Carol Tripp-Stephens
Stokes,NC
Summary
Seasoned Broker known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in market analysis, risk management, and client portfolio optimization. Excel in negotiation, communication, and relationship building, ensuring success in fast-paced environments.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1985
1985
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Broker/Realtor
Keller Williams Innovate-Jax
Jacksonville, North Carolina
04.2025 - Current
- Facilitated property showings for clients to showcase listings effectively.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their real estate needs and preferences.
- Coordinated marketing efforts to promote properties through various channels.
- Negotiated contract terms between buyers and sellers for successful transactions.
- Provided market analysis to clients for informed decision-making on properties.
- Cultivated relationships with vendors and service providers to support client needs.
- Advised clients on financing options and connected them with mortgage professionals.
- Maintained compliance with local, state, and federal real estate regulations and laws.
- Acted as buyer or seller representative when arranging sales.
- Negotiated between sellers and buyers over property prices and settlement deals.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding account activity or transactions.
- Developed long-term relationships with customers by providing personalized service and advice.
- Researched and identified potential opportunities for clients to maximize their investments.
- Negotiated contracts between buyers and sellers in a timely manner.
- Stayed up-to-date on marketplace trends and researched items in detail.
- Participated in industry conferences to stay abreast of new developments in the field.
Broker/Owner/Realtor
Tusing Realty Group
Jacksonville, NC
10.2016 - 04.2025
- Facilitated property showings for clients to showcase listings effectively.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their real estate needs and preferences.
- Coordinated marketing efforts to promote properties through various channels.
- Managed contract negotiations between buyers and sellers to ensure smooth transactions.
- Conducted market research to provide clients with informed property insights.
- Assisted in preparing necessary documentation for property transactions and closings.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service practices.
- Attended networking events to build connections within the local real estate community.
- Negotiated between sellers and buyers over property prices and settlement deals.
- Acted as buyer or seller representative when arranging sales.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding account activity or transactions.
- Developed long-term relationships with customers by providing personalized service and advice.
- Researched and identified potential opportunities for clients to maximize their investments.
- Negotiated contracts between buyers and sellers in a timely manner.
- Trained and developed agents on consultative sales techniques while assessing needs of buyers to provide relevant properties.
- Assisted customers in making informed decisions about their investments based on current market conditions.
- Stayed up-to-date on marketplace trends and researched items in detail.
- Participated in industry conferences to stay abreast of new developments in the field.
Broker Associate/Realtor
Century 21 Champion
Jacksonville, NC
07.2011 - 10.2016
- Managed client relationships to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
- Negotiated property sales to achieve favorable terms for clients.
- Conducted market analysis to identify trends and investment opportunities.
- Coordinated property showings and open houses for potential buyers.
- Prepared detailed property listings and marketing materials for promotion.
- Guided clients through the buying and selling process, answering questions promptly.
- Collaborated with mortgage brokers and inspectors to facilitate transactions smoothly.
- Developed strategic marketing plans to enhance property visibility in the market.
- Negotiated offers between buyers and sellers in order to reach an agreement on price and terms of sale.
- Maintained relationships with current and prospective clients by providing exceptional customer service throughout the transaction process.
- Drafted real estate contracts, purchase agreements, and closing documents according to state regulations.
- Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
- Gave buyers physical and virtual tours of properties.
- Kept accurate records of all transactions including notes from meetings or phone calls with clients as well as copies of signed contracts or documents related to each deal.
- Attended continuing education classes regularly in order maintain up-to-date knowledge about real estate law and industry practices.
- Monitored progress of transactions from start-to-finish including staying abreast of any changes or issues that arose during the process.
- Assisted clients with obtaining financing options that best suited their needs as well as ensuring loan applications were properly completed and submitted.
- Collaborated with other agents or brokers at my firm on joint deals involving multiple parties which required excellent communication skills along with strong organizational abilities.
- Advised clients on how best to price their property in order to maximize profits while still appealing to potential buyers.
Broker Associate/Realtor
Coldwell Banker Fountain Realty
Jacksonville, NC
02.2008 - 07.2011
- Managed client relationships to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
- Coordinated property showings and open houses for potential buyers.
- Prepared detailed property listings and marketing materials for promotion.
- Guided clients through the buying and selling process, answering questions promptly.
- Collaborated with mortgage brokers and inspectors to facilitate transactions smoothly.
- Negotiated offers between buyers and sellers in order to reach an agreement on price and terms of sale.
- Maintained relationships with current and prospective clients by providing exceptional customer service throughout the transaction process.
- Drafted real estate contracts, purchase agreements, and closing documents according to state regulations.
- Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
- Attended continuing education classes regularly in order maintain up-to-date knowledge about real estate law and industry practices.
- Kept accurate records of all transactions including notes from meetings or phone calls with clients as well as copies of signed contracts or documents related to each deal.
- Monitored progress of transactions from start-to-finish including staying abreast of any changes or issues that arose during the process.
- Collaborated with other agents or brokers at my firm on joint deals involving multiple parties which required excellent communication skills along with strong organizational abilities.
- Advised clients on how best to price their property in order to maximize profits while still appealing to potential buyers.
- Researched neighborhoods or communities for clients who are interested in purchasing a new home by gathering information about schools, crime rates, commute times.
- Conducted inspections of properties to assess condition, features, and other factors prior to listing them on the market.
- Provided guidance regarding local zoning laws, homeowner association rules, mortgage requirements, escrow procedures, title insurance policies.
Broker Associate/Realtor
Exit Realty
Jacksonville, NC
11.2006 - 02.2008
- Advised clients on how best to price their property in order to maximize profits while still appealing to potential buyers.
- Generated lists of for-sale properties.
- Researched neighborhoods or communities for clients who are interested in purchasing a new home by gathering information about schools, crime rates, commute times.
- Created detailed reports outlining comparable sales data in order to determine fair market value for a particular property.
- Actively participated in networking events as well as community activities such as homebuyer seminars or workshops in order to increase visibility within the industry.
- Conducted inspections of properties to assess condition, features, and other factors prior to listing them on the market.
- Monitored fulfillment of purchase contract terms.
- Maintained knowledge of real estate law, available mortgages and government programs.
- Conducted virtual tours of properties for interested buyers.
- Checked work completed by loan officers, attorneys or other professionals to verify proper performance.
Education
GED
Greenville, NC, NC Skills
- Market research
- Property negotiation
- Customer relationship management
- Contract management
- Real estate marketing
- Client consultation
- Networking skills
- Strategic planning
- Team training
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Detail orientation
- Sales strategy
- Decision making
- Business growth
- Negotiation expertise
- Workplace training
- Market trend expertise
- Real estate
- Business relationship building
- Buyer vetting skills
- Documentation expertise
- Documentation
- Communication proficiency
- Compliance requirements
- Contract drafting
- Compliance adherence
- Trustworthiness
- Markets research
- Customer needs assessment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Schedule management
- Verbal and written communication
- Prospecting and networking
- Data interpretation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Records management
- Client interviewing
- Task prioritization
- Time management abilities
Certification
- NC Real Estate License
Timeline
Broker/Realtor
Keller Williams Innovate-Jax
04.2025 - Current
Broker/Owner/Realtor
Tusing Realty Group
10.2016 - 04.2025
Broker Associate/Realtor
Century 21 Champion
07.2011 - 10.2016
Broker Associate/Realtor
Coldwell Banker Fountain Realty
02.2008 - 07.2011
Broker Associate/Realtor
Exit Realty
11.2006 - 02.2008
GED