Candice Richards

What do Clients Say?

"Candice was hands down the best realtor/person to have in our corner when selling our home. From the very beginning she took the time to understand how much our home meant to us and how to best present it for sale She went above and beyond to help us research different approaches to selling our home/land. Her attention to detail and intuition about the market was unparalleled. She was also very fair and balanced in helping us understand the negotiation process. I would recommend Candice to anyone who is looking to sell or buy a home in the Columbia Gorge. She's also just a really great person to work with! Thank you Candice for making this experience so positive!"

James & Eden McGrew

"We have bought and sold several homes, and Candice was the best realtor we’ve worked with! Her Hood River roots proved indispensable in a highly competitive market. She was not afraid of being aggressive with negotiations to get our deal done. Candice’s overall understanding of real estate market conditions, communication, and timely responses were instrumental in taking this deal to the finish line. She is connected to all the right people and has great contractor references too. She went above and beyond to close our deal! Without question, we would recommend and work with Candice again."

Colin Nelson

"This was my 4th transaction with Candice and each one has exceeded my expectations. Her experience throughout the entire process has helped each transaction go smoothly and without surprises. I couldn't have asked for anything more! Thanks, Candice!"

Stephen Smith

"Candice Richards did a stellar job selling my house. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to sell or buy a home. She is very professional, organized, conscientious and an effective communicator. I loved working with her!"

Andrea Flint

"Working with Candice made selling our house an enjoyable experience. She was an excellent communicator, responding promptly to all phone calls and texts. She was professional in every way and provided us with resources to get some tasks done by local professionals. Candice maintained a calm and even demeanor throughout the process which was very helpful and reassuring. I highly recommend Candice to anyone interested in buying or selling a house in the Columbia River Gorge. She knows the market well and will only be an asset to your entire experience."

Suzanne Warren

About Candice

Candice grew up in Hood River and hasn’t found a better place to call home—though she’s open to suggestions (spoiler: they never measure up). Growing up in an outdoor playground sparked a lifelong love for adventure, fresh air, and a good challenge—values that still drive her every day. Small-town roots run deep, and Candice thrives in the tight-knit, big-hearted community that makes The Gorge such a special place to live, work, and play.

After earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Portland, Candice began her career as a registered nurse. She spent the early part of her profession in medical-surgical nursing before transitioning into roles in Quality Management and Change Facilitation within Nursing Administration. Translation? She knows how to juggle chaos, lead with purpose, and never misses a detail. Following the completion of her Master’s Degree in Healthcare Management from Oregon Health & Science University, Candice felt a strong pull to reconnect with her local roots and explore her growing interest in real estate.

In 2016, she joined Copper West and is consistently one of the company’s top producing Realtors. Candice draws heavily on her nursing background, bringing the same meticulous attention to detail, organizational finesse, and patient advocacy to her work with real estate clients, surpassing the level of service that most of her competitors provide. Whether buying or selling, her clients benefit from her deep local insight, data driven approach, and her genuine commitment to their goals.

When she’s not busy hustling for her clients, you can catch Candice coaching classes at Crossfit Viento, downhill and skate skiing, running, and traveling. Her most recent endeavors include learning to wing foil, trying to set a positive and inspiring example for her daughter, Charlie, and serving on the board of the Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Foundation.