Your partners in Real Estate.

Over the years, we have built our business on the incredible and valuable recommendations of our happy clients. Collectively, we have been serving communities throughout the Pacific Northwest for more than 45 years. We are proud of our deep roots, and want to see the neighborhoods we serve continue to incorporate great people.

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Beth Benner
Broker, Licensed in OR & WA

Beth has over 19 years of experience spanning more than 500 transactions during her career as a Licensed Broker in Oregon and Washington. In 2023, she earned a spot among the REAL Producers Top 100 producing agents in Portland out of more than 8,000 licensed brokers and she has also maintained her status in the top 5% of all Oregon brokers for eight consecutive years.

Beth is proud to have cultivated her client base on the referrals of the many happy homeowners she’s worked with over the years and through professional relationships with lawyers, conservators, and fiduciaries. She deeply cares about each of her clients and approaches her job as a long-term commitment, aiming to help them make the best investment. Beth is also a local real estate investor, leveraging her expertise and knowledge of the market to make sound investment decisions.

She is a lifelong Portlander and has volunteered with Make-A-Wish, Meals on Wheels delivery, SW Portland Little League, and serves as an elementary school classroom volunteer. Beth is a devoted mom to three active kids and in her free time, she loves hiking, reading, traveling, wine tasting, and cheering for the Portland Thorns as a season ticket holder.

Follow Beth on Instagram: @beth.benner

“We wholeheartedly recommend Beth Benner. Beth was THE PERFECT agent partner as we sold our family home of twenty years. She’s deeply knowledgeable, professionally personable, readily available and responsive, incredibly patient, and her communication is thorough, clear, and timely. We knew Beth was always looking out for our best interests. Because of her, ours was a positive, successful ‘sale’ experience. We are deeply grateful.”

— Lisa

Sharon Bloudek, MBA
Principal Broker, Licensed in OR

Sharon is a Licensed Principal Broker in Oregon with 17 years of experience in the real estate industry. With a Business Degree in Marketing/Management from Loyola Marymount University, an MBA from the University of Oregon, and international business studies at the Copenhagen Business School in Denmark, Sharon brings a strategic and diverse perspective to her role.

Leading the #1 team at Living Room Realty alongside Beth Benner, Sharon has earned recognition in the top 1% of the RMLS and is a long-time member of PMAR's Masters Circle Diamond Platinum Level.

Sharon’s integrity, expertise, and commitment to excellence are what make her standout. She has served more than 450 homeowners over the years, leveraging her strong industry relationships and dedication to her clients to deliver exceptional results. Sharon is also an active participant in the local real estate investment scene, using her comprehensive market knowledge to inform her investment decisions.

Originally from Southern California, Sharon has called Portland home for 20 years. Beyond her real estate career, she has served as a Board Member of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest, has a passion for pickleball, basketball, and softball, and enjoys a fulfilling family life with her three children.

Follow Sharon on Instagram: @sharonbloudek

“Sharon was an incredible resource as we listed and sold our previous home and bought our new one. She was knowledgeable, responsive and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend her to anyone and will definitely reach out again the next time we’re buying or selling.”

— Leslie & Jeff

Genmae Rianelli
Broker, Licensed in OR

Genmae has over five years of experience in the real estate industry. She earned recognition at Living Room Realty with the Brokers Advisory Group Award for Joy and, fittingly, she now serves as the Joy Chair for this group. Her outstanding performance was also acknowledged with the Rising Star Real Estate Award for 2023 and 2024.

Genmae has an expert ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds, understanding their unique needs in communication and in their real estate objectives. Her genuine approach has fostered numerous successful relationships, many of which have evolved into lasting friendships. Genmae has partnered with dozens of homeowners throughout her career and, as a valued member of the Bridge to Portland Group team, she frequently collaborates with colleagues to provide comprehensive support to their clients as well.

Genmae was raised in Southwest Portland and she maintains strong community ties, supporting local businesses in Multnomah Village. She has lived in four states and two countries, moving a total of six times, crafting her ability to communicate with people of different backgrounds and naturally create lasting relationships wherever she goes. Outside of work, Genmae enjoys exploring Portland's vibrant restaurant scene and cheering on the Portland Trail Blazers.

Follow Genmae on Instagram: @genrianelli

"I can't say enough great things about Gen. Trying to find a house in this market was terrifying as a first-time buyer, but she made the process amazingly easy. Not only did I get a house, I made a friend. I would highly recommend Gen to anyone searching for a home."

– Thea

Shawna Nordman
Operations Manager

Shawna is relatively new to the real estate industry but has always had a passion for homes, interior decor, and building community. She received her BA in Theater Performance from Whitworth University and, after graduation, worked as an actor & marketing/PR director for a small ensemble theater company. She’s had a dynamic career with roles in customer service, internal communications, order fulfillment, and, most recently, project management.

In 2019, Shawna earned her Project Management certificate from Oregon State University while working on the marketing team at a materials innovation start-up in Silicon Valley. While there, Shawna collaborated on every type of marketing effort imaginable—even producing a mainstage TED Talk from start to finish. Now with the Bridge to Portland Group, Shawna is all about tapping into her natural ability to organize & execute in order to help the team shine.

Shawna has lived in Portland for over 10 years and considers herself an Oregonian at this point. In her personal time, she loves to read, play board games, and watch Jeopardy! She’s also an avid supporter of women’s soccer and cheers for the Portland Thorns and the US Women’s National Team.

Connect with Shawna on LinkedIn: Shawna Micheale Nordman

The Bridge to Portland Group is proudly affiliated with Living Room Realty.

As the #1 brokerage in Portland, Living Room Realty is a full-service brokerage offering services in buying and selling residential homes, property management, and tenant placement, and they even have its own in-house maintenance team. LRR is a B-Corp certified company with three offices in Portland, as well as Manzanita, Eugene, Vancouver, WA, and Seattle, WA . Being part of the Living Room community means keeping our values at the heart of our business; connection, integrity, diversity, joy, abundance, balance, relevance, and excellence.

Together, we have accrued a number of awards and certifications that we're proud to share.