extensive network of agents, properties and lenders provide a great foundation for your success. As you and your family navigate this journey, Eastern Oregon Realty will be your reliable and knowledgeable ally throughout it all. If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate we hope that you will support a local realtor who lives in the area, understands our market and is available on short notice to assist with unscheduled visitors.
In today’s ever changing times of sophisticated financing and continuing change of legal procedures, it is very difficult for the average property or business owners to buy, sell or trade his or her own property, and be assured that no problems will emerge at a later date. Trained professional real estate assistance will insure that all current laws and procedures are followed and that a happy and satisfied seller and buyer relationship exists.
Our goal is to provide the best service available in the Real Estate industry so you can refer your friends,neighbors,co-workers and family to our successful, experienced team with confidence.
Celebrating 47+ years
We are now celebrating our 47+ years anniversary as Grant County’s oldest locally owned Real Estate Company. We are proud to be able to live and raise our families in Grant County. We are your neighbors and work alongside of you every day in an effort to make Grant County a better place to live. If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate we hope that you will support a local realtor who lives in the area, understands our market and is available on short notice to assist with unscheduled visitors.
Like you, we pay local and county taxes, support our schools, the hospital, and serve on various boards and committees, and contribute our time and money to many worthwhile causes such as:
Special Olympics – CASA – American Legion – Senior Meals – G.C. Ministerial Association – Grant County Fair – Chamber of Commerce – Timber Truckers Light Parade – Boy Scouts – FFA – Swim Team – Little League – Dance Team – Volleyball – Grad Night – BowHunters – John Day Golf Course – Carrie Young Memorial – Kam Wah Chung Museum – Seneca PTA – Awanas, local churches – charities – special events, and the list goes on.
