Cherise A. Sontag
2112 Flowering Drive, Grayson,GA
Summary
Friendly and enthusiastic individual with extensive background in all aspects of real estate closings. I have extensive knowledge with resale purchase and sales and new construction as well as refinance transactions. Able to learn new tasks quickly and proficient in growing client relationships. Seeking a permanent position with a law firm where I can utilize my extensive knowledge and superior level of customer service skills to represent the firm in the highest possible regard and ensure client satisfaction.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS I have been a real estate paralegal for over 30 years. I have gained a high level of experience in all aspects of the closing process from preclosing to post closing. I am highly trained in pre-closing, closing and post- closing, as well as balanced escrow disbursement, title insurance and reconciliation procedures. I am a hardworking closing specialist focused on completing work quickly and accurately. Also, a reliable team member accustomed to taking on challenging tasks and dedicated to business success.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Paralegal
Parkway Law Group, LLC
01.2016 - 07.2023
- Performed all aspects of closing files and funding, I managed our highest volume client. Utilized Softpro Enterprise and Softpro Select closing programs.
Real Estate Paralegal
O'Kelley And Sorohan
10.2008 - 01.2016
- Managed a team of 25 closers who negotiated and closed short sale transactions
- Obtained short sale approval from lenders and then coordinated closings
- Managed the schedule for our team and trained our team for the new TRID guidelines as well as set up the new Softpro Select for the short sale department.
- Utilized Landtech, Softpro Select and Ramquest closing programs.
Real Estate Paralegal
Morris & Schneider
01.2000 - 10.2008
- Closed and funded files. Utilized Landtech and Softpro closing programs.
Real Estate Paralegal
Glenn R. Mee, P.A
01.1990 - 01.2000
- Pre closing, closing and post-closing for multiple attorneys
- Utilized Landtech closing software
- Performed all aspects of the closing process from pre closing, title order and review to funding the files, disbursing and post closing the packages back to the lenders. Wires for payoffs and proceeds.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Plantation High School
Plantation, FL06.1988
Skills
- Mastery of all closing procedures
- Relationship building
- Legal document preparation
- Softpro Enterprise and Select, Landtech, Qualia (training) Ramquest, Displaysoft
- Microsoft Office, Outlook
- Month-end closing support
- Problem solving
- Task prioritization
- Document editing
- Title review
Accomplishments
- Type 80+ words per minute
- Title Insurance Seminars through First American, Fidelity and Chicago Title
- Performed closings on many different closing programs, performed many training programs for other co-workers.
Gwinnett County Certified Notary Public
Certified Gwinnett County, GA Notary Public
Timeline
Real Estate Paralegal
Parkway Law Group, LLC
01.2016 - 07.2023
Real Estate Paralegal
O'Kelley And Sorohan
10.2008 - 01.2016
Real Estate Paralegal
Morris & Schneider
01.2000 - 10.2008
Real Estate Paralegal
Glenn R. Mee, P.A
01.1990 - 01.2000
High School Diploma -
South Plantation High School
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