Welcome! Owners Gary and Patti Williamson invite you to Williamson James Real Estate, formerly Turnkey & Truss. They are a family run, unique niche boutique, which means they put their heart and soul into every project and transaction. With over 25 years of experience, they are a small town business hooked on houses, providing a unique experience in that they are the whole package. They are raising the bar as Realtors by providing a wide spectrum of home services and do it all with the highest level of integrity. “It’s our mission to inspire you to love your home.” They are driven by passion for their industry and meeting each clients needs, to deliver exceptional customer service every time. Patti and Gary have a reputation for going above and beyond for their clients, which sets them apart from the competition. “Our goal is to deliver the best customer service a buyer or seller can experience in a transaction and exceed their expectations. At the closing table our clients are pleased we represented them. We strive to be positively memorable, that we come to mind and clients reach out to us next time they or someone they know need Real Estate Services.”

Meet Patti

Patti began her real estate career in Salem in 1997, joining Gary to become a husband and wife team. Patti’s people and organizational skills she gained while working as a Claims Adjuster and Investigator at SAIF Corporation and her natural talent for home design proved to be a recipe for success. “I am fortunate to do what I love and passionate about every day, I get to do this as a career! I am very blessed!” As a Principal Broker/Realtor, Patti is an active member of the National, State and local Realtor Association, has served as Mid Valley Association of Realtor’s President in 2018 and currently serving as OAR Director & Government Affairs Committee. Patti holds her GRI Designation and in 2019 was awarded the Distinguished Service Award for her longtime outstanding service and contributions to Real Estate & her Community. Patti loves living and working in Salem and gives back to her community by financially supporting local non profits including her alma mater Corban University. She also serves on the Board at Hope Pregnancy Clinic in Salem.

Testimonials

“You cannot go wrong with Gary and Patti. Patti is our realtor both for the home we bought 20 years ago and the home we just purchased. Patti worked tirelessly and patiently with us. She has exceptional knowledge, is very responsive and a trusted advocate to her clients. She also has ready access to Gary’s expertise in building when needed; they are a great team! We have never been in the luxury home market but we’ve always received the best care. We trust Gary and Patti‘s wisdom and character.”

Mandy O’Connor

“We really appreciate all Patti did for us getting both transactions completed and on time. Patti is the most committed and goal driven with the best results from any realtor I have ever done business with. It is a pleasure to work with Patti on these matters and to know her as a good friend.”

Kevin & Julie

“A year ago my husband and I decided, after looking for quite some time, that we were going to build our home. While the idea of having a new custom home was exciting, I was fraught with anxiety about how I would juggle all the details and decisions associated with this process. As full time working mom of 3 daughters, I was not afforded the luxury of searching for months for the exact right paint color, or which hardware to use in my kitchen versus bathroom. Thus began my search for someone who shared my vision and could help me make these decisions quicker and with greater satisfaction. I tried reaching out to a few interior decorators, some of which were either not responsive, or bottom line, simply could not refrain from injecting their own bias, whether or not that agreed with my style or vision. My mother mentioned Patti Williamson. When I met with Patti, aside from the fact she has great interpersonal skills, friendly, funny and stylish, most importantly she understood my vision and asked excellent questions that gave her the right insights to help me. Patti made the process fun, never criticizing my taste or choices. Something I must say I did not believe was possible. I knew what I liked and didn’t like, but struggled with blending all my ideas together. Patti helped me narrow down choices, rule out some selections that did not fit well, and consistently helped me stay focused on the style and vision I wanted for our home. Everything from paint colors, to flooring and hardware, Patti knew how to blend my selections without it looking too matchy matchy. I would highly recommend Patti, she is knowledgeable, dependable, and has an incredible eye for style and design. Her recommendations were spot on and she saved me hours and hours of time! I will continue to use Patti whenever I need help with design or interior decorating. I love my new home and could not have made all the decisions without her help and ability to transform my vision to reality! The added benefit of Patti’s great humor made the process so much more fun along the way. Thank you Patti!”

Tiffany Boyd

“What can one say about perfection? Patti was always available to me when I called or text. She held my hand when I became a little anxious and answered all my concerns. She is trustworthy, honest, and above all, kind. I highly recommend her.”

Sherrie Kener

“When my husband and I first met Patti, we had no idea that we would be purchasing a home in the next 30 days. We had just started looking for a bigger home as we had outgrown our first, and we were looking without a realtor. We had contacted Patti due to interest in a property she was showing, and when we arrived later that day to see the home we discovered that another offer had just been accepted on it. We were pretty upset, but Patti was upbeat and supportive and we asked if she would help us find a home. Less than a week later, she spent a Saturday morning with us showing us homes, and 1 day later we were making an offer. Patti was by our side through the whole process, offering advice and suggestions to guide us through painlessly. My 1 year old son even loved her and would reach for her to hold him when she was around! We were relieved by how easy the process was, due to consistent follow up from Patti. She has even continued to follow up with us now that we are in the home to ensure that we are happy. The next time we buy or sell a property, Patti will be the only realtor we will consider!”

Sarah Parent

“I could not have asked for better representation in my real estate transaction than that of Patti Williamson. She was an active part of every step from staging the home to celebrating the sale. Her ideas and expertise in the entire process, start to finish, were bang on. Patti made it more more pleasant than I could have hoped with both her friendly approach and business expertise. We even tapped into Gary’s real estate and construction expertise to guide the buyer thru inspection questions. I recommend them with a full and grateful heart.”

Barbara McGuffey

“My wife and I contacted Patti because she was highly recommended to us by a friend living in Salem, Oregon–the destination of our move from Tacoma, Washington. This recommendation was well-placed as we were more than pleased by the service we received from Patti and her company. In our first phone call she asked all the right questions and took a personal interest in us and our situation. Immediately she referred us to a loan officer who proved to be very efficient and effective – an excellent referral that got us started aright in the process of buying a home. Her expedience, efficiency and promptness played large as we were operating on a very tight timetable. Patti’s greatest strength was her ability to know us as individuals–our interests, styles, dreams–and how that would translate into finding the right home in the right location at the right price. The home we purchased is as perfectly “us” as any place we have ever been; it’s more perfect than we even knew at the time of purchase. We credit Patti for this because she found the listing. She was actually more objective in putting all the pieces together than we were. This review wouldn’t be complete without a more personal word. Patti made the whole process of house-hunting fun and adventurous. She has significant experience, excellent knowledge and great taste that created a positive experience that left us feeling confident and optimistic about the outcome. And about the outcome: she did a wonderful job helping us navigate a bidding war amongst multiple offers that kept us abreast of things without getting stressed out over the details. She’s a skilled negotiator: she went to bat for us and hit a home run! From my perspective, if you are looking for a personable agent with experience, skill and integrity, Patti Williamson is her name.”

Leroy & Karen

“Gary and Patti were great to have on our side as we found our first home. They were friendly, knowledgeable, worked with us and taught us as we went through the whole home buying process. They know the Salem/Keizer area very well, and they know a good value when they see it. I have and will recommend them to anyone.”

David & Jessica Brammer

“It’s hard to put into words this path we’ve been on and what it’s meant to Suzanne and me to have Patti in charge of the sale of Garma and the purchase of Southridge. Without Patti’s guidance and perseverance through a rather difficult process, we probably would have given up long ago; I know I was ready to say ‘forget it’ several times. Patti has a special talent for approaching challenging situations with an even keel, professionalism, and integrity. Let me say as a couple that there is no one Suzanne and I would dream of choosing for real estate business besides Patti. She was always willing to listen to us when we didn’t understand something, or we were uncertain, or we just needed to be updated out of confusion. Patti always knew how to do the right thing, use the right words, calm the stormy ocean. Thank you Patti so much for helping us through this newest change in our lives!”

Tim Lewis

“Patti was recommended to us by our grandson and his in-laws. She exceeded our hopes. She suggested a raise in our asking price and it still sold the first day it was listed. Her advice proved to be very professional and on target. She kept us informed throughout the closing process and it went very smoothly with her advice and suggestions. We closed two days early.”

Jim and Phyllis Boston

Meet Patti

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