Brenda Hickman
Pahokee,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Realtor excels in real estate sales and brings knowledge of insurance and financing processes. Skilled in leveraging client services talent and company branding to increase profitability. Offers top-notch leadership and multitasking abilities for driving results in fast-paced environments. Licensed in Florida. Talented Realtor with exceptional marketing skills and property sales background. Enthusiastic professional with drive and determination to succeed in new business development. Excellent communicator skilled at relating with people at all levels and offering flexibility of working well on teams or individually.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Realtor Sales Associate
MerrickDamon Real Estate
Wilton Manors, FL
06.2013 - Current
- Handled day-to-day happenings of real estate office to consistently grow client base and increase revenue.
- Able to handle multiple transactions.
- Increased sales by 10%.
- Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
- Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
- Interviewed clients and generated lists of potential properties meeting specific requirements from available listings.
- Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements and budgets.
- Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
- Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
- Educated clients looking to sell or buy on current market conditions, legal requirements, pricing and mortgages.
- Reviewed and executed confidential documents, contracts and disclosures.
- Negotiated contracts with buyers and sellers to maximize customer savings.
- Developed new business and managed new and existing clients.
Real Estate Agent
Keyes
Wellington, FL
07.2009 - 06.2013
- Managed contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Sold high volume of properties in short timeframes to exceed quotas and maximize business revenue.
- Able to get listings under contract with in 30 days.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards and cold calling.
- Advertised client properties through websites, social media and real estate guides.
- Followed up with prospective buyers regarding incentives from builder and new developments in surrounding area.
- Represented buyers and sellers of developed and undeveloped properties.
- Negotiated, facilitated and managed real estate transactions.
- Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
Executive Secretary
Palm Beach County School District West Area
Belle Glade, FL
02.2000 - 06.2009
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
- Organized and updated schedules for executives.
- Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
- Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
- Updated executives on changing business needs by thoroughly documenting internal and client meetings.
- Wrote reports, executive summaries and newsletters.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
Education
No Degree - Sales Associate
Gold Coast Real Estate School
Boca Raton06.2006
No Degree - Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science
Palm Beach State College
Belle Glade03.2002
High School Diploma -
Glades Central High School
Belle Glade, FL06.1988
Skills
- Referral Coordination
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Buyer and Seller Representation
- Contract Preparation
- Client Relations
- MLS Data Entry and Maintenance
- Purchase Agreement Writing
- State Real Estate Law
- Real Estate License
Timeline
Realtor Sales Associate
MerrickDamon Real Estate
06.2013 - Current
Real Estate Agent
Keyes
07.2009 - 06.2013
Executive Secretary
Palm Beach County School District West Area
02.2000 - 06.2009
No Degree - Sales Associate
Gold Coast Real Estate School
No Degree - Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science
Palm Beach State College
High School Diploma -
Glades Central High School
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