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Piano Playing
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Berna Petry

Berna Petry

Fredericksburg,VA

Summary

More than 24 years of experience in the Real Estate and Mortgage Industry combined. Team Leader capabilities and success oriented- specializing in assisting those with obstacles to qualify for their next home loan.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Mortgage Loan Officer

Concierge Mortgage Finance, LLC
04.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients in selecting correct loan product and terms to meet needs and financial goals.
  • Enhanced client retention by providing outstanding service throughout the mortgage process, from pre-approval to closing.
  • Collaborated with underwriting and processing teams to resolve issues and expedite loan approvals.
  • Analyzed loan applications and credit reports to determine loan eligibility and risk level.
  • Followed up with clients on missing loan documents, providing guidance on best way to complete application process.
  • Communicated with clients, processing teams and other third parties to achieve prompt loan closings.
  • Developed extensive network of referral partners to source new mortgage loan opportunities.
  • Maintained high level of customer satisfaction by providing prompt and accurate loan status updates.

Mortgage Loan Officer

Executive Lending Services
05.2020 - 04.2023
  • Analyzed loan applications and credit reports to determine loan eligibility and risk level.
  • Followed up with clients on missing loan documents, providing guidance on best way to complete application process.
  • Delivered timely updates on loan status, communicating proactively with all parties involved in each transaction.
  • Communicated with clients, processing teams and other third parties to achieve prompt loan closings.
  • Developed extensive network of referral partners to source new mortgage loan opportunities.
  • Maintained high level of customer satisfaction by providing prompt and accurate loan status updates.
  • Assisted clients in selecting correct loan product and terms to meet needs and financial goals.

Mortgage Loan Officer

OVM Financial
12.2019 - 05.2020
  • Maintained high level of customer satisfaction by providing prompt and accurate loan status updates.
  • Assisted clients in selecting correct loan product and terms to meet needs and financial goals.
  • Enhanced client retention by providing outstanding service throughout the mortgage process, from pre-approval to closing.
  • Collaborated with underwriting and processing teams to resolve issues and expedite loan approvals.
  • Analyzed loan applications and credit reports to determine loan eligibility and risk level.
  • Followed up with clients on missing loan documents, providing guidance on best way to complete application process.

Real Estate Agent

Samson Properties
10.2016 - 12.2019

Licensed in the Real Estate Industry for 19 years. Successfully built a clientele (CRM) database to include thousands of potential buyers and sellers. Proficient in serving the needs of The Petry Team clients to include, but not limited to, the following: Contract negotiations, Marketing, Computer Skills, Problem Solving, Coordinating with the Title Company, Lender, and other professionals to facilitate a successful sale of residential property. Ranked as the 7th (out of 2600+ agents) most successful team within Samson Properties.

Real Estate Agent

Military Plus Realty And Property Management
10.2015 - 10.2016

Owned and operated The Petry Team as an independent contractor within this company. Worked daily in residential type transactions to facilitate a sale between home buyers and sellers. Skills employed included, but not limited to: Marketing to locate potential clients, Managing a CRM database, Contract Negotiations, Processing Transactions, Working daily with other professionals- such as Title Companies, Lenders, Home Inspectors, Appraisers, Contractors, and others to facilitate a successful purchase transaction. Ranked #1 Sales Team while employed in this office.

Real Estate Agent

MPM Real Estate Sales
10.2014 - 10.2015

Owned and operated The Petry Team as an independent contractor within this company. Worked daily in residential type transactions to facilitate a sale between home buyers and sellers. Skills employed included, but not limited to: Marketing to locate potential clients, Managing a CRM database, Contract Negotiations, Processing Transactions, Working daily with other professionals- such as Title Companies, Lenders, Home Inspectors, Appraisers, Contractors, and others to facilitate a successful purchase.

Real Estate Agent

ReMax Allegiance
10.2000 - 10.2015

Owned and operated The Able Team as an independent contractor within this company. Worked daily in residential type transactions to facilitate a sale between home buyers and sellers. Skills employed included, but not limited to: Marketing to locate potential clients, Managing a CRM database, Contract Negotiations, Processing Transactions, Working daily with other professionals- such as Title Companies, Lenders, Home Inspectors, Appraisers, Contractors, and others to facilitate a successful purchase transaction. Several awards and recognition(s) were granted.

Education

Business Admin/Accounting

Drury University
Springfield, MO

Business Admin/ Accounting

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS

General Studies - Diploma Granted

Marshfield High School
Marshfield, MO
4 1984

Skills

  • Real estate law
  • Loan Origination
  • Excellent teamwork
  • Client-oriented
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Credit History Review
  • Income Evaluation
  • Application verification
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Automated Underwriting System (AUS)
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Team building
  • Residential mortgage lending regulations
  • Document Review
  • Underwriting knowledge
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Relationship selling

Piano Playing

When I am not originating my next home loan, I am preparing for and playing piano in church services. 

Timeline

Mortgage Loan Officer

Concierge Mortgage Finance, LLC
04.2023 - Current

Mortgage Loan Officer

Executive Lending Services
05.2020 - 04.2023

Mortgage Loan Officer

OVM Financial
12.2019 - 05.2020

Real Estate Agent

Samson Properties
10.2016 - 12.2019

Real Estate Agent

Military Plus Realty And Property Management
10.2015 - 10.2016

Real Estate Agent

MPM Real Estate Sales
10.2014 - 10.2015

Real Estate Agent

ReMax Allegiance
10.2000 - 10.2015

Business Admin/Accounting

Drury University

Business Admin/ Accounting

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

General Studies - Diploma Granted

Marshfield High School
Berna Petry