Keller Williams Realty began in 1983 as a real estate franchise founded by Gary Keller and Joe Williams, and the company has grown into a technology-focused real estate network with a broad agent base. Keller Williams Realty Portland Central serves the Portland market as a market center for buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals, with services centered on residential brokerage, home search, and agent development. The office operates within the Keller Williams franchise system, which is organized around independently owned and operated market centers and supports real estate careers through training, tools, and local brokerage services.