Meet Our Agents

We make time for our clients! We have homes in Marion and Polk County and can put you in the dream home you have always wanted. Our trained professional agents have properties in communities across the Willamette Valley and we specialize in the Salem Keizer areas. When you make the move to the Salem area we have relocation specialists that can assist in your move.

Eric Larson

Eric Larson has been a Real Estate Agent since 1989. Eric's knowledge and expertise in Real estate have given him a reputation of being a strong, competent agent who works smart and patiently for his clients.

Eric grew up as a Navy kid living at many naval stations until landing in Salem in the 70's. Eric graduated from Sprague High, was involved in Wrestling, Band and was an Eagle Scout. His love of cooking lead him to an apprenticeship with a European Chef and his career as a chef took off quickly and successfully. Eric was a Chef in Seattle, Portland, Alaska and Salem.

In the late 80's his accountant told him that he would make a great Real Estate Agent and Eric never looked back. His 20 plus year career individually and with The Larson Group has been very successful and continues to grow. 2009 marked the creation of HomeStar Brokers with his wife Jennifer and fellow Larson Group agents . Eric's mission was to have a company based on integrity with local roots and a commitment to quality service for clients.

He has five children, three grown and two teenagers. He enjoys fishing, the outdoors and Scuba Diving and when he has time loves to find new tropical diving adventures. Spending time with family and friends and cooking for them is also a favorite pastime, one which they all greatly appreciate!

Eric's clients continually refer their co-workers, family and friends which he takes to heart. Eric is known for his creative problem solving,for thinking outside the box and for being that guy that would drop everything to help a friend in need.

Phone (503) 999-1518

Jennifer Larson

Jennifer has been in Real Estate since 1993. Her energy and enthusiasm has been appreciated by her clients and most of her business comes from referrals and repeat buyers and sellers. Jennifer doesn't differentiate the level of service for buyers or sellers between a $100,000 property or a multi-million dollar luxury home. Simply put, her clients matter.

Jennifer grew up in McMinnville Oregon after moving here from California. She grew up on small acreage and lead a double life working after school in a clothing boutique and going home to manage her own livestock business/4-H & FFA project. After graduation she traveled for a year as Oregon Vice president for the FFA. She attended Linfield College and graduated form Oregon State University. Jennifer worked as a News Anchor / Reporter and in Hotel Sales and Marketing. She was a Fundraiser for a local Children's Therapy center and served as Assistant Alumni Director for four years for OSU. She joined her husband Eric in Real Estate after watching his business grow and found that to be the perfect fit.

Together Eric and Jennifer have grown a successful business, forming The Larson Group and being the number one agents in the Willamette Valley since 2004. In 2009 They and the rest of The Larson Group opened HomeStar Brokers. It was a dream fulfilled to own a company that was top- notch and trust-worthy in every aspect with great agents and community-minded goals.

Jennifer offers a strong background in marketing and advertising. She enjoys helping clients stage homes to maximize sales potential. Whether you have or want a new home, older home, equestrian property, farm or high end Luxury homes you will be given competent and enthusiastic service. Jennifer also understands investment properties and owns a number of rentals in the Salem area giving her an experienced eye in helping investors select good properties.

Jennifer and Eric have two children together and enjoy watching their activities which range from singing and theatre to equestrian sports.

When you are in Salem please come by our office! Otherwise E-mail, call or write and we will do everything we can to help you!

Phone (503) 999-1516

Janell Kolenc

Janell and her husband and three sons live in West Salem. They have been a part of the community for over 20 years. Her family has been active in West Salem Little League for many seasons. Two of their boys attend West Salem High School with their youngest at Walker Middle School. Janell enjoys spending time with her family snowmobiling, water skiing, camping and traveling.

Janell’s passion for real estate began in the late 1970’s in Albany, Oregon. She helped her dad, who was a realtor for over 30 years, at his office and with their family rentals. She learned a lot from him about true integrity, honesty and hard workmanship. She has taken what she learned from her dad and is creating a successful career for herself with HomeStar Brokers. She has been in the Real Estate business for 9 years.

Janell enjoys working with both buyers and sellers helping them to achieve their goals. She is with her clients every step of the process. From the first meeting until after the close of the transaction she puts her heart into her job. She works closely with lenders, appraisers, inspectors and other professionals to help make transactions as smooth as possible.

Phone (503) 508-5652

Sherrill Conley

Sherrill is a dedicated professional with 10 years experience helping buyers and sellers with their real estate needs.
She has lived in Salem for 28 years and uses her knowledge of the city to help her buyers find the perfect niche for them.
With a versatile marketing program, Sherrill is able to design a marketing approach for everything from a small residence to a large acreage property.

Sherrill believes in a team approach, actively involving her clients in the process of buying or selling a home. She also finds it important to have a dependable team of lenders, escrow officers, inspectors and repair people to call on to help make every transaction go smoothly.

Over the years, Sherrill has been active in her children’s schools, Little League, Cub Scouts and Salem Lacrosse. Sherrill believes Salem is a wonderful place to live and wants her clients to enjoy calling Salem “Home”.

Phone (503) 551-0501

Oleg Foksha

Oleg’s understanding of excellent client service is based on his comprehensive experience and background in the housing market. Receiving a real estate license at the age of eighteen, Oleg has been selling real estate for over nine years and looks forward to a long and successful career helping buyers and sellers.

Whether you are a first time home buyer, investor, or someone looking to build a custom home Oleg has the know-how to help you achieve your goal. Working closely with his father, a local builder, he has gained extensive knowledge of building custom homes and remodeling old ones. Oleg's true passion, however, is sales. He does all it takes to help a client make the best decision with their real estate investments.

After a day at work Oleg looks forward to spending time with his lovely wife Oksana and three energetic kids. Together they enjoy outdoor activities in the beautiful Northwest. Apart from that he loves to sing and teach others how to sing. In the past ten years Oleg has been on seven humanitarian missions to Siberia helping street kids and giving assistance to orphanages.

Phone (503) 999-8068

Nicole Shuba

I made the decision to become a Realtor in 2005, and have helped an array of clients, from first-time homebuyers to the experienced investors, realize their dreams of home ownership. In 2010 I gained my Principal Broker designation, and was also the top-producing agent at HomeStar Brokers for that year. I represent both buyers and sellers, and have had success with bank-owned properties as well as short-sales. In 2010 I also began selling commercial property in addition to residential and land sales.

In my spare time (ha!) I enjoy spending time with my four sons, my husband, and traveling around our gorgeous state. If you need advice on either purchasing or selling real estate, either residential or commercial, give me a call and I would be happy to talk with you.

Phone (503) 949-6616

Matt Mahoney

Matt is committed to providing outstanding service by placing integrity, trust and respect at the forefront of all of his business relationships. Matt loves working with people to assist them in buying or selling their home. He specializes in distressed properties, and has a Certified Distressed Property Expert designation. Matt works tirelessly to ensure that his clients transactions go as smooth and stress free as possible.

Matt is a husband and the father of 3 beautiful children. Besides selling real estate full time, he is the team leader for Young Life at West Salem High School. Matt places his relationship with Jesus above all else and attends services at Salem Alliance Church and New Hope Church.

Phone (503) 428-3084

Joshua Crain

As a real estate professional I look to personally make the real estate process as simple as possible. I enjoy getting to know people and always hope to make a lifelong friendship and business relationship. I strive for excellence in everything that I do, and I work diligently for each one of my clients. I always answer clients' calls and keep in contact however my clients feel most comfortable whether it is coming over to visit or even keep you posted via text messages. My goal is to always be aware of the current market conditions as they truly are vital to real estate and to the interest of my clients. My belief is that integrity is of utmost importance and my goal is for my client's needs to be satisfied.

I went to Corban College and got a bachelor's degree in business administration and have worked in both the sales and construction fields for several years. Soccer became my sport of choice when I was young and I continued playing throughout college and also played with the Cascade Surge. I hope to get the chance to coach soccer so that I can have the opportunity to get involved in my community and give other children the ability to learn more about the sport I enjoy. I have a wonderful wife named Mallory and we have been together for a little over three years and the other member of our small family is due in the Fall (a baby girl!)

I value the relationships I have and believe that to have a successful business partnership one must be a friend as well as a client. Please feel free to give me a call so together we can work on building a foundation for the future.

Phone (503) 551-4813

Amy Steele

Dear prospective Client,

My name is Amy Steele and I was born and raised in Salem Oregon, I attended Sprague High school and after graduating I studied abroad in New Zealand.

After a lot of travel I came back home and met my husband Jason. We have a son named Parker and he keeps us busy! Our family attends Church on the Hill in Turner and we are very active in our community. I chose real estate as my career simply because I love finding homes for people. It is the most rewarding job to find someone their dream home.

I remember when Jason and I bought our house and it was one of the happiest days of my life! There's just nothing quite like handing the keys over to a client and friend. I believe in working hard for my clients and making sure that they feel confident about the biggest purchase of their life. I promise to work hard and use all of my connections in Salem to market your home to the best of my ability and if your searching for your first or next home I will take the time to make sure all the details are just right.

Please feel free to call or e-mail me and we can meet to find out how I can best serve you. Sincerely, Amy Steele

Phone (503) 428-6655

Heidi Foster

My name is Heidi Foster. I have lived in the Salem area for almost 30 years and am currently living in South Salem with my husband and daughter. I earned a B.S in the Social Sciences from Western Oregon State College (now Western Oregon University) and spent a short time working in parole and probation after graduating. I received my real estate license in 2006 and have recently joined HomeStar Brokers for which I am very excited. My husband, Chuck, is a General Contractor specializing in new construction and remodeling/additions. With over 20 years in the business, he has been a great resource for many of my clients. In my spare time I can be found reading, horseback riding, or watching my daughter ride her pony in jumping competitions. I look forward to helping you with your real estate needs. I promise to provide you with honesty, hard work, and communication throughout the home buying and selling process. I look forward to hearing from you!

Phone (503) 409-3361

Dan Gerges

"My goal is to enrich the lives of my clients; buying or selling a home is never an easy process. You need someone you can trust. Someone who can put your mind at ease because you know I will provide the best service possible for every client I represent. Someone who will protect your rights. Please call me anytime - I'm here always ready to help."

Phone (503) 551-2216

Brittany Sevall

A "Salem Girl" through and through, Brittany is knowledgeable about her city and enjoys keeping up to date with the latest business opening's, city trends, events and activities. She is frequently sought out to recommend the best choice for a delicious dinner, place to shop, or park to walk. Her love of the city has helped her greatly in knowing where to find that next perfect home for buyers and sellers alike.

Growing up in Salem, Brittany kept active in her community. Programs such as Willamette Valley Girl Choir, Club and Saxon Soccer, swim team, CET, Girls State, and more kept her on her toes. At South Salem High School Brittany participated in many Leadership and Journalism activities, including the Leadership Youth Program sponsored by the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. During the second year of the program Brittany was mentored by mayor Janet Taylor, and learned a great deal while doing so. She’s worked in some of the best boutiques in town as well as Nordstrom, where she earned the Customer Service AllStar award in only seven months time.

Brittany Sevall joined the HomeStar Brokers team in July 2010, and had worked with Eric & Jennifer previously with The Larson Group. Brittany is known best for her quality customer service skills. Eager to help others, Brittany always tries her best to please those around her. She's known for her enthusiastic and outgoing customer service style, as well as her eagerness to go above and beyond for those she cares about, family, friends, clients and the like. With over 10 years in customer service positions, she strives to make sure every transaction goes smoothly from start to finish.

Phone (503) 302-8166

Debbi McCune

I have over 20 years of business management, marketing and sales experience that is invaluable in my profession of real estate, especially when negotiating on your behalf. I utilize my experience and provide results that you count on. For 2009 I was in the top 6% of Prudential Realtors nationally and continue to be a top producer. I am passionate about your needs and goals. I appreciate the opportunity and considerate it a privilege to help you attain your real estate/home owner goals.

So when you decide that you'd like to buy or sell a home, please contact me.

I am an active member in several service organizations in the community:

Chamber of Commerce
Executive Committee Leadership Keizer
Economic Development and Governmental Affairs
Keizer Public Arts
City of Keizer - Keizer Visioning
St. Edward - Pastoral Council & Chair of the Women’s Group
Habitat for Humanity

Phone (503) 507-2355

Wendy Martin

Wendy, her husband and three children live in Sherwood Oregon. They have lived in Washington County for seventeen years, seven of them in Sherwood. Wendy is always excited to watch her family participating in everything from Cross Country to Soccer, Basketball, Track and Equestrian competitions. She has been a faithful classroom and Snack Shack volunteer and school Booster Club president since 2003. Her past work experience includes working as a Store Manager, merchandising and making sales training videos for Merry Go Round Enterprises.

Wendy’s launch into real estate all started one afternoon at the barn when Jennifer Larson said, “ You should sell real estate, walking around with earpiece in ...” That started a wonderful conversation that has lead to this new and exciting phase of life for Wendy.

Wendy is looking forward to helping you with your real estate needs. She has lived in the city of Portland in the Grant High, Alameda and Beaumont neighborhood, to the suburbs of Beaverton, Tigard, Bull Mountain, out into the country of farm land, Oregon Wine Country and Equestrian Estate properties of Washington, Clackamas and Yamhill counties.

Wendy is excited to partner with Home Star Brokers, with their experience, expertise and integrity, in serving the Portland Metropolitan, Beaverton, Tigard, Sherwood, Newberg communities and beyond!

Phone (503) 740-1285