D( )RE – Discover Oregon Real Estate, Joins PLACE to Scale Growth and Strengthen Systems
“We’re in a position to grow, but we’re not willing to compromise quality as we evolve. PLACE fills all the gaps we need to scale while maintaining a high standard of service.”
CORVALLIS, Ore., May 2025 — PLACE, the real estate industry’s only all-in-one business services and technology platform for top teams at any brokerage, announced today that Tim Rist and his team, D( )RE (Discover Oregon Real Estate), are now powered by PLACE. PLACE improves profitability and production to make running a real estate business easier.
Tim Rist, owner and operator of D( )RE, leads a growing team that serves all of Oregon with a focus on development, luxury, farm and ranch properties, and innovative marketing strategies including music videos and their “Discover Your Community” show which can be found on their YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@discoveroregonrealestate. Over his career, Tim and his team have helped more than 700 clients buy and sell homes across Oregon, consistently delivering top-tier service and local expertise.
Before entering real estate in 2014, Tim built his career in construction and entrepreneurship, running a painting business before transitioning into real estate. His passion for community development and strategic problem-solving led him to build a thriving business that combines market expertise with creativity. “I wanted to find a way to channel my passion for community development, and real estate was the perfect fit,” said Tim.
From the start, Tim knew that success in real estate required collaboration. He intentionally built a gritty, servant-hearted, tech-savvy team of consultants dedicated to delivering top-tier value to clients across Oregon. “I knew I couldn’t succeed alone or consistently provide the level of service I wanted without a true team,” Tim shared. “Pre-COVID, we were closing $1.3 million in GCI consistently.”
After stepping away from the industry for a brief period, Tim returned with a renewed focus on culture, strategy, and sustainable growth. “When I came back, I knew I had to be even more intentional about how we built the business,” he said. He launched his own brokerage within the Side, Inc. community, and began rebuilding with a sharper vision—one centered on strategic expansion, local market expertise, and empowering agents to thrive.
Tim’s journey to this partnership was shaped, in part, by his experience with his brokerage, Side. “Side gave me the courage to take control of my business and grow my own brokerage, and now PLACE is giving me the systems and support to scale it the right way,” he said. As the first PLACE Partner affiliated with Side, Tim is embracing PLACE’s brokerage-inclusive model and is excited to accelerate his team’s growth while bringing awareness about PLACE to others within his brokerage.
PLACE’s platform, systems, and training will allow D( )RE to refine its processes while empowering agents with world-class resources. “We’ve always focused on providing high-value service, but with PLACE, we have access to top-level training and AI-driven technology that will take our business to the next level,” Tim said. “Personally, I’m excited about the relationships I’m building with other PLACE Partners—it’s invaluable to be in business with people who are truly reshaping our industry.”
“Tim is a true innovator, and his passion for real estate and community development makes him an incredible addition to the PLACE community,” said Ben Kinney, co-founder of PLACE. “We’re excited to help him implement proven systems that allow him to grow strategically while staying focused on delivering value to his clients and agents.”
“Tim’s decision to partner with PLACE speaks to his commitment to both growth and excellence,” said Chris Suarez, co-founder of PLACE. “As our first partner affiliated with Side, he is a great example of how PLACE’s brokerage-inclusive model enables top teams to scale, innovate, and build lasting success—regardless of their brokerage affiliation. We’re honored he has chosen us to support his journey and are excited to see what’s ahead for D( )RE.”
Through this partnership, D( )RE is positioned to scale strategically, leveraging PLACE’s systems to provide stronger leadership, support agent growth, and continue delivering exceptional client service. “The only thing I would change is joining sooner,” said Tim. “PLACE is giving us the foundation to grow with confidence, and I can’t wait to see what we accomplish together.
