Kate Parkhomenko, known by her alias @KatPrada, has achieved great success in the real estate industry. Although she never planned on becoming a real estate agent, God had better plans for her. All she did was trust the process and continue going through all her hardships and difficulties. Kate’s charisma and ability to engage in fruitful conversations with anybody proved to be a great asset. Her qualities made her a priceless asset in the real estate business. Let’s look into Kate’s personality, and what shaped her into the amazing human she is today.
How Did Kate Spend Her Childhood?
Kate’s dual place of residence was a constant source of stress for her. Her Russian mother and Ukrainian father had difficulty communicating and agreeing to reside in one place, which is why Kate and her mother decided to start a new life in a new country, Canada. Unfortunately, Kate’s father was unable to join them. This was an incredibly overwhelming time for both of them, especially Kate, who was just 11 years old. Without realizing her mental state, her mother got preoccupied with her personal life and decided to send Kate back to Russia to live with her aging grandparents.
Kate felt like a complete outsider in Russia. The harsh reality of learning a new language and adjusting to a “foreign” culture hit her hard. Nevertheless, she braced herself and went back to school. She learned Russian from scratch, met new people, thrived in the ghetto, and graduated with a degree in music. With the support of her grandparents, Kate was brought up well despite the constant change and toxicity in her surroundings. Her grandfather instilled in her the virtues of honesty, perseverance, and justice, while her grandmother taught her the value of neatness and order.
Amid Kate’s happiness in her new life in Russia, her mother decided to change her life 360 degrees once again. She called Kate’s grandparents late at night and asked them to return their granddaughter. Once again, Kate’s life was turned upside down when she was forced to abandon her alma mater, her red diploma, music conservatory, her closest friends, and her boyfriend. She was just 15 when she gave in to the mounting pressure and moved back to Canada. She had a complicated relationship with her mom and often bounced from friend to friend to avoid spending time at home. Later, she chose to share a room with a group of young people to escape. It was tough to make ends meet on her own, but she somehow managed and got herself a job in the retail industry. While struggling, Kate met her future husband through a talent hunt website while auditioning.
What Role Did Kate’s Marriage Play in her Success?
Kate had no idea that meeting her future husband would drastically alter her life. When Kate met her mother-in-law, she felt like she got the mother figure in her life that she had been missing for so long. With her new family’s support and encouragement, Kate finished college with a degree in Accounting and Finance. Soon after this degree, she was given a routine pay raise of $0.25 per hour for outstanding achievements which was a drastic wakeup call. Her journey had just taken a massive turn for the better. A bigger office with a window was offered to her in place of a cubicle. Even still, she had a deep feeling that there was more to her life than the routine of an office job and she belonged somewhere else.
Kate wished to make the most of her independence and use her positivity to motivate everyone around her. When Kate’s mother-in-law, Olga, advised her to get a real estate license, it opened new doors of opportunity for her.
Stepping into the Real Estate Business
Kate, like many others, struggled through her first few years in real estate, primarily due to her lack of education and experience, but her determination ultimately carried her to success. As her career progressed, she accepted failure as part of the process and welcomed tremendous growth in her professional life.
Creating the “ParkHOMEnko” Brand
One of the most crucial steps is establishing your name in the industry. Kate was well aware of this fact and she and Olga decided to build the ParkHOMEnko brand and hired a few employees for a start. Along the way, Kate picked up a lot of helpful knowledge regarding online social media presence. While juggling work and family responsibilities proved challenging, Kate ultimately discovered her strength. She has excellent survival skills, which come from her childhood struggles. She feels grateful that she had the opportunity to go through the worst, which prepared her to receive the best.
Kate’s clientele at “ParkHOMEnko”
She is well-known for her expertise in pre-construction low-rise and condos and residential resale properties. She enjoys helping clients looking to buy or sell single-family homes, condominiums, townhouses, multi-family residences, or multi-unit structures. What sets Kate apart is the passion with which she performs her work.
What are some of the awards and accolades that Kate has received?
Kate has been recognized as a top real estate agent many times, earning accolades such as the Daniels Corporation’s Top Performing Team Award, Milborne Platinum Award Broker, Baker Platinum Top Broker, Marlin Spring Top Broker, Homelife Pinnacle, Prestige, Super Elite Club among others. Many advertising agencies and construction companies consider her a Platinum Agent and she is well known and respected in the industry.
How Has Kate’s Journey Been So Far?
Her line of work is real estate; Kate has 15 years of experience. Her confidence in public speaking has been crucial to her success. She is a Platinum Access Agent for her new built inventory in Greater Toronto and now spreading to Montreal and Calgary and selling projects abroad in Mexico, Costa Rica and Bahamas to assist destination buyers. According to Kate, her clients return and promote to their friends and family, which is a greater success for her, apart from keeping a consistent cash revenue.
When Kate gives her opinion, it is always sincere and real. She is an artist at heart and her emotional intelligence has helped her to identify the needs and wants of her clients. She lights up the room with her presence and shows character through dance.
She has risen to the position of a team leader at ParkHOMEnko along with Olga and her brother Philipp, a fast-growing Real Estate team where she is respected as an expert by her peers. She is a powerful woman in the business world who has contributed to $100 million in sales. Above all, Kate values transparency, honesty, and dependable service.
Follow these links to learn more about Kate and her outstanding achievements:
Instagram: @KatPrada
Company’s Official Instagram: @Parkhomenko.CA
Facebook: @KateParkhomenko
TikTok: @Parkhomenko.CA
