Caroline McCray
Augusta,GA
Summary
Experienced Right of Way Agent with 8 years in land acquisition and negotiation. Successfully acquiring right-of-ways, easement, managing complex negotiations and navigating City and State regulations and acquisition methods.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Land Acquisition Agent II
City of Augusta Georgia
07.2017 - Current
- Explain and negotiate with property owners the need for right-of-way, easements, and right of entry on behalf of the City of Augusta.
- Review and research property descriptions, tax records, deeds, maps, and appraisals.
- Conduct on-site plan inspections to properly identify the scope of work to be done.
- Consult with project managers, surveyors, planning and zoning, and engineering firm personnel to research and identify right-of-way impacts.
- Coordinate with state and federal agencies, utilities, railroads, and other entities having interests in the project.
- Documented the objections and/or concerns of the property owner, and work to resolve issues.
Realtor
Blanchard and Calhoun R.E. Company
08.2005 - 10.2024
- Advised clients on the buying and selling of real property.
- Acted as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, representing one or the other, negotiating prices and sales terms.
- Prepared a comparative market analysis of recently sold properties to determine competitive pricing.
- Advised clients on market conditions, mortgages, and legal requirements.
- Promoted the sale of properties through open houses, marketing, and the multiple listing system.
- Prepared documents such as Buyer brokerage agreements, Purchase and Sale agreements, and Listing agreements.
- Accompanied buyers during showings of properties, inspections and advised on homes.
- Worked with lenders, attorneys, home inspectors, and pest control inspectors in order to make sure all terms and conditions were met before the closing date.
Mortgage Consultant
Neighborhood Assistance Corp. of America-Augusta, GA
08.2011 - 06.2012
- NMLS-841377
- Counseled and addressed the member's budget issues. Qualified members for homeownership.
- Determined the maximum purchase price they could afford based on their unique financial, personal circumstances, and needs.
- Obtained the required documents, including income verification.
- Developed a budget and plan of action for members.
- Originated the mortgage.
- Helped process the mortgage by working on outstanding conditions and title issues.
- Conducted Home Buyer, Home Saver, and Purchase Workshops.
- Worked with the NACA's HAND Department on property repair and contractor issues.
Real Estate Instructor
Blanchard and Calhoun R.E. Company
09.2006 - 12.2011
- Responsible for teaching state-regulated real estate pre-license and post-licensing courses.
- Also responsible for providing information and preparing students for the Georgia State exam.
- Completed class records and documentation in compliance with the Georgia Real Estate Commission.
- Developed and followed lesson plans, led classroom discussions regarding real estate principles and practices. Created PowerPoint presentations.
- Taught Georgia Law and Finance.
- Maintained a positive learning environment for students.
Assistant Manager
Security Finance
07.2003 - 02.2004
- Performed credit checks to determine loan eligibility, took loan applications by telephone and in office. Handled collections, filed insurance claims, performed daily and monthly closing reports. Prepared taxes for customers also prepared monthly tax payments for state. Provided support to Manager in daily operations, ensured quality customer service.
Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewitt
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Trained for current tax laws. Interviewed clients in order to properly prepare tax returns. Prepared 1040, 1040A and all schedules also filed state taxes for South Carolina and Georgia. Electronically filed both federal and state returns.
- Performed routine office duties and provided quality customer service for new and repeat clients.
Instructor
Community Mental Health Center
05.1989 - 10.2000
- Counseled and trained mentally handicapped adults on various work sites. Prepared monthly evaluations and treatment plans, charted progress daily.
- Worked with Parents and Behavior Specialist to ensure consumer progress.
- Handled consumer hourly payroll and distributed checks. Prepared monthly work and transportation schedules for consumers.
Education
Associate's degree - Accounting (Associates of Applied Technology)
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA03.2003
No Degree -
Capstone Institute of Mortgage Finance
12.2011
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Augusta Institute of Real Estate
07.2005
Skills
- Negotiation
- Appraisals
- Real estate law
- Property research
- Property valuation expertise
- Computer skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Works well independently
- Clean driving record
- Notary public
Certification
- Real Estate License
- Appraiser License
- Driver's License
- Certified Notary Public
- Real Estate Instructor License
Additional Courses
- GDOT Federal Aid ROW Requirements for Local Public Agencies
- GDOT Title VI/ADA Training
- IRWA Principles of Land Acquisition
- IRWA Plan Reading Class
- USPAP Appraisal Course
Timeline
Land Acquisition Agent II
City of Augusta Georgia
07.2017 - Current
Mortgage Consultant
Neighborhood Assistance Corp. of America-Augusta, GA
08.2011 - 06.2012
Real Estate Instructor
Blanchard and Calhoun R.E. Company
09.2006 - 12.2011
Realtor
Blanchard and Calhoun R.E. Company
08.2005 - 10.2024
Assistant Manager
Security Finance
07.2003 - 02.2004
Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewitt
01.2002 - 01.2003
Instructor
Community Mental Health Center
05.1989 - 10.2000
Associate's degree - Accounting (Associates of Applied Technology)
Augusta Technical College
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Augusta Institute of Real Estate
No Degree -
Capstone Institute of Mortgage Finance