A History of "Firsts"
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Parks & Weisberg Realtors has long been recognized as a progressive organization of "firsts."
- First to start the Condominium Council
- First to start the Property Management group
- Frank Weisberg, the first CCIM in Kentucky
- Pat Parks, known nationally for her training programs, was the first National Women's Council President from the area
- The first full service relocation department in the area
- The first real estate company to start a mortgage company HUD approved in Kentucky and Indiana and offering a variety of mortgage options
- 75% of all agents nationally eCertified®
Recognized locally and nationally for the strength of their training initiatives, Pat Parks served as the catalyst to get the firm nationally certified in 1974 by Merrill Lynch to start the inception of the first national third party purchase program in the US.
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For nearly 70 years, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Parks & Weisberg, REALTORS has served communities in Kentucky and Indiana. Setting the standard as a premier real estate company in residential property sales, commercial property sales and property management, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Parks & Weisberg, REALTORS has achieved tremendous growth, customer satisfaction and industry accolades for its commitment to satisfying the needs of its buyers and sellers. Started by Lewis Bass and Charles Weisberg in 1952, the company has evolved from the first owners riding street cars to show property, to one of the most respected names in real estate. In 2008, siblings Dave and Judie Parks purchased the firm and took over the mantle of leadership from Pat Parks, Frank Weisberg and Ron Weisberg who led the company for decades. In late 2019, the Parks Family joined forces with James Cook, a respected leader in the Warren County and Bowling Green markets. The company is now operated under the banners of both Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Parks & Weisberg Realtors and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Partners Realty Brands.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Parks & Weisberg, REALTORS has been recognized both within the Kentucky and Indiana communities, as well as within the national real estate industry. The company, known for its excellence in education, relocation and community service, receives accolades from the real estate industry at large and many of its agents have served in a variety of leadership positions within the industry. The current owners, David L. Parks, Jr. and Judie Parks, are Louisville natives who believe in selling the community first and come from a real estate family steeped in tradition.
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Pat ParksCRB, CRS, LTG President & CEO Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Parks and Weisberg, REALTORS |
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Leadership roles on local, state, and national levels, combined with outstanding sales and administrative records make Pat Parks' career impressively successful. Holding four professional designations, she serves as a role model for the real estate community. As President of the company, Pat coordinates nearly 70 associates at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Parks & Weisberg, REALTORS and is the managing arm. Her expertise has helped to guide this company as the largest privately owned full service company with offices in both Louisville and Southern Indiana. The well-known executive has been named:
Pat's dedication to upgrading Realtor professionalism is apparent as she shares her nationally recognized education program from coast to coast. As 1984 national president of the Women's Council of REALTORS (WCR), she traveled more than 100,000 miles in 35 states and four foreign countries, spreading the professional Realtor message. Pat has written and taught real estate and personal development courses nationally and internationally. She was also instrumental in formulating a designation program geared to leadership. The LTG designation was founded in 1984 and Pat hold designation #1. That program served as the springboard for REALTORS to acquire leadership skills and speaking skills. In 2006 it became PMN designation. Pat currently serves on the National Governing Board of the Women's council of REALTORS
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Dave ParksABR, CRB Broker/Owner Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Parks & Weisberg, REALTORS |
Dave has been married to his lovely wife Jenny since March of 1986 and is the proud father of two daughters, Kate and Jessica. Dave is proud to say that his keys to success and to the success of his agents is the persistent application of highly refined and hard earned skills and to under promise and over deliver.
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Judie ParksGRI, CRS, CRP Principal Broker/Owner, Director of Relocation and Business Development Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Parks & Weisberg, REALTORS |
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Making the transition from computer engineer to successful Realtor was an easy one for Judie. The tools and skills that she learned in Engineering School enhanced her ability to help “problem solve” for her clients. In addition to selling over $200,000,000 in residential real estate, Judie serves as the Relocation Director and Director of Business Development for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Parks & Weisberg, REALTORS. She loves the city of Louisville and has dedicated the majority of her sales career to working with relocating buyers.
Hobbies: Reading, Cooking and Gardening. Judie walks daily with her dog, Bella. She has been married to Tim Gornet, a native Louisvillian, since 1987. They have three bright and energetic boys, Austin, Alex and Ben. Judie is grateful that she has four very strong, kind and understanding men standing behind her on a daily basis. She says they are her success! |
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