Cathy is truly an “old sage”, often heard to say that she’s older than the dirt she sells, some even with houses included in the deal!  Cathy is a “Baby Boomer” so she has been around awhile! Her experience and knowledge of the local real estate market is the result of an accumulation of more than 25 years of daily effort. She is a stickler for the details and strives to do things right the first time. This is a true benefit for all of her clients. This unyielding trait gets everyone through some tough transactions. 

Over the years, Cathy has maintained that you learn something new every day, that no two real estate transactions are the same and that this job is one of the most rewarding and challenging customer service careers in existence.  People don’t often buy and sell real estate.  For many, buying or selling a home or property is a once or twice in a lifetime experience, and it can be very stressful, especially in difficult circumstances.  It is the job of the real estate broker to be knowledgeable, compassionate and reassuring as an advisor in this process.  It doesn’t do anyone any good to feel overwhelmed by the experience and patience is truly a virtue when it comes to real estate. Cathy embraces this process completely.

On a more personal note, Cathy’s family settled here in this corner of the Pacific Northwest decades before Washington became a State (1889). This makes Cathy, a true local. Yet she is also an experienced world traveler with a deep appreciation of many countries and their cultures, history, geography and politics. She has lived and worked overseas too. One of these days, you might see Cathy competing on one of those popular trivia game shows.  She’s an avid reader and is well rounded in her knowledge of things and she’s an aspiring writer too, always threatening to “write a book”.

Her first love is her extended family! She adores her 5 beautiful grandchildren. She is also active in her church family, singing in the choir and serving occasionally as a lector!  The spirit of community is strong here.

Cathy also loves real estate and customer service, the people, the challenges and just the entire process. She tells prospective buyers who walk through the door that “there are no strangers, just friends we haven’t met yet” and that “we’re always looking for more new good neighbors”. She believes that a solid team is the best way to provide quality customer service and that working with Lori Clark and the other experienced brokers here at Pathfinder Real Estate is the best choice for any client considering buying or selling property here in the beautiful Columbia Gorge area.  You will enjoy your experience working with Cathy.