Pat Dillon

Broker | Real Estate Consultant

Pat Dillon

GRI | REALTOR


Pat’s indomitable spirit, positive attitude, and resilience in the face of any market conditions have driven her to become one of the most successful real estate agents in the Triangle Area. Over the last 20+ years, Pat has honed her skills and knowledge helping scores of clients successfully achieve their home ownership goals. She brings practical experience that provides her clients with confidence. She enjoys robust closed sales. Why? Her guiding principle is simple, focus on client satisfaction first and always.

20+

Years of Experience

Top 10%

Of All Triangle Agents for 2023

Over 100 & counting

5 Star Reviews

Roberto & Meghan B.
Marc L.
Paula B.
Ben Z.
Lisa B.
Pat L.
Dennis & Amy G.
What My Client Say

Yes and yes to Pat Dillon! After closing on the sale of our home last week my husband and I concur that Pat really knows what she is doing! She was straight-forward, professional, and extremely knowledgable of the market for selling our home in Chapel Hill. She knew the right date to list, which renovations we needed, and even helped us stage our home without breaking the bank. We didn't recognize our house! As an attorney myself I was also impressed by her negotiating skills. We were happy that our house sold quickly and for higher price than we expected! I truly credit Pat with this.

— Roberto & Meghan B.

What My Client Say

Pat exceeded our expectations! At a time when the market had already slowed down, houses were taking weeks to months to sell, and offers were below asking, by following Pat's advice and expertise, we received a full-price offer, on the 2nd day on the market. All of Pat's upgrade suggestions were on target and her decorating recommendations were perfect. We made back way more than the cost of all the flooring, bathroom, kitchen, and exterior upgrades that we implemented based on her advice. Pat's professionalism shined throughout. She responded promptly to all our questions, no matter how detail-oriented. I strongly recommend you utilize Pat's experience - she will definitely deliver for you!

— Marc L.

What My Client Say

We have known Pat for many years and she has assisted our family twice with buying/selling in the last few years. Pat worked very hard on our behalf and we were very pleased with the outcomes. The market is so difficult right now and she was patient and understanding as we navigated today's ever-changing market. Pat helped to guide our family, sharing her knowledge and expertise with us so we could make the best possible decision. She negotiated skillfully which directly resulted in a financial gain for us. Additionally, we trust Pat. She has your back and will do the best she possibly can for you. We highly recommend her.

— Paula B.

What My Client Say

Pat is one of a kind. She helped us buy our house two years ago and most recently sold the home. Our experience could not have been more pleasant. She knows the triangle area better than anyone. She is extremely professional yet very down-to-earth and welcoming. Constant check-ins, helpful tips and reminder and her overall process and timelines were so helpful. Her attention to detail on our house listing was impeccable and some of her recommendations we put in place helped us secure an incredible offer before the house even hit the market! We also had some pretty tough parameters in terms of timing and moving out dates and Pat kept us on course the entire way. She takes a lot of the stress out of this process but also helped us learn a lot along the way. Pat is the best of the best. You find a better agent.

— Ben Z.

What My Client Say

Pat is an absolute consummate professional. She helped get the house to its absolute best and it paid off when the offers came in. Her recommendations for upgrading certain things were spot on. I recommend her without reservation. Her knowledge of the area, the proper audience for your home, and pretty much everything real estate was so on target. And beyond her amazing skills as an agent, she is just a wonderful person. I also later purchased a townhome with her expert help. She knew how quickly things were moving, the correct strategy to win the bid, and a great institutional knowledge of the best properties that exceeded my expectations. Pat is truly an amazing agent for both buying and selling property.

— Lisa B.

What My Client Say

Pat worked with me to sell my townhouse and build a new home. I cannot imagine that there are many realtors out there who could be more professional, knowledgeable, or available to their clients. Pat helped stage my townhouse on my budget and knew exactly when and how to market it for a fast and very successful sale. I was anxious about building a new home, but Pat allayed my fears and stress with her availability, resources, and assistance from start to finish. She was with me every step of the way. Anytime I would have a question or concern, she would say, "Let me handle that for you." She even went to the Design Center with me and lent me her "eye" for design, which proved invaluable. (I can give her some credit for my backsplash, which I love!) She filled in the blanks for me when I didn't understand the more minute details of a new home purchase, and she took the time to explain what I didn't understand. Pat is so passionate about her work, and it shows. I'm so grateful for all she has done for me, and I highly recommend her.

— Pat L.

What My Client Say

Pat Dillon did a fantastic job as our realtor for the past 2 years. She met with us early on to understand what our objectives were and advised us every step of the way to achieve our goals. Pat helped us find out about the available homes in the neighborhood in which we were interested and even got us early access to tour some of them before they were even put on the market. Her contract negotiation skills were extremely useful in getting our bid to be accepted over others against which we were competing. We were so thrilled when we finally closed on our dream home. Pat then helped us quickly sell the home we were leaving. Her accurate assessment of the market helped us list with the winning price, whereas other available homes in our neighborhood had been priced too high. The result was a full-price offer within 48 hours of listing, and we owe this to Pat’s expertise in pricing, staging, negotiating, and an end-to-end understanding of real estate. I could not imagine a better partner to help us through such an important investment decision, and we were thrilled with how both parts of our move turned out. I now refer to Pat as ‘The Disney World of Realtors’ because she isn’t just selling homes she is selling happiness

— Dennis & Amy G.

Recent Blog Posts

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Pat Dillon  |  January 6, 2025

A fusion of two design philosophies—Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian functionality—Japandi interior design creates a harmonious balance between clean lines, natura… Read more

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Finding Your Style

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