Pat Saye

Pat Saye began her career in the real estate industry in 1964 as a summer job between high school and college.  An immediate attraction to the real estate industry kept her working in the office atmosphere while attending after hours classes at the University of Georgia.  Self-motivation, high energy, and strong work ethic moved her quickly to the top level office position.  In 1976, Pat attended the Georgia Institute of Real Estate in Atlanta, and obtained her real estate license and made the natural transition to sales.

Understanding that she must commit to training and education in order to excel in the profession, Pat began immediately taking courses offered for the Graduate, REALTORS Institute (GRI) designation, which was a three-year course.  In 1979 she obtained this designation.  Never happy being an observer, Pat became involved with the Athens Board of REALTORS and began the Newsletter for the profession in 1977.  She chaired the Awards Committee in 1979, Membership Committee in 1980, Nominating Committee in 1981, Professional Standards Committee in 1982 and Finance Committee in 1982.  She served as a member of the following committees: Awards, Banquet, Education, Finance, Legislative, Public Relations, Membership, Nominating, Political Affairs, RPAC, Personnel, Professional Standards.   Additionally she served on the Board of Directors in 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1990, 1991, 1992.  Officer positions held include Secretary (1981), Treasurer (1982), Secretary (1991), Vice President (1992), President (1993). 

On the State level, Pat served on the following committees through the Georgia Association of REALTOR: Special Education & Library Committee (1992-1995), Contributing Member, Outreach & Professional Standards Committee (1993).

Professional Recognition Awards: New Face of the Year, Athens Board of REALTORS (1977);  REALTOR Associate of the Year, Athens Board of REALTORS (1982); Life Member, Million Dollar Club, Athens Area Association of REALTORS.

Believing that one must give back to the community in which they work and serve, Pat’s civic activities include:

Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors (1992-1994);

           Diplomat (1991& 1992); Membership Committee (1991 & 1992)

Girl Scouts of America, Northeast Chapter, Board of Directors (1992 – 1994)

American Cancer Society Auxiliary, Representative to Unit Board (1986)

American Cancer Society Auxiliary, Board of Directors (1984-1987)

American Cancer Society Auxiliary, Sustaining Member (1998-present) 1500 hours

American Cancer Society Auxiliary, Tour Chairman (1985)

United Way of NE Georgia, Budget Panel Committee (1992, 1993, 1994)

United Way of NE Georgia, Chairman, Real Estate Division Campaign (1992)

Pilot Club of Athens, President (1994-95)

Pilot Club of Athens Board of Directors (1993-1997)

Member, Friends of the Museum of Art, UGA

Member, President’s Roundtable, UGA (1993)

Nominee, ATHENA AWARD, Athens Chamber of Commerce (1995 & 1998)

Nominee, H. Randolph Holder Small Business Person of the Year - 2004

In 1991, Pat purchased the business from the original founder, and has enjoyed the challenges of operating a small business and keeping in touch with ever-changing business trends and technology.  While she is still active in sales, she particularly enjoys training new agents and watching their careers unfold in what she believes is the greatest profession on earth.

Pat is married to Don Saye.  She has one daughter and son-in-law (Major U.S.Army) and one grandson.  She and her husband are active members of Prince Avenue Baptist Church.