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Erik Praskins

Humboldt,AZ

Summary

Entrepreneurial Owner with experience and solid history of business success. Built operations from ground up with strategic and scalable approaches. Well-oriented to quickly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Real Estate Broker

RE/MAX
Glendale, AZ
04.2017 - Current
  • Have helped hundreds of individuals and families successfully purchase, sell, and lease homes in Arizona since 2004.
  • Conducted thorough needs analysis and pre-qualification with prospective clients to schedule showings.
  • Served as local real estate expert, advising customers on market dynamics and home prices.
  • Presented properties to potential buyers to address questions or concerns.
  • Grew client base by acquiring new customers and identifying needs to deliver relevant real estate investments.
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with owner banks, non-owner banks, attorneys, mortgage lenders and builders.
  • Generated leads through networking activities, cold calling prospects, referrals.
  • Prepared documents such as purchase agreements, deeds, leases and other legal documents related to real estate transactions.
  • Maintained current and accurate CRM database of prospective customers.
  • Provided client guidance regarding market conditions, mortgage options, and legal requirements.
  • Researched and appraised over 5000 local properties.
  • Negotiated contracts between buyers and sellers to reach agreement on price and terms of sales.

Co-Owner

Arizona Piano Wholesale
Glendale, AZ
01.2013 - Current
  • Have Co-Owned the Online Digital Piano Business with my Father, TIm Praskins since 2013.
  • Have helped grow this online business to a multi 6 figure business with impressive margins.
  • Performed sales consultations and educated clients on products and services.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy before authorizing payment for materials or services used in operations.
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
  • Identified areas where additional resources may be required due to increased demand or changing conditions.
  • Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
  • Analyzed data across variety of sources to identify trends, patterns and areas of opportunity.
  • Provided technical support for customers when needed, answering questions about product features and capabilities.
  • Monitored industry trends and competitor activities to stay ahead of the competition.
  • Prospected for new business using databases and other strategies to generate sales.
  • Developed pricing strategies that would maximize profits while still remaining competitive in the market.
  • Developed and implemented new sales strategies to update product lines.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
  • Established new accounts and serviced existing accounts maintaining professional relationships.
  • Attended trade shows for in-person engagement and network building.
  • Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
  • Communicated with national freight companies on coordinating deliveries

House Flipper

Praskins Properties LLC
Phoenix, AZ
01.2019 - 02.2023
  • Purchased multiple distressed properties over the last few years
  • Coordinated all of the materials, timelines, and subcontractors
  • Analyzed all of the comparables
  • Sold / Flipped the Homes for a healthy profit

Education

Bachelor of Science - Management And Marketing

Arizona State University
Glendale, AZ
05-2003

Skills

  • Business Growth
  • Sales Expertise
  • Budget Development
  • Senior Leadership Support
  • Strategic Planning
  • Marketing Strategies
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Inventory Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Sales Tracking
  • KPI Tracking
  • Relationship Building
  • Customer Retention

Affiliations

  • Married and loving life with my high school sweetheart, Michelle, for 20 years.
  • Spending lots of time with my 2 sons, Dylan and Andrew.
  • Love traveling, spending time and making memories with family and friends, and lifting weights in the gym.

Accomplishments

  • RE/MAX Hall of Fame - Received more than $1 million in gross commissions

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

House Flipper

Praskins Properties LLC
01.2019 - 02.2023

Real Estate Broker

RE/MAX
04.2017 - Current

Co-Owner

Arizona Piano Wholesale
01.2013 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Management And Marketing

Arizona State University

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