At a glance: Highest-rated cash investors in Oregon
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Top overall
1. Better Off Home Buyers
Largest review count of any investor with great ratings from sellers and a long track record.View profile -
Runner-up
2. Shona Buys Houses
Quickest-climbing investor in the market with strong customer ratings and years in the market.View profile -
Also great
3. Simple Home Offer
A credible option with decent signals across ratings, activity, and track record.View profile
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Top 4 cash investors in Oregon
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Understand your options: Oregon has a thin pool of vetted cash buyers. 4 statewide operators are vetted and active in Oregon, plus 5 nationwide companies — 9 vetted options in total. Of the 25 companies we identified, only about 36% cleared our credibility bar at all — and that's just the visible market. About 5% of Oregon home sales are investor flips, mostly from buyers who operate through cold calls, direct mail, and door knocking — not a website. In a market this thin, the bigger risk isn't picking the wrong vetted company — it's going outside the vetted list entirely. Stick to verifiable track records, and know how to spot a scam.
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Know what "good" looks like in Oregon: The top-ranked companies carry ratings above 4.6, backed by 17–43 verified reviews and recent buying activity that shows they're still actively buying. The 4 featured companies are the full vetted statewide pool — there's no drop-off to navigate, so you can realistically evaluate all of them rather than filter. 2 of the 4 carry BBB profiles, which is unusually strong for a market this size. Use review depth and recent activity as your quick filters beyond the top of the list.
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Take steps to get the best outcome: With 9 vetted buyers between the statewide and nationwide lists, you have more options than you might expect — but you still need to be proactive. Reach out to at least 2–3, get a written offer from each with a clear timeline and no obligation, and compare on price, closing speed, repair deductions, and move-out flexibility. An offers marketplace like Clever Offers can help you surface buyers who aren't advertising online, expanding your pool beyond what you can find yourself. Don't commit on the spot — any company worth working with gives you time to decide.
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Make sure this is the right path for you: Not everyone should sell to an investor. The median Oregon home sells for about $525,500 on the open market [1] — and right now it's a balanced market. Homes are selling above asking (100% sale-to-list) in a median of 28 days with 3 months of supply. A cash investor might offer $265,000–$370,000 for the same home — they typically target 70% of after-repair value, minus repair costs. That's a steep discount to weigh against what the open market would likely return. Before you commit, investigate the alternatives: Oregon has a bridge loan and an iBuyer option that may fit better depending on your home's condition.
- Every company on this page is scored on a 0–100 scale based on four factors: customer satisfaction, credibility, recent activity, and track record.
- Higher scores mean stronger evidence — more verified reviews, longer operating histories, more third-party credentials — not a verdict on who's "good' or "bad"
- A lower score means the evidence is thinner, not that the company is doing something wrong. The #1 company in Oregon isn't necessarily the "best" cash buyer in the market — it's the one where our data gives us the most confidence.
- Companies with limited public data aren't ranked lower — they're excluded entirely. We'd rather show you fewer options we can back up than a longer list we can't.
Clever Offers is a cash home buyer marketplace. It's free, with no obligation, and matches you with a nationwide network of pre-screened cash buyers — so you can compare cash offers, instant offers with upside, and 7-day agent sales side by side, then choose the one that fits. Clever vets every buyer before they reach you: checking transaction history, running a trial period, and dropping partners who don't deliver.
Why go through a marketplace instead of calling one investor yourself?
- One investor gives you one price. When cash buyers know they're competing, they sharpen their offers — so comparing several shows you what your home is really worth on the cash market. You can line up offers from multiple buyers, and there's no obligation to accept any of them.
- Not every cash buyer offers the same deal. A house flipper, an iBuyer, and a bridge-loan program each solve a different problem — the right fit depends on your home's condition and timeline, not just who names the highest number. A marketplace puts those paths side by side, so you can match the offer to your situation — or see when listing on the open market would net you more.
- You compare in one place instead of chasing leads. Rather than cold-calling investors one at a time and vetting each yourself, you get competing written offers you can compare side by side on price, closing speed, repair deductions, and move-out flexibility.
- The buyers are screened, so offers are more likely to close. The real risk with a cash sale usually isn't a lowball — you can just turn that down. It's a buyer who signs, ties up your home, then renegotiates or walks before closing. A marketplace checks buyers' track records up front, so the offers you're comparing come from buyers who can actually follow through.
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1. Better Off Home Buyers
VERIFIED CASH INVESTOR
Portland, ORACCREDITEDVERIFIEDExpert take: Better Off Home Buyers is the clear #1 in Oregon — no one else we evaluated scored close. Oregon is a thinner market than many we cover, but their overall score holds above the national average — a solid profile anywhere. Customers rate them 4.8 across 43 reviews — great marks, though we'd like to see a bigger sample. The one gap: just 2 reviews in the past 6 months, so we can't verify how active they are right now. Behind the numbers: 5 years of verified review activity. A track record, not a debut. They also completed enhanced screening with our team, verifying additional business details with us directly. It's the strongest overall profile we evaluated in Oregon. Get their offer first, and compare it against one or two others.What stands outReview Score Top 10% in ORBBB Status Accredited, A+Active Since 2018Lifetime Avg Rating 4.8Total Review Count 43Recent Avg Rating 5.0Recent Review Count 2Rating Breakdown5★ 404★ 13★ 02★ 01★ 2Pros
- Completed enhanced business screening
- Multiple independent verifications on file
- Strong customer satisfaction evidence, top 10% in OR
- Established presence backed by deep review history
- BBB accredited, A+ rated
Cons
- Limited recent activity, pace has slowed
- Offer amount
- 50–70% ARV, minus repairs
- Typical closing
- 7–30 days
- Offer types
- Cash offers
- Typically buys
- Any property
- Property condition
- Any condition
- Website
- betteroffhomebuyers.com
- Phone
- (888) 827-0889
- Address
- 3560 SW Troy St, Portland, OR 97219
- Coverage
- Statewide in OR
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2. Shona Buys Houses
CASH INVESTOR
Portland, ORBBB LISTEDExpert take: Shona Buys Houses is the runner-up on our list, with enough on file to judge them on the merits. The record shows a 4.6 customer rating across 31 reviews — comfortably positive, not perfect. Reviews are still coming in — 4 in the past 6 months, right in line with their history. They've got 5 years of verified activity on the books — real tenure that puts the lower review count in context. Credentials are middling — listed with the BBB, though not accredited. Not a red flag, just not a strong endorsement. Nothing in the profile clears our strong bar, but that's mostly a volume story — there isn't enough data yet for anything to score high. A credible runner-up — worth an offer as you work through the list, and a natural comparison for the top pick.What stands outReview Score Average in ORBBB Status Not accredited, NRActive Since 2021Lifetime Avg Rating 4.6Total Review Count 31Recent Avg Rating 4.0Recent Review Count 4Rating Breakdown5★ 274★ 13★ 02★ 01★ 3Pros
- Strong recent buying activity
- 5+ years of verified local activity
Cons
- Limited third-party verification and online presence
- Offer amount
- 50–70% ARV, minus repairs
- Typical closing
- 7–30 days
- Offer types
- Cash offers
- Typically buys
- Any property
- Property condition
- Any condition
- Website
- shonabuyshouses.com
- Phone
- (503) 389-3122
- Address
- 7468 N Huron Ave, Portland, OR 97203
- Coverage
- Statewide in OR
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3. Simple Home Offer
CASH INVESTOR
Newberg, ORBBB LISTEDExpert take: Simple Home Offer has a short verified record (3 years), which limits how much we can say either way. Customers so far rate them 4.8 across 26 reviews — promising, though the base is young. Only 2 reviews came in recently — the record is young and quiet. We'll keep an eye on the reviews as they build; for now, the evidence stays thin. Credentials are split — BBB-rated A+, though not accredited, but the website discloses little. The scores run modest across the board — that reflects how few reviews there are, more than the quality of the work. The gap to the next spot up is small; rank order in this stretch of the list is a fine distinction, not a gulf. Until the record fills in, the established options are the safer anchors — Simple Home Offer can still round out a wide offer round.What stands outReview Score Bottom 25% in ORBBB Status Not accredited, A+Active Since 2020Lifetime Avg Rating 4.8Total Review Count 26Recent Avg Rating 5.0Recent Review Count 2Rating Breakdown5★ 254★ 03★ 02★ 01★ 1Pros
- 5+ years of verified local activity
- Featured buyer in Oregon
Cons
- Limited third-party verification and online presence
- Limited recent activity, pace has slowed
- Low review volume relative to time in market
- Offer amount
- 50–70% ARV, minus repairs
- Typical closing
- 7–30 days
- Offer types
- Cash offers
- Typically buys
- Any property
- Property condition
- Any condition
- Website
- simplehomeoffertoday.com
- Phone
- (503) 850-2659
- Address
- 1319 N MAIN ST, NEWBERG, OR 97132
- Coverage
- Statewide in OR
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4. Fast N Fair Home Buying
CASH INVESTOR
Based in Lake Forest, CAACCREDITEDExpert take: Fast N Fair Home Buying finishes last on this Oregon list. That makes them the lowest-ranked option here — not an unvetted one. The review pool is small — 17 reviews — though what's there averages 5.0. No reviews in the past 6 months — an open question about their current pace, not a verdict on the business. Verified activity only goes back 3 years; a young record explains some of the standing. The credentials cut both ways — BBB accredited with an A+ rating, but a website that doesn't disclose much. Nothing scores strong here — less a weakness than a data shortage; with this few reviews, the scores stay conservative. Last on the list still means featured: vetted, evaluated, and worth an offer if you're comparing several.Review Score Bottom 25% in ORBBB Status Accredited, A+Active Since 2023Lifetime Avg Rating 5.0Total Review Count 17Recent Avg Rating 0.0Rating Breakdown5★ 174★ 03★ 02★ 01★ 0Pros
- Perfect customer rating
- Highest-rated buyer in market
- BBB accredited, A+ rated
Cons
- No verified reviews in the past 6 months
- Very limited review history to evaluate
- Relatively new to market, still building track record
- Offer amount
- 50–70% ARV, minus repairs
- Typical closing
- 7–30 days
- Offer types
- Cash offers
- Typically buys
- Any property
- Property condition
- Any condition
- Website
- fastandfairhomebuyers.com
- Phone
- (949) 751-6555
- Address
- 24552 Raymond Way #1332, Lake Forest, CA 92630
- Coverage
- 10 states
Nationwide we buy houses for cash companies available in Oregon
These 5 companies buy homes across all 50 states, including Oregon. They have the largest review histories and longest track records of any cash buyers we evaluate — but they operate through local franchise networks, so your experience depends on the local team handling your deal. See the full nationwide list here.
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Alternative ways to sell your house fast in Oregon
Oregon has 2 iBuyer programs and 3 bridge loan options. iBuyers make near-instant offers closer to market value but charge service fees and are selective about condition. Bridge loans let you buy your next home before selling — removing the timeline pressure that pushes many sellers toward a cash discount. Both are worth comparing alongside traditional cash offers. Learn more about your options.
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Bridge Loan2.25% + loan fees
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iBuyer7% + broker fees
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Bridge Loan3.5% + broker fees
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Bridge Loan2.4% + broker fees
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iBuyer5% + repairs
What to know before selling to a cash home buyer company in Oregon
Overview: the cash investor landscape in Oregon
Oregon has a small pool of vetted statewide operators — only 4 made our list — and the top-ranked company is a solid, established option. Most of the cash-buying activity here happens off the radar.
We identified 25 cash buyer companies that operate statewide in Oregon. 9 have enough of a verifiable track record to evaluate. The other 16 don't have enough public information for anyone to independently assess them.
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Our analysis focuses on the statewide operators. All 4 on our featured list are the full credible statewide pool — there's no overflow here, and all of them passed our evaluation standards. Another 5 nationwide companies are credibility-eligible and active in this market.
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Here's what the top of the credible pool looks like. Better Off Home Buyers, our #1 pick, carries a 4.8 rating across 43 verified reviews with a long, established track record. Shona Buys Houses, ranked #2, holds a 4.6 rating across 31 reviews. Both bring real, established review histories rather than thin or stale ones.
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Below the credible pool, the picture changes fast: limited reviews, unverifiable history, no third-party credentials. That gap — 9 credible companies out of 25 total — reflects a broader pattern in cash buying. Most of the activity happens through direct mail, door-knocking, and wholesaling networks rather than companies with searchable online reputations. An online track record creates accountability. Scams are a real risk in cash home buying, and the less visible the company, the harder it is to hold them accountable.
Cash buyer activity in Oregon runs below the national average. About 4.8% of home sales here involve an investor buying a property to renovate and resell — compared to 10.6% nationally, putting Oregon one of the lowest in the country on this measure. That's a separate category from distressed and bank-owned sales, so it's a clean read on how active investors are.
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Distressed and bank-owned sales are a smaller share of the market here — about 0.8% of sales involve a financially pressured seller and 2.0% are bank-owned. Most cash buying is renovation-driven rather than distress-driven.
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The more telling signal is the direction. Overall flip volume is up about 6% year-over-year, while sales involving financially distressed sellers are up about 82%, and bank-owned sales are up about 100%. When the distress side of a market moves like that, it usually means more sellers are turning to a fast cash sale rather than a traditional listing.
Oregon's housing market lands close to the national average — some measures favor sellers, some favor buyers, and the traditional sale path is a realistic option for most.
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Here's how Oregon compares to national benchmarks right now:
- 28 days median time on market vs. 50 nationally [1]
- 3 months of housing supply vs. 3 nationally
- 22% of listings have taken a price cut vs. 17% nationally
- 100% average sale-to-list ratio vs. 99% nationally
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So does that mean you should sell to a cash investor? Not on its own — market conditions are context, not a reason to act. But they shape what the traditional sale path looks like in Oregon right now. For sellers dealing with property-condition issues, timeline pressure, or financial distress, the gap between a quick cash close and a multi-month listing process is what matters most.
Your options in Oregon are narrower than in a larger market, but the vetted buyers on this page are worth a look — and the real question is whether a cash sale fits your situation in the first place.
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A typical cash close here runs 7–30 days, compared to roughly 3 months from listing to close on the open market. That speed and certainty is the whole appeal — no financing contingencies, no showings, no repairs before closing.
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The tradeoff is price. Cash investors pay well below full market value — that's the cost of speed and certainty. Whether that tradeoff makes sense depends entirely on your situation: your timeline, your home's condition, and how much flexibility you have. If you do go this route, get more than one offer where you can, even in a thinner market.
How much do Oregon cash home buyer companies actually pay?
Cash investors in Oregon typically offer 50–70% of a home's after-repair value, minus repair costs. In real terms, if you were selling a home for $526,000 (median sale price in Oregon [1]), cash investor offers would likely be in the range of $300k–$380k. In other words, you're trading somewhere between $145k–$230k in equity for a fast, certain sale with no repairs, showings, or buyer financing.
Here's roughly where the other 30–50% goes:
| Low estimate | High estimate | |
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| After-repair value (ARV) | $526,000 | $526,000 |
| Repair costs | −$55,000 | −$105,000 |
| Holding costs | −$15,000 | −$20,000 |
| Transaction costs | −$20,000 | −$25,000 |
| Investor profit margin | −$55,000 | −$80,000 |
| Your offer | ~$381,000 (72% ARV) | ~$296,000 (56% ARV) |
In other words, the 50–70% ARV minus repairs isn't all profit. Most of the gap is made up of costs the investor absorbs so you don't have to. The discount is the price of speed and certainty.
Your actual number will depend on condition (move-in-ready homes get a higher percentage of ARV than full renovations), the investor's business model, and competition. Oregon has a limited pool of vetted cash buyers — 4 statewide operators plus 5 nationwide — which limits your ability to comparison-shop. Getting multiple offers matters even more when options are scarce.
Our own data suggests that sellers who explored both paths typically net 20–40% more listing with an agent — though the full cost of a traditional sale narrows that gap more than most people expect. Of course, that assumes your home is in sellable condition, you can wait a month or two, and you can cover carrying costs in the meantime. In a seller's market like this one, a well-priced listing may move quickly — which makes the traditional path more competitive than usual.
Should you sell to a Oregon we buy houses for cash company?
Selling to a cash investor is the fastest exit in Oregon — but the discount is steep even in a slower market. On a $525,500 home, cash offers land $156k–$260k below the median sale price. Listing isn't painless either — homes sit about roughly 28 days and price cuts happen — but most sellers still come out ahead. Talk to an agent before committing.
Oregon sits in the middle, so the decision comes down to your timeline and priorities. The gap between cash and listing is real, but listing costs are worth weighing before you take a discount.
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Sell to a cash investor if speed or certainty matters more than price. On a $525,500 home, cash offers typically land between $265k–$370k — a $156k–$260k gap versus the median sale price. Across 26 Clever deals where sellers had both a cash offer and an agent sale, 73% netted more by listing, with a median gain of $65,000. Cash still fits when waiting compounds costs: two mortgages, a home that needs work retail buyers will punish, probate, or a relocation deadline.
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List on the open market if you can absorb the timeline. Oregon's numbers: 28 days on market, 3 months of supply, and about 22% of listings taking a price cut [1]. Commissions run ~$29k, and carrying costs add ~$1,300/month while you wait.
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Consider an iBuyer or bridge loan for a faster timeline without the full cash discount. Oregon has iBuyer and bridge-loan programs. With 4 vetted statewide buyers, comparing across all your options is how you find which path actually nets you more.
How to spot a cash home buyer scam
Of the 25 companies buying homes for cash in Oregon, more than half don't have a verifiable track record. That doesn't make them scams, but it means a seller doing their own research online has very little to go on. With only 4 vetted statewide buyers, the pool is thin — distrust of real estate investors is widespread, and the warning signs below are your best filter.
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They push for a same-day signature. Legitimate buyers give you time to review an offer with an attorney or a trusted advisor. If someone says the offer "expires today," they're trying to keep you from shopping around.
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They can't show proof of funds. A real cash buyer can produce a bank statement or proof of funds letter before you sign anything. If they dodge that request, they may not actually have the money to close.
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You can't find them online. Look up the company name with the Oregon Secretary of State and search for reviews on Google and the BBB. No registered entity, no reviews, no address beyond a P.O. box: slow down.
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They want money from you. Cash buyers profit from the gap between their purchase price and the home's value. They have no reason to charge you processing fees, appraisal deposits, or "earnest money."
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They're not the actual buyer. Some operators lock your home under contract and then sell that contract to someone else for a fee, without ever planning to close themselves. This is called wholesaling. It's legal in Oregon, but you should know if that's the deal you're signing.
The markers are straightforward: reviews you can actually read, a registered business entity, proof of funds provided upfront, and a written offer with a clear closing timeline. The companies on our featured list passed these checks. For anyone not on that list, the same standards apply — and in a thin market with fewer vetted options, being careful with unsolicited outreach matters even more.
| Agency | File a complaint | Phone |
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| Oregon Attorney General | doj.state.or.us | 877-877-9392 |
| FTC | reportfraud.ftc.gov | — |
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Why trust us
Data and sources
We identified 30 cash home buyer companies in Oregon. We started with public business directories and review platforms, then narrowed the list to companies actively marketing cash offers to local homeowners.
We then collected data from third-party sources for each company — customer ratings, review volume, business credentials, and how long they've been operating. We reviewed company websites for additional information and key credibility signals. And we reached out to companies directly to verify operating status and key business details (this process is ongoing).
We use a mix of public and proprietary sources for local and state market data:
- Review and directory platforms: Company profiles on BBB, Google Business Profiles, Yelp, Trustpilot, and other major platforms — ratings, review counts, and business credentials.
- Public records: U.S. Census Bureau housing data, county property records, and state business registries.
- Clever Market Pulse: Local home prices, days on market, inventory levels, and sale-to-list ratios — pulled from Realtor.com, Redfin, Zillow, and Census data, updated monthly.
- Clever Market Heat Index: A 0–100 score for each housing market based on supply, demand, and pricing trends.
- Investor activity data: Public transaction records tracking cash buyer patterns — flip rates, distressed sales, and bank-owned property volume — at the local level.
How we score companies
Every company gets an overall score out of 100. The overall score reflects a combination of individual scores across four key categories. Each category's influence on the overall score is weighted in accordance with its relative importance and/or the depth and reliability of the data feeding into it. We are continually improving our source data and ranking methodologies. Here are the four categories we currently use to rank cash home buyer companies:
- Customer satisfaction: Based on verified reviews — average ratings, total volume, and how recent they are. A company with 200 reviews at 4.8 tells us more than one with three reviews at 5.0. We adjust for thin review histories so small sample sizes don't inflate scores.
- Credibility: How much we can verify about the company from independent sources — BBB standing, registered business status, website transparency, and whether they've been vetted by Clever. The more we can confirm, the higher the score.
- Recent activity: What the last six months look like — new reviews, consistent quality, and signs the company is actively buying homes right now. A strong score here means they're likely to respond if you reach out.
- Track record: How long the company has been operating and how steady they've been. Eight years of consistent activity scores higher than eight years on paper with most reviews from a single year.
Of the 25 cash property investors we identified in Oregon, 9 had enough data to get scored by our model. The other 16 didn't — so they're not ranked. Our featured list highlights the top-scoring cash investors from the group that met the minimum credibility threshold.
What the scores mean
A higher score means stronger evidence, not necessarily a better company. A lower-ranked company could be great to work with — we just don't have as much verifiable data to go on, so don't feel confident in recommending them.
You can see what's behind each cash buyer company's score in the profiles on this page. We update rankings regularly as new reviews come in and conditions change.
If your company is featured on this page, you can claim your profile here.

