Jessica Pankratz decided to start her own real estate business after many years working for an entrepreneur in San Francisco. She was drawn to real estate because it offered both independence and security working with a larger company, while also allowing her to help people directly. Pankratz got her real estate license in 1995 and worked for Frank Howard Allen Realtors in Marin County, where she had an amazing mentor. In 2005 she moved back to Oregon and joined Town & Country Realty, which she appreciated for being locally owned. In addition to her real estate work, Pankratz is actively involved in her community through organizations like the local Humane Society. She aims to continue growing her business while maintaining her community