Don Rast
HUNTSVILLE,TX
Summary
Motivated real estate agent with a proven track record of providing first-class professional service and honest advice for sound financial decision-making. Specializes in buying and selling properties on behalf of clients, with expertise in contract negotiation, contract management, and prospecting.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Real Estate Agent
Rast & Rast Realty
HUNTSVILLE, TX
01.2021 - Current
- Managed property transactions and client consultations
- Enhanced property management processes
- Developed property agreements for multiple transactions
- Conducted various successful negotiations to reduce costs.
- Ensured compliance with real estate regulations
- Conducted detailed reviews to ensure precise property value estimation
- Managed property transactions to completion
- Advised clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters.
- Developed networks with appraisers, lenders, and home inspectors to facilitate real estate transactions.
- Conducted property inspections to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Negotiated purchase agreements and contracts with buyers and sellers.
- Managed marketing strategies for properties including advertising campaigns and open houses.
- Generated leads through networking activities such as cold calls and referrals from past clients.
- Maintained updated knowledge of local real estate markets.
- Provided guidance to clients throughout the entire buying or selling process.
- Prepared comparative market analysis to estimate properties' value.
- Ensured all transactions followed state laws regarding real estate practices.
- Responded promptly to client inquiries via phone or email.
- Showed residential properties and explained features, value and benefits of available homes.
- Communicated with clients to determine property needs and budget constraints.
- Established key business relationships within industry by using responsiveness, efficiency and deep knowledge of real estate industry.
- Explained financial requirements and analytical data to potential buyers and sellers.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with owner banks, non-owner banks, attorneys, mortgage lenders and builders.
Access Loans, Inc.
01.1999 - Current
- 25 years of experience in real estate finance, lending, and tax accounting.
- 5 years as a licensed real estate agent.
- Proven expertise in analyzing and managing current assets, both short-term and long-term.
- Bachelor's degree experience in Accounting and Finance.
- Showcased proficiency in handling real estate deals
- Performed analysis of financial assets to guarantee alignment with organizational objectives
- Lending Operations: Oversee loan accounting, interest calculations, and reconciliation of loan portfolios for hard money loans.
- Strategic Financial Planning: Provide insights on the financial health of real estate investments, with an emphasis on maximizing returns on current assets.
- Real Estate Transactions: Managed all aspects of acquisitions, sales, and financing to ensure accuracy.
- Develop detailed reports for effective management decisions
- Internal Controls: Establish and enforce internal financial controls, and improve accounting processes.
Inventory Management Specialist
United States Air Force
12.1986 - 01.1991
- Trained as an inventory management specialist with a focus on purchasing and distribution as well as warehouse management with multimillion-dollar accounts for my first two years
- Volunteered for an undisclosed special duty assignment, which took me to Germany
- While there I assisted with national security as required
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Angelina College School of Nursing
Lufkin, TX05-1994
BBA - Business Administration and Management
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05-1986
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- First Aid/CPR
- Task Prioritization
- Verbal Communication
- Organization
- Remote Office Availability
- Data Management
- Team Management
- Cultural Awareness
- Team building
- Microsoft Office
- Time Management
- Task Prioritization
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Customer Relations
- Networking
- Collaboration
- Video Conferencing Proficiency
Cover Letter
Dear Hiring Manager:
I am excited to help you fill your job listing.
As a self-employed professional with 25 years of experience, I feel I could be a valuable asset to your team. I have experience in seeking out prospective clients, maintaining positive working relationships, and customer service.
In addition to the skills outlined above I also offer exceptional communication skills both written and verbal. Using good judgment, time management and organizational skills, and a strong willingness to learn, I believe my qualifications and experience are well suited for this position.
I am self-motivated and goal-oriented with strong ethical values. I am a team player and enjoy working in a fast paced, customer service driven environment., I am eager to meet with you at your earliest opportunity.
Feel free to contact me at 936-662-1069.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Don Rast
Certification
- 2008 SAFE ACT
- Licensed Mortgage Broker NMLS 229375
- Texas Realtor
- Registered Nurse
- Certification in Gerontological Nursing
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Real Estate Agent
Rast & Rast Realty
01.2021 - Current
Access Loans, Inc.
01.1999 - Current
Inventory Management Specialist
United States Air Force
12.1986 - 01.1991
Associate of Science - Nursing
Angelina College School of Nursing
BBA - Business Administration and Management
Stephen F Austin State University
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