Motivators

Drew Coleman

Opt Real Estate

Drew Coleman is a forward-thinking REALTORĀ® who is always contemplating how the industry can stay relevant and innovative.

A proactive broker who utilizes research and developments for growth opportunities, Coleman was named president of Oregon REALTORSĀ® in 2021. Under his leadership, his team pulled off 75% YoY business growth, created more proptech-backed partnerships for clients outside of the traditional process to better serve their buying and selling needs, and was the first in the state to utilize Matterport 3D tours on every home listing. Coleman was also named RateMyAgent 2021 West Region Agent of the Year.

ā€œIf the current real estate ecosystem hopes to survive, it won’t do it by embargoing or blockading new or outside players,ā€ says Coleman. ā€œIt will do it through harsh and introspective adaptation focused on the way today and tomorrow’s clients prefer to be served.ā€

Drew Coleman
Founder

Opt Real Estate

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