Pat Patricelli

Helping someone make the best choice for a home is at the top of Pat Patricelli’s priorities as a realtor. “When people see that you operate on that level they will respect you and they will feel comfortable referring you to their friends and colleagues.”

A top agent since 2000, Pat’s career is defined by a drive to succeed, anchored in the dual traits of organization and discipline:

• Five commended years of Air Force service in the U.S. and Europe


• Sales and management roles in several property-related industries


• First-hand experience buying and renovating investment property

An East Coast transplant, Pat embraces the multi-faceted role of a realtor and finds great satisfaction in exceeding the expectations of his clients. “It’s like having many different jobs. You’re a psychologist, you’re a negotiator, you’re a financial adviser, you’re a contractor… there are just so many different aspects to a transaction.”

“There’s also,” he continues, “a romantic aspect to real estate. A client walks into a house and falls in love with the way it’s staged or the way the light comes through the window. It’s my job to help them consider things like is there enough closet space? I have those eyes, so as I get to know the client I can make those recommendations as to whether or not a house is a good fit.”

ACTIVITIES: Pat, a vegetarian in the kitchen, also loves to get green outside. “If I’m stressed out at the end of the day I’ll go spend an hour in my garden and all my stress melts away.” Happily ensconced in his own cozy Edwardian flat in the Castro, Pat also believes in civic involvement. “When life or work are challenging I find that doing something on a volunteer basis helps take me out of myself. Plowing through a box of cookies also helps, though I try not to do that too often!”

EDUCATION: Following his time with the Air Force, Pat pursued a business degree at the University of Maryland.