IT ALL STARTED WITH THE GOLDEN RULE!
The Andrews Family Legacy in Real Estate
Every great small business starts with a dream. For the Andrews family, that dream began in the corner of a basement. After years of working for other brokers, Ted and Cindy Andrews, along with their son Matthew, founded Willamette Realty Group in 1998. Their vision was simple yet powerful: treat clients so well they can’t help but refer you to their friends and family.
In 2004, Ben Andrews and his fiancée Heidi joined the real estate industry, diving into Portland’s thriving downtown condominium market. Together, they launched PearlDistrict.com, which quickly became Portland’s leading resource for condo buyers and one of Oregon’s most visited real estate websites at the time.
When the Great Recession hit, it tested both their business and their resolve. With a new baby on the way, Heidi stepped back to focus on family, but her client-first philosophy left a lasting mark. Inspired by her approach, Ben embraced Brian Buffini’s ‘Working by Referral’ system, creating a business model built on trust, relationships, and exceptional service—a model that remains the foundation of their success today.
Now at the helm of The Andrews Group, Ben and Heidi lead a passionate team of brokers who generate over 200 referrals annually. Since 1999, the Andrews family and their team have sold more than 5,000 homes and over $2 billion in real estate.
At The Andrews Group, relationships come first. Combining a personal touch with expert knowledge, they remain dedicated to building lifelong connections with their clients—one home at a time.
Every great small business starts with a dream. For the Andrews family, that dream began in the corner of a basement. After years of working for other brokers, Ted and Cindy Andrews, along with their son Matthew, founded Willamette Realty Group in 1998. Their vision was simple yet powerful: treat clients so well they can’t help but refer you to their friends and family.
In 2004, Ben Andrews and his fiancée Heidi joined the real estate industry, diving into Portland’s thriving downtown condominium market. Together, they launched PearlDistrict.com, which quickly became Portland’s leading resource for condo buyers and one of Oregon’s most visited real estate websites at the time.
When the Great Recession hit, it tested both their business and their resolve. With a new baby on the way, Heidi stepped back to focus on family, but her client-first philosophy left a lasting mark. Inspired by her approach, Ben embraced Brian Buffini’s ‘Working by Referral’ system, creating a business model built on trust, relationships, and exceptional service—a model that remains the foundation of their success today.
Now at the helm of The Andrews Group, Ben and Heidi lead a passionate team of brokers who generate over 200 referrals annually. Since 1999, the Andrews family and their team have sold more than 5,000 homes and over $2 billion in real estate.
At The Andrews Group, relationships come first. Combining a personal touch with expert knowledge, they remain dedicated to building lifelong connections with their clients—one home at a time.
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Watch this inspiring video to see how Ben & Heidi transformed their real estate business and set them on a new path to inspire others.