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COLDWELL BANKER’S
KATRINA CHARLES
A Unique Perspective on Real Estate
F
or Katrina Charles, real estate
was something she grew up
with—and she learned early
on that it’s the ultimate people
business. Inspired by her grandparents
to pursue real estate, from a young age
Charles was exposed to everything from
home construction and renovations to
property management. “My grandparents
bought and remodeled rental properties
in the AK Valley, and I admired how much
pride they took in creating homes for
families,” she said. “Their focus was always
more on their tenants than the houses
themselves. When I got into real estate,
I wanted to bring that same approach
to helping my clients buy and sell
properties.”
Licensed in both commercial and
residential real estate, Charles has been
a Realtor for more than 12 years and has
sought the highest levels of education in
her field to become an associate broker
with Coldwell Banker’s Fox Chapel office.
Her diverse experience buying and selling
in the city, and throughout Pittsburgh’s
surrounding suburbs, has been key to her
success.
“I’ve made it a point to work in
different locales and neighborhoods—to
understand the unique challenges and
opportunities they present—because
no two are identical from a market
perspective,” Charles said. “I think this is
one reason I excel in finding properties
for people relocating to Pittsburgh.
They’re less likely to restrict a search to
one school district or municipality, so
broad knowledge of the area is that much
more important.”
Her passion for finding the perfect
home extends into her personal life,
where Charles supports several rescue
agencies working to place dogs into
their “furever” homes. In addition to her
company’s national charity, CB Homes for
Dogs, she volunteers for The Pennsylvania
Great Dane Rescue and promotes GDRFL
in North Carolina, where she and her
fiancé adopted their first rescue, Clyde. “A
home is about much more than just the
brick and mortar,” Charles said. “It’s about
the traditions, people and things you put
in it...and frequently that includes one,
or in my case, three otherwise homeless
dogs. Home is in the eye of the beholder,
and my goal is to capture that for every
client I work with.”
For more information on Coldwell
Banker’s Katrina Charles, call her
directly at 724.420.4844 on her cell,
or 412.963.7655 at her office, which is
located at 17 Brilliant Ave, Pittsburgh,
15215. Website buy412.com.
PREPPING YOUR HOME FOR WINTER:
• Weatherproof windows by sealing
them or using caulk. For severely
damaged or non-functioning ones,
consider replacements to save on
energy bills and add value to your
home.
• Reverse your fans. Turning fans
clockwise stops warm air from rising
and lowers your heating bills.
• Have your fireplace swept and
inspected. This not only keeps carbon
monoxide out, but also further
reduces your heat bill by having a
functioning fireplace to use during the
winter months.
• Prevent pipes from freezing. Always
ensure that the heat is on during
winter months. On cold days, let
your faucets drip to prevent freezing,
especially those on exterior walls.
• Bring the outdoors in. Shut off any
outdoor water valves or sprinkler
systems to prevent freezing. Detach
hoses and bring in the grill, planters,
patio furniture, etc.
• Clean gutters. Remove leaves and
clogs that can cause additional ice
buildup in the winter leading to
damaged gutters and downspouts.
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