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Brian Gurka

Beach Haven,NJ

Summary

Actively Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate with 24 years of experience in sales and rentals. Developed and maintained lasting client relations. Worked closely with buyers, sellers, appraisers, mortgage brokers, insurance adjusters and attorneys. Relocated displaced persons after Superstorm Sandy. Participated in numerous property inspections for potential buyers. Designed, built, marketed, and sold a townhome in Beach Haven.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Real Estate Sales Associate

Long Beach Island Real Estate
Beach Haven Crest, NJ
03.2013 - Current
  • Compared properties with similar, recently sold properties in neighboring areas to determine comparative market price.
  • Advised sellers on making homes more appealing to buyers in competitive marketplace.
  • Generated lists of properties comparable with buyers’ needs and financial resources.
  • Cultivated long term relationships with bankers, appraisers, attorneys, inspectors and lenders.
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to facilitate negotiations and propel escrow progress.

Bartender, Summer Seasonal

Engleside Inn
Beach Haven, NJ
04.1988 - 10.2019
  • High volume seasonal beach resort bar. Responsible for all phases of operation.

Real Estate Sales Associate

Newbern Realty Company
Beach Haven Terrace, NJ
04.1997 - 10.2012
  • Cultivated long term relationships with bankers, appraisers, attorneys, inspectors, and lenders.
  • Generated lists of properties comparable with buyers’ needs and financial resources.
  • Compared properties with similar, recently sold properties in neighboring areas to determine comparative market price.
  • Advised sellers on making homes more appealing to buyers in competitive marketplace.
  • Negotiated between sellers and buyers over property prices and settlement deals.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Skills

  • Property management
  • MLS
  • Property showing
  • Home sale guidance
  • Lease drafting
  • Contracting
  • Relationship building
  • Inspections management
  • NJ Real Estate Salesperson license

Certification

Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (SFR)

Timeline

Real Estate Sales Associate

Long Beach Island Real Estate
03.2013 - Current

Real Estate Sales Associate

Newbern Realty Company
04.1997 - 10.2012

Bartender, Summer Seasonal

Engleside Inn
04.1988 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Arts - English

Montclair State University

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