Meet Risa Wonsyld

I am always available to offer you personal one-on-one help.
I’ve been a real estate agent in the Columbia Gorge region for over
19 years, and in that time, I’ve learned what it takes to give clients the service they want, and the service they deserve. I quickly discovered in my early years that by being actively involved in local affairs and events, I would gain the experience needed to adequately provide clients with the knowledge of the area, to help them make the best buying decisions possible. Recognition came my way for dedication and service to the Hood River area in 1995, by being awarded the Hood River County Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year.

I have a strong commitment to providing excellent service, and because of that, I continue to attend training and education opportunities whenever they arise. I’ve earned the the Graduate Realtor Institute, Certified Residential Specialist and titles through my ongoing efforts to be as knowledgeable as I can be.

I am currently an active member with The National Association of Realtors, and the Oregon Association of Realtors. The honor of being the recipient in 1999 of the Mid-Columbia Association Realtor of the Year was one of my proudest moments, followed by serving as the President of that organization in 2000.

Some of my clients have said the following:

" Risa provided excellent service in all respects, and was particularly good about keeping us informed about the status of each step of the sale. We have bought and sold houses 12 times, and Risa is by far, the best agent that we’ve worked with."
-Eric and Nancy Ernst

"Risa Wonsyld really goes above and beyond what we expect, always. She is thorough and prompt, and very professional."
-Don & Barbara Briggs

"Excellent! We very much appreciate the "over and above" efforts on our behalf, especially by our agent Risa."
-Jim and Tina O’Banion

"Our agent took care of everything. It was as if she was buying the house for herself; really excellent service."
-Pam Bell

"Awesome service!! Risa was with us every step of the way. She gave us good advice and calmed our fears when we got nervous, and she helped us celebrate the closing of the deal. I appreciated the fact that I could still get ahold of her, even when she was out of town."
-Cindy Schubert-Elliot

" A calming wind in the storm. Risa does a good job. She knows the business better than all of the agents that I know."
-Charles Bernard

"Fabulous Service!! Risa was wonderful! She is super-efficient and was always right on top of everything and checked on things that concerned us and her. We were very pleased with the transaction"
-Cynthia Bermingham

"We were lucky to find Risa and have already recommended others to contact Risa as they look for property in the area"
-Heath & Broke Henderson

"Excellent service. Risa was great to work with. She worked hard to find us what we wanted and kept us informed throughout the entire procedure. She made the entire home buying process easy for us. We enjoyed working with Risa very much"
-Shane & Jodi Correa

"Fantastic , amazing, above and beyond, remarkable! As long as Risa is selling real estate, I cannot imagine dealing with another realtor"
-Kathy Sheppard

"She was very helpful and it was obvious she knows what she is doing."
-Randy & Tracey Johnson

"Very good service"
-Douglas Stewart

We were very pleased with the service we received and would recommend Risa and your company to anyone interested in buying or selling a house. Thanks so much!
-Penny Ward

"Excellent" is not a good enough word. The utmost real estate service ever. She was always on top of things, willing to help and invest her time on any of my projects.
-Jeremiah McCafferty

Risa was very patient, attentive to my requests, never pushy or trying to "sell". In the end we got what I was looking for.

-Alex Bertulis

Risa is a wonderful communicator - goes above and beyond normal Realtor perimeters. Results speaks for themselves - our home sold immediately and for the asking price.

-Jim & Tina O’Banion

Excellent service! Good communication, thorough, honest.

-Elizabeth Wallis


Risa is an exemplary representative, that works very hard for us. A fine detail and follow through person with a positive attitude. Will do business again with her.

-Dan Stair

Risa was very faithful in sending me emails for new listings over a span of two years. I was quite happy with my final purchase.

-Lawrence Quist

Risa provided excellent customer service! She was always willing to work our crazy schedule in to her days. Her efforts working with the seller’s agent and seller went above and beyond. We appreicated all of her hard work. I would recommend Risa to anyone looking for a home in the beautiful Gorge.

-Keenan Webber

Outstanding service..Risa is a great agent, and you’re fortunate to have her. We’ve purchased a house through her and sold a house through her. I will use Risa for future real estate needs.

-Holly Cate

Dedicated, untiring, intelligent, hardworking, set exemplary standard for others. Very detailed professional. ON top of the game. Excellent attitude & positive.

-Daniel Stair, Sr.

Risa is great. She went above and beyond what she needed to for us. She is still helping us after the sale.

-Mike & Tina Decker

The most excellent, caring, respectful, professional example of the real estate agents goals. There is nothing more rewarding than to be able to TRUST one’s agent. We would have Risa as our agent again and have recommended her to others. The whole office is very respectful.

-Richard & Margaret Santacroce

We received excellent service. Risa was always very helpful and informative. Her service was very thourough and we felt very comfortable with every step of the home buying process.

-Brett & Jen Faike

I have used Risa both as a listing agent and a buyer’s agent, and in both cases her professionalsim and dedication to her client has been outstanding. Throughout this difficult housing market she has been calm and focused on getting the job done. I highly recommend her services to any future buyers or sellers.

-Elaine Shankland

The service was in a word: Excellent! She went above & beyond.

-Gene & Marian Damm

Risa was always keeping me up to date with phone calls, emails and mailings. She was prompt in returning my calls, answered questions with knowledge and showed professionalism with a great attitude.

-Jayne Marchesi
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to Contact Me.

Certifications/Designations:

  • Certified Residential Specialist
  • Graduate, Realtor® Institute