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The Grand Union Team

We're a tight team with a clear way of doing things: smart advice, honest guidance, and deals handled right. We know the market, we know the block, and we care what happens after the sale.

About Us

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Raised by This Place

Tyler’s life in this region shapes how Grand Union reads neighborhoods, structures deals, and helps people make moves that feel thoughtful: not rushed or out of step with the place

Our Story
What Sets Us Apart

We’re not just brokers. We’re system builders. Every commission stays local, every client’s story matters, and every closing funds the nonprofits that shaped our values. This is a brokerage built for outcomes and legacy, not just transactions.

Our Approach
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The Grand Union Team

We're a tight team with a clear way of doing things: smart advice, honest guidance, and deals handled right. We know the market, we know the block, and we care what happens after the sale.

Which of these options describes you best?
What is your estimated timeline?

Still Not Sure Where to 
Start? Contact Us.

Ready to embark on your real estate journey? Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced agents.

Tyler Koski, Principal Broker Grand Union Real Estate
Tyler Koski

Founder & Principal Broker

  • Tyler leads Grand Union with deep Portland roots and a long view of what real estate can do. He helps buyers, sellers, and investors make smart, grounded decisions in a market that often feels noisy and rushed. Clients trust him for clear thinking, calm guidance, and strategy that serves both the deal and the bigger picture.​

Michael Harris, Broker Grand Union Real Estate
Michael Harris
Co-Founder & Broker
  • Michael is a Portland native and Grand Union broker who helps buyers and sellers navigate the Oregon market with confidence. He combines local knowledge, thoughtful strategy, and clear communication to make the process feel smooth, transparent, and well guided from start to close.

Janikka Byman, Broker Grand Union Real Estate
Janikka Byman

Managing & Designated Broker

  • As a longtime Portland-area resident and licensed broker since 2004, Janikka helps buyers and sellers make confident moves in a market that can feel fast, emotional, and unpredictable. Clients trust her for steady guidance, sharp attention to detail, and the kind of calm problem-solving that keeps deals moving from start to close.

Interested in joining the Grand Union team?
About Us
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Raised by This Place

Tyler’s life in this region shapes how Grand Union reads neighborhoods, structures deals, and helps people make moves that feel thoughtful: not rushed or out of step with the place

Our Story
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What Sets Us Apart

We’re not just brokers. We’re system builders. Every commission stays local, every client’s story matters, and every closing funds the nonprofits that shaped our values. This is a brokerage built for outcomes and legacy, not just transactions.

The Grand Union Approach: Learn More
Meet our Community Partners

EVERY DEAL GIVES BACK

Every Deal
Gives Back

Grand Union was built on the belief that real estate is more than a transaction. So a portion of every deal goes back into the community: funding partners advancing housing access, youth development, and the long-term resilience of the PNW. 

PROUD TO PARTNER WITH

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Careers

Join a brokerage that treats you like a partner, not a lead source. Keep your full commission, own your clients for life, and lean on done-for-you content, automation, and one-on-one deal strategy so you can stay focused on relationships and results.

Learn More

Why Work With Grand Union

We help you make the next move with context, honesty, and a strategy built around your life, not just the market.

Story-first. NOT transaction-first

Your goal, timing and risk tolerance drive the plan, not the listing cycle.

Region- and neighborhood-specific strategy

Pricing, timing, inventory, and trade-offs change block by block. We help you read the local picture.

Clarity when it counts

You'll get the full truth on trade-offs before you're on the hook.

Every deal gives back

A portion of every commission supports Proud Ground (affordable homeownership) and Outdoor School (science education).

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The Extended Team

Real estate doesn’t happen alone. Grand Union works with a trusted network of inspectors, contractors, coordinators, stagers, and community partners we know and trust. If you need a referral, we’re happy to connect you with the right people.

The Grand Union Team

Grand Union is a tight team with a clear way of doing things: smart advice, honest guidance, and deals handled right. We know the market, we know the block, and we care what happens after the sale.
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Tyler Koski

Founder & Principal Broker

Tyler leads Grand Union with deep Portland roots, helping buyers, sellers, and investors make smart, grounded moves in a noisy market.

Clients trust him for calm guidance, clear thinking, and strategy that serves both the deal and the bigger picture.

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Michael Harris

Operations & Clent Experience

Michael is a Portland native and Grand Union broker who helps buyers and sellers move through the Oregon market with clarity and confidence.

Clients value his local knowledge, thoughtful strategy, and steady communication from start to close.

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Janikka Byman,ABR, PSA

11 yr, 5 Star Professional Award Winner

A Portland local since 2004, I bring deep market knowledge, calm guidance, and a service-first mindset to every move. Buying or selling a home is personal: it is about security, possibility, and peace of mind.

 

I help clients navigate the process with clarity, care, and confidence.

PROUD TO PARTNER WITH
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Building permanently affordable homeownership opportunities.

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Connecting youth to nature through hands-on learning and community.

EVERY DEAL GIVES BACK

Every Deal
Gives Back

Grand Union was built on the belief that real estate is more than a transaction. So a portion of every deal goes back into the community: funding partners advancing housing access, youth development, and the long-term resilience of the PNW. 

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Community Partners

Building lasting impact means linking arms with organizations that move the needle for Portland on equity, access, and local opportunity. Our partners are more than names on a page. They’re part of the system we’re building, and every deal helps their work go further.

Learn How Every Deal Gives Back
Careers

Join a brokerage that treats you like a partner, not a lead source. Keep your full commission, own your clients for life, and lean on done-for-you content, automation, and one-on-one deal strategy so you can stay focused on relationships and results.

Join the Grand Union Team
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The Extended Team

Real estate doesn’t happen alone. Grand Union works with a trusted network of lenders, inspectors, contractors, coordinators, stagers, and community partners we know and trust. If you need a referral, we’re happy to connect you with the right people.

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Why Work With Grand Union

We help you navigate them with context, honesty, and a strategy built around your life, not just the market.

Why Work With Grand Union

We help you make the next move with context, honesty, and a strategy built around your life, not just the market.

Story-first. NOT transaction-first

Your goal, timing and risk tolerance drive the plan, not the listing cycle.

Region- and neighborhood-specific strategy

Pricing, timing, inventory, and trade-offs change block by block. We help you read the local picture.

Clarity when it counts

You'll get the full truth on trade-offs before you're on the hook.

Every deal gives back

A portion of every commission supports Proud Ground (affordable homeownership) and Outdoor School (science education).

Happy Kid playing on a swing with family

Still Not Sure Where to 
Start? Contact Us.

Ready to embark on your real estate journey? Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced agents.

Which of these options describes you best?
What is your estimated timeline?

Still Not Sure Where to 
Start? Contact Us.

Ready to embark on your real estate journey? Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced agents.

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Buy, sell, or invest with a team that knows the house, the block, and the stakes behind the deal. Grand Union brings local context, disciplined strategy, and a commitment to leaving something useful behind.

Copyright (c) 2026 Grand Union

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Buy, sell, or invest with a team that knows the house, the block,
and the stakes behind the deal.
Good real estate should protect the client and strengthen the place.
Whether you are buying, selling, or investing, Grand Union brings local context, disciplined strategy, and a commitment to leaving something useful behind.

Copyright (c) 2026 Grand Union

Copyright (c) 2026 Grand Union

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