Electrician for realtors in Portland, OR
Electrical issues are among the top reasons Portland-area transactions slow down or fall apart. Our Preferred Realtor Partner Program gives agents a licensed electrical contractor who moves at the speed of a deal.
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Built for the speed of a transaction
Electrical issues are among the top reasons Portland-area transactions slow down, go back to negotiation, or fall apart. Knob and tube wiring that kills an insurance binder, a Federal Pacific panel that triggers a lender hold, or a buyer requesting an EV charger before close are not deal-breakers on their own. They become deal-breakers when the electrician cannot move at the speed of a transaction.
We built the Preferred Realtor Partner Program 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. Licensed in Oregon (CCB #227116), permits pulled on every job, same-week scheduling available.
What preferred partners get on every referral
Every client you refer as a Preferred Partner receives these benefits automatically. No coupon codes, no reminders, no extra paperwork on your end.
- Priority scheduling, with a confirmed on-site appointment within 48 business hours.
- Discounted knob and tube evaluations at $195 (regular $295), credited in full toward the project.
- A $50 referral credit on every qualifying job over $500, accumulating with no expiration.
- Written lender and escrow reports delivered within 24 hours of job completion.
- A direct line to Josh, the owner, with no hold queue.
- Escrow closing available on qualifying jobs, so repair costs are collected at close.
Electrical services we handle for your clients
From pre-listing repairs to post-inspection remediation to buyer upgrades before move-in, we handle the full scope of residential electrical work that comes up in Portland metro transactions. Escrow closing is available on qualifying jobs across all service types.
- Panel upgrades, including 100A to 200A service commonly required on pre-1980 homes.
- Knob and tube evaluation and replacement, with reports formatted for insurance and lending, at the $195 partner rate.
- Federal Pacific and Zinsco panel replacement, documented with permit and inspection sign-off.
- EV charger installation, a frequent buyer upgrade request.
- GFCI outlet installation and repair, one of the most common inspection repair items in Oregon.
- Inspection repair items quoted line by line from the home inspection report.
- Generator installation with automatic transfer switch.
Why Portland realtors trust Smiley Electric
Every job is performed by a state-licensed electrical contractor carrying full liability and workers' comp insurance. When you refer a client, your reputation is on the line, and we treat that seriously. We pull permits on every project and provide closed-permit documentation as a standard deliverable, so there are no gaps in a property's record that come back to your client or your deal.
We understand that inspection contingency windows, lender conditions, and close dates are fixed deadlines, not suggestions, and the program is designed around those realities. We scope honestly, quoting only what is necessary and explaining why in plain language. We are owner-operated and rooted in the Portland metro, serving the same neighborhoods our partners work in every day.
Frequently asked questions
What electrical issues come up most in Portland home inspections?
In pre-1980 homes, the most common flags are knob and tube wiring, Federal Pacific Stab-Lok and Zinsco panels, 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 EV chargers or HVAC upgrades. All are within our standard scope and can be quoted quickly.
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, and the written report 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.
Do you work with FHA and conventional loan requirements?
Yes. We are familiar with the electrical conditions that commonly trigger FHA repair requirements and conventional lender holds in Oregon, including exposed wiring, inoperable panels, missing GFCI protection, and knob and tube. We document completed work in a format underwriters and escrow officers can act on, with permit number, scope summary, and passed inspection confirmation.
Is there a cost to join the program?
No. There is 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 add you to the program. Every client you refer from that point forward receives the benefits automatically.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the full Portland metro area, including 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.
Can electrical repairs be paid through escrow?
On qualifying jobs, we can invoice through escrow, meaning the cost of electrical repairs is collected at close rather than paid out of pocket before the transaction funds. This removes a common friction point for sellers completing pre-listing repairs and buyers negotiating credits. Ask about eligibility when you refer a client.
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