Katherine Amporias is a real estate agent who is currently employed by Home Smart Optima Realty in Pittsburg, CA. Originally from the Metro Manila area of the Philippines, Katherine made the move to the United States in December 2006. Having been awarded a full scholarship in the Business Management program at the esteemed De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in Manila, Philippines, Katherine relocated to the United States with the intention of furthering her education. Her ultimate goal was to become a Realtor, so she enrolled in Real Estate courses and successfully obtained an Associate Degree in Real Estate with distinction from City College of San Francisco in May 2017. After passing the real estate licensing exam, she joined Keller Williams Realty shortly thereafter. Katherine possesses a strong passion for learning and excelling in her field. She is naturally inclined towards education and continues to enhance her skills through comprehensive training provided by Keller Williams. With an extensive twenty-year background in customer service, Katherine possesses an innate understanding of what clients desire. Her previous experience in the hospitality industry has equipped her with transferable skills that seamlessly transition into real estate. Having lived in both the Philippines and the United States, Katherine possesses a deep cultural awareness that enables her to effectively assist diverse groups of individuals. Furthermore, her previous roles in supervision and management have instilled in her the highest level of leadership and service. She utilizes qualities such as conflict resolution, attentive listening, organization, and negotiation to ensure that her clients achieve their desired outcomes. Katherine is a sociable and affable individual who thoroughly enjoys working with people. She has a love for adventure, travel, movies, music, and singing. Additionally, she takes pleasure in decorating her home. Throughout her life, she has had the opportunity to visit various countries including Mexico, Canada, Hong Kong, Macau, China, India, Nepal, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, and Australia. Her dream is to explore Europe in the near future. Katherine has a daring side, having engaged in activities such as parasailing twice in Hawaii, driving ATVs in rough terrains, swimming with dolphins in Mexico, and even skydiving in Sacramento while pregnant. Katherine possesses an unwavering passion for assisting others, which she achieves through her enthusiasm, trustworthiness, honesty, and reliability. She initially embarked on her career in business management before eventually finding her way into the realm of Real Estate in 2018. Since then, she has experienced remarkable success in helping residential homeowners find their dream homes. She specializes in assisting first-time home buyers and derives immense satisfaction from helping individuals achieve their real estate aspirations. Ultimately, Katherine is fulfilling her lifelong passion for helping others. In addition to her real estate endeavors, she also owns and manages a consignment store in her community of Orlinda. Above all, Katherine attributes her success to her children. They serve as her driving force and provide her with unwavering love and support. Their presence keeps her motivated and immensely blessed.