Detail-oriented Realtor excels in real estate sales and brings knowledge of insurance and financing processes. Skilled in leveraging client services talent and company branding to increase profitability. Offers top-notch leadership and multitasking abilities for driving results in fast-paced environments. Licensed in the State of Iowa.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Agent
GHST & Associates/Self Employed
Hiawatha, IA
12.2011 - Current
Managed contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
Negotiated, facilitated and managed real estate transactions.
Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards and cold calling.
Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
Assisted clients in financial planning for purchase.
Reviewed market research data and changed sales plans accordingly.
Represented buyers and sellers of developed and undeveloped properties.
Greeted and registered new clients to engage each in process and cultivate long-lasting relationships.
Sold high volume of properties in short timeframes to exceed quotas and maximize business revenue.
Advertised client properties through websites, social media and real estate guides.
Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
Followed up with prospective buyers regarding incentives from builder and new developments in surrounding area.
Maintained inventories and records of sales collaterals and closings.
Real Estate Agent
Coldwell Banker Hedges/GHST & Associates
Cedar Rapids, IA
03.2010 - 12.2011
Managed contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
Negotiated, facilitated and managed real estate transactions.
Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
Represented buyers and sellers of developed and undeveloped properties.
Greeted and registered new clients to engage each in process and cultivate long-lasting relationships.
Created and implemented marketing plans to drive sales and coached staff on new strategies for maximum results.
Sold high volume of properties in short timeframes to exceed quotas and maximize business revenue.
Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards and cold calling.
Real Estate Agent
Skogman Realty
Cedar Rapids, IA
11.2007 - 03.2010
Managed contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
Negotiated, facilitated and managed real estate transactions.
Supervisor
Access Direct/PRC
Cedar Rapids, IA
04.2005 - 11.2007
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
Interviewed, hired and trained new employees for production positions.
Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
Utilized standard operating procedures, effective crew resource management, communication and procedures specified in company operation manual.
Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
Introduced team contests and goals to enhance productivity and improve employee morale.
Provided supportive link between external customers and internal operations.
Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications.
Tracked and prepared quarterly reports of sales goals to management.
Built, managed and coached insourced and outsourced teams.
Consistently met quarterly sales goals and increased customer retention rate year-over-year.
Audited and documented processes and procedures for new accounts department.
Senior Account's Executive at Maheshwari and Associates (Employed at Ordnance Factory Medak)Senior Account's Executive at Maheshwari and Associates (Employed at Ordnance Factory Medak)