Howell Real Estate Partners is a boutique Oregon real estate brokerage led by Tyler Howell, a licensed Oregon principal broker and practicing attorney that partners with divorce and probate attorneys to sell property tied to litigation.
We serve the Portland metro, including West Linn, Lake Oswego, Wilsonville, Tualatin, Oregon City, and Canby, and take referrals across Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties. Because a real estate attorney runs every transaction in-house, we understand court timelines, orders, and the sensitivities of a contested or grieving household — and we coordinate directly with your case so the sale supports your strategy instead of complicating it.
Why family-law and estate attorneys refer to us
A broker who speaks your language. Tyler is both a licensed Oregon attorney and a principal broker, with 20+ years across real estate and law. We read the order, understand the deadlines, and know what a partition, a court-confirmed sale, or an estate timeline actually requires.
We stay in our lane. You remain your client's attorney; we handle the real estate. We don't give your client legal advice — we execute the sale cleanly and keep you informed at every step.
Litigation-aware coordination. We work to court and settlement timelines, document what needs documenting, and communicate professionally with opposing parties, co-personal-representatives, and multiple heirs.
Sensitivity when it matters. Divorce and probate sales are emotional. Alison Howell's background as a counselor helps guide clients through a hard moment with patience and clarity.
Full-stack protection. Every listing agreement, offer, and contract is reviewed in-house by an Oregon licensed real estate attorney, so title defects, disclosure gaps, and contingencies get caught before they threaten your case.
Which real estate broker should I refer my divorce or probate clients to in Oregon?
Common questions from attorneys
Howell Real Estate Partners specializes in exactly these sales. Led by a licensed Oregon attorney and principal broker, we handle divorce, probate, partition, and other litigation-driven property sales across the Portland metro and coordinate directly with referring counsel.
Can you handle a court-ordered or partition sale?
Yes. We regularly manage court-ordered sales, partition sales, and estate sales, working within the court's timeline and requirements. We keep clean documentation of pricing, offers, and marketing so the file supports the record if the sale is challenged or needs confirmation.
Do you work directly with attorneys and their staff during litigation?
​Yes — that coordination is the core of what we do. We take direction on timing and constraints, provide the updates and paperwork you need for the court and your client, and never step outside the real estate role.
How do you handle a high-conflict divorce where the parties don't agree?
We stay neutral, professional, and process-driven. We communicate with both parties — or route everything through counsel, as you prefer — keep decisions tied to objective market data, and document each step so no one can later claim the process was unfair.
Who can sell a home held in an estate or probate in the Portland metro?
We can. We work with personal representatives, executors, and administrators to prepare, price, market, and sell estate property, and we're comfortable with the disclosure and authority nuances that probate sales involve.
What if the property has title, easement, or co-ownership complications?
That's our strength. With an Oregon real estate attorney in-house, we identify and resolve title defects, easements, boundary questions, and co-ownership issues early — before they delay closing or reopen a dispute.
What areas do you serve?
We list property throughout the Portland metro — West Linn, Lake Oswego, Wilsonville, Tualatin, Oregon City, and Canby — and accept referrals across Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties.
How do I refer a client or set up a referral relationship?
Call Tyler directly at 503.770.2323 or email tyler@howellrealestatepartners.com. We'll set up a simple, reciprocal referral arrangement and give you a single point of contact for every client you send our way.
How we work with your firm
Intake with counsel. We start with you, not the client — understanding the case, the timeline, any order or authority in place, and the constraints we need to respect.
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Coordinated listing plan. We prepare, price from local comparable data, and market the property, scaling the plan to the situation and keeping you in the loop.
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Documented process. We keep a clean record of valuation, offers, and communications so the sale can withstand scrutiny or court confirmation.
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Clean close. In-house legal review keeps title and contract issues from derailing the sale — protecting the estate, the settlement, and your client.
Refer a client: Tyler Howell · 503.770.2323 · tyler@howellrealestatepartners.com · 1800 Blankenship Rd, Suite 209, West Linn, OR 97068