Serving All of Oregon. We Go Where Our Clients Are.
Where Vision Meets Prime Real Estate
From the Santiam Canyon. To all of Oregon.
We're not just brokers. We're your neighbors. Sandy Lyness and our team live, work, & play in the community. and we go where our clients are. from the Santiam Canyon, Willamette Valley, Portland Metro, and every corner of Oregon.
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Founded in 2016, Sandy Lyness Real Estate Investments Inc is Canyon born and Oregon proud. We're not a big-city firm that happened to set up shop here. We live, work, & play in the community, and we go where our clients are. across every corner of Oregon. Our boutique approach combines real local roots with disciplined expertise to serve buyers, sellers, investors, and landowners at every level.
Oregon Roots
From the Santiam Canyon to the coast, Portland Metro to Central Oregon. We know this state, and the people who make it home.
Off-Market Access
An exclusive local network unlocking Oregon properties before they ever reach a public listing. Your unfair advantage.
Community First
We live, work, & play in the community. We go to the same events, shop the same stores, and care deeply about Oregon's future.
Full Spectrum
Residential, commercial, and bare land markets. All under one expert local roof. No referrals, no runaround, just results.
Canyon Rooted. Statewide Service.
The Santiam Canyon Isn't Just Where We Work. It's Where We Live, Work, & Play.
We are Canyon people. We know the mill whistle history, the river runs, the backroads, the neighbors, and the heartbeat of this town. When you work with Sandy Lyness Real Estate, you get a team that is genuinely invested in the community. Not just your transaction.
But our work doesn't stop here. We go where our clients are. the Santiam Canyon, the Willamette Valley, Portland Metro, the coast, Central Oregon. all of Oregon. We know this state and its residents, and we bring the same local precision to every market we serve.
Oregon Deep
From the Santiam Canyon to the Cascade foothills, the Willamette Valley, Portland Metro, and the coast. We know this state, its people, and its possibilities.
Live, Work, & Play
We live, work, & play in the community. Our kids go to school here. Our neighbors call us by name. And that's exactly how we want it.
Growing with Oregon
Oregon is growing fast. More families, more investment, more opportunity. And we're positioned to help you find your place in it.
We Go Where Our Clients Are
Whatever corner of Oregon you call home, or are looking to, we come to you. Not just Mill City. Not just the Canyon. All of Oregon.
Outdoor Living
Hiking, river life, wide-open skies. Oregon properties aren't just investments. They're a way of living that people drive hours to find.
Local Reputation
Built on handshakes, honest deals, and real results. Our reputation is our most valuable asset. and we've earned it one transaction at a time.
Oregon's Most Trusted Local Real Estate Team
We've helped hundreds of Oregon families, investors, and newcomers find their place. from first homes in the Santiam Canyon to investment portfolios across the state. We live, work, & play in the community, and we go where our clients are.
2001
Oregon Licensed
2016
Company Founded
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Dedicated Agents
All OR
Statewide Service
Santiam Canyon, Willamette Valley, Portland Metro and All Across Oregon
Comprehensive Real Estate Services
01
Buyer Representation
Expert guidance for buyers navigating Oregon's residential, commercial, and investment-grade property markets. We negotiate fiercely and deliver unfiltered market intelligence.
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Seller Representation
Strategic pricing, targeted marketing, and access to qualified buyers across Oregon. We work hard for every dollar of your property's value.
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Investment Strategy
Real estate investing built around your goals, your timeline, and your comfort level. From a first rental property to a long-term portfolio, we help Oregon investors find good deals and avoid the costly mistakes.
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Residential Properties
From first homes to trophy estates matched precisely to your lifestyle, budget, and investment goals with white-glove service throughout the entire process.
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Commercial Properties
Buying or selling offices, retail spaces, industrial buildings, and multi-family properties across Oregon. We bring straightforward representation to commercial real estate without the corporate runaround.
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Bare Land Markets
Raw parcels, entitlement opportunities, and development-ready land across Oregon. For buyers and investors seeking ground-up value creation with clear local knowledge of zoning, access, and utilities.
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Out-of-Area Buyers & Sellers
Full service for clients buying or selling Oregon real estate from anywhere in the country. Virtual tours, remote signing, and on-the-ground coordination so distance is never a barrier.
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Featured Listings
Exceptional Oregon Properties
Featured$549,000
Residential Riverfront
Rare River Cabin on the Santiam
📍 Mill City, OR
🛏 3 Beds🚿 2 Baths📐 1,691 SF
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Featured$413,000
Residential with Guest Quarters
Gardener’s Dream on Double Corner Lot
📍 Mill City, OR
🛏 3 Beds🚿 2 Baths📐 2,262 SF
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New Listing$335,000
Residential Single Family
Park-Like Setting on 0.36 Acres
📍 Mill City, OR
🛏 2 Beds🚿 2 Baths📐 1,221 SF
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New Listing$285,000
Manufactured Home with Shop
Country Property with Shop & Outbuildings
📍 Gates, OR
🛏 4 Beds📐 1,741 SF🌿 0.60 Acres
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Client Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
Sandy's team identified an off-market commercial property that delivered strong returns in the first year. Their market intelligence and negotiation skill are genuinely unmatched anywhere in Oregon.
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Michael R.
Commercial Investor, Portland, OR
★★★★★
We tried selling with another broker for 6 months with zero results. Sandy's team sold our home in 3 weeks above asking price. The marketing strategy and negotiation were exceptional from start to finish.
JK
Jennifer & Kyle S.
Home Sellers, Stayton, OR
★★★★★
The team found us a bare land parcel before it hit the market. The entitlement coordination alone saved us 14 months. This is the only team I trust with our development pipeline going forward.
BW
Brian W.
Developer, Sweet Home, OR
★★★★★
Ready to Find Your Place in Oregon?
Whether you're buying your first home, selling, investing, or looking for bare land. your Oregon team is ready to deliver results that feel personal, because they are.
What We Do
Expert Real Estate Services Built Around Your Goals
From first-time buyers to seasoned portfolio investors, and from local Oregon families to out-of-area clients buying or selling from across the country, Sandy Lyness Real Estate Investments Inc delivers comprehensive, data-driven real estate services across Oregon's residential, commercial, and bare land markets. We go where our clients are. every county, every corner of the state, and beyond.
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Service 01
Buyer Representation
Purchasing real estate in Oregon requires sharp negotiation, local intelligence, and access to properties before they hit the open market. Our team fights for your interests at every step.
Access to off-market and pre-listing properties
Comparative market analysis and property valuation
Expert negotiation on every transaction
Coordination of inspections, contingencies, and escrow
Investment-grade due diligence for every transaction
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Service 02
Seller Representation
We combine strategic pricing, premium marketing, and experienced negotiation to maximize every dollar of your property's value on your timeline, across Oregon.
Meeting with sellers prior to listing to achieve the best showing results
High-production photography and videography marketing
Targeted multi-channel buyer outreach campaigns
Data-driven pricing strategy using real-time market data
Expert multiple-offer negotiation and management
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Service 03
Investment Strategy
Building real estate wealth doesn't require a finance degree. it requires honest guidance, a reliable team, and the patience to do things right. We help Oregon investors at every level, from a first rental to a long-term portfolio.
First rental property guidance for new investors
Off-market opportunities through our local network
1031 Exchange coordination and timeline support
Long-term rental and short-term rental properties
Honest conversations about risk, reward, and fit
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Service 04
Residential Properties
From starter homes in emerging neighborhoods to trophy estates in Oregon's most prestigious enclaves, our team matches every client with a property that fits their life and financial vision.
Single family homes, condos, and townhomes
Luxury estates and waterfront properties
Vacation and second-home acquisitions
First-time homebuyer guidance and support
Relocation and corporate housing services
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Commercial Experts
Service 05
Commercial Properties
Buying or selling commercial real estate in Oregon. offices, retail spaces, industrial buildings, and multi-family properties. We bring the same straightforward service we give every client, with no corporate runaround.
Office buildings and professional spaces
Retail storefronts and shopping centers
Industrial buildings and warehouses
Multi-family and apartment buildings
Buyer and seller representation
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Service 06
Bare Land Markets
Raw land and development opportunities offer some of the highest return potential in Oregon real estate. Our whole team brings deep local knowledge of Oregon parcels, zoning, utilities, and access. from the Santiam Canyon to every county we serve statewide.
Raw land and parcel acquisition
Entitlement feasibility and planning support
Development-ready lot sourcing for builders
Agricultural and rural land transactions
Subdivision and tract development opportunities
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Distance Welcome
Service 07
Out-of-Area Buyers & Sellers
Relocating to Oregon, or selling an Oregon property from out of state? We provide full service for out-of-area buyers and sellers, handling every detail with the same care we'd give an in-person client. Distance should never be a barrier to your real estate goals.
Virtual property tours and live video walkthroughs
Remote document signing and digital escrow management
On-the-ground inspections, photos, and property check-ins
Coordination with out-of-state movers, lenders, and attorneys
Local expertise translated for clients anywhere in the country
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How We Work
Our Proven 4-Step Process
01
Discovery & Strategy
We begin by understanding your goals, timeline, financial position, and risk tolerance. No cookie-cutter approach every engagement is built from scratch around you.
02
Market Research
Deep-dive into market data, comparable sales, neighborhood trends, and opportunity pipelines. We present only properties or buyers that genuinely meet your criteria.
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Negotiation
Deep negotiation experience backed by real data. We fight for every dollar on your behalf, whether you're buying or selling.
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Close & Beyond
Expert coordination of escrow, inspections, and financing. And our relationship doesn't end at closing we're your long-term real estate partner in Oregon.
Investment Approaches
Every Strategy, Mastered
We guide Oregon investors through every major real estate investment approach from passive income plays to aggressive development strategies.
Strategy 01
Buy & Hold
Long-term rental properties built for steady income and appreciation over time. We help you find Oregon properties that make sense as keepers.
Strategy 02
Fix & Flip
Properties with room for improvement and resale potential. We bring honest guidance on what's worth the work and what's not.
Strategy 03
1031 Exchange
Defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting into like-kind replacement property. We coordinate the full exchange process within IRS timelines to protect your tax position.
Strategy 04
Bare Land Markets
Raw Oregon parcels with development potential. Our team brings real working relationships with builders and county offices across the state.
Strategy 05
Commercial Income
Commercial buildings with tenants in place that generate steady monthly income. We help you understand what you're buying in plain English.
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Ready to Work With Oregon's Best?
Schedule a no-obligation strategy consultation. We'll listen, analyze your situation, and deliver a tailored roadmap to your real estate goals.
Oregon Listings
Homes, Investments, Exceptional Properties Across Oregon
Curated residential, commercial, and bare land listings across the Santiam Canyon, Willamette Valley, Portland Metro. and every corner of Oregon our clients want to call home.
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Search live MLS listings across all of Oregon, updated in real time. find your next home, investment, or piece of bare land, anywhere in the state.
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Featured$549,00045 Photos
Residential Riverfront Cabin
Rare River Cabin on the Santiam
📍 328 S 1st St, Mill City, OR 97360
🛏 3 Beds🚿 2 Baths📐 1,691 SF🌿 0.57 Acres
MLS #832289 — Riverfront cabin with unique views of the beautiful Santiam River. Description coming soon.
Featured$413,00037 Photos
Residential with Guest Quarters
Gardener's Dream on Double Corner Lot
📍 854 SW Swift, Mill City, OR 97360
🛏 3 Beds🚿 2 Baths📐 2,262 SF🌿 0.26 Acres
MLS #839538 — Gardener's Dream on a double corner lot in Mill City. Mature landscaping, separate guest quarters/studio, and detached shop. Description coming soon.
New Listing$335,00020 Photos
Residential Single Family
Park-Like Setting on 0.36 Acres
📍 365 SE Myrtle, Mill City, OR 97360
🛏 2 Beds🚿 2 Baths📐 1,221 SF🌿 0.36 Acres
MLS #840714 — 0.36 acres with a park-like setting and beautiful trees. Fully fenced yard with room for RV and play toys. New mini-splits with warranty, new roof prior to closing. Description coming soon.
New Listing$285,0007 Photos
Manufactured Home with Shop
Country Property with Shop & Outbuildings
📍 140 Louisa, Gates, OR 97346
🛏 4 Beds📐 1,741 SF🌿 0.60 Acres📅 Built 1988
MLS #811638 — Manufactured home on 0.60 acres in Gates, with a 24×24 shop, 10×16 outbuilding, and 10×10 craft building. Seller requires a 5-year stay-back arrangement after closing for the home, shop, and outbuildings. Corner bare lot on Fir Street would be available to the new buyer at close of escrow. Buyer to do diligence with the city and county. Description coming soon. Please contact our office before visiting the property.
New Listing$550,00031 Photos
Bare Land — Riverfront
Spencers Fishing Hole Riverfront Land
📍 761 Central (-801), Gates, OR 97346
🌿 3.99 Acres🏞 2 Tax Lots💧 Septic, Water & Power📍 Marion County
MLS #794524 — Own a location where your home sits with a view of Spencers Fishing Hole and a custom stairway to the river for rafting & fishing. Two separate tax lots with separate addresses. One has septic, water, and electricity on the property with garage/shop. Both parcels are within City Limits. One home on each parcel at this time until City Sewer comes to Gates in about 2 years. Once sewer is installed, property can be divided with additional parcels. Construction has started on the sewer plant.
New Listing$199,90021 Photos
Bare Land, Build Ready Lot
Santiam River Lot with New Septic
📍 117 Dogwood, Gates, OR 97346
🌿 0.42 Acres📐 18,295 SF💧 New 1,000 Gal Septic Approved📍 Marion County
MLS #836997. Listen to the soothing sounds of the beautiful Santiam River on your own 0.42 acre lot, with a new 1,000 gallon septic system approved by Marion County. Property is ready for your MF home or stick built home. No flood insurance is needed. The existing driveway is from the original home. A small town community with loads of outdoor fun and activities awaits you.
New Listing$480,00018 Photos
Bare Land, Recreational and Home Site
10.25 Private Acres with Douglas Fir Replant
📍 Parcels #0721288 & #0721296, Lyons, OR 97358
🌿 10.25 Acres🏞 2 Parcels💧 New Standard Septic Approved📍 Linn County
MLS #841021. 10.25 private acres, includes 2 parcels. New standard septic as per Conditional Use Permit with Linn County. Approval for one home dwelling. Great location for a home or recreational get away. Property has been replanted with Douglas Fir trees around 2015. Location will need a well drilled. Stick built or MF home welcome. Must have an appointment to view.
New Listing$189,95016 Photos
Commercial Retail Property
High Traffic Main Street Commercial Building
📍 711 Main St, Lyons, OR 97360
🏪 Retail Building📐 100 × 56 Lot (5,663 SF)🌿 0.130 Acres📍 Linn County
MLS #836608. Commercial building available on Main Street in Lyons, ready for you to make it into a business or office. Nearly 600 people are employed in Lyons and most pass this high traffic location. This building has had many uses in past years including office, bakery, and shop. Parking available on property and street. Partially fenced, with a new roof and gutters and lots of outside storage. Buyer to do diligence. Sold as is, where is.
New Listing$639,00038 Photos
Residential with Shop and Greenhouse
Parklike Retreat with Shop and Greenhouse
📍 588 SE Kingwood, Mill City, OR 97360
🛏 3 Beds📐 1,874 SF🌿 1.42 Acres📅 Built 1978
MLS #842368. This is the one for views, privacy, and comfort. The home offers a 36x24 shop with private drive, a 16x10 canning shed with propane stove, water, and electric, a 40x9 wood shed, and an 8x16 greenhouse with electric and water. The home has a 2 year old roof, a private master bath with its own water heater, and a half bath off the utility room. Stainless appliances with Jenn Air cooking. The 3rd bedroom has built in custom cabinetry, great for a home office. Beautiful parklike setting in Mill City.
New Listing$379,00028 Photos
Residential Single Family
Well Maintained Home with Mountain Views
📍 553 SW Kingwood, Mill City, OR 97360
🛏 3 Beds🚿 2 Baths📐 1,232 SF🌿 0.33 Acres
MLS #841671. Major reduction on this well maintained home on 0.33 acres with beautiful mountain views, built in 2015 and move-in ready. Attached 2 car garage and all electric. Master with private bath, plus a hall bath serving the other 2 bedrooms and guests. Engineered hardwood floors, stainless appliances, and quartz countertops. The property also has a He/She shed with a bath, a structure dating to 1910 with updates done. Electrical is installed in the shed but not yet connected to the power source, and the seller has been using it for storage.
New Listing$175,00028 Photos
Residential Cabin
Idanha Cabin Minutes from Detroit Lake
📍 136 Main St, Idanha, OR 97350
🛏 2 Beds🚿 1 Bath📐 1,484 SF🌿 0.24 Acres
MLS #841640. Stop pitching a tent or renting and own this cabin on 0.24 acres in the middle of Idanha, just minutes from Detroit Lake. The home offers 2 bedrooms plus a large upstairs bonus room and 1 bath, with a certified wood stove and a woodshed filled with cut wood. There is also a small shop and a nice covered front deck. The cabin has been a rental for 8 years and needs some tender loving care, but you can move in and address items as needed. Septic is a working cesspool. Buyer to do diligence with the county and city. Note that any additions or a tear down will require a new septic system.
Looking for Off-Market Opportunities?
Our most exclusive properties are never publicly listed. Access off-market residential, commercial, and bare land deals through our private network. available to registered clients anywhere in Oregon.
Oregon's Real Estate Dream Team
Your Oregon Neighbors, Your Trusted Advocates
A team of Oregon-licensed agents, all rooted in the Santiam Canyon community and committed to clients across the entire state. We live, work, & play in the community. and we go where our clients are.
Principal Broker, Oregon
Sandy Lyness
"Contact my office for your buying and selling needs!"
Sandy was born and raised with the good graces of Southern Texas Charm.
A lifetime of experiences in developing friendships and networking. Sandy along with husband owned a Utility Construction Company with offices in Houston, Dallas and Nashville. After moving to Nashville that is where, opening the doors to Real Estate and Developing properties along with Zoning changes came about.
In 1996 Sandy moved to Beaverton and worked for a home builder. job criteria was office management, then construction superintendent and then went into sales. Met Howard, her husband in 2000, got her Real estate license in 2001 and married in 2002. Sandy opened up Sandy Lyness Real Estate Inv., LLC in 2016. As an active member of the community, Sandy sits on the Planning and Zoning Board, North Santiam Chamber Board, and is a member of the Mill City Lions Club.
As both a Sellers and a Buyers Broker with 32 years in the Real Estate field, Sandy has an array of knowledge that consists of more than Brick and Mortar. So beyond just a real estate broker, your partnership with me will get you a communications expert that's here to listen to your needs and find out how together, we can make the process of buying or selling a fast and easy process.
Contact my office for your buying and selling needs!
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Years in Real Estate
2016
Company Founded
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Of Oregon Served
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"Committed to guiding clients toward their real estate goals."
Tony is a Santiam Canyon native, Santiam High School alumnus, and Marine veteran. He began investing in real estate in 2009 alongside his wife, focusing on rental properties. After taking early retirement from WinCo Foods in 2018, he transitioned into a full-time real estate career with Sandy Lyness Real Estate Investments.
An active member of the community, Tony has dedicated his time over the years to the City of Mill City, Mill City Odd Fellows, North Santiam Eagles, Mill City/Gates American Legion, MCGRA, and Cub Scouts.
Tony is committed to helping clients navigate every aspect of real estate transactions and guiding them toward achieving their real estate goals.
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Real Estate Investor
2018
Joined Full-Time
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Marine Veteran
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Douglass Cheeks is an Oregon-licensed real estate agent with Sandy Lyness Real Estate Investments Inc. Douglass works with the full range of clients the team serves. buyers, sellers, investors, landowners, first-time homebuyers, and seasoned portfolio clients. bringing fresh energy and deep community connections to every transaction.
Raised in the community and committed to it, Douglass lives, works, & plays right here. and he happily travels wherever his clients need him across the state of Oregon.
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Clients Welcome
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Born & raised in Oregon. Lot of years in the banking business and dealing one on one with clients. In 2021 decided to use her expertise and knowledge and joined Sandy Lyness Real Estate.
Beth enjoys working with 1st time Buyers and walking them thru the process and if hand holding if needed, she is your gal. She is willing to help you with every step to achieve your dream of home ownership.
Beth loves rafting and her three dogs.
Lives in Lyons and enjoys the small town community and works the Santiam Canyon and Mid Willamette Valley.
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Time Buyer Specialist
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Every analysis, every valuation, every negotiation executed with meticulous attention to detail and backed by comprehensive market data.
Integrity
We tell clients what they need to hear not what they want to hear. Honest, transparent counsel in every engagement.
Loyalty
Our clients' interests always come first. We never represent both sides of a transaction without full disclosure and consent.
Results
Every client, every transaction, every time. We are committed to exceptional service and results you can stand behind.
Our Story: Oregon Rooted, Oregon Served
Canyon Roots, Oregon Excellence, Since 2016
Sandy Lyness Real Estate Investments Inc was built right here in the Santiam Canyon on one simple belief: exceptional results come from real local roots, real market expertise, and genuine love for our community and the people who call Oregon home. We live, work, & play in the community. and we go where our clients are.
Our Philosophy
Built on Trust, Community & Results
"We live, work, & play in our community. and we go where our clients are."
Sandy Lyness, Principal Broker & Founder
Founded in 2016 as Sandy Lyness Real Estate Inv., LLC, the firm has grown from Sandy's solo Oregon practice into a four-person team. We serve buyers, sellers, investors, landowners, and out-of-area clients across all of Oregon. and every member of our team works with every kind of client.
Our lion and lioness brand embodies who we are: bold, protective, and precise. Like the bond between a lion and lioness, our team combines strength and strategy, always hunting the best outcome for our clients. with genuine love for the Canyon community and beyond.
Since 2016
Canyon's Finest
By The Numbers
A Track Record That Speaks
32
Years in Real Estate
Sandy's full real estate career
2001
Oregon Licensed
Sandy's Oregon license earned
2016
Company Founded
Sandy Lyness Real Estate Inv., LLC
All
Of Oregon Served
We go where our clients are
Our Journey
A Decade of Oregon Excellence
From Sandy's roots in Nashville to building a trusted Oregon team, here is the story of how we got here.
Texas Roots
Southern Beginnings
Sandy is born and raised in Southern Texas, building a lifetime foundation of friendships, networking, and the gracious Southern charm that still defines her approach today.
Nashville
Real Estate Doors Open
Sandy and her husband own a Utility Construction Company with offices in Houston, Dallas, and Nashville. After the move to Nashville, the doors open to Real Estate, developing properties, and navigating zoning changes.
1996
Oregon Bound
Sandy moves to Beaverton, Oregon, and joins a home builder. starting in office management, moving into construction superintendent, and ultimately into sales.
2000 to 2002
Family and License
Sandy meets her husband Howard in 2000, earns her Oregon real estate license in 2001, and marries in 2002.
2016
Sandy Lyness Real Estate Inv., LLC Founded
Sandy opens her own firm in 2016, building a boutique practice grounded in honest service, deep local knowledge, and genuine care for every client across Oregon.
2018
Tony Trout Joins the Team
Tony Trout, a Santiam Canyon native, Santiam High School alumnus, and Marine veteran, joins Sandy Lyness Real Estate Investments full-time after retiring from WinCo Foods. Tony had already been investing in rental real estate alongside his wife since 2009.
2021
Elizabeth Garrison Joins the Team
After many years in the banking business working one-on-one with clients, Beth brings her expertise and knowledge to Sandy Lyness Real Estate. She especially enjoys walking first-time buyers through every step of the home-ownership process.
2025
Douglass Cheeks Joins the Team
Douglass earns his Oregon real estate license and joins as a Real Estate Agent, bringing fresh energy and deep community connections to the firm's work across Oregon.
Today
Community Anchored, Growing Strong
Sandy is an active member of the community, sitting on the Planning and Zoning Board and the North Santiam Chamber Board, and serving as a member of the Mill City Lions Club. Four agents, one Principal Broker, 32 years of real estate expertise, serving clients everywhere in Oregon.
Why Choose Us
The Sandy Lyness Difference
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Boutique Attention, Oregon Reach
We're your neighbors, not a big city firm with a satellite office. Every client gets direct, personal attention from agents who live, work, & play in the community. and who happily travel anywhere in Oregon.
02
Off-Market Access
Our deeply connected local network gives clients first access to Oregon properties that never reach the public market. a critical advantage in a competitive real estate landscape.
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Full Spectrum Service
Residential. Commercial. Bare land markets. Buyer, seller, investor, landowner. We cover every corner of Oregon real estate in-house, with one shared standard of excellence.
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Out-of-Area Buyers & Sellers
Relocating to Oregon, or selling an Oregon property from across the country? We provide full service for out-of-area buyers and sellers, handling every detail so distance is never a barrier.
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Loyalty Beyond Closing
We're in it for the long haul. As your Oregon neighbors and long-term real estate partners, we're here for questions, strategy, and guidance long after the deal closes.
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Genuine Love for Our Community & Beyond
Built on honesty, hard work, and genuine love for the Canyon community and beyond. We live, work, & play in our community. and we earn the trust of every client we serve, one transaction at a time.
Recognition
Awards & Recognition
Oregon Licensed
Since 2001
Community Trusted
Since 2016
Serving All of Oregon
Statewide Service
Your Oregon Real Estate Team: Get In Touch
Your Oregon Neighbors Are Ready to Help
We're local, we're friendly, and we genuinely love what we do. Reach out with your questions, your goals, or just to say hello. we meet our clients where they are, anywhere in Oregon.
"We live, work, & play in the community. and we go where our clients are."Santiam Canyon | Willamette Valley | Portland Metro | All Across Oregon
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Get in Touch
We're your Oregon neighbors. Whether you're ready to buy, sell, invest, or simply explore your options, our team is here to provide honest guidance, local market insight, and personalized strategy you can trust. We live, work, & play in the community. and we go where our clients are.