Straightforward advice
I’ll talk through the numbers, tradeoffs, and timing with you. You deserve clear expectations so you can make decisions that fit your life.
Meet your broker. And your neighbor.
Hey, I’m AJ.
Your next home is about more than extra square footage. It’s about making room for the life you want.
I’m AJ Brungardt, a Washington and Oregon real estate broker with Level Up Group, brokered by eXp Realty. I help busy PNW families sell the home they have and buy the home they need next.
Vancouver, WA · Southwest Washington & Portland Metro
Since 2016Helping people buy and sell
200+ familiesHelped locally
WA & OROne broker across the river
Fluent in ASLDirect, accessible communication
The reason behind Level Up
You’ve outgrown your home.
Now what?
You might need another bedroom, a home office, a yard you can actually use, or simply a layout that works better. But when you already own a home, finding the next one is only part of the move.
What will your current home sell for? How much equity can you use? Do you sell first, buy first, or try to line up both closings?
I created Level Up Group with homeowners like you in mind. Through my signature Level Up Method, we connect the sale, purchase, and moving logistics into one plan, with your goals and timing guiding the decisions.
We start by understanding your situation, estimating your sale proceeds, and working with your lender to explore what feels comfortable. Then we build the plan for getting you there.
Explore the 5-step Level Up Method →What working together feels like
Real conversations.
Practical help. Someone in your corner.
A plan that can adapt
Sometimes the right approach changes when you find a home or get new information. We’ll keep talking through your options and what comes next.
Support beyond the paperwork
From preparing your current home to negotiating the next one, I stay involved in the details that help both sides of your move come together.
Clients often tell me it feels like they hired a friend. That’s the kind of relationship I want to build: approachable, honest, and there for you through the whole move.
At home in the PNW
Vancouver roots.
A personal connection.
I was born and raised in Vancouver, and it’s still home. My wife, Tina, and I live here with our three dogs. We love spending time together, getting outside, and walking the dogs at Raymond E. Shaffer Community Park.
Supporting local animal shelters is also close to my heart. Home means a lot to me, whether that’s a place for people to start their next chapter or a safe place for an animal to land.
I work with buyers and sellers throughout Southwest Washington and the Portland Metro area. Whether you’re upsizing, buying your first home, or making a different kind of move, I’d love to hear what you’re working toward.
Communication matters
Real estate in ASL.
I’m fluent in American Sign Language and have helped dozens of Deaf families buy and sell homes. Being able to talk directly, ask questions, and understand the details matters throughout a real estate transaction.
If you prefer to communicate in ASL, let me know when you reach out so we can plan a conversation that works for you.
Text AJ →See how it comes together
Every move has its own story.
Cody and Marci bought before selling. Sable and Denton used a sale contingency. Randi coordinated closings so her sale proceeds could fund her next purchase. Their plans fit their situations, and yours should too.
Read their success stories →Your next chapter starts with a conversation
Tell me what isn’t working.
Let’s figure out what could.
You don’t need a home picked out or a listing date on the calendar. We can start with where you are, where you want to go, and the questions on your mind.
AJ Brungardt · Level Up Group, brokered by eXp Realty
WA License #126713 · OR License #201240246