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Kim Carty
Kim Carty

Kim Carty

JD ·

27
Years

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27
Years

About

Kim Carty, JD, is a highly credentialed and experienced expert witness with over 20 years of combined experience as a real estate broker, attorney, and litigation consultant. Her extensive background in real estate law and practice makes her an invaluable asset in cases involving breach of contract, Realtor Code of Ethics violations, and general real estate litigation.

Carty's educational pedigree is impressive, having earned her Juris Doctor degree from Lewis & Clark Law School after completing law studies at Temple University's James E. Beasley School of Law. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Political Science from Pacific Lutheran University. Her credentials are further bolstered by certifications as a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA), and Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE).

In her professional career, Carty has garnered a wealth of hands-on experience that lends credibility to her expert witness testimony. As a Principal Real Estate Broker, she has represented buyers and sellers in transactions involving single-family homes, condos, new construction, rural properties, and open land, consistently driving revenue growth and earning numerous awards, including the Five Star Professional award from 2011 to 2024 and multiple President's Elite and Gold awards.

Carty's expertise extends beyond her brokerage work, as she has authored articles on real estate contract law, client representation, and the importance of CLUE Reports, which have been published in industry publications. Her insights have even prompted changes to Oregon Real Estate Forms (OREF), further solidifying her reputation as a thought leader in the field. Additionally, Carty has served on various committees for organizations such as the Oregon Realtors, Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors (PMAR), and RMLS, contributing her expertise to the development of industry standards and best practices.

Real Estate Law
Real Estate Transactions
Breach of Contract
Realtor Code of Ethics Violations
Real Estate Litigation

Credentials & Licenses

CDPE (CERTIFIED DISTRESSED PROPERTY EXPERT)
PSA (PRICING STRATEGY ADVISOR)
RENE (REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATION EXPERT)

Education

JD in LAW
LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL
in LAW STUDIES
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, JAMES E. BEASLEY SCHOOL OF LAW
BA in SOCIOLOGY & POLITICAL SCIENCE
PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY

Experience

Principal Real Estate BrokerCurrent
SOLDERA PROPERTIES, INC.
2020Present
Principal Real Estate Broker / Real Estate Broker
JOHN L. SCOTT REAL ESTATE
20032020
OwnerCurrent
KIM CARTY, ATTORNEY AT LAW
1999Present

Awards

Five Star Professional
2011
President's Elite Award
President's Gold Award

Memberships

Oregon Realtors
association · Vice-Chair, Legal Action Committee
Oregon Realtors
committee · Member, Legal Action Committee & Economic Development Committee
Oregon Realtors
committee · Member, Professional Standards Committee
PMAR
committee · Member, Grievance, & Professional Standards Committee
RMLS
committee · Member, Hearings Committee, Rules and Regulations Committee

Publications

1
Needed changes to OREF Forms
Kim's Property Talk column in "All Things Real Estate" monthly magazine
Other