First Friday Female Founder Feature: Katherin Burnette
This month’s First Friday Female Founder post features Katherin Burnette, President and CEO of Triangle Real Estate Group. During this Virgo season, I’d be remiss to not mention that Katherin is a quintessential example of all that makes my fellow Virgo sisters so amazing, but her awesomeness doesn’t stop there… I am so appreciative and in awe of Katherin’s passion for her community, attention to detail, commitment to a job well-done and heart for supporting those in her squad, all of which is particularly important amidst the wild ride that real estate is taking right now. Plus, Katherin is always up for an exciting Carolina Hurricanes game, which is a definite positive for me as a sports fanatic. I’m so excited to share Katherin’s wonderfulness with you. Enjoy this peek inside the mind and heart of this absolute rock star!
Katherin Burnette grew up in North Carolina and has been involved in the real estate industry since she was 17. She received her NC Real Estate Salesman's license by the age of 19, then her NC Notary Public certification, followed by her NC Real Estate Broker's license by the age of 21. At that time, she was one of the youngest individuals to have ever received their full broker certification in the State of NC. She worked for and managed several small real estate companies in Coastal NC before moving to Raleigh in 2002.
Starting in 2002, she worked with one of the top Raleigh real estate firms for 11 years and managed the sales team, office administration, online and offline marketing campaigns and property management division in our office in North Raleigh. She found joy in helping her team members improve their sales each year, and her team was ranked in the top 5 Residential Real Estate Teams by Triangle Business Journal for many years.
In 2013, she opened Triangle Real Estate Group, a real estate company that specializes in aggressive online and offline marketing campaigns which individually focuses on the needs of our clients. Her highly experienced agents have been specifically chosen to represent our clients and provide personalized service along with a specialized advertising campaign for each client.
First Friday Female Founder Feature:
Katherin Burnette
How would you describe your company and the products / services you offer?
Triangle Real Estate Group, an affiliate company of ERA Live Moore, is a Residential and Commercial Real Estate Firm serving the entire Triangle Area.
Why did you start your company?
To assist Brokers who wanted to grow their own book of business and yet have the administrative and marketing support behind them to help them grow.
What has been the most rewarding part of your journey in founding this company?
Helping families and businesses transition into new chapters.
About what are you most proud?
That I have a great relationship with my husband and all three of our kids, even in the midst of having a crazy real estate schedule every week.
Are you naturally organized, was it a skill you learned or is it something with which you regularly struggle, and what tips or tools do you use to stay your most organized?
I believe I am naturally organized, but it is an area in which I am always trying to improve. My mother taught me at an early age the benefits of making a list every day, and it is something I practice all of the time.
Who’s the one person who changed your life, and why?
My dear husband, Barry Burnette. We both knew on the day we met that we were meant to be together. Many years later we are both active in our businesses and support each other 100%. I am thankful that we have built a life that brings us both joy, even though some days may be longer than others.
What words of wisdom would you have for someone who is overwhelmed with staying organized and / or productive?
Only focus on what really matters each day. Let everything else go.
Do you use technology to help stay productive or organized? If so, what’s your favorite program, app or tech tool?
Yes. I love Dropbox and use it all of the time. I am also a big believer in voice texting or voice memos. It saves me so much time, and I love it!
How do you feel about work/life efficiency or integration in your life, including any tips or challenges for managing the personal and professional commitments in your life?
Due to the nature of my business, especially with houses for sale in such demand, scheduling white space has helped me in many ways since my business and personal life can change fairly often due to the needs of clients.
About what causes are you most passionate?
As a former Pastor's kid, I am very passionate about helping ministry families and the challenges they experience on a regular basis.
What have you found to be the most effective way to relax after a long day or super long week?
Watching Law & Order Criminal Intent on the couch with my two maltipoos.
What is your favorite author/book?
You are killing me with these questions! I love to read, so this is hard - One of my top picks would be Smarter, Faster, Better by Charles Duhigg.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“You will never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.” - Darren Hardy.
What is your go-to accessory?
Earrings
What are the fundamentals of your beauty routine?
Getting enough sleep every night and good eyeliner
What is your favorite food?
It is going to be a tie between the El Platano from Gonza Y Tequila and Butter Pecan Ice Cream.
Of the locally-owned and -operated establishments in the place you currently live, which are your top 3 favorites and why?
Winston’s Grille - I love the food, and the customer service is always superb.
The Painted Pearl - Courtney’s monthly earring subscription always has me checking my mailbox.
Dante’s Italian - when possible, we love to grab their Grandma’s pizza on Friday nights.
What is your favorite place that you have visited?
This is a tough question because I love to travel. Two of few of my most memorable places have been Vancouver and the Masada fortress in Israel. Overall I love to see the ocean.
What movie could you watch on an endless loop?
No Country For Old Men
If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
To keep our beloved animals alive for as long as possible.
What advice would you give your 21-year-old self?
To Embrace and enjoy the chapter of life that you are in no matter how difficult things can be.
If you could have lunch with anyone (living or deceased), who would it be and why?
I would love to have lunch with my Grandfather. He was born in Brooklyn to a recently immigrated family from Norway. He served in the Navy, was a successful entrepreneur, wrote a published book, attended and graduated college in his 50’s and then became a Junior High Teacher in Florida. He eventually retired in Black Mountain, NC, and even though he was on the quiet side, he would always give great advice and was generous in his service to others. I cherished my time with him, and he made an impact on my life.
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