Meet Patty Rash, admin at our Newark and Middletown offices. Since joining us in December 2001, Patty has quietly excelled in her role supporting the daily operations of listings and sales alongside her admin partner, Nancy Colligan. Patty’s commitment to the real estate process and her colleagues is evident in everything she does. Join us as we chat with Patty about her love for real estate and what keeps her grounded at Patterson-Schwartz.
How did you choose your career in real estate?
I have always been interested in houses and I knew I could not be an agent, so the next best job would be to work in-house as the administrative assistant. I still get to be involved in the process of listing the house in the MLS and processing the sale all the way to settlement. It still gives me the satisfaction of the real estate business that I was looking for.
What do you love about your job?
I love to come to work every day. The agents and staff are my family and friends. Everyone works together for the same goal to help the sellers and buyers in their most important transaction in their life. It makes me happy when a new sale or listing is turned in to me. It’s like I am a big part of everything going on and I get to help make it a little easier on the agent to do what they should be doing—taking care of the clients.
What keeps you at PSA?
That is an easy answer: the company values! Charlie Schwartz, Joe Pluscht, Chris Cashman, and Dave Watlington are part of my managerial team and they are great managers to work with. They ask for your opinion and they are so easy to approach to answer any question you have.
The agents are a bigger part of my interaction on a daily basis and we treat each other like a working family. There is respect and appreciation among the staff and the agents that is none like I have had in any other career.
Patterson-Schwartz has been a very good company to work for and I will finish my career here upon retirement.
What do you do in your spare time?
My spare time is filled with taking good care of a Goldendoodle we adopted in February 2023. Luna is a sweet pup, but it felt like having a newborn in the beginning! She is becoming a good girl, but it has been a real struggle. The only time I have away from her is coming to work every week day. My work family is so less stressful than my time at home with her.
My husband, Dave, and I enjoy working in the yard. My favorite pastime is watching Netflix series while sitting on the beautiful deck he built for me; it is my oasis. We will have been married for 45 years in September. We love to go on cruises as many times a year as we can afford.
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Discover the heart of Patterson-Schwartz through Patty’s story—a testament to dedication and community spirit. Her quiet expertise and unwavering support for our team and clients exemplify the values that define us. Patty’s journey highlights our commitment to excellence and camaraderie, setting us apart as a cherished community and a great place to grow your career in real estate.