Real estate sales professional focused on guiding buyers and sellers through listing, negotiation, contract preparation, and closing. Known for strong market knowledge, relationship building, and customer service that supports satisfaction, referrals, and repeat business while maintaining high standards of professionalism and compliance.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
REALTOR
RE/MAX Results, The Bartikoski Group
Eden Prairie, MN
06.2002 - Current
Lead in terms of finding homes, marketing listings, negotiating deals, and coordinating inspections while adhering to a strict code of ethics from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
Negotiated sales, presented contracts, and guided buyers through complex buying process to ensure successful property transactions.
Meet with prospective buyers and negotiate; prepare and execute purchase agreements to advance potential sales or purchases.
Negotiated contracts to secure optimal prices for buyers/sellers while achieving consistently high customer satisfaction ratings.
Provided exceptional customer experience that enhanced client satisfaction and loyalty, resulting in increased referral-related business.
Conduct research on local market trends to inform clients
Facilitate the closing process among lenders, mortgage companies, buyers, and sellers.
Drive timely, professional issue resolution through open lines of communication designed to maintain the client's level of satisfaction.
Conduct home walk-throughs to showcase floor-plan diversity and promote timely selection during the home-buying/selling process.
Developed and utilized strong marketing materials to promote business and individual properties.
Delivered results that have produced $350M in sales.
Recognized with the RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award.
Selected as a member of the RE/MAX Hall of Fame and multiple Chairman's Club recognitions.
Recipient of multiple RE/MAX Legends Awards.
Summarized key accomplishments to highlight professional success
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Assurance Health
Senior Claims Examiner and Customer Service
Assurant Health
Maple Grove, MN
06.1984 - 06.2002
Adjudicated complex medical claims with accurate benefit and eligibility review.
Reviewed and evaluated complex insurance claims to determine coverage, liability, and damages.
Interpreted contract language for claim payment, denial, and adjustment decisions.
Resolved escalated complaints from clients regarding denied or delayed payments.
Resolved member and provider inquiries through clear written and verbal communication.
Investigated appeals, complaints, and claim discrepancies with supporting documentation.
Coordinated with medical management, customer service, and provider relations teams.
Applied HIPAA and company procedures during sensitive claims handling.
Reviewed health claims for Assurant Health using policy guidelines and plan documents.
Established relationships with external providers such as attorneys, adjusters, and appraisers to facilitate claim resolution processes.
Updated claim records in processing systems and maintained compliant file notes.
Maintained detailed records of all activities associated with each case file.
Approved payment requests based on established guidelines and criteria.
Reviewed and resolved open claims and change orders to determine entitlement for additional payment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waconia High School
Waconia, MN
06-1983
Skills
Property valuation
Contract negotiation
Complex Negotiations
Consultative sales
Buyer representation
Purchase agreements
Closing coordination
Sales strategy
Lead generation
Market analysis
Market research
New Business Development
Database management
Client Engagement
Client relations
Client retention
Real estate marketing
Property promotion
Market penetration
Regulatory compliance
Closing support
Sales forecasting
Real Estate Operations
Property Inspection Coordination
Market Listings
Online property listings
Schedule coordination
Database management
Agreement management
Pricing negotiation
Networking
Relationship building
Effective communication
Attention to detail
Conflict resolution
Persuasive negotiation
Negotiation
Real Estate Networking
Networking
Negotiation
Market research
Personal Information
Title: Real Estate Sales Professional
Affiliations
Member - National Association of Realtors
Member - Minnesota Association of Realtors/Minneapolis Association of Realtors