PCT: What do you do in your day-to-day?
Piper Pardue: I wear a lot of different hats. I consult with sellers and
buyers; facilitate price negotiations; manage and schedule repairs,
inspections and appraisals; and then work with lenders, appraisers,
surveyors and title companies to gather all the proper documenta-
tion to ensure that the transaction goes as smoothly as possible for my
clients.
PCT: Is there anything new in your job you want your customers to
know?
PP: The housing market is incredibly fast-paced, so working with an
experienced realtor can make all the difference. Having an agent that
is well prepared, knowledgeable about the market and can commu-
nicate effectively and efficiently will have a huge impact on the final
result.
PCT: How did you get into this business?
PP: I have a Bachelor’s in Business Marketing and Sales with an
emphasis on Business Communications, so I had planned to go into
some sort of sales position. I also grew up watching my mother work
in real estate, so I guess that had a lasting impact on me as well.
PCT: What is your backup job if you weren’t in this business?
PP: I might like to own an urban-type bistro with great eggs benedict,
pastries and coffee! Or maybe a landscaping company or nursery.
PCT: What is your favorite thing about your job?
PP: I love helping all the clients I get the pleasure of working with. A
home is where families build their lives and make lasting memories, so
being a part of something so personal and important is the most gratify-
ing part.
PCT: What have you learned in pursuing your field?
PP: It’s ever-changing and each transaction is unique and has its own
set of challenges. After more than 20 years in real estate, you would
think that I’ve seen it all ... but I learn something new every day.
Which is why having a seasoned team that is ready for anything is so
critical.
PP: The job can be at times extremely stress-
ful and you’ve got to have some grit to get
through the bumpy deals. But when you
close on a property, whether representing the
seller or the buyer, it’s a very rewarding feel-
ing. It doesn’t get any better [than] knowing
you’ve helped somebody fulfill their dreams
and future plans along the way.
PCT: What is the best piece of advice you
can give to customers?
PP: Listen to your real estate agent and heed
their advice, if possible. As realtors, we really
do have our clients’ best interest at heart.
PCT: What is the most interesting thing you
have seen in your field?
PP: The technology available now in the real
estate industry is astonishing. People can
completely search for their dream home on
an app on their phone (I thin