Tess Wood

Tess is a Portland native, born in the building that is now known as the Adidas headquarters, raised in South Portland (formerly SW). Not everyone enters into real estate as their first career, and Tess was no exception. Despite growing up in a family of realtors (mother, aunt, and two cousins), she was determined to forge her own path. Nevertheless, after earning a BA in Film and Advertising from Portland State University and studying abroad at the Glasgow School of Art she was drawn back into real estate.

Tess was introduced to real estate at a very young age. She helped her mom, Teri Nelson, show homes by remaining calm in her carrier, usually atop a kitchen counter. After a few rebellious years, she fell in love with photography and began shooting her mom’s listings. As her passion for architectural photography grew, so did her interest in working side-by-side with Teri and Mary (the original Sister Team) in the world of real estate.

In true Pacific Northwest fashion, Tess loves the outdoors and food. Coincidently, so does her husband Chip and their trusty side-kick Steel, a long-walks-only Siberian husky. Tess loves to cook and experiment with new foods, Chip loves to eat, and Steel is a very good boy when he hears the cheese drawer open. The three adventurers enjoy camping, hiking, and kayaking.