What Interests Hollywood in Kathy Smith?
What do they know that you do not about this Superstar Realtor?
There's a reason that she has been featured on productions such as ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" and HGTV's "Property Virgins."
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With many years of performing in theatre, from singing to acting to playing a multitude of musical instruments, Kathy feels right at home in front of the camera. "When Extreme Makeover came to town, they were looking for singers to perform as Christmas Carolers since it was a holiday show that year. My Carolina Voices' Mainstage choir and I were cast for that role. They literally gave us photocopied words on a page and told us the traditional carol they wanted them sung to. It was up to us to quickly memorize the lines and make it sound as though these funny carols were the original ones we've been hearing forever. It was definitely a challenge for us to do in just a few minutes before the cameras rolled," recalls Kathy. "The crew was great to work with and it was a fast paced environment. Much like the production of helping a client to buy or sell their home," quips Kathy. With all the moving pieces of a real estate transaction, it is easy to see how it has to be orchestrated much like a television show. One missed step can make the difference between a successful sale or a difficult experience for all. The latter is a reality this Realtor never wants to see for her clients.
The next show to approach Kathy was "Property Virgins", which currently airs on HGTV. With this production, Kathy took a role behind the camera. She was the consultant to the producers and host in regards to all things Charlotte real estate. Since the show's production company hails from Toronto, Canada, they needed the aid of a real estate professional who knows the local market inside and out. Kathy's name quickly came up. "You never know what they may need in regards to a show like this. We would have discussions about the intricacies of Charlotte real estate - the differences between North and South Carolina for example, then I'd get a call with the producers in a panic about finding a filming location. Good thing I'm resourceful! I was able to help them out in a few pinches so they could keep production on schedule." |