Getting to Know
Team Shelley

We know your home is not just a number on the mailbox and not just a building. It is a place to grow, to love, and to learn. We wake up everyday to help our clients with their homes by solving problems, providing advice & education, and making a complicated process more enjoyable. Our daily goal is to help you reach your, that's why we're in business.

Shelley Griffin

I know your home is not a number on the mailbox, and not just a building. It is a place to grow, to love and to learn. I wake up every day and get to help my clients with their homes by solving problems, providing advice and education, and making a complicated process more enjoyable. My daily goal is to help you reach yours, which is why I am in business. Raised in a real estate family, I have been working in the business since the early 90’s. I started as an unlicensed assistant for Sandy Garner, then took a few years off to raise my family, and returned to real estate as a licensed agent in 2002. In January of 2017, I became co-owner of the business with Sara LaFaver and Erica Davis. We are very excited to grow Harcourts The Garner Group, together. My background has allowed me to become one of the top producing agents in the Bend real estate market, and across the west coast, for both new construction and total residential sales. I was blessed to achieve the #1 Sales Agent for Harcourts USA for 2018, 2020 and 2021. Born and raised in Central Oregon, I consider the region’s culture an integral element of my life. I believe in giving back to the community I love, and I am active in community affairs. I am a member of City Club of Central Oregon, the Bend Chamber, and I am an alumnus of the Leadership Bend Class of 2016. With my husband Dan, I enjoy fishing, reading, knitting, swimming, traveling and spending time with my family and friends. I have two fantastic kids, Lindsay and Ben. Ben and his wife Jordan just had our first grandchild, Abel. We are all so excited that our family is expanding. Through my career, I have earned the following professional designations; NAR Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), GREEN Broker, and Earth Advantage Broker. https://youtu.be/xBz76CQsL2k https://youtu.be/2G-4F2Yo9_c ---- Favorite Phrase: Don’t get in your own way! What is something very few people know about you? I’m obsessed with… Garth Brooks. I was able to see him at Autzen this summer. What an entertainer!! Favorite childhood book? Little Women. I love it so much. I think I’ve read it 10 times. Don’t tell anyone, but ___________________ always makes me cry. It would be easier to say what doesn’t make me cry ?? I rarely cry at funerals though…which is so weird. What is your favorite Central Oregon activity? Fishing with my husband, Dan Favorite movie quote? “You can’t handle the truth!” If you had a superpower what would it be? Time traveling Do you have any secret vices? Hallmark Christmas Movies Most embarrassing moment? Too many to count. What is the one thing you couldn’t do without? Besides family, my phone. I know. So sad. When was the exact moment you knew you were a nerd? Watching Star Trek with my Dad when I was a kid and then it was a done deal when I was 12 years old and I’d just seen Star Wars. I have been hooked on both ever since. Claim to fame… Reserve Grand Champion sheep at the Deschutes County Fair in 1981. What was the first thing you bought with your own money? A house. How do you like your eggs? Scrambled What’s your favorite breakfast cereal? Oatmeal w/ Blueberries

Spoken Languages: English

Shelley Griffin Broker, Co-Owner

(541) 280-3804
[email protected]
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Justin Earl Broker

(541) 419-6732
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Justin Earl

I love being a real estate broker. The relationships I have cultivated over my 42 years in Bend, combined with my knowledge of the Central Oregon real estate market make it a perfect fit for me. I joined Harcourts The Garner Group in Bend because of the impeccable reputation and wealth of knowledge that comes with working for the 2017 Realtor of the Year (COBA). Having the resources of The Garner Group enables me to provide my clients no less than exceptional service and commitment at every level throughout any real estate transaction. Whether buying or selling, my clients get my full attention to ensure a smooth process. I was raised in Bend and attended Thompson, Kenwood, Cascade, and Mountain View, followed by COCC. I had the opportunity to drive for UPS for 14 years and established many long term friendships through my daily deliveries and pick ups. UPS allowed me to grow my route through its business development incentive program. My friendships and relationships cultivated more business for me and a better product and more business for my customers as well. My love of photography has evolved into a business over the last 6 years, photographing everything from families to real estate to local events. Using long standing relationships and friends as well as many new ones, I’ve been able to do something I love for work. I’ve also had the honor of volunteering my photography for the Education Foundation for Bend-LaPine Schools and BendFilm. My true love is spending time with my family, we enjoy traveling but also like to explore our own backyard, spending time outdoors, whether it’s skiing, golfing, camping or just taking a walk. I appreciate the beauty of our area and feel lucky to live in such a beautiful place. I hope when you’re considering buying or selling real estate in Central Oregon you will think of me and Harcourts The Garner Group for all of your needs. ---- Favorite movie Shawshank Redemption Favorite food Fried Chicken Sandwich Have you ever met anyone famous? Bobby Brown at Disneyland What are you reading right now? The Great Alone If you could pick up a new skill in an instant what would it be? I’d love to be able to play guitar. What was the first thing you bought with your own money? Quiet Riot cassette tape, ahhh the 80s Have you had your 15 minutes of fame yet? Coming soon. What’s your favorite breakfast cereal? No cereal for me thanks.

Spoken Languages: English

Whitney Smith

My secret talent is Given the opportunity, I can complete a 1,000 piece jig-saw puzzle in less than a day. Don’t tell anyone, but ________ always makes me cry. The movie Homeward Bound. I watched it countless times as a kid and cried every time. A few years ago I saw it on Netflix, and figured I could watch without crying as an adult. I was wrong. Favorite food: That’s easy. Tacos. Hands down. Have you ever met anyone famous? Not necessarily met, but had an awkward/embarrassing encounter. In college, my now husband, Dakota, and I, were in Seattle for the Supercross race. We were leaving the pit area (where all the riders are staged before and after the race) and there were tons of people everywhere. I looked toward Dakota and noticed he was about to walk right into a guy, so I quickly grabbed his arm to pull him out of the way, but was too late. They bumped into each other and as they hit, I shockingly said “Oh my gosh! It’s Chad Reed!” (a long time and well known racer). I’m not one to get star struck by any means, but with the hundreds of people around, the whole situation caught me off guard. Chad immediately looked at us at the whole encounter, laughed, and mocked me in a high pitched girly voice.

Spoken Languages: English

Whitney Smith Broker

(541) 619-9060
[email protected]
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Getting to Know Team Shelley

Shelley Griffin

Justin Earl

Whitney Smith

Getting to Know
Team Shelley