What was your most interesting job before going into real estate?
Restaurant and hotel industry

Where did you grow up?
Dallas, specifically the Lake Highlands area.

Growing up, what did you want to be?
An attorney. There are 16 in my family.

What do you do to relax when you’re stressed?
Work out!

If you could meet any well-known figure (living or not), who would it be and why?
Eric Clapton. He’s an amazing musician.

What is Dallas-Fort Worth’s best-kept secret?
The Verandah Club at the Anatole Hotel.

What do you love most about the industry?
Bringing a deal to the finish line, whether commercial or residential.

How do you distinguish yourself from the crowd of agents?
I am a follow-up-and-get-back-to-you-right-away agent.

What is the most difficult aspect of your job?
Negotiating with agents who don’t play fair.

What’s your best advice for generating new leads?
Network your sphere.

What are you binge-watching/reading/listening to lately?
“Landman”

What’s your favorite meal in Dallas-Fort Worth?
Rex’s Seafood

Architecturally speaking, what is your favorite building in Dallas-Fort Worth?
The old Parkland Hospital that has been renovated into office space.

What’s the weirdest thing that’s ever happened to you on the job?
Showing a condo in Oaklawn and the homeowner was in the buff!

What’s one thing people are surprised to learn about you?
I truly enjoy being alone.

What is your favorite vacation spot and why?
Galveston, for the nostalgia and the friendliest people.

What’s your favorite real estate iPhone/Android app?
Easy Cap Rate

Who are your favorite people to follow on social media?
Patrick Mahomes and Carson Daly

What are your social media handles?
Facebook: Paige Whiteside Group
Instagram: @paigewhitesidegroup
LinkedIn: Paige Whiteside-Bales