AnnMarie Gargano-Parks
Realtor
Houston,TX
Summary
Successful Realtor with 25 years of experience in home sales specializing in residential properties. Well-versed in maintaining relationships with seller and buyer clients to enhance client and customer relations. Skillful multitasker proficient in negotiating with other Realtors and clients and deliver strategic solutions for both new and experienced home buyers and sellers. Committed to meeting client needs and surpassing expectations. Demonstrated history of customer service and building repeat clients.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Realtor
Texas Legacy Properties-Self Employed
Houston, TX
03.1997 - Current
- Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
- Sold single family properties in short timeframes to exceed quotas and maximize business revenue.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards and cold calling.
- Managed contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements and budgets.
- Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
- Negotiated, facilitated and managed real estate transactions.
- Wrote contracts for sales and purchases of properties.
- Verified payment and loan paperwork for property sales by working closely with lenders, buyers and sellers.
- Liaised between buyers/Realtor or sellers/Realtor to establish favorable prices and negotiate contract terms.
- Advised sellers on ways to increase curb appeal and helped seller stage the home to make more appealing to potential buyers.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
Department Manager
Marriott Corporation
Long Island, New York
06.1987 - 03.1997
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
- Merchandising and execute floor moves, merchandise placement and overall sales set-up.
- Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
- Prepared detailed reports for management to clarify existing trends, review sales and inventory data and support shrink minimization and safety awareness.
Education
Associate of Arts - Retail
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI 09.1978 - 06.1980
Skills
Market monitoring
Contract Negotiation
Marketing and advertising
Client-oriented
Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)
MLS expert
CMA software knowledge
Texas Association of Realtors
Timeline
Realtor
Texas Legacy Properties-Self Employed
03.1997 - Current
Department Manager
Marriott Corporation
06.1987 - 03.1997
Associate of Arts - Retail
Ferris State University
09.1978 - 06.1980