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Ariel Blair

Ariel Blair

Fayetteville,NC

Summary

Real estate professional prepared for impactful roles in dynamic environments. Extensive background in property transactions and market analysis ensures valuable contributions. Known for strong collaboration, adaptability, and delivering results in changing market conditions. Expertise includes negotiation, client relationship management, and strategic planning.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

NC Real Estate Broker

EXp Realty, LLC
05.2025 - Current
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients by effectively leveraging market knowledge and strong communication skills.
  • Compared properties possessing similar features to determine competitive market prices.
  • Conducted thorough due diligence investigations for clients to identify potential risks or concerns before proceeding with transactions.
  • Analyzed local real estate market conditions and trends to identify profitable investment opportunities.


Business Owner

Creature Comforts Properties, LLC
08.2020 - Current
  • Operates successful short-term and long-term rental business
  • Oversees business budget planning, administration, accounting functions, and purchasing of properties.
  • Utilizes cutting-edge technology tools to streamline communication between, guests, tenants, and management.
  • Maximizes occupancy rates by implementing targeted advertising campaigns that reached qualified prospects effectively. 98% Rate on Both Short-term and Long-Term rentals
  • Performs 4.9 Stars Overall Rating on Airbnb: Providing excellent customer service and quality.
  • Maintains Reservation schedules, cleaners, supplies, and quality control
  • Manages Repairs and Maintenance in a timely and cost efficient manner
  • Negotiates favorable lease terms on behalf of clients, securing optimal rental rates and conditions.
  • Greets clients, shows apartments, and prepares leases.
  • Invoices and collects rent payments and other fees, always properly recording, and processing.
  • Compares properties possessing similar features to determine competitive market prices.

Teacher

Emmaus Classical Christian School
09.2007 - 06.2021

Teacher, History, Biology, Government & Art

Tapestry Of West Columbus
09.2013 - 01.2020

Founder/Director

Tapestry Of West Columbus Homeschool Co-op
09.2013 - 12.2019

Teacher, Literature & Writing

Home On The Rock: Sapphire Enrichment Program
09.2013 - 05.2015

Founder/Director/Teacher

CHIP- Christian Home Educators In The Pass
09.2011 - 05.2012

Field Trip Coordinator

CHIP-Christian Home Educators In The Pass
01.2010 - 01.2011

Business Owner

Blair Photography
06.2002 - 08.2007

GED Instructor

Vision Quest Adult Education
09.1999 - 06.2000

Education

Financing Dreams - 4 HRS CE 2025

North Carolina Housing Authority
Raleigh, NC
04-2025

NC Real Estate Post Licensing Courses - 90 Hrs. Post Licensing Courses

Trav Talks
Raleigh, NC
09-2024

MPR Certification - Military Relocation Professional

Real Estate School of New York State
National Realtors Association
06-2024

NC Pre-Licensing Real Estate Course - Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course

Trav Talks
Raleigh, NC
05.2024

Boots To Business Class -

Office of Veteran's Business Development
Unitied States SBA
02.2024

80 Hours Of Foster Parent Training Completed - Foster Parent Certification

Adriel Foster Care & Adoption
Dublin, OH
2016

Photography Certificate - Photography

New York Institute of Photography
New York, NY
1999

Teaching Credential Classes -

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA
1998

CBEST - Passed

California Basic Education Skills Test
California
1998

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University Of California Riverside
Riverside, CA
1997

California State University -

California State University Of San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
01-1995

High School Diploma -

Redlands Senior High
Redlands, CA
1993

Skills

  • NC Real Estate Broker License #353971
  • NAR Certification Military Relocation Professional
  • Property Management & Marketing
  • Host for Short-term Rentals
  • Property valuation
  • Contract management
  • Negotiation
  • Transaction Coordination
  • Short-term Rentals (Airbnb, VRBO, & Bookingcom)
  • Full time rental (Realtorcom, Zillow, Rentcom, Trulia, FB, Google My Business, etc)
  • Quality Assurance: (Inspections, Repairs, & Supplies)
  • Customer Service: (Tenants & Guests)
  • Hiring, Training, & Oversight of Vendors (Supplies, Cleaners, Maintenance, & Repairs)
  • Financial Accounting: (invoicing, bills, budgets, & taxes)

Timeline

NC Real Estate Broker

EXp Realty, LLC
05.2025 - Current

Business Owner

Creature Comforts Properties, LLC
08.2020 - Current

Teacher, History, Biology, Government & Art

Tapestry Of West Columbus
09.2013 - 01.2020

Founder/Director

Tapestry Of West Columbus Homeschool Co-op
09.2013 - 12.2019

Teacher, Literature & Writing

Home On The Rock: Sapphire Enrichment Program
09.2013 - 05.2015

Founder/Director/Teacher

CHIP- Christian Home Educators In The Pass
09.2011 - 05.2012

Field Trip Coordinator

CHIP-Christian Home Educators In The Pass
01.2010 - 01.2011

Teacher

Emmaus Classical Christian School
09.2007 - 06.2021

Business Owner

Blair Photography
06.2002 - 08.2007

GED Instructor

Vision Quest Adult Education
09.1999 - 06.2000

Financing Dreams - 4 HRS CE 2025

North Carolina Housing Authority

NC Real Estate Post Licensing Courses - 90 Hrs. Post Licensing Courses

Trav Talks

MPR Certification - Military Relocation Professional

Real Estate School of New York State

NC Pre-Licensing Real Estate Course - Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course

Trav Talks

Boots To Business Class -

Office of Veteran's Business Development

80 Hours Of Foster Parent Training Completed - Foster Parent Certification

Adriel Foster Care & Adoption

Photography Certificate - Photography

New York Institute of Photography

Teaching Credential Classes -

California Baptist University

CBEST - Passed

California Basic Education Skills Test

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University Of California Riverside

California State University -

California State University Of San Bernardino

High School Diploma -

Redlands Senior High
Ariel Blair