2202r,ebotcO.noitidElaCoS.enizagaMtnegAevitucexE EXECUTIVE A G E N T M A G A Z I N E ® Kati Mendoza Executive Agent of the Month
Now a top-producing Realtor® in her own right, Kati maintains a robust practice that is driven by her deep community ties and referrals from past clients. As a wife and mother, Kati enjoys working with other young fami lies and helping them not only find a comfortable nesting place, but an opportunity to build wealth and security for the future.
Kati’s passion for homes began in childhood, when her mom would take her and her best friend to tour open houses just for fun. “I remember seeing this eco-friendly house in Ramona,” she recalls. “It had moss on the roof to keep it cool. It made a lasting impression on me to see how different people live and how important your home base is in terms of supporting you and what you need in life.” When Kati entered real estate after a successful first career in corporate sales, she says, “Those experiences came back to me. Real estate felt like the right path and a powerful thing to get excited about.”
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Written by H. K. Wilson - Photography by Ian Wiant ASan Diego native, Realtor® Kati Mendoza has the pleasure of waking every morning and helping people find home in the place she loves most in the world. Kati is more than a local real estate expert, she is an ambassador to the unique homes and lifestyles that are available in communities all around the region, and she helps families there to design their best lives.
Today, Kati is a partner in the Jacobo Realty Group at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Carlsbad. She began as an assistant to founder Michael Jacobo, a seasoned Realtor® who ranks among the top 100 agents within Berkshire Hathaway in the top 1/2 percent of all Realtors® nationwide. Kati recounts the value of that experience: “We shared an office, so I heard the details of every transaction he was involved in. He was so generous in his mentorship. He took me everywhere and opened himself up like a book. Even when he made mistakes, he never hid that, but would say here’s how we’re going to fix it.”
One client summed up his experience working with Kati this way: “If you’re looking for a buying or listing agent, Kati is your person. Here’s why: Most important, she is a person of high integrity, smart, loyal, tenacious, resourceful, strong work ethic, excellent follow-up, does her research, knows the market and is very personable with excellent interpersonal skills. That’s the Kati I’ve known for the past five years.”
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By way of example, Kati helped clients purchase a home several years ago, and with the equity they gained, they were able to start their own business. “Purchasing a home was an important step in being able to reach those other dreams,” she says. “Real estate is about so much more than finding a house. Now, watching them succeed as result of a real estate purchase they made (along with a lot of hard work, of course), is so rewarding. What a gift you can give to a friend! It is really gratifying to have that kind of effect on people’s families and futures.”
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While you won’t find a Realtor® anywhere who is more enthusiastic about the people and communities she repre sents, Kati says that the fun of looking at houses is just the beginning in terms of her investment in her clients. “Once the transaction is in escrow, that’s where some agents take a backseat. But after the home inspection report, I’m there calling out contractors and looking thoroughly at the structure. I take the extra time to get all of the information I can about the house and make sure repairs are done.”
A first-time buyer had this to say: “Kati is so much more than your average real estate agent! She helped my husband and I buy our first home, but more than that she was our advocate. Our landlord of the home we’d been renting for over four years put the house up for sale without giving us the proper notifications. Kati took the time to counsel us on our rights as tenants and communicate with the landlord’s real estate agent so we could feel protected as we looked for a new home. She also worked closely with our loan officer so we were able to put an offer on our ideal home the day the house went on the market! She also met with inspectors and contractors when we weren’t available, so our request for repairs was professional and detailed. I can’t recommend Kati enough for her professionalism and quick action to get us out of a bad situation and into a perfect home. She is a master of real estate.”
Kati and her husband Casey are enjoying life with their 1-year-old son Charlie in Carlsbad, where they are blessed to have extended family members nearby. According to Kati, having Charlie has given her a fresh perspective when it comes to helping clients and their families with their housing needs. “I understand why nothing matters as much as taking care of your little ones. I really want to support people in meeting those priorities.” With her dynamic personality and caring spirit, Kati’s personal approach to real estate means clients are regarded as individuals. “The process of purchasing or selling a home is very unique to your property and situation. I want people to feel heard and empowered to make these important life decisions. It’s an amazing gift I have, to be a real estate agent, helping people find their home base and community network, while also securing their financial future.”
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Kati Mendoza Jacobo Realty Group/ Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 5973 Avenida Encinas #110, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Tel: 858.964.8697 - 760-431-3330 Email: Kati@jacoborealty.com - KatiMendoza@bhhscal.com Web: https://northsdproperties.comDRE#02008062
