About Tim Rist

Oregon native and D( )RE founder Tim Rist has always been ahead of his time. Tim began his construction career at the age of 12, graduated from Oregon State University at age 19, and became a licensed agent at 21. In his 2nd year he received exemption from the board of the Oregon Association of Realtors® to become the youngest principal broker in the state’s history. Now, with over a decade of experience in the business and managing 700+ closed transactions, Tim’s incredible drive and work ethic continue to set him apart and inspire those around him. With a tireless drive and a love for service he has created the D( )RE mission: to facilitate the discovery of community, legacy, and adventure through real estate - everywhere. This includes helping people build generational wealth while delivering unforgettable and creative client experiences across Oregon and beyond.

Born and raised in the Willamette Valley, Tim began his first construction experience while building a home with his uncle from the ground up. He was still studying communications at Oregon State when he became an entrepreneur, launching what would quickly become a million-dollar painting business while managing 100+ employees and over 400 projects, all while being a student. After a series of injuries that took him away from construction, Tim responded by earning his real estate license and achieving equal if not greater success in a new industry. Tim was named Rookie of the Year and continued to double his business for three consecutive years, closing more than 350 transactions in his first four years as an agent—without ever sacrificing customer service.

Tim specializes in luxury homes and farm properties, and has facilitated commercial sales, business-to-business deals, and land developments throughout Oregon. Much of his flexibility stems from a versatile career that includes sales, construction, property and brokerage management, as well as property developments, flips, subdivisions, and a plethora of complicated deals. Additionally, Tim coaches agents and brokerage owners across the country with a wholistic approach to success. Tim’s drive is magnetic and infectious, attracting and inspiring like-minded talent, with multiple success stories of helping former minimum-wage employees grow into six-figure-earning agents.

Tim’s personal mission is to live fully, love deeply, and leave a positive legacy behind. He leads an equally fulfilling personal life with his daughter Maisy Magnolia and his golden-doodle Sir Tankerton “Ghandi” Rist the First (who we all call Tank for short). In his time away from work Tim enjoys writing, playing music, and spending time outdoors. From mountain climbing and hiking, to fishing, hunting and camping, he loves spending time outside. He is equally passionate about surfing, snowboarding and skiing, as well as boating and flying. Tim has been involved in several nonprofit initiatives, including the Adult & Teen Challenge, and board service for the Safe Haven Humane Society and the Corvallis Waldorf School. He also runs the Rivendell Collective, a 20+ acre retreat and events space next door to Peavy Arboretum in North Corvallis. 

Tim has recently started the Curiosity Collective, a platform to inspire businesses to give from 1-100% of revenue to causes that matter to their community. He is currently in the process of writing his first book, and a preview of the content can be found on his podcast interviews. Follow on socials to see how the story unfolds!