Smiley Electric's Preferred Realtor Partner Program — Portland Metro
Electrical issues are among the top reasons Portland-area real estate transactions slow down, go back to negotiation, or fall apart entirely. Knob and tube wiring that kills an insurance binder. A Federal Pacific panel that triggers a lender hold. A buyer requesting an EV charger before close.
These aren’t deal-breakers on their own — they become deal-breakers when the electrician can’t move at the speed of a transaction.
Smiley Electric built the Preferred Realtor Partner Program specifically for Portland metro agents who need a licensed electrical contractor they can call by name — one who shows up fast, documents everything correctly, and works within real estate timelines instead of around them. If electrical is slowing down your deals, this program was built for
Licensed in Oregon • CCB #227116 • Permits Pulled on Every Job • Same-Week Scheduling Available
What Preferred Partners Get — Automatically, On Every Referral
Every client you refer as a Preferred Partner receives the following automatically — no coupon codes, no reminders, no extra paperwork on your end.
1. Priority Scheduling — Confirmed Appointment Within 48 Business Hours
Referred clients get a confirmed on-site appointment within 48 business hours of contacting us. When an inspection contingency is ticking or a lender condition has a deadline, waiting two weeks isn’t an option. Priority scheduling is the foundation of the program because it’s what actually protects your close date.
2. Discounted Knob & Tube Evaluations — $195 (Regular $295)
Our standard knob and tube evaluation is $295. For Preferred Partner referrals, that drops to $195 — and it’s credited in full toward the project if the client moves forward. In a market where knob and tube appears constantly in pre-1950 Portland homes, this gives your clients a concrete financial reason to act quickly rather than stall.
3. $50 Referral Credit on Every Qualifying Job Over $500
Every time a client you refer completes a qualifying job, a $50 credit is applied to your partner account. Credits accumulate with no expiration and can be applied toward electrical work on any property you’re involved with — your own listings, personal property, or the next referred client.
4. Written Lender and Escrow Reports Delivered Within 24 Hours
When a lender or escrow officer needs written documentation of completed electrical work — scope performed, permit number, passed inspection confirmation — we deliver within 24 hours of job completion. We know what underwriters need and we format it so there’s no back-and-forth between your client, the lender, and us. One document, one send, done.
5. Direct Line to Josh — No Hold Queue
Preferred Partners get a direct contact number for Josh, the owner of Smiley Electric. When you need a straight answer about scope, timeline, or whether something on an inspection report is a real problem or routine maintenance — you reach the person who knows, not a dispatcher. Text or call and you’ll hear back the same business day.
6. Escrow Closing Available on Qualifying Jobs
On qualifying jobs, Smiley Electric can invoice through escrow — meaning the cost of electrical repairs is collected at close rather than requiring out-of-pocket payment before the transaction funds. This removes a common friction point for sellers completing pre-listing repairs and buyers negotiating credits. No upfront cash, no delays waiting on reimbursement. Ask about escrow closing eligibility when you refer a client.
Electrical Services We Handle for Your Clients
From pre-listing repairs to post-inspection remediation to buyer upgrades before move-in, Smiley Electric handles the full scope of residential electrical work that comes up in Portland metro real estate transactions. Escrow closing is available on qualifying jobs across all service types.
100A to 200A service upgrades; commonly required by lenders and insurers on homes built before 1980. We pull the permit, coordinate with the utility, and deliver closed-
Full and partial rewiring for pre-1950 Portland homes. Written evaluation reports formatted for insurance and lending documentation. Partner rate: $195 (credited toward project cost).
Replacement of safety-deficient panels that commonly trigger lender holds, insurance denials, and buyer objections. We document the replacement with permit and inspection sign-off.
Level 2 home charging station installation — a frequent buyer upgrade request throughout the Portland metro, particularly in Lake Oswego, Beaverton, and West Linn.
Kitchen, bathroom, garage, and exterior GFCI compliance — one of the most common inspection repair line items in Oregon. Fast turnaround, permitted and documented.
We work directly from home inspection reports and provide itemized quotes on every flagged electrical item. Permit and inspection documentation confirming completion is included as a standard deliverable.
Standby and portable generator wiring with automatic transfer switch installation for clients who want whole-home backup power.
Why Portland Realtors Trust Smiley Electric
Frequently Asked Questions From Portland Metro Realtors
What electrical issues come up most in Portland home inspections?
In the Portland metro — particularly in pre-1980 homes — the most common inspection flags we handle are: knob and tube wiring (prevalent in Craftsman bungalows throughout Sellwood, Irvington, St. Johns, and Concordia); Federal Pacific Stab-Lok and Zinsco panels, flagged by nearly every inspector and declined by many insurers; missing GFCI outlets in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and exterior locations; double-tapped breakers and panel deficiencies; and undersized 60A or 100A service on homes where buyers want to add EV chargers or upgrade HVAC. All of these are within our standard scope and can be quoted quickly. Call (503) 484-7556 for a same-day quote on any inspection repair item.
How fast can you turn around a knob and tube evaluation report?
For Preferred Partner referrals, we schedule the on-site evaluation within 48 business hours of first contact. The written report — documenting the extent of K&T wiring, any unsafe modifications, risk assessment, and full project quote — is delivered within 24 hours of the site visit. From first call to written report, your client and their insurer or lender can have what they need in as little as three business days. If your transaction has a tighter window, call Josh directly at (503) 484-7556.
Do you work with FHA and conventional loan requirements?
Yes. We’re familiar with the electrical conditions that commonly trigger FHA repair requirements and conventional lender holds in Oregon transactions. FHA loans have strict standards around exposed wiring, inoperable panels, missing GFCI protection, and knob and tube wiring. We know how to document completed work in a format underwriters and escrow officers can act on without follow-up requests — permit number, scope summary, and passed inspection confirmation, ready to drop into your transaction file. If you have a specific lender condition you’re working against, call (503) 484-7556 and we’ll confirm scope before your client schedules anything.
Is there a cost to join the program?
No. There’s no application fee, no contract, and no minimum referral requirement. Fill out the contact form with your name, brokerage, and preferred contact method and we’ll add you to the program. Every client you refer from that point forward receives priority scheduling, the discounted K&T evaluation rate, 24-hour lender reports, and access to escrow closing on qualifying jobs — automatically.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the full Portland metro area — Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Tualatin, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Oregon City, Gresham, Milwaukie, Forest Grove, Sherwood, and surrounding communities throughout Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties. If you’re working a transaction in the metro area, we can cover it.
Join the Program — Setup Takes Two Minutes
There’s no application fee, no contract, and no minimum referral requirement. Fill out the contact form with your name, brokerage, and preferred contact method and we’ll add you to the program. Every client you refer from that point forward receives priority scheduling, the discounted knob and tube evaluation rate, 24-hour lender reports, and access to escrow closing on qualifying jobs — automatically, every time.
✓ Licensed Oregon Electrician ✓ CCB #227116 ✓ Permits on Every Job ✓ Portland Metro Area