Katy, a native of Gig Harbor, brings a profound commitment to real estate, drawing on her Air Force background and savvy use of the VA loan that sparked her passion for property investment. Her journey includes earning a Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership at Arizona State University and advancing with a Master’s in Finance. Following six successful years in enterprise sales, Katy embraced her true calling in real estate by building a diverse property portfolio over the years. You will find her in spare time woodworking and doing home improvement projects in her own home and her investment properties. She is focused on assisting clients in identifying profitable investment opportunities, she specializes in diverse ventures such as fix-and-flips, short-term rentals, and long-term property investments. Katy is, also, dedicated to guiding fellow veterans through the VA loan program towards homeownership and real estate investments. Katy’s dedication and seasoned expertise make her an invaluable guide, committed to realizing her clients’ real estate dreams with clarity and precision.
My Name Is: Katy Pereira
I Am: A mom to my wonderful daughter Mila and two German Shepherds!
Born In: Oregon
Languages Spoken: English
Proudest Moment: Becoming a mom!
Biggest Challenge: Completing my Bachelors degree online while deployed in Afghanistan! I did get very good at multi-tasking though (:
I Love Real Estate Because: it allows for a space to be creative and build generational wealth
My Superhero Power: Organization! My multi-tasking skills are top notch
My Perfect Day: It has to start with a bold cup of coffee, and a walk with my daughter to the park. We’d spend some time exploring cool thrift shops- at night friends would come by for game night, we’d have some delicious cocktails and do a fire outside!
Favorite Seattle Neighborhood: Downtown Gig Harbor is always a favorite. It has kept its small town charm despite the community growing so rapidly around it. It is straight out of a story book.
Biggest Hero/Inspiration: My husband! A truly impressive human, who brings the most positive energy into any room he walks into. I am so lucky!
Hobbies Outside of Real Estate: Hosting- I pride myself in my charcuterie skills! Baking, and woodworking!
Favorite Season: Fall! The leaves, the holiday anticipation, big sweaters… sign me up!