Marité Pérez, a mortgage loan officer at First Community Mortgage, has a multidisciplinary background that sets her apart in the real estate world. Her policy, international development, and international business experience, along with fluency in Spanish, make her an invaluable resource for potential homebuyers in Tennessee's rapidly growing Latin demographic.

Pérez's career has included a range of roles in both the private and public sectors. She has served as a community economic development advisor, scheduler and legislative assistant in the U.S. House of Representatives, and a Peace Corps volunteer leader and extension specialist. She has consulted with Coca-Cola Enterprises, worked at a solar energy firm, and served on numerous boards, including the Knoxville-Knox County Planning commission and the Oak Ridge Environmental Management site-specific advisory board.

Despite her diverse experiences, Pérez's passion for real estate has been a consistent theme throughout her career. She has served as a mortgage loan officer for multiple firms, was the president of the board of directors for the Knoxville chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), and is now a mortgage loan officer at First Community Mortgage.

Pérez's multifaceted background, language proficiency, and commitment to education and preparedness make her an asset to anyone looking to navigate the complexities of the real estate market.