Cathy Risk: Home Away From Home
Cathy Risk, Director of Transaction Services & Risk Management
With a career that spans publishing, accounting, and real estate, Cathy Risk has found REMAX Gold to be her warm home away from home where the culture motivates her every day.
“Everyone here is approachable. There’s a genuine mutual trust and friendliness. It’s a place where people truly enjoy working together, and that makes all the difference.” – Cathy Risk.
Her professional journey began in the Bay Area, working as a financial analyst for a book publisher. From there, she transitioned into software development before ultimately finding her way into real estate in the early 1990s. “I thought I’d just do it part-time,” Cathy said, “but I got addicted to it. I loved it.”
After relocating to the Sacramento area, Cathy built a strong foundation in El Dorado County’s close-knit real estate community. Her experience managing REO transactions in the early 2000s eventually led her to REMAX Gold, where she joined as Executive Assistant to Bev Kendall. Over time, her deep understanding of contracts and transaction processes positioned her as a leader and mentor within the company.
Today, Cathy oversees the transaction management and compliance teams, ensuring each file runs smoothly while providing agents with guidance and support. “I love working with our team and our associates,” she said. “Solving problems and finding solutions together is always rewarding.”
Reflecting on her years with REMAX Gold, Cathy says she’s learned how to effectively prioritize tasks at hand. “Bev used to say, ‘figure out what’s important and what’s urgent, and take care of urgent then important,” Cathy said. That perspective, paired with her steady leadership, has shaped the positive, collaborative environment she values most.
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