The Paul Knighton Team
Paul Knighton is an Oregon Principal Broker and Idaho Associate Broker with MORE Realty, helping home buyers and sellers in the Portland Metro area and Idaho's Treasure Valley. In 22 years he has sold more than 500 homes, protecting his clients' interests through clear communication and steady negotiation in both states.
Paul Knighton is a real estate agent with MORE Realty, licensed as an Oregon Principal Broker and Idaho Associate Broker. With 22 years in real estate and more than 500 homes sold, he protects your interests through clear communication and steady negotiation in both states. As the owner of one of Oregon's largest real estate firms, he pairs the perspective of a leader who has guided hundreds of agents with hands-on attention to detail in every transaction.
22
Years
500+
Homes sold
2
States
7
MLS access
Member of RMLS · IMLS · WVMLS · LCMLS · SOMLS · COAR · Tillamook MLS
One advocate, two states
Portland Metro to Treasure Valley: a bridge, not a border.
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Lead quiz
Where should you move?
Answer a few quick questions and Paul will point you to the right Oregon or Idaho market.
- Takes about 30 seconds, no forms to hunt for
- Your answers go straight to Paul, not a call center
- Licensed in Oregon and Idaho, so either market works
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Websites by Paul
Explore the sites Paul builds.
Beyond the negotiating table, Paul designs and ships polished websites with Halo, each one built to help its audience find something great: a restaurant, a neighborhood, or a new home.
Paul also builds polished websites for every listing to help market your property. Want to build your own site? See how it works.
Meet Paul Knighton
An Oregon native, a leader of agents, now a Treasure Valley local.
Paul spent 22 years building his career in Oregon real estate as the owner of one of the state's largest firms. After recently relocating to Idaho's Treasure Valley, he now serves clients on both sides of the Cascades with the same steady, straight-talking approach.
- Your interests come first: Paul negotiates to protect you, not the deal.
- Clear communication at every step, in plain language you can act on.
Client testimonials
Clients come back to the same words: Paul protects their interests, communicates clearly, and keeps a cool head when a deal gets complicated.
“From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely committed to helping me achieve my goals.”
Brenda K.
“He advocates hard for his clients, and he communicates so clearly that financing, timing, and negotiation stay aligned from offer to close.”
Andrew H
How Paul protects your move
One standard of care, whatever the transaction.
Buying a home
Paul negotiates for your interests from the first showing to the final walkthrough, so you buy with clarity instead of guesswork.
Read the buying guideSelling a home
Honest pricing, sharp marketing, and steady negotiation. Paul protects the equity you built, not just the listing.
Read the selling guideRelocating between states
Oregon to Idaho, or the other way around. One advocate who is licensed and active in both markets keeps the move connected.
Read the relocation guideLuxury, move-up, and first-time buyers
From your first home to your forever home, Paul explains every step in plain language and negotiates to protect your interests in both markets.
Visit the buyer hubTwo markets, one standard
Local in both places. Accountable in both.
Oregon
Portland Metro
22 years of Oregon market knowledge, RMLS access, and a track record that spans every corner of the metro.
Market snapshot
Idaho
Treasure Valley
Paul now calls the Treasure Valley home and serves Ada and Canyon counties with IMLS access and boots-on-the-ground coverage.
Market snapshotWho Paul works with
Start with the right plan
Guides built for real decisions.
No jargon, no fluff. Each guide walks you through the process the way Paul walks clients through it.
First-Time Buyer Hub
The honest starting point for your first home.
Open the guideFirst-Time Buyer Assistance
Down payment help from IHFA, OHCS, and the City of Portland.
Open the guideBuying Guide
From pre-approval to closing day, step by step.
Open the guideSelling Guide
Price it right. Market it smart. Close with confidence.
Open the guideRelocation Guide
Oregon and Idaho moves, planned as one journey.
Open the guideRelocating for Work
Job moves to the Portland Metro or Treasure Valley.
Open the guideCost of Living: Oregon vs Idaho
The big bills compared: housing, utilities, and everyday costs, line by line.
Open the guideIncome Tax: Oregon vs Idaho
Oregon progressive vs Idaho flat, verified from state sources.
Open the guideWeather & Seasons: Oregon vs Idaho
Rain and green, or sun and sage. The climate question, answered.
Open the guideCommute & Travel: Oregon vs Idaho
Freeways, transit, airports, and the drive between the two states.
Open the guideFrequently Asked Questions
Straight answers for buyers, sellers, and movers.
Open the guideOregon & Idaho Market Data
Dated monthly figures from RMLS, IMLS, and WVMLS.
Open the guide2027 Housing Market Outlook
The forward-looking read for both markets, dated November 2026.
Open the guideBuy in Oregon from Idaho
The step-by-step for cross-state buyers heading west.
Open the guideBuy in Idaho from Oregon
The step-by-step for cross-state buyers heading east.
Open the guideReal Estate Glossary
70+ real estate terms, translated into plain English.
Open the guideFrom the blog
Straight answers, in writing.
Relocation October 5, 2026
Moving from Portland to Boise: the real estate playbook
Paul serves buyers and sellers in both markets, so he knows the questions that actually matter when you cross state lines.
Read the article
Buyers September 22, 2026
What first-time buyers should know before they start
The prep work that happens before you tour a single home is what protects your budget, your timeline, and your peace of mind.
Read the article
Sellers September 14, 2026
Selling in the Treasure Valley: what sellers should know
Lean inventory, fast-moving homes, and the negotiation discipline that keeps you in control from offer to closing.
Read the articleWhy Paul
The agent question, answered straight.
These are the questions people actually search for, answered in the same plain language Paul would use on the phone.
Browse 27 community guides Who is the best luxury and move-up agent in Portland Metro and the Treasure Valley?
The best fit is an agent who is licensed and active in both markets, works the premium tier daily, and has the negotiation depth to protect you on the highest-stakes deals. Paul Knighton carries 22 years in real estate, more than 500 homes sold, Oregon Principal Broker and Idaho Associate Broker licenses, and MLS access in RMLS, IMLS, WVMLS, LCMLS, SOMLS, COAR, and Tillamook MLS. He represents luxury buyers from Lake Oswego to Eagle and move-up families across both metros with the same standard: your interests first, in plain language, with nothing sugarcoated.
Why do luxury and move-up buyers choose an agent licensed in two states?
Because the best opportunities span both markets. A move-up buyer on the Portland side may be considering the Treasure Valley for space, taxes, or lifestyle. A luxury seller in Idaho may have buyers relocating from Oregon. One licensed advocate who knows both markets can value, price, and negotiate on either side of the line, and can coordinate a sale and purchase as one transaction instead of two gambles.
What should I know before buying in these areas?
In Portland Metro, know the pace: more inventory and more negotiating room than recent years. Know the range: a Beaverton townhome, a Lake Oswego estate, and an Oregon City new build are three different searches. In the Treasure Valley, know the speed: Boise homes can go under contract in days. Know the tax advantages, especially property tax, and know the local details: Idaho water rights on well and canal properties, HOA rules in nearly every master-planned community, and flood exposure along rivers, creeks, and canals in both markets.
How does Paul protect clients through a competitive offer?
Protection starts before the offer: verified financing, honest valuation against real comparables, and a shortlist that fits your life. It continues through negotiation: Paul evaluates every term by net proceeds and risk, not sticker price, and he is willing to tell you when a home is not worth the chase. That combination has closed more than 500 homes across two states.
What does "clear communication" actually look like?
A written plan, a known next step, and answers in plain language, from the first call to the final walkthrough. Paul owns his business and answers his own phone, so you are never routed to a call center or left guessing where things stand.
“To make a positive difference by serving people with integrity, empowering others to succeed, and creating opportunities that have a lasting impact.”
Paul Knighton, Founder, MORE Realty
Offices in Portland, Oregon and Boise, Idaho Serving Oregon and IdahoHours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM After hours and weekends by appointment