Meet Sam Dali, whose impressive journey spans nearly 34 years in the real estate industry—29 of which have been dedicated to Patterson-Schwartz. From starting in academia to thriving in corporate relocation, Sam’s career has taken many exciting turns. Today, he continues to oversee much of our relocation business, all while embracing life in sunny Florida. Join us as we dive into his inspiring story, exploring what has kept him at PSA, what sets our company apart, and how he balances work with a passion for cars, sports, and music.
How long have you been at PSA?
My real estate career extends to almost 34 years, 29 of those years with Patterson-Schwartz. When PSA acquired Gilpin Real Estate in 1995, I was already in a Corporate Relocation role. Today, I still oversee much of the relocation business at PSA with Brian Pomije, my colleague and Director of Property Management & Relocation
How did you choose your career in real estate?
Before entering the real estate world, I was in academia as a college instructor and dean. I was involved in scheduling and marketing the real estate licensing course(s) for the college. However, I never thought of real estate as a career for me. Never say never. As I felt the need to change careers, a position in relocation became available and I took advantage of it.
What aspects of PSA’s reputation and culture have influenced your long-term commitment to the company?
My responsibilities were to meet with companies to develop, and later maintain, corporate relocation business for Patterson-Schwartz. It was easy to talk about PSA’s reputation to those I met with. I never had to apologize that I was from PSA. Everyone knew about the reputation of the company and I liked that a lot.
What sets PSA apart as a company?
I remember saying many years ago to Dick Christopher, and later Joe Pluscht, “When I leave Patterson-Schwartz, I will leave real estate.” I’m not sure why agents go from company to company trying to find something better. PSA has been a great match for me: a company that is supportive, community-oriented, cares about their employees and staff, provides opportunities, and has an outstanding reputation.
Patterson-Schwartz has always trusted me to make the right decisions and be self-managed—a major reason for my extended stay.
Over five years ago, my wife, Christine, accepted a position with a major bank in south Florida. When I shared the news with Joe Pluscht, he asked me to think about taking my relocation position to Florida and working remotely. I am still working remotely. I thought my PSA career was coming to an end. It was just beginning a new phase. That’s who Patterson-Schwartz is!
What do you do when you’re not in the office?
Relocating to Florida has provided a lot of things to do as we explore its many areas, including several visits to The Keys along with time in the Gulf Coast, central FL, Ocala, and the east coast of FL from Miami to Cocoa Beach, Vero Beach, West Palm Beach, etc.
Most of my outside activities center around four things: cars, sports, music, and exploring the area. Cars have been a passion of mine my entire life. I just love high-performance luxury brand cars like Porsche. I have been a P-car owner for almost 20 years and we are still members of the Porsche Club of America, Gold Coast Region. Chris and I still like cycling and ride both our road and mountain bikes. Cycling in our area is a very big deal and there a lots of riders everywhere. Swimming is a given—we do that all time. Watching all kinds of sports is something that occupies a lot of our time as we enjoy watching the competition. As a former musician, music is also a passion and interest. Music is always on in the house and we often attend concerts for musical artists of all levels across various locations in Florida.
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Sam Dali’s remarkable journey at Patterson-Schwartz exemplifies the spirit of adaptability and passion that defines our team. From his roots in academia to a thriving career in corporate relocation, Sam’s story inspires us to embrace new opportunities and challenges. We’re grateful to have him as part of our family, continuing to contribute to our success from the sunny state of Florida. Here’s to many more years of growth and adventure, both personally and professionally!