Bend Premier Real Estate is proud to announce that Managing Principal Broker Natalka Palmer has been named the 2026 REALTOR® of the Year by the Cascades East Association of REALTORS®.

Presented to one member each year, the REALTOR® of the Year recognition honors outstanding service to the REALTOR® organization, the real estate profession and the community. Natalka's selection reflects the integrity, leadership and commitment she brings to real estate throughout Central Oregon.

Leadership That Strengthens Our Profession

Natalka's influence extends beyond individual transactions. She is committed to upholding high professional standards, strengthening the real estate community and helping brokers navigate their responsibilities with knowledge and sound judgment.

As Managing Principal Broker of Bend Premier Real Estate, Natalka provides the company's brokers with exper...

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Bend Premier Real Estate Named Best Real Estate Company in Central Oregon for 2026

We are proud to announce that Bend Premier Real Estate has been voted the Best Real Estate Company in Central Oregon for 2026.

For our locally owned, independent real estate brokerage, this recognition means a great deal. Bend Premier Real Estate was built in Central Oregon, and our focus has always been on providing exceptional service to the people who live here, those moving here, and the real estate brokers who have chosen to build their businesses with us.

Being recognized as the Best Real Estate Company in Central Oregon is something we share with our entire team — our brokers, our staff, our clients and the community that has supported Bend Premier Real Estate over the years.

A Locally Owned Central Oregon Real Estate Company...

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Our Premier Brokers Haven't Changed. What's Behind Them Has.

Real estate advice has never been the problem.

The problem has always been depth. How thoroughly can a broker prepare? How quickly can they synthesize a pricing strategy, read a neighborhood's buyer profile, or craft marketing language that actually moves people — before the listing goes live, before the offer arrives, before the window closes?

That depth is now different at Bend Premier Real Estate.

Our brokers work with Premier AI Studio — a private, custom-built system designed exclusively for how our agents operate in Central Oregon's market. Not a generic tool. Not a subscription someone else is using. A proprietary suite built around the real work of representing buyers and sellers in

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Bend Premier Real Estate is proud to welcome Natalka Palmer as our new Managing Principal Broker, marking an exciting and meaningful step forward for our brokerage and the agents we serve.

Natalka brings more than three decades of real estate leadership experience, with deep expertise spanning brokerage operations, compliance, agent development, and strategic growth. Her career has included serving as Managing Principal Broker and Designated Broker for respected firms both locally and regionally, as well as active leadership roles within Cascades East, Oregon and National Association of Realtors.

What truly sets Natalka apart is her steady, people-first leadership style. She is known for supporting agents through thoughtful guidance, clear systems, and a strong commitment to professionalism and ethical standards. From onboarding and mentoring to transaction oversight and education, her approach centers on helping brokers build sustai...

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Jed Peters Has Joined Bend Premier Real Estate

Jed Peters is a real estate broker with more than a decade of experience helping clients buy, sell, and invest in exceptional properties. After a highly successful career in Austin—working across luxury residential homes, land and ranch sales, and investment-driven transactions—Jed relocated to Bend to build a life in the mountains and serve a community that immediately felt like home.

Jed's approach is grounded in the belief that real estate is equal parts strategy and relationship. He is known for his calm presence, thoughtful communication, and ability to make even the most complex transactions feel clear and manageable. Clients appreciate his blend of market knowledge, negotiation skill, and genuine care for the people he represents.

His background includes:
• Luxury home sales across competit...

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