Bruce Wilson
Boston,MA
Summary
Motivated real estate professional and Partner of Preview Properties (Boston) with 12+ years of experience, who exceeds goals, and maintains a strong reputation for customer satisfaction. Self-directed individual who excels working both independently and as part of a team.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Partner
Preview Properties
12.2020 - Current
- Managed team of 12+ employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
- Grow the brokerage office by recruiting new agents
- Develop training materials for new real estate agents for the brokerage and train them to ensure their performance meets our high standards
- Assist with all operational responsibilities of the brokerage including the company’s MLS listings and all real estate transactions
- Assist with marketing materials for agents and creative online and social media promotion to increase real estate sales
- Evaluated and recommended changes in rental pricing strategies to remain competitive in the market.
- Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes.
- Minimized vacancy periods by collaborating with building owners to strategize improvements to marketing initiatives, business plans and tenant outreach programs.
- Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
- Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
- Maintained sufficient number of units market-ready for lease.
- Decreased operating costs by implementing cost control procedures.
General Manager
Preview Properties
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Scheduled outside contractors for major maintenance issues.
- Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
- Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
- Maintained constant balance and accounting of property petty cash account.
- Delivered emergency 24-hour on-call service for tenants on building issues.
- Kept properties in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Preview Properties
12.2017 - 09.2019
- Create effective advertisements using current photos
- Maintain connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals
- Establish and cultivate professional relationships with respective property managers, owners/landlords, and facility teams
- Negotiate, facilitate and manage real estate transactions
- Communicate with clients to understand property needs and preferences
- Mentor other agents within office
- Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
- Built and established new business opportunities and managed 10 plus agents.
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams Realty
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties
- Continually stayed up-to-date on mortgage rates and related real estate news
- Advertised client properties on websites, and through social media
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Benjamin Apartments & Cityside Homes
01.2010 - 12.2016
- Worked with respective property owners/managers to find appropriate tenants
- Navigated proposed tenants through the complex nature of the property market
- Determined clients needs, wants and economic viability
- Marketed available rental properties/units
Residential Counselor
HowardCenter
11.2008 - 01.2010
- Provided safety and treatment for children 6-13 having diagnosis of severe emotional, behavioral and psychological needs resulting from past trauma
- Participated in treatment planning, crisis intervention and physical intervention
- Assessed behaviors and communicated those observations to the larger clinical team for treatment options
Youth Division Aide
New York State Of Children & Family Services
12.2006 - 11.2008
Youth Care Counselor
Northeast Parent & Child Society
07.2006 - 12.2006
Child Care Worker
La Salle School
04.2003 - 07.2006
Youth Division Aid
Wildwoods Programs
05.2004 - 01.2005
Education
Associate of Science - Communications
SUNY Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NYSkills
- Landlord/Tenant Laws
- Client/Tenant Relations
- Rental/Lease Collections
- Proficient with all Mac and PC programs
- Powerful negotiator
- Strong verbal communication
- Detail-oriented
- MLS expert
- Property Management
- Accomplished leasing agent
- Excellent time management
- Yardi
- Google Suite
Certification
Licensed Real Estate Agent - State of Massachusetts (1/28/10 - present)
Timeline
Managing Partner
Preview Properties
12.2020 - Current
General Manager
Preview Properties
09.2019 - 11.2020
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Preview Properties
12.2017 - 09.2019
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams Realty
12.2016 - 12.2017
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Benjamin Apartments & Cityside Homes
01.2010 - 12.2016
Residential Counselor
HowardCenter
11.2008 - 01.2010
Youth Division Aide
New York State Of Children & Family Services
12.2006 - 11.2008
Youth Care Counselor
Northeast Parent & Child Society
07.2006 - 12.2006
Youth Division Aid
Wildwoods Programs
05.2004 - 01.2005
Child Care Worker
La Salle School
04.2003 - 07.2006
Associate of Science - Communications
SUNY Hudson Valley Community College
Licensed Real Estate Agent - State of Massachusetts (1/28/10 - present)
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