Testimonials

Julie was an exceptional guide throughout the entire process, especially given the unique challenges that come with large acreage ranch properties in Eastern Oregon. Her knowledge of the land, water rights, zoning, and the practical realities of ranching made a huge difference. She understands that these properties aren’t just transactions—they’re livelihoods, legacies, and often deeply personal investments.

What really stood out was her ability to navigate emotionally complex situations with sellers who had strong attachments to their property. Julie approached every conversation with patience and respect, making sure sellers felt heard while still advocating effectively on our behalf. She has a rare ability to balance empathy with professionalism, which helped keep negotiations productive even when things became difficult.

At the same time, she made sure we fully understood both sides of the deal. She was transparent, thoughtful, and incredibly strategic—never pushing, but always guiding with insight and experience. Her calm, steady approach helped build trust across the board and ultimately led to a successful outcome at closing.

If you’re dealing with ranch properties or any situation where emotions and complexity are high, Julie brings exactly the kind of knowledge, integrity, and communication skills you want in your corner.

Selling our family vacation property with Julie and Brad was easy. Their expertise made the process smooth, and they understood how difficult this decision was for us.

From start to finish, both Julie and Brad demonstrated outstanding professionalism and dedication. Julie guided us every step of the way, keeping us informed and providing thoughtful advice that made us feel supported and confident in our decisions.

Her attention to detail and genuine care for our situation truly set her apart. We are incredibly grateful for the exceptional service and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking for knowledgeable and compassionate real estate professionals.

Julie was fantastic to work with. She represented me and the sellers with the utmost professionalism and care. The sale went smoothly because of her attention to detail and the knowledge of how the property ran. Lastly, the local honey and fresh whitetail she and her husband, Brad, brought over was a very tasty cherry on top.

I plan on working with her in the future and would recommend her to anyone looking at property in the area.

Julie was very professional and did a fantastic job of writing up the description of our property and the pictorial presentation was excellent. She is well prepared with the documents required and did a great job communicating with us. We would highly recommend her services.

Thank you Julie for helping us find and buy the PERFECT little ranch for our family to have and pass on for generations. This was a very quick transaction and we appreciate your professionalism and knowledge of the area the property and your availability. We will recommend anyone looking to sell or purchase to contact you for a great experience. Thanks again. Sincerely, Harry and Coco Schmidt

Sellers and Buyers,
I have been partners in a piece of recreation property in Grant County Oregon for the past 20 years. We have experienced many great years with family and friends. This was an amazing retreat for hunting, fishing, star gazing, and just flat playing.

Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. It was determined that we needed to sell.

It was with great fortune that we interviewed and hired Julie Mansfield Smith of Mossy Oak Properties to handle the sale of our property. Due to the uniqueness of the property it took a year and a half to make the sale. Julie had the property listed in a multitude of publications and never waivered in her determined effort to put our deal together.

She approached the process with diligence, integrity, and thoughtfulness. We were totally pleased with her effort in every way. I would recommend Julie without hesitation. Oh, one other thing, communication was great. She was on top of it!

Good luck with your sale or purchase.

Julie,
I wanted to send an email thanking you for all your hard work and perseverance in getting the property sold, especially all of the extra things you and Brad did along the way. One of my mothers greatest strengths was her judge of character and her choosing you as her realtor is proof of that. As happy as I am with the sale I will miss getting your updates. Again, thank you so much for all of your efforts and please give my thanks to Brad as well. If myself are anyone I know is ever in the market for property in your area you will be my first call!

Thank you for all your work on selling our timber property near Heppner, Julie. We do appreciate it! We’d be happy to recommend you to anyone. All the best,

We thank you for your hard work and professionalism in the sale of our home and property in Twickenham. It took a while, but you forewarned us that might be the case. We’re very happy to have made your acquaintance and become friends. Thank you!

Thank you so much for all the work you have done in selling my property. The extensive advertising you did was remarkable! Your professionalism is above and beyond my expectations. You are greatly appreciated. God bless your many efforts!

I want to thank you again for the excellent work you did in discovering the ideal property to fulfill our goals. And your thoroughness in locating the property and acting as liaison between the seller and ourselves made the experience enjoyable. The property lines adjustments that both the seller and ourselves desired were a breeze to get done with your help. We have, since the purchase of the property, become fast friends with the seller as his kids and my grandkids have actually spent days (and overnights) exploring the surrounding country. We again are looking for another piece for another of our daughters and will most assuredly seek your assistance with this. Should you wish to ad us as a referral please do and have call me anytime.
Thanks again!

Julie helped us purchase the property in Kimberly about 7 years ago. She did a terrific job working with the seller and us so that we all believed the pricing was fair for the remote riverfront acreage. We decided to sell the property and it took Julie some time, but she found a buyer that loved the property like we have! Thanks Julie!

Julie Mansfield Smith was awesome to work with in selling my house. Not only does she do her job professionally, but she makes sure that everything is in order so that when you do sell there are no bumps in the road to deal with at the last minute. Julie is a beautiful lady inside and out and works hard for you and in my case earned every penny of her commission! I had a few bumps that were taken care of early on because of Julie. I can’t say enough good things about Julie, professionally and personally. Thank you for all the hard work and selling my property in record time for the rural area we were in!

Julie provided comps for us so that we could determine a realistic price for our property and focus on getting it sold. Well, sold it did, and quickly. Julie is a fantastic networker. She had an offer (full price) for us in a week, maybe two and she had been working with the buyers for five year. We we were so impressed with Julie and her abilities, that we listed a second piece of property with her. Julie was honest with us about the condition of the property. Once again she provided all the information and assistance a seller could possibly want. She’s everybody’s realtor, whether you’re the seller or buyer. She became our friend, and my mentor. I was so impressed with her that I am now studying to be a realtor. My husband and I have worked with lots of realtors over the years as we used to flip properties. We have never worked with any realtor that had due diligence as their mantra like Julie does. Thank you Julie, you’re the best.

I wanted to let you know what a pleasure it was to have Julie Mansfield Smith represent me in the sale of my property. After living on the ranch for 40 years, it was a hard decision to put the place up for sale. My husband and I had put our life’s blood into making the improvements through the years, and we were very proud of what we had accomplished. But, when my husband started having health problems, there was no way that we could get the work done that was required. Our decision to sell was difficult, to say the least. Julie was very understanding about our feelings for the place and was always looking out for our best interests. Her attention to detail was amazing! Through all of the paperwork and marketing of the property, Julie was not only very professional, but a good friend. When the sale finally closed, we closed a chapter in our lives. But our friendship with Julie and her husband will continue for a long time.

Buying ranches, farms or just open property is significantly different than purchasing residential property. There are many different variables that need to be understood and evaluated. Property access, easements, water quality, zoning, land owner tags and fencing are just a few of aspects that need to be considered. Fortunately you do not need to be knowledgeable in all these areas if you work with Julie Mansfield Smith. I wholeheartedly endorse Julie for anyone looking to buy or sell property in ​Eastern Oregon. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable but her follow through and response time are excellent. Also I found Julie as concerned about the people and the process as she was the sale. She will continue to answer questions and provide input even after the sale is over. Outstanding service!

Julie Mansfield Smith is a true gem. Whether you are buying or selling, Julie’s expertise, insight, integrity, and honesty are an asset to your team. Her knowledge of the rural lands she represents, shines through in her passion for helping people find their dream piece of property. We are so thankful, and fortunate that we found a realtor that truly cares about her clients, community and the great outdoors!

There are few business transactions in which the journey is as enjoyable as the destination; however, endeavoring to purchase land in eastern Oregon under Julie’s watch was one such occasion. Having been through the process, we would suggest that any potential buyers be aware that eastern Oregon is a unique geographic area with its own particular tax and zoning regulations, as well as social and political issues that can have an impact on purchasing property. What Julie has to offer her clients is more than just getting the right signatures on a contract to close. She is also an educator and a matchmaker –in our particular case she was able to put us in touch with all the right people to address all the right issues–from adjoining land owners to the tax assessor –to make us feel very reassured and confident about our purchase. As the buyers, we were also happy to see that she demonstrated a sincere, fair and equitable appreciation for what was in the best interest of the sellers. If we go through this process again in the future, either as buyer or seller, we would definitely want Julie’s expertise and counsel on our side. We recommend her without reservation!

Land transactions often have obstacles in the path to closing. A good realtor like Julie can help the buyer and seller navigate those challenges and keep the path to closing on track. It was a pleasure working with her on our land purchase. She is knowledgeable, but most importantly trustworthy. I would recommend her to anyone looking for that perfect piece of Eastern Oregon property!

Working closely with Julie was a pleasure in our transaction …a beautiful and peaceful property. There were many hurdles to climb over …however Julie used her experience and perseverance to make a dream property come true. She works hard to make sure everyone is treated fairly and honestly…which is a rare trait these days. She showed us that friendship starts with kindness…and we will remain friends from here on. Thank you…Julie!

They always say things happen for a reason. After a couple years of self searching for a parcel of land to enjoy, hunt and possibly build a home on, I reached out to a few brokers to get serious. After talking to Julie and going through what I wanted she really understood what I was looking for and even better she understood my long term goals. After tossing around a few parcels she suggested I check out a home plus acreage that was very unique; which I was hesitant about. Boy was she right, a once in a lifetime deal and a house exactly how I would’ve wanted to build it! She was amazing to work with from beginning to end and even after! Glad to have her as a friend, realtor and neighbor.

Julie sold our home in a very short time. We considered this quite a feat due to our remote rural location. She was inspired by our home’s uniqueness and shared her exuberance with potential buyers which we feel is part of her magic. Generous with her time, Julie was consistently diligent with all the details from listing to selling. She produces results, though best of all her qualities is that she cares, continuing a friendship and correspondence with us well after our move.

Hi Julie,
Just wanted to send a big THANK YOU for all your work and persistence to make this sale finally happen. We had so many hurdles to get over…. however, we went out there last weekend, and our two daughters loved it! They loved swimming in the river, floating down through the riffles, and exploring about the property. So we can imagine many happy years enjoying our Hunter Creek Heaven. It was great working with you, and if I know of anyone looking to buy or sell over that way in the future, I will definitely send them your way!

Julie, we just wanted to send a note thanking you for all the hard work and patience in helping my wife and I find our dream property. Your knowledge of Grant County and the ability to understand our needs (even though we were not sure ourselves) was refreshing in dealing with these types of “adventures.” During our visits to several properties with you we felt very comfortable with the entire process due to your complete knowledge of each property, the positive and the negatives, and helping us make an informed decision on what would suit our needs and desires best. Of the several real estate transactions we have done, this truly was the easiest of all. From the time of our first meeting to the subsequent trips and closing, it really was refreshing to have someone go the extra steps to help us. Thanks again and we look forward to working with you in the future.

If you are looking for a land broker you can’t go wrong with Julie Mansfield Smith. Of all the brokers we dealt with this year, she was the most helpful and reliable. She bent over backwards to help us find an awesome piece of property. I highly recommend her for all your rural real estate needs.

My husband and I had the immense pleasure of working with Julie Mansfield Smith in our acquisition of our property in Kimberly, OR. We worked with Julie for five months in our land research and purchase throughout which she proved to be extremely professional, knowledgeable, friendly and supportive. Julie exhibited integrity and endless patience in a process which proved at times to be at times frustrating and drawn out, putting forth great energy and a sense of personal service during this time, whatever the outcome. Julie was also simply fun and enjoyable to work with. We have had a few real estate transactions in the Northwest in the past few years, and Julie has been one of the top real estate brokers with whom we have worked. We look forward to maintaining a personal relationship with her in the future, and will certainly use her services again should the need arise. In fact, we would recommend her to anyone in need of a highly competent land broker with appreciation for a job well done.