We often do not appreciate how lucky we are to live in the BC Interior until we leave and then decide to return!  Growing up in Adams Lake was a child's dream, and with parents in the logging and sawmill industry, my opportunity to work and learn sales started early!  My horizons expanded with High School in the big town of Chase, then onto University at UBC and Uof A in Edmonton. I discovered that working 9-5 in an office did not work for me unless I was close to the outdoors and interacting with people.  When I met my future husband, Lyle, and started working with him in concrete construction, I could use the business office skills I had learned as a teenager, continue teaching the occasional 2-week Industrial First Aid course throughout BC, and work outside all the time.  Children came along, our business expanded to include a Cement Plant and Gravel Operation (Tri-Lake Ready Mix), and life was very busy.  Real Estate Investing was always a side interest, and once the business scaled back to the original Lyle's Concrete operation, and children moved out on their own, there was time to consider another venture. Along with working with the Chase Hamper Society (Food Bank), of which I sat on the Board as President for a time, I became licensed as a Realtor in 2017, and started helping people find the home of their dreams, or sell the one they have to move on to the next. My background in the construction industry and  knowledge of the local area has proven useful many times!  Whether it is residential or Commercial, each transaction is a learning experience, a chance to meet new people, and gives the satisfaction of a job well done!

I'm Nikki Patterson, a Licensed Real Estate Agent with Fair Realty, working out of the Sorrento office and proudly part of the Brenda Patterson Realty Group. I grew up in the beautiful Shuswap area, and my deep connection to this region makes it incredibly rewarding to help others find their place here too. I began my journey in real estate back in 2017 as an unlicensed assistant, learning the business from the ground up while working alongside my mom. In 2025, I became fully licensed with a specialization in Commercial Real Estate — a field I find both dynamic and exciting.Before stepping into real estate, I owned my own fitness company and spent over a decade in the health and wellness industry, supporting people in reaching their personal goals. Today, I bring that same energy, dedication, and care to my real estate clients. As a mother with a young family, I understand the importance of finding the right space — whether it's a home or a commercial investment — and I’m committed to making that process clear, honest, and smooth. My goal is always to provide exceptional service and help clients make confident, informed decisions that truly fit their needs.